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Transitioning from Agency Recruitment to HR

Busayo

Hi all, 

I'm currently studying my CIPD Level 3 coming from a sales and Recruitment agency background and looking to secure my first role within HR. A lot of the specialist agencies tend to disregard me even for HR Assistant and Administrator roles due to lack out of outright experience in HR and applications on job boards are ignored or rejected despite feeling I have a lot of transferable skills 

I haven't had the best luck with jobs since finishing university 4 years ago having 5 within that time (3 i left voluntarily and 2 being let go from) so the course is helping me shape where I want to be and how I need to get there and develop professionally. 

I've altered my CV to be more HR focused however all of my achievements are sales focused. Due to my job history I've also looked at temp roles and unpaid work experience but no luck. 

I plan to attend the CIPD conference in London that's coming up on March 23rd 2019 to network as well.

if anyone knows where I can be looking directly for said opportunities it would be greatly appreciated

Thank you 

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  • in reply to Owen
    Hi Owen,

    Thanks for your help. Is there any specific websites you would recommend I could find HR volunteering opportunities? I've done a few basic google searches but unsure where in particular I should be looking

    Thanks
  • in reply to Busayo
    Hi Busayo,

    I'd suggest you join your local CIPD branch and attend their meetings if you aren't already.

    The other thing I'd recommend is to look at charities that deal with things you care about. As an example for me, I'm a big fan of supporting young people into the workplace and helping them understand the work environment and how it differs from the school environment and I'm a trustee in a small, local charity that support young people do just that. Search for charities local to you and see if they are looking for any sort of volunteering opportunities, or for trustees.