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Breaking Into a Career - People Ops/HR

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Ciera Carpenter-Boyle

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Breaking Into a Career - People Ops/HR

To preface, I've primarily held administrative/executive assistant roles and within those roles, I've gained experience in people operations and hr. Through that, I've discovered that I genuinely do have such a passion for people ops/hr. I seem to thrive when owning responsibilities in those departments.

With that being said, I've never held a position with the title "People Operations associate/coordinator" and similarly with an HR title. I really want to have a role with a people ops or hr title as that is where I'd like to see myself. I've run into difficulty landing interviews or job offers with the titles I'm looking for. I'm certain that a large part of that is due to my lack of direct experience with a relevant title and the fact that I don't have a degree yet.

I am wondering if anyone has any advice on how to make myself more appealing and marketable so I can land an interview for an opportunity that has the title that I'm looking for. I tend to do well in interviews because I'm able to speak to my experience more in depth as well as showcase my personality.

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  1. Anonymous

    What's your personal branding like these days? Have you repositioned yourself on LinkedIn so folks know that you're going after People Ops/ HR roles?

    How about networking and joining HR communities? I find some of the best ways to get your name/face and interest out there is getting connected to other People Ops/HR communities and orgs.

    Sounds like you'd also benefit by getting a mentor too! Last path to consider is also what certifications / trainings have you taken in this space so far?

    Even if it's just the fundamentals, I believe it's important to have foundational knowledge to illustrate your interest and investment to break. It doesn't have to be anything too crazy because there are a few introductory courses you can take for free. When you complete these learning milestones, share that achievement on LinkedIn while also sharing your story about what you're looking to get into.

    Of course, get signed up to virtual or in-person career fairs too! If there's a company you are particularly interested in, add yourself to their talent community and attend any of their upcoming events. These events are usually free but it's a great way to learn about the company, grab a few employee names to mention in your application and make a possible connection to improve your application chances.

    Good luck to you! I always love to see / watch people pivot careers (I'm a proud pivoter!).

  2. Anonymous

    I have a Master's in HR but was also having trouble as even though I did HR tasks previously I didn't have the title. I ended up taking a chance and accepting a temp job as an HR Assistant to break into the field - then they were able to see my work and hired me on full time. Now making more money than I ever have!

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