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Career change to a HR role

Emily Miller

Hello!

I am looking to make a career change into a HR role and would love to ask some advice?

I have a retail background (currently a supervisor in luxury sales), so although I do not have any direct experience, I do fulfil perform team leader and performance assesment activities within my team. I have been in this industry for three years and have recognised that the aspects of my job I find the most fulfilling are the 'people' parts. This has lead me to pursue this change. As I am currently lacking in HR experience I am self funding my level 3 diploma in HR, which I am working through in my own time.

I wondered if anyone could offer any advice to a new starter on how to make the transition into the profession? From my own research a lot of roles, even the entry level admin assistant positions are asking for previous experience ( which I sadly lack).

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, 

Many thanks,

Emily

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  • Hi Emily,

    Career change into HR is a great move! I have gone through something similar in past when I graduated and was working in retail sector. From my experience you have to show in your resume/covering letter how your current skills working as a supervisor is relevant and transferable to HR role i.e. performance management, succession planning for the best talents in your team etc. Those skills and experiences are still relevant despite currently not working in a HR. Also highlight clearly in your cover letter or to the recruiter that your passion and commitment in HR shows through active participation in CIPD qualification which keeps you up to date with HR knowledge and how you can put in practice.

    I hope that helps!

    Dhara
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  • Hi Emily,

    Career change into HR is a great move! I have gone through something similar in past when I graduated and was working in retail sector. From my experience you have to show in your resume/covering letter how your current skills working as a supervisor is relevant and transferable to HR role i.e. performance management, succession planning for the best talents in your team etc. Those skills and experiences are still relevant despite currently not working in a HR. Also highlight clearly in your cover letter or to the recruiter that your passion and commitment in HR shows through active participation in CIPD qualification which keeps you up to date with HR knowledge and how you can put in practice.

    I hope that helps!

    Dhara
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