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19 Aug, 2021 09:52

Hi everyone

I have worked in hospitality as a general manager for over 10 years now and always had a passion for HR, so much so that I was usually the go to for areas of ER. I completed my level 5 in 2018 and I a few weeks I will be starting my Level 7

I am looking to move into HR as a career and wondered if anyone had any advice on how to get my foot in the door? I am watching the CIPD webinars, applying for hundreds of HR jobs and even had my CV reviewed by a professional. There may be opportunities in my current company but there’s is nothing yet and I don’t know how long this may take.

Doew anyone have any words of wisdom?

Thanks

Andy

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Keith | 0 Posts

19 Aug, 2021 10:16

Hey Andrew

Good luck in your journey

This is probably one of the most common questions here so there is a wealth of previous advice if you use the search facilities

Its going to be tough but some people do successfully make the leap

Keith
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Andrew | 0 Posts

19 Aug, 2021 10:18

Hi Keith

Yeah I gathered as much. Such a shame that there are so many people passionate and committed to HR and all we need is that one break!

I will use the search facility and see what comes up

Thank you
Andy
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Peter Stanway | 0 Posts

19 Aug, 2021 11:33

In reply to Andrew:
Focus on HR in hospitality
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Andrew | 0 Posts

19 Aug, 2021 11:34

Thanks Peter. I am trying just that, hopefully it will open some doors for me. Andy
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Jim | 0 Posts

19 Aug, 2021 12:03

In reply to Andrew:
You're almost there Andy, just keep going mate, eventually all the pieces will fall into place, at least that's what happened with me! Maybe try offering your HR services pro-bono to a local charity and pad out your c.v. a bit. Getting involved with the CIPD at the local level will help with networking and might help with your level 7 studies. Perhaps also send a speculative c.v. to smaller HR consultancies that provide services for the hospitality sector at the smaller end of the scale, try looking for them in your local small business directory. But don't give up and all the best.
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Andrew | 0 Posts

19 Aug, 2021 12:08

Hi Jim. Some brilliant advice there, thank you!!! It’s certainly all worth trying
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Tracey | 0 Posts

19 Aug, 2021 12:28

HI Andy
I started out same as you GM in hospitality but my interest was always HR. After 12 years i took the plunge and after about a year of interviews i got an HR position. I did have to take quite a large paycut as my first role was as HR Administrator, but I was the only HR person in a growing company and it was a great learning curve. To get more experience i took on temp contracts with different companies and in different fields. I realise that I am most at home in manufacturing and love the variety that brings.
If you want something, dont give up but be prepared to come back down the ladder before you go up.
Good Luck
Tracey
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Andrew | 0 Posts

19 Aug, 2021 12:31

Wow thanks Tracey! Some brilliant advice. Happy to take a pay cut as and to apply for administrative roles if it’s a foot in the door. Once again, thanks for reaching out. Andy
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