How to tailor your CV for a HR assistant or HR graduate job in the UK
HR graduate roles value communication, discretion and organisation. Show that you can handle people issues sensitively and keep accurate records.
Keywords to look for in the job ad
Check the ad for these words. Use them only where your experience genuinely backs them up.
recruitmentonboardingemployee relationsconfidentialityHRISCIPDcommunicationadministrationGDPRstakeholders
What to show
+Mention any recruitment, induction or training you helped run.
+Show you handled confidential information.
+State your CIPD plans if you have them.
A common mistake
Saying you are a 'people person'. Describe a situation where you supported someone or solved a problem.
Example bullet, before and after
Before
Helped with recruiting new members for a club.
After
Ran recruitment for [add: number] new society members, from shortlisting applications to running interviews and inductions.
Items in [square brackets] are for you to fill in with real figures. Never add numbers you cannot back up.
Tailor your CV to the real ad
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