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Struggling to find HR job

Lizzie

Hi all,

I am currently looking for a job as an HR administrator/assistant but keep being rejected. 
I do have over seven years experience in workforce planning and recruitment but still not getting anywhere. 

I’m also entering the final stages of my level 7 Msc Human Resources management course but this doesn’t help me either. 

Has anyone any tips on how to make myself attractive to employers or on how they entered more explicit HR roles? 

any advice is appreciated! Many thanks  

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  • Hi Lizzie,

    I think ironically the main barrier for you could be the level 7 CIPD studies. These are at a level far and above an entry level position in the HR field so recruiters may be confused and feel you are significantly overqualified.

    Have you considered or tried applying for Advisor level positions or higher? You may find that you just need that first interview to be able to better explain your experience, where you want to go in HR and how you want to progress. From the written word, it is very easy to make assumptions and write people off.

    Another barrier is that typically, unless you have experience in an HR specific role, many will not consider you (chicken and the egg).

    Another avenue could be going for recruitment roles, and then once you're in, look at shadowing etc. and moving sideways if an opportunity arises at that employer?
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  • Hi Lizzie,

    I think ironically the main barrier for you could be the level 7 CIPD studies. These are at a level far and above an entry level position in the HR field so recruiters may be confused and feel you are significantly overqualified.

    Have you considered or tried applying for Advisor level positions or higher? You may find that you just need that first interview to be able to better explain your experience, where you want to go in HR and how you want to progress. From the written word, it is very easy to make assumptions and write people off.

    Another barrier is that typically, unless you have experience in an HR specific role, many will not consider you (chicken and the egg).

    Another avenue could be going for recruitment roles, and then once you're in, look at shadowing etc. and moving sideways if an opportunity arises at that employer?
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