CIPD - An important link for those interested in pursuing a career in HR

Who are the CIPD? We're the professional body for experts in people at work. For more than 100 years, we've been championing better work and working lives by setting professional standards for HR and people development, as well as driving positive change in the world of work. We're the career partner of choice for 150,000 members around the world. Endless possibilities with a career in HR… Work anywhere HR (or human resources) opens doors to jobs in every sector – the world is your oyster. You can build your career internationally or at home. From media to engineering and from banks to charities, pretty much every industry and company will need to hire the expertise of an HR professional. Keep progressing A career in HR offers long-term options and a huge variety of roles. You could be involved in recruiting or training staff one day, or helping your company decide how staff should be paid and rewarded the next. You can start off your career as an HR administrator but progress all the way to the top of the business as an HR director, helping to drive the direction of the business. What skills do you need? balanced and objective (you need to represent both your fellow employees and your employer) trustworthy and discreet strong communicators business savvy and interested in how organisations work good at working as part of a team curious, and have a questioning mind flexible, adaptable and patient. Study for an HR qualification The CIPD is the recognised professional body which offers approved HR and learning and development qualifications. Anyone over the age of 18 can study for a CIPD qualification. Dependent on your experience and qualifications, you can apply for one of three qualification levels. The CIPD Foundation level is a great introduction to HR and learning and development. You have options on how you study (part-time, full-time, distance learning) and many people complete the qualification in one-two years. Did you know… over 12,000 people study a CIPD qualification each year. Find out more: You can find out more about Careers in HR on our website You can request resources from us to help explain a career in HR, such as booklets, posters and presentations. Email us at careersupport@cipd.co.uk Unsubscribe from receiving third party emails from the Career Development Institute