How to break into first HR role?

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 have to say that it feels good to know that there is someone else in the same boat as me!

    I have also just completed a Level 3 CIPD qualification and since then I have been applying for HR Admin roles in the West Midlands area too with no luck!

    I also feel that I have transferable skills too and I just need to be given the opportunity it just seems so difficult!

    I am going to re-do my CV so that is more HR focused/friendly as my background is mainly retail and hospitality.

    I am going to look for HR Admin roles within all different industries such as Schools, Councils, Universities, NHS etc.

    Everything has HR so hopefully someone will take a chance on us.

    Good Luck

    Sara :)
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  • Hi Sonam,

    I have to say that it feels good to know that there is someone else in the same boat as me!

    I have also just completed a Level 3 CIPD qualification and since then I have been applying for HR Admin roles in the West Midlands area too with no luck!

    I also feel that I have transferable skills too and I just need to be given the opportunity it just seems so difficult!

    I am going to re-do my CV so that is more HR focused/friendly as my background is mainly retail and hospitality.

    I am going to look for HR Admin roles within all different industries such as Schools, Councils, Universities, NHS etc.

    Everything has HR so hopefully someone will take a chance on us.

    Good Luck

    Sara :)
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