Change of Career - Working in HR - Careers Clinic

1 Change of Career

Hello everyone,

I have recently obtained my level 3 CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice and am looking to move into pure HR career move. I have held some HR type roles in my previous job as a PA such as helping with recruitment and onboarding. I have been lucky enough to have had two HR job interviews but I was not successful.

Does anyone have any tips about where to start? I don't mind starting at entry levels even getting on an apprenticeship scheme. Will my age be a factor? I know it shouldn't be but that is not always the reality. I still have a good 15 years until I reach retirement age.

Thank you,

Stephanie

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2 hours ago

Hello Stephanie, here are my recommendations:
- continue your studies along the HR path while applying for more roles
- share your learning journey and milestones on social platforms like LinkedIn
- network with more practicing HR professionals across industries
- extend your job search to SMEs
- remain positive and resilient. Sure, something will come through.

Two HR interviews within a short interval are encouraging. Meaning, you are doing some things right, as much as you have a few gaps to bridge. So, those gaps have to be identified and thoroughly filled. You can request feedback from your last two potential employers. They should be able to give you insight into what and where to improve in comparative terms with other applicants.

It is well.
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