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This comes up quite frequently so a search will be worthwhile.

It will be very tough. Main avenue will be via a admin job and moving cross up. Apply for lots of jobs, Volunteer. Try and get some experience in her current employer. be prepared to take almost anything linked to HR/Training/recruitment. Look at working fro a recruitment agency (many hate it but its a step on the way)

Keep plugging way

Hi Jo,

I would agree with Keith, but one other thing which your friend might also find useful is to make sure any relative experience/qualities/skills or language is detailed on her CV - one or two "key words" may just get picked up and help tip the balance - even if it includes phrases like "studying towards CIPD" (assumming she is) or "aspirations to become a HR professional". The CV is a powerful and influential document, make sure it delivers key messages and a strong personal brand in relation to her qualities and what she has to offer her next potential employer.

Good luck.

In reply to Keith:

Thank you Keith. I hadn't thought of working at a recruitment agency so I'll suggest that.

In reply to Ginnie:

Hi Ginnie - thank you yes, I've asked to see her CV in case there are some tweaks that can be made to the language used :)