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How did you get into HR??

Victoria

When networking I find that a lot of HR practioners "fell into" their HR careers.


I myself decided at age 17 that I wanted to do a BA in HRM and then I gained experience and went onto do my CIPD.


I'm interested to find out how others got into HR.


 

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  • I went to uni as a mature student (26) to retrain as a probation officer after being a navy deck officer. I did 4 work-placements during the 2 year course, 2 in probation, one in psychiatric social work, and a 2 week taster in a factory personnel department. Going into Personnel (HR) was the most attractive proposition for me as it seemed to offer the greatest prospect of job satisfaction and tangible outcomes. I've never regretted that decision.


    Did I fall into HR? Sort of.....but I knew what my skill set is, and all these options were viable. But it demonstrated the value of work experience opportunities!

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  • I went to uni as a mature student (26) to retrain as a probation officer after being a navy deck officer. I did 4 work-placements during the 2 year course, 2 in probation, one in psychiatric social work, and a 2 week taster in a factory personnel department. Going into Personnel (HR) was the most attractive proposition for me as it seemed to offer the greatest prospect of job satisfaction and tangible outcomes. I've never regretted that decision.


    Did I fall into HR? Sort of.....but I knew what my skill set is, and all these options were viable. But it demonstrated the value of work experience opportunities!

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