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Getting into HR

Sarah

Hi Everyone,

I am looking for some advice...I've just completed my CIPD Level 3 Certificate via self-study and I'm in the transition process of becoming a  member Associate member.  I have been looking for HR Assistant/Admin roles for about 9 months, but no luck past the interview stages so far, as most jobs want at least 2 years of HR experience. I have a number of years of experience in administration, but I'm not sure how I can show to potential employers that my skills are transferrable? I am being made redundant at Christmas, so the pressure is on to find something. I've tried for a few years to get into HR, but this is the 2nd time I've found myself being made redundant from a company that promises to progress their staff, so I decided to do my CIPD myself and try that route instead. The HR dept. where I work have arranged job shadowing for me (which I am loving). Should I add this to my CV, or would this not be classed as proper experience? Also, would you recommend setting up a LinkedIn profile - or would that not be a good idea as I'm trying to change careers?

Any advice on how I can make myself look appealing would be greatly appreciated! :-)

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  • 1. Absolutely add the job shadowing to your CV detailing the aspects of HR work into which you've gained an insight.

    2. Apply for jobs anyway, even if they require 2 years' experience of HR, but make sure your CV is neat, concise and accurate. If they have a dearth of good CVs you might get shortlisted on that basis alone.

    3. Think carefully about your knowledge of an exposure to the key areas of HR practice: employee relations, employment law, recruitment, training/learning and pay/benefits. Visualize every example you can think of where you were involved in any one of these, what you did and what you learned from the experience. If you get an interview, the ability to articulate relevant examples of experience is the definitive skill when it comes to securing employment.

    4. Look for temp HR roles either via agencies or direct with employers. Temp roles often require less experience as long as you can bring a decent brain and some relevant knowledge. Being Level 3 CIPD qualified will usually be sufficient to make you a good candidate for such roles and, once you've got one or two under your belt, you will become a much more attractive candidate to recruiters.
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  • 1. Absolutely add the job shadowing to your CV detailing the aspects of HR work into which you've gained an insight.

    2. Apply for jobs anyway, even if they require 2 years' experience of HR, but make sure your CV is neat, concise and accurate. If they have a dearth of good CVs you might get shortlisted on that basis alone.

    3. Think carefully about your knowledge of an exposure to the key areas of HR practice: employee relations, employment law, recruitment, training/learning and pay/benefits. Visualize every example you can think of where you were involved in any one of these, what you did and what you learned from the experience. If you get an interview, the ability to articulate relevant examples of experience is the definitive skill when it comes to securing employment.

    4. Look for temp HR roles either via agencies or direct with employers. Temp roles often require less experience as long as you can bring a decent brain and some relevant knowledge. Being Level 3 CIPD qualified will usually be sufficient to make you a good candidate for such roles and, once you've got one or two under your belt, you will become a much more attractive candidate to recruiters.
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