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Shana Kay

Hi All,

I just completed my level 7 and I am struggling (to say the least) to secure an HR position. I have applied for so many HR Admin/Advisor roles but haven't been shortlisted for any of them so far.

My background is in Resource/Workforce planning, so I know I have a lot of transferable skills, but I feel my CV is not up to part. I am just not too sure how to fix it. It also seems that every organisation is looking for someone who already has HR experience which I do not.

Any Advise? 

Thank you.

Shana

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  • Hi Shana,

    We've all been there and I agree with Lorraine.

    Keep on trying as the right job will come, but in the meantime, try approaching companies and asking whether you could volunteer.

    They will get a keen employee interested in learning and you will get that experience which will then allow you to transition into a paid role. They might also offer you a position if things go well, you never know.

    LinkedIn is also a must, some of the jobs never land it to career portals and are filled within a few days as the responses from LinkedIn are good enough. Keep an eye out, connect with recruiters from your area. No better place for online networking than LinkedIn.

    Fingers crossed!
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  • Hi Shana,

    We've all been there and I agree with Lorraine.

    Keep on trying as the right job will come, but in the meantime, try approaching companies and asking whether you could volunteer.

    They will get a keen employee interested in learning and you will get that experience which will then allow you to transition into a paid role. They might also offer you a position if things go well, you never know.

    LinkedIn is also a must, some of the jobs never land it to career portals and are filled within a few days as the responses from LinkedIn are good enough. Keep an eye out, connect with recruiters from your area. No better place for online networking than LinkedIn.

    Fingers crossed!
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