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Is anyone else struggling to begin a career in HR?

Edward

Hello, 

I have recently graduated from university where I studied business management and HR management and achieved a 1st class degree, I am now currently studying my CPD level 5 diploma with DPG while volunteering as an HR admin (I have been volunteering for 3 months now).

My issue is that I have been constantly applying for minimum wage HR admin positions for some time now in order to 'get my foot in the door' within the HR sector, however I have had no luck with regards to this and haven't even been able to secure an interview.

Is anyone else experiencing anything similar? 

PS. I have also tailored my CV specifically for the job role but this hasn't had an impact. 

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  • Hi Edward

    I'm sure everyone has been in your position, but my general advice would be to keep applying for jobs and look for that important practical experience, however you can and volunteering is always a good start at the pinpoint of your career.

    However all I have to say is that, having a 1st class degree in HR Management isn't always sufficient to enter into the field without any practical experience. Again - the catch 22...
    Most people like myself have done the basic forms of administration work and don't have the HR Management degree or alternative/equivalent qualifications (I have a Health and Social Care degree).
    Luckily for me I knew a lot of business directors through professional social networks in the likes of LinkedIn which had helped me so much since graduation.
    So possibly, try networking with other professionals in a sense that they may have something for you in terms of gaining experience?

    This was how I (unexpectedly) got into the HR career path.

    If you need any further advice, please don't hesitate to give me a nudge.

    Otherwise and in the meanwhile, I wish you all the best for your career whichever path you take.

    Helen
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  • Hi Edward

    I'm sure everyone has been in your position, but my general advice would be to keep applying for jobs and look for that important practical experience, however you can and volunteering is always a good start at the pinpoint of your career.

    However all I have to say is that, having a 1st class degree in HR Management isn't always sufficient to enter into the field without any practical experience. Again - the catch 22...
    Most people like myself have done the basic forms of administration work and don't have the HR Management degree or alternative/equivalent qualifications (I have a Health and Social Care degree).
    Luckily for me I knew a lot of business directors through professional social networks in the likes of LinkedIn which had helped me so much since graduation.
    So possibly, try networking with other professionals in a sense that they may have something for you in terms of gaining experience?

    This was how I (unexpectedly) got into the HR career path.

    If you need any further advice, please don't hesitate to give me a nudge.

    Otherwise and in the meanwhile, I wish you all the best for your career whichever path you take.

    Helen
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