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Transitioning into HR from Armed Forces

Cheryl

Hello, I am looking for some advice as I prepare to transition out of a 22 year Armed Forces career (currently OR7 for those familiar with the rank structure) into the civilian world. I have a BSc in HR Management, achieved through Lincoln University’s military programme in 2019. I am now looking at CIPD and would appreciate any advice on what is the best route for me: 1. Study for CIPD level 5/7 2. Apply for CIPD accreditation via experience assessment

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  • Hi Cheryl, agree, it is somewhat of a challenge trying to contextualise how HR is played-out in a civilian organisation, my HR experience in the Army (Royal Artillery - 32 yrs) was somewhat limited so as part of my resettlement package I seized an opportunity to spend sometime with QinetiQ who invited me to spend 2-weeks working alongside different HR departmets throughout the UK to get a feel of how daily operations were played-out in a civilian People Team, of course I was unable to experience anything confidetial but what I was glad about is that from what I learned through my IHRM(D) MSc and successful completion of my Experience Assessment I felt a lot more comfortable when applying for HR roles, I am sure if you wrote to one of the Senior HR Directors within QinetiQ they would oblige. In respect of routes-in to qualifications, I would recommend you pick-up an actual qualification (Advanced People Management) and as alluded to by Jackie Allen you could offset the cost through your ELCAS credits. The benefits of cohort learning is that you can pick-up snippetts/experience of those operating in those environments that you are unfamiliar with. Happy to discuss further, please be mindful I am unable to change my contact email address on here, it is steve.m@busecnova.co.uk
  • in reply to Steve

    Thanks Steve. There are a few CIPD study centres that are registered for the ELCAS scheme. You can find them here and along with the information on eligibility.

    www.enhancedlearningcredits.com/.../provider-search

    Recommend checking provider websites for pricing as the system is tricky to update.

    I work with a few students on this programme so am happy to chat through the process if helpful.

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