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Job searching with CIPD qualification

Liam

I have been job searching as I have just started studying for my level 3 Diploma in Human Resource Practice. I have been in retail for 12 years which 5 years of those spent as a Team Manager who is responsible for 20 staff members. Even though my role is not linked to HR I do some of their functions such as development, performance management, absence management, yearly appraisals also recruitment and training. looking at the entry level jobs in HR I do not match up and in the eyes of the organisation I have no experience so therefore will be overlooked. it has left me thinking is studying for this diploma even worth doing. I want to gain experience and knowledge in human resource for my own personal development but other than that it seems almost impossible that I would ever get hired in that profession.

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  • Hi Liam,

    I have a very similar background to you - the qualification is definitely worthwhile doing. It really helped me in my role as a team manager when I was on the look out for a new role.

    My advice is to look for smaller, independent companies. I was applying for advisor roles with larger companies and instantly rejected because I didn't have the on paper experience. A small family run company has taken me on as their HR Manager because the took the time to interview and hear all about the scenarios that us team managers deal with daily!

    Best of luck with your job search! You'll get there!
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  • Hi Liam,

    I have a very similar background to you - the qualification is definitely worthwhile doing. It really helped me in my role as a team manager when I was on the look out for a new role.

    My advice is to look for smaller, independent companies. I was applying for advisor roles with larger companies and instantly rejected because I didn't have the on paper experience. A small family run company has taken me on as their HR Manager because the took the time to interview and hear all about the scenarios that us team managers deal with daily!

    Best of luck with your job search! You'll get there!
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