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How did you get into HR/ get your first role?

Charlotte

Getting into HR seems to be IMPOSSIBLE!

Just wondering how everyone got started - undergraduate degree or another route?

Thanks

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  • Hi Charlotte

    It's interesting, and not uncommon, that you assume a degree is the route in. Some of the many threads on this area seem to assume the same, however the key to our profession is the human element of Human Resources, and working effectively with real people cannot be learnt with textbooks. Unfortunately (fortunately) I don't think there is really a shortcut, whilst there is certainly a place for formal learning, nothing beats real experience, and that tales time to build up.

    Highlight your transferable skills, and be prepared to start at the bottom.

    Annabel
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  • Hi Charlotte

    It's interesting, and not uncommon, that you assume a degree is the route in. Some of the many threads on this area seem to assume the same, however the key to our profession is the human element of Human Resources, and working effectively with real people cannot be learnt with textbooks. Unfortunately (fortunately) I don't think there is really a shortcut, whilst there is certainly a place for formal learning, nothing beats real experience, and that tales time to build up.

    Highlight your transferable skills, and be prepared to start at the bottom.

    Annabel
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