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First HR role - 6 month contract

Nikita

Hello!

I am looking for my first role in HR as I am coming from a finance background which I’ve worked in for about 4 years now since graduating. 
I have been offered a 6 month contract as a HR Administrator but am nervous about leaving a permanent role for a FTC for a short period of time and in a new industry. 

From your experience, is 6 months HR experience enough experience to outweigh the risks of a temporary role, in order to pursue this career path and get more HR roles after, or is it worth waiting for another opportunity for a longer time period or permanent role please?

I would be grateful for any advice! 

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  • Hi Nikita,

    I would say that a fixed term contract can definitely lead to a full time position. I started my HR career with no experience last year in September 2020. My contract was supposed to be coming to an end in September 2021 but I was offered a full time position as an HR Administrator in April 2020. As others have mentioned, it can be in a sense like a prolonged probationary period and if they see that you are putting in the work and do your role well, they may extend it. It really depends but if you have been working in Finance for 4 years, that shows that you definitely have transferable skills and skills that will be beneficial in the HR industry that some of your potential colleagues may not even have. It is a risk to take but you have to evaluate how much you want to transition into this role and whether its the right move for you.

    I would also say that you can learn a lot in six months so I think with your background in finance and this HR experience you would definitely be able to find another role in the HR industry.

    Hope this helps

    Alisha
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  • Hi Nikita,

    I would say that a fixed term contract can definitely lead to a full time position. I started my HR career with no experience last year in September 2020. My contract was supposed to be coming to an end in September 2021 but I was offered a full time position as an HR Administrator in April 2020. As others have mentioned, it can be in a sense like a prolonged probationary period and if they see that you are putting in the work and do your role well, they may extend it. It really depends but if you have been working in Finance for 4 years, that shows that you definitely have transferable skills and skills that will be beneficial in the HR industry that some of your potential colleagues may not even have. It is a risk to take but you have to evaluate how much you want to transition into this role and whether its the right move for you.

    I would also say that you can learn a lot in six months so I think with your background in finance and this HR experience you would definitely be able to find another role in the HR industry.

    Hope this helps

    Alisha
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