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How to find my first job in HR?

Svitlana

Hi everyone! I’ve recently transitioned from hospitality to HR. I have a CIPD Level 3 certification and I’m actively applying for entry-level roles, such as HR Administrator or Assistant. I’m also trying to find volunteer or internship opportunities, but I’ve been searching for 5 months without any luck.

My CV has been reviewed by a mentor with significant HR experience, who provided valuable recommendations for improvement. I’ve also been participating in conferences and workshops to develop my skills, expanding my network, and working on growing my LinkedIn profile.

Despite these efforts, when I do get invited to interviews (which has happened 2-3 times so far) or receive calls, the main feedback I get is that they want someone with more direct experience, which I don’t have, and there’s no clear way for me to gain it. I’ve also reached out to several organizations asking about unpaid internships, but I haven’t received any responses.

I would really appreciate any advice on how to move forward in this situation. How can I break through and find that first opportunity? Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

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  • unpaid internships

    These aren't really legal in most cases, so don't ask about them.

    The best pathway in, that I've found, is through temp admin work. A few weeks here and a few weeks there, doing data entry, filing, processing and suchlike. Be timely, professional and efficient and make it known that you are interested in a career in HR. Then, if opportunities arise, you'll be given them and you'll start to acquire some of that basic experience that they're looking for. The pay is going to be minimum wage or barely above it, but it's not about the money.

    The kinds of thing you want to be doing is note-taking in investigation meetings or hearings, preparing the document packs, sending out invitation letters and scheduling meetings, on-boarding new staff and administering HRIS.
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  • unpaid internships

    These aren't really legal in most cases, so don't ask about them.

    The best pathway in, that I've found, is through temp admin work. A few weeks here and a few weeks there, doing data entry, filing, processing and suchlike. Be timely, professional and efficient and make it known that you are interested in a career in HR. Then, if opportunities arise, you'll be given them and you'll start to acquire some of that basic experience that they're looking for. The pay is going to be minimum wage or barely above it, but it's not about the money.

    The kinds of thing you want to be doing is note-taking in investigation meetings or hearings, preparing the document packs, sending out invitation letters and scheduling meetings, on-boarding new staff and administering HRIS.
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