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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 fell into HR after having a conversation with someone who worked in Graduate Recruitment.  It sounded great and within weeks I had written off on spec to a number of firms and had an offer from a global professional services firm.  I worked in a number of roles culminating in heading up the Graduate Recruitment function and leading a global recruiting team to implement resourcing strategies across the world.  I have had some amazing experiences and have not looked back!


    I am currently on a secondment to the CIPD where I'm heading up a project on how to attract the 'brightest and best' into HR.  I've been delighted to read the stories on this thread and the variety of responses so far.  It seems there is a real mix of planners and 'fallers'.  It would be great to find out from you:



    • What do you think HR should be doing to encourage the 'brightest and best' to choose or plan a career in HR?

    • Some people suggest it's good to have experience outside HR, while others have worked within HR from the start - are there key skills that you need to be successful in the profession?

    • What do you wish you'd known about HR before you joined the profession?

    I'd be delighted to hear your thoughts to help shape this project.   Many thanks!

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  • I fell into HR after having a conversation with someone who worked in Graduate Recruitment.  It sounded great and within weeks I had written off on spec to a number of firms and had an offer from a global professional services firm.  I worked in a number of roles culminating in heading up the Graduate Recruitment function and leading a global recruiting team to implement resourcing strategies across the world.  I have had some amazing experiences and have not looked back!


    I am currently on a secondment to the CIPD where I'm heading up a project on how to attract the 'brightest and best' into HR.  I've been delighted to read the stories on this thread and the variety of responses so far.  It seems there is a real mix of planners and 'fallers'.  It would be great to find out from you:



    • What do you think HR should be doing to encourage the 'brightest and best' to choose or plan a career in HR?

    • Some people suggest it's good to have experience outside HR, while others have worked within HR from the start - are there key skills that you need to be successful in the profession?

    • What do you wish you'd known about HR before you joined the profession?

    I'd be delighted to hear your thoughts to help shape this project.   Many thanks!

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