The new Profession Map
See how your skills compare to the core knowledge and behaviours required of people professionals.
Examples of successful transitions into the people profession
Many people have successfully transitioned at higher levels into the profession from completely different fields. Find out how they’ve done it.
People who transition into the profession usually possess the type of relevant experience which provides a stepping stone to move into a full people role. The key to successful transitions at more senior levels is to gain relevant work experience in fields adjacent to the people profession.
Examples may include:
It’s also helpful to self‐assess yourself against the core knowledge and behaviours expected of all people professionals (as evidenced in the new Profession Map). Doing so will highlight your areas of development to support a successful transition into the profession.
See how your skills compare to the core knowledge and behaviours required of people professionals.
Find out how people at different stages of their careers and working lives have transitioned into HR, L&D and OD&D careers.
Sorcha explains how she decided upon her career transition from secondary school teacher to L&D Manager
Alasdair describes his transition from his role in the military to becoming a performance coach and wellbeing consultant
Rachel describes transitioning from a career in food marketing to going freelance as a talent coach
Andy talks to us about his move from working as an NHS manager to becoming Head of HR at the Imperial War Museum
Becky describes her progression from marketing to a career in HR
Lisa describes how she moved from a career in talent acquisition to becoming an HR Consultant
James tells of his transition from his role in the Army to a career in HR
Lee talks through his transition from his HR role in the Army to working for the Royal Mail
Lindsay describes the transition from senior management consultancy to working as an HRD
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Information and guidance to help you excel in your role, transition into the profession, and manage a career break
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