Women in HR please advise!!

[anne1985]

Women in HR please I need your advice!! I’m considering starting a Postgraduate course in HR management as I need a career change but I am not sure this is the right decision for me. I am 42 years old and would like a job that pays well and I could progress further. For women who are working or have worked in HR, do you enjoy it? Would you change it if you could? Thank you!!

Yes @anne1985 i think getting started with some real experience will be better

A masters won’t get you a job with no experience. An apprenticeship is a good way in.

This is an alternative to the CIPD which gives you a useful qualification and knowledge behind you at entry level. May also take you down the HR consulting route which can be v well paid as you gain experience/your own clients.

https://clt.law.ac.uk/scot/legal-training/specialist-paralegal-qualification-in-employment-law-in-england-wales/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=HVS_Professional_Development_GGL_SCH_GEN_Courses&utm_ID=3256&gclsrc=aw.ds&&mh_matchtype=b&mh_keyword=employment%20law%20course&mh_adgroupid=199052948288&mh_network=g&mh_campaignid=23573599374&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23573599374&gbraid=0AAAAADDLqoGlxA9SLv-gPhmAUOtLcg8sb

The CIPD has no value argument has been around for years along with those (without it) who feel superior in some way because of this. Totally disagree that having FCIPD takes 10% off your value which sounds like a personal opinion. If you have ever been investigated or gone to ET it’s one of the first things they establish - your actual qualifications.

Agree about Cheese. Left a weak leadership team and unclear direction. CIPD became an extension of his personal interests rather than understanding and focussing on members. But it’s still the only professional body for HR professionals and brings a code of conduct.

A new qualification is often not the right starting point for a new career!

What has attracted you to HR, other than the salary and progression (because these are achievable in multiple roles).
I would start with you really care about now, it's clearly changed since you started your career so dig deep on what motivates you, as that will make progression in any role much easier. Then have a think about what your transferable skills are. This should open your eyes to the potential possibilities out there without having to retrain. I know a qualification can sometimes feel like a safety net but often it is handcuffs.