Things you wish you knew

Hi All, I qualify for my CIPD Level 3 in June, I have worked as an account manager for 15 years but have always had a keen interest in HR so have finally taken the jump and landed my first HR role which I start in a few weeks!

I'm thrilled to be starting this new chapter in my career, I've thoroughly been enjoying my studies and taking as much in as possible however I would like to be as prepared as possible going into my new role!

for all those working in a HR Advisor role, could you please share any words of advice you wish you had been given, or would go back and tell yourself when first starting out?

Thanks for you time!

Lee. 

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  • Hi Lee,

    Welcome to the wonderful(?!) world of HR.

    I would say - hang on to your 'open mind'. You will learn from every issue you deal with - in 20 years time you will still be learning and you will still be adapting.

    Never assume you know how a situation will play out because you will, invariably, be wrong.

    Learn to manage up, down and across - you will do it everyday and in every situation.

    You are going to love it!

    Debi
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  • Hi Lee,

    Welcome to the wonderful(?!) world of HR.

    I would say - hang on to your 'open mind'. You will learn from every issue you deal with - in 20 years time you will still be learning and you will still be adapting.

    Never assume you know how a situation will play out because you will, invariably, be wrong.

    Learn to manage up, down and across - you will do it everyday and in every situation.

    You are going to love it!

    Debi
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