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How did you get into HR??

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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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  • Hi everyone


    I returned to working life after a long period of illness, and started off as a checkout/customer services assistant in a supermarket. 


    Got bored, asked for more responsibility, came in to work one day to find my supervisor had arranged an interview for me to take place right there and then!  That was a full time position as payroll clerk.  After a few months, I approached the personnel manager, asked for opportunities to develop, and was put forward for Store Trainer.  (Funnily enough as a little girl I had always wanted to be a teacher)


    At this point I knew that I wanted to work in L&D and/or HR. 


    I then went on to work as Training Officer, HR Officer, then HR Manager before being made redundant.  Studying for the CIPD Post Grad Diploma has been really useful, and I dont think I would have progressed as quickly without this, as its very much related to the work that I do/did.


    HR is such a varied subject - I love it!  Its really interesting to see everyone's career paths too - a source of inspiration for lots I am sure.


    Jackie

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  • Hi everyone


    I returned to working life after a long period of illness, and started off as a checkout/customer services assistant in a supermarket. 


    Got bored, asked for more responsibility, came in to work one day to find my supervisor had arranged an interview for me to take place right there and then!  That was a full time position as payroll clerk.  After a few months, I approached the personnel manager, asked for opportunities to develop, and was put forward for Store Trainer.  (Funnily enough as a little girl I had always wanted to be a teacher)


    At this point I knew that I wanted to work in L&D and/or HR. 


    I then went on to work as Training Officer, HR Officer, then HR Manager before being made redundant.  Studying for the CIPD Post Grad Diploma has been really useful, and I dont think I would have progressed as quickly without this, as its very much related to the work that I do/did.


    HR is such a varied subject - I love it!  Its really interesting to see everyone's career paths too - a source of inspiration for lots I am sure.


    Jackie

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