Difficulty in getting my first HR job in the UK - HR Qualifications and studying - Careers Clinic

38 Difficulty in getting my first HR job in the UK

12 Aug, 2021 14:57

Prior to moving to the UK in July 2019 to join my husband, I worked as an HR Assistant with the Marist Brothers of the Schools, Province of Nigeria. After I arrived UK, I research on career prospect for HR, that was how I knew of CIPD. With the advice I got from ICS Learn students' advisor and having a bachelor's degree and an experience in HR, I started my CIPD level 5 course in January 2020, and worked as a carer too. I have been job hunting since January 2021 and was able to secure only 2 interviews which weren't successful after the second round of the interviews, with no obvious reason for the rejection ( I always ask for feedback so I can improve in my job search). I am as well keeping an eye on voluntary work in HR, but haven't even seen any. Please I need advice and suggestions on how I can surmount this devastating stage in my career journey. I have completed my CIPD level 5 course now and upgraded to associate member of CIPD without a job.

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Ogochuckwu | 0 Posts

10 Sep, 2021 13:28

Hi Sharon, thanks a lot for the advice, I really appreciate
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Ogochuckwu | 0 Posts

10 Sep, 2021 13:32

Hi Dimple. Thanks so much, it feels good knowing someone had been in my situation. Thanks also for the link, I am signing up with them already
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Johanna | 0 Posts

CIPD Staff

10 Sep, 2021 13:53

Hi Ogochukwu, I would also encourage you to network via your local CIPD branch eg join in with events and get to know other HR professionals locally if you can. Many job seekers have told us this really makes a difference. www.cipd.co.uk/.../branches
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Ogochuckwu | 0 Posts

10 Sep, 2021 14:14

Hi Johanna, thanks for getting in touch. I will look at the link right away
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Sharon | 0 Posts

10 Sep, 2021 15:03

In reply to Ogochuckwu:
My pleasure. I come here to learn and share and it's good to know it's appreciated. All the best and feel free to reach out on Linked In if I can ever be of help personally and directly or indirectly via my network.
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Josephine | 0 Posts

12 Sep, 2021 06:14

Hi there,

Sorry to hear about your struggles, I can fully empathise!

I recently went on a job search workshop (free for CIPD members)
There’s one tomorrow morning, you need to sign up to it
This is the link https://lnkd.in/dNCChyjs

Or go on CIPD LinkedIn and it’s advertised on there.

There’s loads of helpful info on there and also other people who are in the same situation to chat to.

All the best for your future
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Ogochuckwu | 0 Posts

12 Sep, 2021 18:40

Thanks so much Sharon, I'm most grateful . Can you please send me your LinkedIn ID here or via email so I can connect with you? My email is ogochukwueze91@gmail.com. Many thanks
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Ogochuckwu | 0 Posts

12 Sep, 2021 18:45

Hi Josephine, thanks for reaching out. I have attended a similar one organised by CIPD and deliver by LHH. I would have loved to participate in tomorrow's session but I will be babysitting my friend's daughter while she attends an interview tomorrow. Thanks again for reaching out, I am really overwhelmed with the outpour of love from this platform.
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Ogochuckwu | 0 Posts

12 Sep, 2021 18:47

I mean delivered by LHH
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Steve Bridger | 0 Posts

Community Manager

13 Sep, 2021 10:58

In reply to Ogochuckwu:
Lovely to hear... and thank you for being part of it!
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Pradeep | 0 Posts

13 Sep, 2021 20:36

In reply to Zsu:

Hi Zsuzsanna,

I hope you are well, I have completed my CIPD level-5 last year July 2020 but haven't got single interview call even having wide management experience at different level .I will appreciate if you can share with me reliable job consultants contact.

Many Thanks
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Joanne Garnham | 0 Posts

14 Sep, 2021 13:58

In reply to Pradeep:
Hi Zsuzsanna - My only comment is in relation to feedback. As someone who interviews fairly frequently sometimes it is hard to give feedback. Often I have two candidates who are of equal ability but something minor swung the decision to the other candidate. It's just about who your competition is.
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Karen | 0 Posts

23 Sep, 2021 12:10

Dear Ogochukwu,
My organisation are finding it incredible difficult to find HR Assistants at present. I would be delighted to interview someone with your experience for a HR role in C&C Group.

Regards,

Karen
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Pradeep | 0 Posts

23 Sep, 2021 12:15

In reply to Karen:
Hi Karen
Any chance to have this opportunity.
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Ogochuckwu | 0 Posts

25 Sep, 2021 07:48

hi Karen, can you please send a link to the job advert so I can apply. Thank you
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