Job Search Support
Are you starting out on your HR career, or facing change in your career?
The Branch is keen to offer help to members who are looking for their first HR role, or more experienced individuals looking for a change in role or facing redundancy.
We can offer one-to-one mentoring support or practical group events to help with this challenge, including feedback on CVs, interview preparation, advice on researching job opportunities.
If you are interested in this support, or know other members who may be, please contact our Branch Committee Member Julie Gordon.
Mentoring Scheme
The CIPD define Mentoring as, “… developing a person’s skills and knowledge so that their job performance improves, hopefully leading to the achievement of organisational objectives. It targets high performance and improvement at work, although it may also have an impact on an individual’s private life. It usually lasts for a short period and focuses on specific skills and goals.”
The Branch run a Mentoring Scheme aimed at both HR practitioners and those currently studying to become CIPD qualified at colleges and universities within the region. The scheme is run by Julie Gordon who coordinates appointment of mentors; acceptance of mentees; pairing; as well as monitoring and evaluating of the scheme and reporting back to Branch Committee.
Purpose of the scheme: The overall aim is to assist HR practitioners and students in their continuing professional development through the support and guidance of a more experienced HR practitioner,
If you are interested in becoming involved with the scheme as a mentor, or feel you would benefit from having a mentor, please contact Julie Gordon to register your interest and request an application form.