Looking for a job in HR? This page will guide you on where to look?
Rather than exclusively using recruitment agencies, many organisations try bringing people on board directly. You'll find a wealth of job boards and career websites online, where you can request regular updates on roles that interest you.
Go online
Organisations are increasingly advertising vacancies on their own careers sites. So, if you'd like to work at a particular place, check the website and their available positions. Many organisations recruit graduates into entry-level positions but don’t advertise these as a Graduate Training Scheme. Don't be put off: these can be great places to begin your career.
Make social media work for you
Create a profile on websites like LinkedIn. Recruiters use LinkedIn to find people with particular skills or experience, so highlight these in your profile to make it easier to find you.
Get networking
Develop your own networks. Chat to friends and ex-colleagues about your job search. Employee referral programmes are also popular in many organisations where employees refer friends or family for roles, sometimes with an incentive. It’s a great way for organisations to recruit good people through staff that already know the organisation.
Get expert advice
It's worth speaking to a careers adviser about your career options – they can offer useful advice on job searches and local work experience opportunities.
Look closer to home
If you’re considering a career move from another area into HR, think about the options available to you in your current organisation. You can often get involved in HR activities within an organisation, such as recruitment, or even move into HR at a place that already knows you. This can give you a great insight into whether the move is right for you. If it is, you may win an HR position that serves as a springboard for your career.
People Management magazine
For the latest jobs in HR, take a look at our People Management website.