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First time studying since school & I'm completely lost

Marie

I am studying the level 5 diploma & attended my first workshop 5RST at the end of May; since then Ive been swallowed in the busy world of work, children & life. My first assignment is due to be submitted on 5th July & I havent even started.  Honestly, I think Ive put it off because Im scared. I left school well over 20 years ago & never attended uni or anything so quite simply put I have no idea where to start. I dont know how to write an assignment or reference (although I think the latter isnt really an issue) It just feels like an absolute mine field.  Having worked at HR BP & HRM levels for over 8 years its not that I dont understand the content its just working out how to put it all into the correct context. My career to date has been one of a very hands on generalist & analysis of data etc has been restricted to internal requirements so comparing labour trend markets right now just fries my brain. 

Is there anyone who can offer some guidance, tips, tricks, advice or a miracle??

Thanks in advance
Marie 

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  • Hi Marie

    I am even older than you.....I left school in 1984 and in 1988 I did a BTEC National in Business Studies, Finance and Law. Since then, nothing.

    Then at the end of September last year, I did my ILM Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management and finished in February. No Harvard referencing etc, so pretty straightforward.

    On 1 April, I started my 100% online CIPD Level 5 Diploma in HR Management and I have completed 2 out of the 8 assignments.

    This is a huge leap, in my opinion, from the Level 3 I have just completed and I often feel like throwing my laptop out of the window. However, I also feel quite chuffed with myself for even doing the course at my age and especially as I am not in a HR role.

    So, pat yourself on the back, concentrate on what you are achieving and how well you are doing to have got this far, have a HUGE glass of wine (or if you are like me, VODKA) and ask for help from your course tutors. That is what they are there for and I am sure they will put your mind at rest.

    Lisa
  • in reply to Lisa
    Vodka sales have definitely increased recently!!

    I definitely agree that you deserve a pat on the back; how on earth you've completed 2 assignments since April is beyond me!

    Any tips you'd be willing to share would be massively appreciated; my email address is MarieD@keeler.co.uk

    Thanks
  • in reply to Marie
    Maria
    I will send you an email and I am happy to help where I can. CHR is a ******

    Lisa
  • in reply to Lisa
    Hi Lisa
    I have just had my assignment referred and wondered if you can help me with points 2.4, 3.1 +3.2.
    I am loosing the will, and feel like giving up ! any help will be most welcomed.
    Kind regards
    Sami
    sgray886@googlemail.com
  • in reply to Lisa
    It's Harvard referencing that I am not liking. When at university, I studied Law and used the Oxford form. Harvard is completely new to me and I am finding that I get into my assessment, then I have to cite or I reference as I go along and I end up losing my train of thought in terms of the assessment.
  • in reply to Amo
    You know you can get Microsoft Word to do it all for you? This is what I do and it is really easy
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