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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 too am in the west mids area and completing my Level 3 next month. I got in to HR firstly by starting in a recruitment agency to build my experience in recruitment and selection. I then found a medium sized company where they hired me to do a bit of everything, PA, HR, Admin, Customer Services.. basically running the office and naturally built my HR profile where I am now transitioning in to purely HR and from there will work up to become the HR Manager in the next 12 months.

    So my advice would be to get in to recruitment/ internal recruitment and work up from there.
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  • Hi Sonam, I too am in the west mids area and completing my Level 3 next month. I got in to HR firstly by starting in a recruitment agency to build my experience in recruitment and selection. I then found a medium sized company where they hired me to do a bit of everything, PA, HR, Admin, Customer Services.. basically running the office and naturally built my HR profile where I am now transitioning in to purely HR and from there will work up to become the HR Manager in the next 12 months.

    So my advice would be to get in to recruitment/ internal recruitment and work up from there.
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