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Jack

I am just about to complete a CIPD Level 3 Certificate in HR Practice, however I do not have any actual work experience in HR yet.

Could someone please provide advice on the best way to gain work experience (even if unpaid) in either HR or at least within an 'office' environment.

Jack

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  • Thanks Susan and Clare for your advice.
    What is your opinion on actively approaching small businesses to see if they have kind of work experience available?
  • in reply to Jack
    Hi Jack,
    Similarly to you I tried to contact various companies late last year to gain voluntary experience within their HR department when starting my Masters but found it a real struggle with the majority turning me down and a few seemingly interested but then not coming back to me. I think it can be difficult to get experience as I imagine most departments are concerned over volunteers coming in due to data protection etc?
    But best of luck with your search - there will be something out there!
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  • in reply to Jack
    Hi Jack,
    Similarly to you I tried to contact various companies late last year to gain voluntary experience within their HR department when starting my Masters but found it a real struggle with the majority turning me down and a few seemingly interested but then not coming back to me. I think it can be difficult to get experience as I imagine most departments are concerned over volunteers coming in due to data protection etc?
    But best of luck with your search - there will be something out there!
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