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Give up distance learning and start again?

Lisa

Hi All,

I’m a very, very mature student. I’ve been studying my Level 5 Diploma in HRM via distance learning and have found it incredibly challenging. I miss the interaction and discussions with others. I’m not one for social media and perhaps this might have made a difference. UThis is my foray into forums etc. having recently replied to a post by another member.

I didn’t go to college or university and the language the assignments use is confusing and I also don’t recognise  the elements of my job that would be applicable. For example I didn’t think I used negotiating, influencing or persuading skills in my role. I’m a HR Advisor!

I’ve completed some of the assignments but not submitted as their not submission ready.

I’m thinking of quitting the distance learning and starting again but this time going to college.

Am I mad?

I’ve recently be signposted to the ‘Nutshells/Nutcases’ books.

Can anyone suggest any other books/guides that might help me with answering the assignment questions?

All feedback gratefully received.

Lisa

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  • So when you are approached by a staff member, senior colleague or indeed any employee on business - just asking for advice, information or opinion do you never ever have to convince, chide or encourage them to take on board your advice or guidance? Or do they just say, "OK, thanks" and walk away as soon as you've spoken?

    Like Peter says, you probably do it a lot but just can't see when. Ask your tutor/advisor - thats what they are for - to help you pass!!

    Yes the language is - or can be confusing if you are not used to working with competency statements sometimes but you don't need to be a rocket scientist Lisa.

    PS I found going to college for the very 1st time to do my Diploma in HR rather challenging - especially when it came to answering what I saw as rather academic questions.
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  • So when you are approached by a staff member, senior colleague or indeed any employee on business - just asking for advice, information or opinion do you never ever have to convince, chide or encourage them to take on board your advice or guidance? Or do they just say, "OK, thanks" and walk away as soon as you've spoken?

    Like Peter says, you probably do it a lot but just can't see when. Ask your tutor/advisor - thats what they are for - to help you pass!!

    Yes the language is - or can be confusing if you are not used to working with competency statements sometimes but you don't need to be a rocket scientist Lisa.

    PS I found going to college for the very 1st time to do my Diploma in HR rather challenging - especially when it came to answering what I saw as rather academic questions.
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