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Struggling to return to HR

Patricia James

Hi Everyone,

I'm really struggling along with many of you to return to HR.

I worked in the industry from 2007 - 2011 and then from 2013 -2014 and no matter how hard I try, I get the same responses' that 'they are worried I may struggle with the transition back in to HR' or 'I don't have enough experience' or they want someone with 'recent HR experience'.

I'm passionate about HR and would love to return but to be honest, I feel no one is willing to give me the chance, I have even applied for positions where you don't need HR experience as full training will be given but still hearing nothing back. 

I know HR is forever changing so I always keep up to date with this. I genuinely believe there are only so many knock backs a person can take!

Any advice is really appreciated.

Patricia 

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  • Hi Patrica,
    I am sorry to hear that you are struggling. If you are a CIPD member, you can use that to your advantage. As the membership will give you something new to learn  about and be kept informed about important and relevant topics everyday and you can highlight that on your CV as part of your 'CPD' initiative. CIPD have wealth of knowledge at their disposal for all their members and continuing professional development programmes.  

    If you completed a CIPD course long time ago, then I advise you to do another CIPD course online and volunteer in an HR capacity for Citizen Advice. Volunteering for charities like Citizen Advice will re-equip you for the HR world and shine on your CV.  https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ or you can volunteer for CIPD as a mentor for your local schools and colleges.   


    Also the best thing to do is click on Gov UK link mentioned below,
    www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
    This site will help you find a reliable apprenticeship to retrain or you can look for an internship. 

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  • Hi Patrica,
    I am sorry to hear that you are struggling. If you are a CIPD member, you can use that to your advantage. As the membership will give you something new to learn  about and be kept informed about important and relevant topics everyday and you can highlight that on your CV as part of your 'CPD' initiative. CIPD have wealth of knowledge at their disposal for all their members and continuing professional development programmes.  

    If you completed a CIPD course long time ago, then I advise you to do another CIPD course online and volunteer in an HR capacity for Citizen Advice. Volunteering for charities like Citizen Advice will re-equip you for the HR world and shine on your CV.  https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ or you can volunteer for CIPD as a mentor for your local schools and colleges.   


    Also the best thing to do is click on Gov UK link mentioned below,
    www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
    This site will help you find a reliable apprenticeship to retrain or you can look for an internship. 

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