HR entry level jobs in Sydney?

[pallavikawale]

Originally Posted by The Y-man

Ok, if I was employing, my first question would be "How do you see your Science Degree fitting in with your aspiraitons in HR?"

My first thoughts would be:
1. lack of consistency - why does this person want to change career path?
2. why aren't you applying for jobs requiring Phys/Maths/Electronics?

The Y-man

My answer would be.

My Science degree will help me measure, calibrate, and analyse; some skills that every HR needs and my previous job experience gave me an insight into my ability to be interactive, motivational and a good coordinator and above all a friendly attitude and good listener.
This is the reason I want to be in HR and took my first step towards it by enrolling myself into C IV in Human Resources where I start from the basics and hope to achieve a lot in future by combining my abilities, my education and experience.

Regards,
Pallavi

[D57]

Hey pallavi, why don't you try to take an internship in HR or work for free for the start, to make you way into the industry?

In fact we are almost in the same boat, but me is yet to arrive in Sydney.

Try with what i said maybe after 2-3 months of same you will get lucky.
Usually it does work when you can show in your CV any local experience, even unpaid.

Hope it gonna help.

[Qld IR Consultant]

My only advice is deal directly with employers whenever you can. Don't rely on recruitment firms to do it for you.

[People Person]

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!

[soniat]

If you've no experience - do some work experience. It may be your only way to get some on the job experience, and it shows potential employers that you're keen and have the get up and go.....

[Subu]

Hi Pallavi,

I recently joined this forum and picked up your old post. I am happy to assist you. I have a long and extensive HR experience across different countries and industries. We have recently established a small Sydney based HR consulting organisation.

Please ping me back if you need assistance.

Regards

[pallavikawale]

Hi Subu,

Thank you for your reply. I would be happy to know more about your organization and get assistance in HR.
Regards,
Pallavi