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

Getting into HR seems to be IMPOSSIBLE!

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

Thanks

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  • While I was in college we were required to complete a 6-month internship, I applied for one within Human Resources and got it. I have stayed on in the company after the internship was finished working casually while I went back to college to finish my course and right after I did the HR Manager approached me asking if I was interested in covering her maternity leave. I took the opportunity and with the experience and exposure I got from doing it I managed to secure another role within HR. I have come across plenty of temp HR/Admin roles and I think if you have not already been exposed to that environment they would be beneficial for you so do look into that and I'm sure your hard work will pay off!
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  • While I was in college we were required to complete a 6-month internship, I applied for one within Human Resources and got it. I have stayed on in the company after the internship was finished working casually while I went back to college to finish my course and right after I did the HR Manager approached me asking if I was interested in covering her maternity leave. I took the opportunity and with the experience and exposure I got from doing it I managed to secure another role within HR. I have come across plenty of temp HR/Admin roles and I think if you have not already been exposed to that environment they would be beneficial for you so do look into that and I'm sure your hard work will pay off!
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