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Lee

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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  • Welcome Lee. I would say expect the unexpected. There will always be something new that comes up and when you think you have seen and heard everything, there will always be something that makes you throw your hands up in the air and say "now I have heard everything".
    As others have said, get to know the business. Spend time with each department getting to know what they do and why they do it. This will help to build your credibility with key stakeholders. Remember that no question is a stupid question. Look at any data that is available relating both to HR and other areas of the organisation and understand what key data you need to work with in order to add value to your role. Remember that the other departments in the business are your customers and you need to ensure that they are satisfied with the service you are providing to them. Build your relationships and review where you are with things on a regular basis.
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  • Welcome Lee. I would say expect the unexpected. There will always be something new that comes up and when you think you have seen and heard everything, there will always be something that makes you throw your hands up in the air and say "now I have heard everything".
    As others have said, get to know the business. Spend time with each department getting to know what they do and why they do it. This will help to build your credibility with key stakeholders. Remember that no question is a stupid question. Look at any data that is available relating both to HR and other areas of the organisation and understand what key data you need to work with in order to add value to your role. Remember that the other departments in the business are your customers and you need to ensure that they are satisfied with the service you are providing to them. Build your relationships and review where you are with things on a regular basis.
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