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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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  • What an interesting bunch we are!


    I fell into HR as well - I did a degree in Sports Sciences as a mature student having left school to become a Police Officer and then leaving the Police to raise a family (pre flexible working days!) Knew I needed a degree to enter the job market properly so chose one where I thought there would be more running around then writing (wrong!). As I finished my degree a 8 week temp role came up in the HR dept of a railway company, stayed there 18 months and was hooked on the variety of working in HR. Moved to a permanent role and got my CIPD where it was onwards and upwards from there.


    I have worked in the UK and Europe and had global roles which has given me a really interesting and varied career. I now work as an interim out of choice so that I keep the variety and continue to learn  - and have lots of time off in between contracts :-)


    Joanne

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  • What an interesting bunch we are!


    I fell into HR as well - I did a degree in Sports Sciences as a mature student having left school to become a Police Officer and then leaving the Police to raise a family (pre flexible working days!) Knew I needed a degree to enter the job market properly so chose one where I thought there would be more running around then writing (wrong!). As I finished my degree a 8 week temp role came up in the HR dept of a railway company, stayed there 18 months and was hooked on the variety of working in HR. Moved to a permanent role and got my CIPD where it was onwards and upwards from there.


    I have worked in the UK and Europe and had global roles which has given me a really interesting and varied career. I now work as an interim out of choice so that I keep the variety and continue to learn  - and have lots of time off in between contracts :-)


    Joanne

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