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Chicken and egg syndrome.
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My name is Taryn Carty and am an Australian currently living and working in the United Kingdom. After spending four years at University studying for a Bachelor of Business Management Degree with a maj
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Chicken and egg syndrome.
posted at 8/22/2002 12:42 AM EDT
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My name is Taryn Carty and am an Australian currently living and working in the United Kingdom. After spending four years at University studying for a Bachelor of Business Management Degree with a major in Employment relations, it was my intention to come to London to broaden my opportunities for employment within the HR sector. My experiences thus far however, have been nothing but disillusioning. My problem you see is that I have no practical experience to support my studies and therefore, find myself getting through to the second or third interview stage before I am usurped by someone with years of experience.
I am sure that this is a problem which has occurred in all of our lives at some stage however, I am running out of ideas about what to do and feel as if I am constantly facing hurdles in my chosen career path. I have approached recruitment agencies, and individual companies and businesses in an attempt to gain employment and have even offered to work on a voluntary basis in order to gain that valuable experience that will make it easier for me to get a job. Unfortunately however, most organisations are reluctant to take me on even to undertake work experience, given the confidential nature of the information dealt with within HR departments. Apart from this I also constantly search the internet for job listings and have enrolled the help of friends to keep their eyes open for suitable positions within their places of work. I would welcome any advice from HR professionals and am willing and able to email my cv to anyone who thinks they may be able to help me. Thanking you all in advance Taryn C |
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Chicken and egg syndrome.
posted at 8/23/2002 10:58 AM EDT
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Sometimes you may need to come through "the back door" to get into a career path.
In other words, first get into an employment relationship. With a BA an employer may be willing to hire you on but in another area of the company than HR -- e.g., finance, or planning. They want your skills and abilities and will mold you to what they need in the job. But once you're with them and they see what you CAN do, you can then attempt to get into the HR arena. Network -- do all the things that show you not only have the skills and aiblities to do the job you are doing, but that your employer will be doing even better if they put you in HR. On the other hand, you may find that working in another administrative function is even more interesting and enjoyable (as well as paying better) than working in HR. Good luck. |
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Chicken and egg syndrome.
posted at 9/18/2002 5:57 AM EDT
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I found myself in that position not so long ago. Keep trying, and look for internships. Though they are designed for students, they may well allow you to do one given your background.
Hatchetman is on point with the suggestions. My current position is my first in hr since I finished school (I graduated with my BA in 2000) and I got this job through a friend of a friend. Just believe that it will eventually all work out!! |
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Chicken and egg syndrome.
posted at 10/1/2002 5:19 AM EDT
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First: 10/1/2002 Last: 4/16/2008 |
Another point that you should make in the interview or better yet, in your cover letter, is that you plan on staying in London. Prospective employers may be hesitent if they feel you will return home in a couple of years. |
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