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How to break into first HR role?

Sonam

Hi Everyone

Hope you are all well.

I have recently enrolled on a CIPD level 3 in human resource practice with ICS learn. I decided to study this course after leaving my scientific career last month. I graduated with a Bsc(Hon) Pharmaceutical & cosmetic science degree 5 years ago and worked in pharma labs . I have been thinking of a career change for a while and finally made the first step forward with studying this course.


Now I am looking to find some experience within the HR industry, I have applied for a few roles within the West Midlands but haven't had any response, I have also emailed some companies for voluntary work but again nothing. I've registered with specialist HR recruitment agencies, but they require you to have at least 6 months experience within an admin role. I believe I have brilliant transferable skills as my previous roles involved me being in the office environment (admin duties, report writing, problem solving etc..) as well as practical work. I have come from a strict working background and  think I can push myself and do really well. I did however take a two year gap from the science industry which involved a lot of admin work and customer service. Can anyone give any advice on how to secure my first role? Any further tips?

Thanks
Sonam

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  • Hi Sonam,
    I am currently in the same position as yourself.
    I approached my Human Resource department and explained to them that i had funded and completed by CHRP Level 3 and wanted to move into a HR role.
    After 6 months of pursuing them i was enrolled onto our organisation first HR mentor programme and this has provided me with access to a world of knowledge (other than what you can access yourself e.g using the CIPD website, reading etc)
    Also within my current role i am always proactively looking at what i can do or get access to to keep my knowledge up to date and provide evidence to show that i am transferring the desired skills of a HR professional e.g. reading company policies and providing support/guidance to fellow colleagues/management or analysing data such as retention etc.
    Organisations are currently offering apprenticeships due to the changes so keep an eye open for these!
    Good Luck.
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  • Hi Sonam,
    I am currently in the same position as yourself.
    I approached my Human Resource department and explained to them that i had funded and completed by CHRP Level 3 and wanted to move into a HR role.
    After 6 months of pursuing them i was enrolled onto our organisation first HR mentor programme and this has provided me with access to a world of knowledge (other than what you can access yourself e.g using the CIPD website, reading etc)
    Also within my current role i am always proactively looking at what i can do or get access to to keep my knowledge up to date and provide evidence to show that i am transferring the desired skills of a HR professional e.g. reading company policies and providing support/guidance to fellow colleagues/management or analysing data such as retention etc.
    Organisations are currently offering apprenticeships due to the changes so keep an eye open for these!
    Good Luck.
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