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Yeta | 0 Posts

28 Dec, 2019 21:14

Hi All,

I'm currently studying the foundational HR course and for months now I've been applying for volunteer/ and HR assistant roles to no avail so far. I strongly suspect that my CV is just not drawing in the right attention. But how do I change this. With absolutely no HR background experience I want to find creative ways to improve my CV so that potential employees will give me a chance/callback/interview.

Does anyone have any suggestions on key words and terms/ or cv structures that could improve employers responsiveness.

Thanks in advance :)

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Fiona | 0 Posts

3 Jan, 2020 09:29

Hi Yeta, which area do you live in as we are looking for an intern for a couple of weeks?
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Yeta | 0 Posts

3 Jan, 2020 09:56

In reply to Fiona:
Hi Fiona, I live in South London and I'm able to travel.
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Dimple | 0 Posts

4 Jan, 2020 03:23

Hi Fiona, Do you have something in Derbyshire? Iam facing similar struggle. Currently Iam doing CIPD level 5 and have done Masters in HRM.
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Keith | 0 Posts

6 Jan, 2020 08:24

In reply to Dimple :
Just in general its worth everyone remembering that much/most volunteering in HR departments probably qualifies the person as an employee / worker and so probably must result in paying the NMW.

www.gov.uk/employment-rights-for-interns
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David | 0 Posts

6 Jan, 2020 12:44

Hi Yeta, If your claiming some sort of benefit then you can only volunteer for non profit organisations. If this is the case i would contact local charity organisations to see if they can accommodate you in any way.

David
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Yeta | 0 Posts

6 Jan, 2020 17:32

In reply to David:
Thanks David
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Gareth | 0 Posts

7 Jan, 2020 04:56

Charities are the best places to contact, check if you have a Marie Curie head office near you, I’m sure there is one in London... that’s where I volunteered and it really helped with my CV
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Jean Humphreys | 0 Posts

7 Jan, 2020 06:21

Hi Yeta
Many charities outsource their HR to external organisations these days but I am sure if you structure your CV around transferable skills and offer a firm commitment of time you would be offered experience.

I recruited volunteers in various positions for many years, including law, social work, childcare students with great success. Have you searched on volunteering job boards and websites?
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Yeta | 0 Posts

7 Jan, 2020 09:20

In reply to Gareth:
Thanks Gareth
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Yeta | 0 Posts

7 Jan, 2020 09:22

In reply to Jean Humphreys:
Hi Jean, Thanks for the suggestion about my CV. I've looked on Doit.org but rarely see any HR volunteer roles. When I do apply for HR volunteer I don't seem to get a response. I'm going to revise my CV.
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Jean Humphreys | 0 Posts

7 Jan, 2020 18:42

In reply to Yeta:
Hi Yeta

I no longer recruit but if you want to send me your C.V. I'd be happy to review it
Kind regards

Jeanie
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Yeta | 0 Posts

7 Jan, 2020 21:20

In reply to Jean Humphreys:
Hi Jean, yes that would be very useful ! Thanks :)
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Yeta | 0 Posts

7 Jan, 2020 21:26

In reply to Jean Humphreys:
I've sent you a private message !
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