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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.
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Endless possibilities with a career in HR…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Find out more:
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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
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