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Do I go onto my L5 or have a break?

Caitlin

Hi there,

I have just finished my last assignment of my level 3 diploma thank god!! Working full time, studying and taking care of a child has been a lot tougher than I thought! 

I am currently working as a HR Co-ordinator and I have done for the past year and a half - my role is varied recruitment, inductions, quite admin based, within the next year I am hoping to move up to the 'next step'. Although I do find I have gained more experience learning on the job than studying.

I just can't decide whether to have a break from studying for a while, is L5 Diploma necessary for a HR Advisor/Assistant role? Also, how long does a L5 Diploma studying part time roughly take to complete? It's taken me exactly a year to complete my L3.

Thanks in advance,

Caitlin :)

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  • I went straight into L5 from completing L3. However, I am fortunate that my employer is paying for my qualification and I get a day release from work to study. The qualification is through an online provider, so I can also study & work on my assignment around my other work/personal commitments. I am in a HR role at the moment but for me this course is giving me the background knowledge and confidence to a certain extent that goes alongside professional experience. I think it needs to be whatever works for you in your current circumstances.
  • in reply to Christelle

    "I am fortunate that my employer is paying for my qualification"

    Yes, that helps.

    Who pays for your CIPD costs?

    ...although you should be aware of any 'clawback' clause, which often surfaces in discussions here.

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