There are a lot of reasons why people can't get into
HR. But, I agree there is discrimination in a few areas. Age and nationality apply is a barrier to Australian employment generally, not just
HR. Also, I think there is a tendency to employee females for entry level
HR positions because the work is administrative and there is a tendency to sterio-type females into people-oriented roles. This is naive and wrong.
I have 15 years experience in
HR, I am Aussie, but I miss out on the job opportunities I want, too. At the end of the day, I have had to settle for tedious
HR generalist roles that no longer hold any appeal. But the recruiters don't care about my feelings. They are just happy they can put forward a candidate that has broad and senior experience. I can't move sideways or out - all they see is what I've done before - not what I can do in the future or what motivates my career now.
So be careful what you wish for - you could end up dieing there!
