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Moving into HR

After working for the last 20 years in various retail companies I am considering a career change. The last 12 years I have worked in retail management and have enjoyed success as a senior store manager with my last 2 roles.

Fortunate enough to be one of only 5 “store training and development managers” I enjoyed extensive training in recruitment and selection, mentoring and counselling, appraisals and disciplinaries as well as training and coaching. My love for all of the above was enormous.

I am considering a move into HR and would like to know what my best options might be. Will my years of experience within my field help me to gain employment and or should I obtain a qualification prior? Any advice would be gratefully received

Many thanks Lee

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avatar careersurgery 2 February 2009 Career Surgery
  • Anon

    You sound like an excellent candidate for a career change in to HR. In the current climate, ensure you are comfortable with making people redundant, perhaps on a large scale.
    I would go for a qualification first, I think CIPD is the industry standard. Other than that, put some feelers out and apply for some jobs. Make sure you tailor your CV carefully to each job.
    Good luck.
    A.

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