How did you get into HR??

I originally wanted to be a Forensic Psychologist! I studied Psychology at university and up until the end of the 3rd year (it was a 4 year course in Scotland) that was all I wanted to do.  But mid-way through my final year I realised that I didn't want to spend another 4 years studying and training. 

I decided on a career in HR as I'd really enjoyed the modules we had studied in relation to psychology within the workplace, and once I had read up on it, decided that was my new career path.  So, I did an MSc in HR Management that was CIPD accredited, and worked part-time as an HR Adminstrator whilst studying (the course was a year long).  This role was made redundant but I was offered a place on a graduate scheme within the same company, which although it wasn't HR related at all, it enabled me to work in some of my 'soft skills' and took me through the customer services and property departments for 18 months.

I eventually made the move back down to London and decided to get back onto the HR career ladder. 2 years later and I am 4 months into my second HR role since moving down to London.  I now work as an HR Assistant, and although the departments (I work across two of them!) are very busy, I am thoroughly enjoying it all!

It took me a while to get into HR and onto the career ladder, but I wouldn't change it for the world, I find it so interesting and enjoyable, and no two days are ever the same!

Alex 

I originally wanted to be a Forensic Psychologist! I studied Psychology at university and up until the end of the 3rd year (it was a 4 year course in Scotland) that was all I wanted to do.  But mid-way through my final year I realised that I didn't want to spend another 4 years studying and training. 

I decided on a career in HR as I'd really enjoyed the modules we had studied in relation to psychology within the workplace, and once I had read up on it, decided that was my new career path.  So, I did an MSc in HR Management that was CIPD accredited, and worked part-time as an HR Adminstrator whilst studying (the course was a year long).  This role was made redundant but I was offered a place on a graduate scheme within the same company, which although it wasn't HR related at all, it enabled me to work in some of my 'soft skills' and took me through the customer services and property departments for 18 months.

I eventually made the move back down to London and decided to get back onto the HR career ladder. 2 years later and I am 4 months into my second HR role since moving down to London.  I now work as an HR Assistant, and although the departments (I work across two of them!) are very busy, I am thoroughly enjoying it all!

It took me a while to get into HR and onto the career ladder, but I wouldn't change it for the world, I find it so interesting and enjoyable, and no two days are ever the same!

Alex