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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 you, i am coming to the end of my Level 3 and just starting to apply for roles.
    Having worked in the NHS for 8 years as a therapy assistant , before that a personal trainer and sports therapist for rugby and sports clubs, it is safe to say my HR experience is non existent up until starting this course.

    i submitted my CV to a CV writing company and then gave me free feedback on how my CV looked and found i was massively underselling myself in terms of my transferable skills from 10 years in employment. Ive also applied fro some jobs and talked to recruitment agencies but to no avail yet, i guess it is just a waiting game.
    My nest port of call is to see if my trust will allow me to do any work shadowing in the HR department, as I have wednesdays off. I didn't look at this as an option before as i was using my day off to complete my studies but now i am coming to the end i feel this may be a starting point to at least get some 'experience' in HR to my CV.

    Good luck!
    jenny
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  • Hi Sonam,
    I am currently in the same position as you, i am coming to the end of my Level 3 and just starting to apply for roles.
    Having worked in the NHS for 8 years as a therapy assistant , before that a personal trainer and sports therapist for rugby and sports clubs, it is safe to say my HR experience is non existent up until starting this course.

    i submitted my CV to a CV writing company and then gave me free feedback on how my CV looked and found i was massively underselling myself in terms of my transferable skills from 10 years in employment. Ive also applied fro some jobs and talked to recruitment agencies but to no avail yet, i guess it is just a waiting game.
    My nest port of call is to see if my trust will allow me to do any work shadowing in the HR department, as I have wednesdays off. I didn't look at this as an option before as i was using my day off to complete my studies but now i am coming to the end i feel this may be a starting point to at least get some 'experience' in HR to my CV.

    Good luck!
    jenny
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