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Working in the UK having your experience in another EU country

Ana Diaz

Hi everyone!

I wanted to share my experience since I moved to the UK (a year ago)

I was working as an HR Manager in Spain and prior to that, I worked as an HR Advisor and as an HR Coordinator and Assistant. In total, I have 5 years of experience in the field. I have been struggling to find a job in HR in the UK. Either I'm too prepared for the role or I don't have experience in a UK office (these are the feedbacks I always get).

Because the situation was really frustrating, I decided to start the CIPD Level 7 Certificate in HRM.

To be honest with all of you, I'm feeling a little bit concern about my career, because I've been out of the HR world for almost a year. I completely understand that is a new country-new playground reality, but, how come is this hard to even find a job in an entry-level position as a European?

Is this usual? I would really appreciate some advice.  

Many thanks!

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  • Hi Ana,

    I have studied HR Poland but unfortunatelly had no experience in the field. I worked in different areas for 5 years (last few in logistics). About a year ago I decided to try to get back on track with my HR career.
    My qualifications were not recognised in UK but I managed to get a position of HR Coordinator within the Company I worked for. Just recently changed the job but still working in HR. So it is not impossible but also not that easy. Currently studying CIPD Diploma Level 5 and hoping to be able to progress as an Advisor at some point!

    Hope all end up well for you! Good Luck!

    Beata
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  • Hi Ana,

    I have studied HR Poland but unfortunatelly had no experience in the field. I worked in different areas for 5 years (last few in logistics). About a year ago I decided to try to get back on track with my HR career.
    My qualifications were not recognised in UK but I managed to get a position of HR Coordinator within the Company I worked for. Just recently changed the job but still working in HR. So it is not impossible but also not that easy. Currently studying CIPD Diploma Level 5 and hoping to be able to progress as an Advisor at some point!

    Hope all end up well for you! Good Luck!

    Beata
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