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Transition from project management to HR

Angeliki

Hi everyone!

I am glad I joined this group and hopefully I will get some insights into HR field.

I am thinking to change career path to HR, so Iplanning to start CIPD Diploma Level 5.

I have teaching and linguistic background. I did the MSc in Translation Technology which gave me the opportunity to work as a PM in Localisation. I found it very stressful. Needless to say that working overtime was the the norm. It seems that Localisation companies are all more or less the same, so I decided that HR or L&D is a field that I would be interested to explore.  I have also 2 years of administration experience.

Do you think that CIPD will help me find my first HR job?Or shouldn't invest time and effort on this?

It seems that a lot of skills required in HR, are similar to PM like prioritisation, ability to work in a fast paced environment, multitasking etc. Would my PM experience be taken into accpunt?

 I feel that it is impossible to get an entry level HR job in Dublin. 

Any feedback or advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

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  • You've obviously given your future career options a lot of thought and I would advise you to do the CIPD level 5 course as, to answer one of your questions directly, it will definitely help you find your first HR job. Future employers will see that you're serious about an HR career and will be more persuaded to give you that first opportunity in an HR role. I agree with Keith in so far as you'd get more from the course if you had HR experience but nevertheless it will give you a whole wealth of knowledge and will look good on your CV.
    Good luck Angeliki!
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  • You've obviously given your future career options a lot of thought and I would advise you to do the CIPD level 5 course as, to answer one of your questions directly, it will definitely help you find your first HR job. Future employers will see that you're serious about an HR career and will be more persuaded to give you that first opportunity in an HR role. I agree with Keith in so far as you'd get more from the course if you had HR experience but nevertheless it will give you a whole wealth of knowledge and will look good on your CV.
    Good luck Angeliki!
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  • in reply to Sue Eakin
    Really? There are many posts on here and much advice that doing a qualification will not "definitely help you find your first HR job"... Would suggest reading the posts above, as well as the many others about entering HR, then make a considered decision before jumping into studying. If you do choose to study, be aware this may not provide a short cut to a role in HR...