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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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  • Hi Caitlin

    I would be guided by your long term aspirations, target sector and ideal role and then review vacancies, JD &PS for such roles, within your chosen target to see what is required. I often do this to review skills gaps and use this method to determine my next course to ensure my knowledge and learning is relevant and will serve a specific purpose.

    Roles are often advertised stating 'CIPD level XX, or equivalent experience' which is interesting as 'relevant experience' is not a measurable in the true sense. But again, I would undertake some field research. I target the NHS for example, and there it is not unusual for senior HR professionals to not have their CIPD Level 7, but will have 20 years+ experience. Given the conditions that are sector specific, often experience in the NHS, or a unionised/ partnership working environment could be weighted more than even an MA SHRM. As, much of the interpretation of law, and the application of HR is very much tailored to your own working environment or sector.

    Dependent on your target sector, graduate apprenticeship schemes are also another option that may be something that you could consider, which may offer the best of both worlds as well as sponsorship.

    If you do take a break, I would say, keep an eye on the labour market and the changing requirements so that you can jump back onboard and are not left behind, should things change. Congratulations on achieving your L3. Good luck with your fact finding and your decision. You'll have to come back and update us all. Carolina
  • in reply to Carolina Beckinsale
    Great to see so many first-time contributors. You are all very welcome :)
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