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Attempting to break into the HR industry

James

Good evening! I am about to finish my masters in HR management from the University of Birmingham with my level 7 CIPD qualification, but I am struggling to break into my first job. Everywhere seems to need 6 months plus experience and I need to find paid employment within the next few months. Is there any advice that anyone could give me please? I have applied for jobs from HR assistant and data entry upwards with no success fo far. 

If anyone has any advice I would be so grateful. Thank you in advance! 

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  • Hi James

    If you are struggling to secure an advertised role, consider agency work. That's how I got a break. The assignment wasn't in HR but by speaking with an influential person and doing my job well they offered me my first permanent HR role and I have never looked back - once experience is on your CV it becomes easier.

    Also start your professional networking - the local CIPD branch is a great place to start.

    Good luck

    Jo
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  • Hi James

    If you are struggling to secure an advertised role, consider agency work. That's how I got a break. The assignment wasn't in HR but by speaking with an influential person and doing my job well they offered me my first permanent HR role and I have never looked back - once experience is on your CV it becomes easier.

    Also start your professional networking - the local CIPD branch is a great place to start.

    Good luck

    Jo
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  • in reply to Jo
    Hi All,

    I have recently obtained my CIPD Level 3 and I currently work in the recruitment sector. However, progression in my current role is limited.

    I am trying to get move from recruitment into a HR admin-based career as I believe this will have a more structured career path but feel I have limited experience for the roles I see advertised despite having obatined my Level 3.

    HR Assistant roles would mean taking a drop in pay - which isn't an affordable option at the moment - and I have considered voluntary work to try to gain the experience I need. As it turns out, voluntary opportunities tend to take place within office hours and therefore coincide with my current work commitments!

    Is there anything at all you can suggest for gaining more HR experience?

    I have created a list of the skills I need to brush up on but am struggling to find a way of gaining the experience I need.

    Thanks in advance for your help.