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HR jobs and is CIPD worth it?

Justin

Hello everyone,

So I'm currently working towards my level 3, I have some basic HR knowledge as I did retail for a long time. I'm applying for jobs but the feedback is level 3 isn't high enough or I don't have enough experience.

I'm starting to get disheartened and feel like CIPD wasn't the way to go to get into HR. Is anyone else having the same sort of issues?

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  • Hello. I passed my CIPD 5 last year and hoping to do my level 7 in April 24. I personally think it does help build your theoretical HR knowledge. There are good points that I covered in my level 5, specifically about employment law and understanding the ACAS code of practice. I also found what areas of HR interest me. I am doing the level 7 to develop my knowledge further and hopefully apply for Chartered Status after that. However, nothing beats hands on experience but when both go hand in hand, you have the beginning of something great. Just my personal experience.

    There is a lot of focus that certain levels are for specific roles which isn't always the case. Could you attend any local CIPD branch meetings or webinars to build your experience over time? Target specifically the areas you need to improve with relevant training courses or reading casework. 

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  • Hello. I passed my CIPD 5 last year and hoping to do my level 7 in April 24. I personally think it does help build your theoretical HR knowledge. There are good points that I covered in my level 5, specifically about employment law and understanding the ACAS code of practice. I also found what areas of HR interest me. I am doing the level 7 to develop my knowledge further and hopefully apply for Chartered Status after that. However, nothing beats hands on experience but when both go hand in hand, you have the beginning of something great. Just my personal experience.

    There is a lot of focus that certain levels are for specific roles which isn't always the case. Could you attend any local CIPD branch meetings or webinars to build your experience over time? Target specifically the areas you need to improve with relevant training courses or reading casework. 

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  • in reply to Felix
    Great advice Felix - the courses are designed as building blocks - yes you can theoretically complete a degree course without an A level for example if you have workplace experience and figure out how to pass the assignments. The same goes for a Masters if you have a related degree and life and/or work experience but if you skip levels and/or some of the experience what are you missing when it comes to delivering great results? How confident do you feel in evaluating a range of business options and making recommendations that will work for the people involved and still ensure there's a return on investment for the business?