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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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  • Hi Sarah,

    Congratulations on your level 3!
    I second what Luigina and Robey have advised.

    I also self funded mine whilst working a full time job in the hopes of getting into HR.
    The way I did it was by taking a Recruitment admin role on a temp 3 months basis. After 1 month I managed to secure a perm role in the main HR team. Once your foot is in the door it will make it easier. Unfortunately temping is probably the best way (plus volunteering if that is possible) and from there you should get a chance to really show off your skills.

    Another thing that helped me was approaching local HR managers and asking to shadow them for a day. Most won't due to the nature of their work, but you would be surprised how many are willing to pass on their knowledge (sometimes just over a quick coffee)
    Where I am HR is a very small world, everyone knows everyone so once you're in with 1 person, your name gets passed around to many many more.
    You also have the local CIPD events, which are great for networking. Linkedin is fantastic for opening up that communication once you have met someone, or even seen them as a speaker at an event.

    Best of luck with the search whichever way you decide to go with it. You know where we all are if you need any more advice!
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  • Hi Sarah,

    Congratulations on your level 3!
    I second what Luigina and Robey have advised.

    I also self funded mine whilst working a full time job in the hopes of getting into HR.
    The way I did it was by taking a Recruitment admin role on a temp 3 months basis. After 1 month I managed to secure a perm role in the main HR team. Once your foot is in the door it will make it easier. Unfortunately temping is probably the best way (plus volunteering if that is possible) and from there you should get a chance to really show off your skills.

    Another thing that helped me was approaching local HR managers and asking to shadow them for a day. Most won't due to the nature of their work, but you would be surprised how many are willing to pass on their knowledge (sometimes just over a quick coffee)
    Where I am HR is a very small world, everyone knows everyone so once you're in with 1 person, your name gets passed around to many many more.
    You also have the local CIPD events, which are great for networking. Linkedin is fantastic for opening up that communication once you have met someone, or even seen them as a speaker at an event.

    Best of luck with the search whichever way you decide to go with it. You know where we all are if you need any more advice!
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