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Moving from freelance trainer into L&D/HR

duncan

I'm a freelance trainer and learning consultant looking to move inhouse into L&D or HR as I miss working as part of a team.

I have been freelancing for a few years now, following an initial career as a chartered accountant at Deloitte and IMG. I have delivered training and coaching to some major clients (eg BT, Accenture, Imperial) but don't have any inhouse L&D/HR experience.

My questions around this are:

- Would I be best to pre-emptively take CIPD qualifications in order to get into HR, or should I wait until I can find a way in and then take them?

- Would L&D/HR departments even consider my CV? I have started applying to roles but often you don't get any feedback if it's a 'no' so hard to know if they will consider me;

- Does anyone know any independent trainers/coaches who've made this move and would be willing to share their experiences with me?

Many thanks,

Duncan

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  • Hi Laura - thanks for taking the time to reply, much appreciated!

    I am applying for roles like L&D consultant, Talent Development Manager, Talent Specialist. I find my skills don't match an exact role (eg 'HR Director') but I'm certainly an experienced hire so hopefully looking for a role in line with that.

    Good to get your reflections on CIPD. There is an option for me to start this this summer so I appreciate the feedback and will keep canvassing people on what value it could add to my offering as an L&D practitioner.

    Many thanks,
    Duncan
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  • Hi Laura - thanks for taking the time to reply, much appreciated!

    I am applying for roles like L&D consultant, Talent Development Manager, Talent Specialist. I find my skills don't match an exact role (eg 'HR Director') but I'm certainly an experienced hire so hopefully looking for a role in line with that.

    Good to get your reflections on CIPD. There is an option for me to start this this summer so I appreciate the feedback and will keep canvassing people on what value it could add to my offering as an L&D practitioner.

    Many thanks,
    Duncan
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