Perhaps I am! I’ve been applying for HR jobs left, right and centre and nothing, not even an interview. It’s really demotivating as I worked extremely hard to get my CIPD qualification, so much so that I am about to start my level 7. Now I may not have worked in a solely HR role but I do have experience and many transferable skills that I feel would benefit many organisations. I would have thought that being CIPD qualified would mean something? And it’s not like I am applying for BP roles. I know I need to take a pay cut and work my way up but there’s just been no interest in what I have to offer
Huge thanks to Alan Price who forwarded my CV to Croner-I and I have secured an interview with them over the next few weeks! I actually could not be any happier!!! Even if I’m unsuccessful it’s all good practice and experience. However…..fingers crossed please ;)
Thanks to everyone for your advice and support over the last few weeks, and especially to Alan and Keith! What a great community!!!
Be assured Andrew I'll be getting out my lucky rabbits foot, horse shoe, 4 leafed clover and any other good luck charm I can get my hands on. :-)
Seriously though, lovely news and wishing you lots of luck.
I just want to say that I was in the exact position 5 years ago exactly. I ended up going into a payroll/HR assistant position where I gained experience. Since then I have moved on to a new company and in two years worked up to Senior HR Manager. I can understand your frustration but keep trying for any HR experience you can get (I even volunteered for free in a HR department for 6 months to get experience), something will happen eventually and it will make it all worthwhile!
