I need some pointers on how to get back into the Human Resources field. I have 2.5 years experience in HR (recruiting, generalist, payroll, and assistant). However my experience is from over 10 years ago as I’ve been working in the Social Services field ever since. My educational background (BS and MA) is in HR. I have been applying to HR related roles and my application goes as far as the hiring manager but no interviews. Any suggestions on how to improve my chances to get back into HR?

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That's a tough one...very tough one.

Problem is HR is always seen as a expense to the company AND there are very very few positions in any organization as it is (2-3 HR people for say 3-400 employees overall)

The people interviewing you are HR people who have most likely spent their entire career in only that field.

They are convinced that only similar people with a similar career graph can shoulder the responsibility.

Two sub fields of HR ie recruitment and training (as against payroll & compliance) are the ones you can research. Both those fields see performance as against just pure length of service.

Big organizations who do bulk hiring for HR KPO roles are your best bet to break in. They want quantity not quality and you are likely to eventually get a role after trying a little bit. Switch later after a year to a more hard core HR role using that experience.

Paid courses (free ones don't work here) in HR related topics from organisations that have solid placement support is another way you can consider.

Check out this organization & have a chat with their representatives (don't dive in without thoroughly considering how they can get you a job however) :

https://www.middleearthhr.com/

🖖🏼Live long and prosper💫

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Thank you for this, very informative! I will look into this and consider looking into recruitment and/or training positions. I truly appreciate your insight and will check the organization out as well. Have a great day!

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👇🏼Hey look at this one, live example, give it a shot 👇🏼

Check out this job at Tata Consultancy Services: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2870379629

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