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Tracey

Good afternoon all,

I am looking for a bit of advice.  I currently work in a role that is not 100% HR, but as part of my role, I deal with a lot of recruitment, onboarding, inductions, learning & development, wellbeing, drafting and approving contracts, involvement in restructures and redundancies, exit interviews etc etc.  I would like to move to a sole HR function role (which I cannot do in the company I currently work for) where I can progress my career following completion of my level 7 CIPD qualification that I am currently undertaking and have therefore been applying for new employment for the last few months.  However, I don't seem to be getting anywhere.  I am applying via Indeed, total jobs, personnel today jobs, Hays etc.  I either do not hear anything back (which is the most common) or I am just rejected.  I have asked for feedback - some have said my experience does not meet the requirements for the job, but everything on the JD is what is listed on my CV/what I do in my current and past roles.  I have sought advice on my CV to ensure I am capturing everything I should be and have been told by numerous people that it is fine.  I have worked through the CIPD Career Hub, I have followed up on some of the applications I have applied for, but nothing of any substance is every communicated.  I work full time in London and therefore cannot seek any voluntary positions, as I simply do not have enough time with work and studying.  I am looking at either HR Advisor, HR Generalist or HR Manger roles.  I have managed teams/direct reports in the past.   Any advice would be gratefully received as I am feeling somewhat deflated.  Thank you in advance.

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  • I actually had a similar situation to yourself here. I worked in the public sector in Resourcing for many years and in January this year I moved over to ER in the private sector. Having my level 7 in progress was a huge advantage for me, so I’d make sure you’re shouting about that and how you want to develop. As others have said you need to keep going, it can be so disheartening but you will get there. It might be a good idea to do a CV review service to make sure there aren’t any recommendations they have to improve your CV more? It also could be a good idea to find some low commitment short term volunteering that you can add to your CV in the field so you can demonstrate your commitment to changing specialism. Reach volunteering is a great website and some companies offer a commitment as low as one hour a week. I would also encourage you to grow your external network, so attend events and become a part of your local CIPD branch, engaging with others via LinkedIn is a great resource to. If you apply for vacancies it could be a good idea to contact the company after you have applied to request a further chat with the hiring manager to learn more about the role and the team, this could enhance your presence more. Then finally just showing how your skills are transferable into the advisory role as they certainly are.

    All the best in your search!
  • in reply to Cheree
    Thank you Cheree, this is really helpful and I will certainly take on board the points you suggest and put a plan of action into place this weekend. Much appreciated.
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