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Study Level 5 HRM - Yes/No?

Sue Davies

Hi

I'm in need of some advice from fellow HR peeps.  I went self employed for a year to do something totally different away from HR, however, I missed the interaction with people and supporting people and now deciding to return to the world of HR on a part-time or contract basis.

I already have Level 3 which I gained in 2012 and since then I worked as an Advisor for 4 years before being made redundant, took another role "field based" for one year, unfortunately I had to leave due to medical reasons which all happened suddenly, took 6 months off, had a couple of part-time roles which weren't the best of career moves.

Do you think studying Level 5 is the right thing to do, to show employers how determined I am to return back into HR, whilst also getting up-to-date on current legislation/law?

Just worried with the breaks on my CV, Level 5 won't make any difference.  Big decision as its an expensive option?

Any advice - good or bad would be appreciated.

Thanks

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  • All rather depends on the level of jobs you are looking for. Its likely that for entry level jobs your experience combined with L3 will be enough. But for mid level jobs especially given your gaps/wrong turns then it may help get you a few more interviews than you would otherwise. But either way I think it may be a bit of a struggle so good luck.
  • in reply to Keith
    Hi Keith
    I was looking at Advisor level, however, I'm interested as to why do you think it would be struggle?
  • in reply to Sue Davies
    Because the market is awash with great candidates (and some not so great) who have experience and often high level qualifications meaning many employers can be very choosey. It doesn't mean it will be impossible but it does make it hard for people who have an A-typical career path or whose career narrative is a bit disjointed. Its about finding an employer willing to take a risk (as they see it) on someone with this profile rather than a more conventional candidate.

    Its doable but you will need to e lucky or work hard! Good luck
  • in reply to Keith
    Keith... hmm... while you 100% can base what you're saying on many years of HRD experience, I'm slightly surprised (in this instance) as I (personally) didn't consider Sue's career so far 'disjointed' or particularly unconventional - at least on the evidence we have before us. By all means it is important to be realistic and to set expectations, etc... but I dunno... maybe I'm a bit sensitive today.

    Also... we all know good luck and hard work are 'givens'.
  • in reply to Steve Bridger
    Took a year out of HR to try something else (and assume not liking it so returning to HR)

    Number of Part Time jobs that didn't work meaning CV is likely large number of employers in a short time.

    Employers are notoriously risk adverse (and HR recruiting for itself maybe most of all)
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