EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 35 MIN
EP 174. How I got into Human Resources without qualifications or experience
from Five For Two Careers · host Adelle Thompson
Sometimes the people getting opportunities aren’t the most qualified on paper they’re the people who know how to sell what they already have. You might think you need a HR degree, CIPD qualification or years of experience before anyone will give you a chance in Human Resources.That wasn’t my story. Instead I did it with zero experience or qualifications and 17 years later I'm still here.If you’re trying to move into HR, corporate or a completely different industry and feel stuck because you don’t have the right background, this episode is for you.I break down exactly how I went from teaching into HR without traditional experience and what I focused on to make employers see me differently...Gateway Jobs that can help you break into HRWhat research helped me the mostWhy transferable skills matter and how to actually connect themHow I positioned my teaching experience for corporate rolesWhy confidence matters just as much as qualificationsHow to fail fast (the interview that made me cry but ultimately got me a job)The reality of pivoting careers in a competitive job marketYou can also connect with me on LinkedIn and Instagram for more career strategy, salary growth and corporate transition content. ---“Create Your Own Lane” my 1:1 coaching program is open! Click the link below to book your free call with me so we can start getting you on the right track to a better careerand better money click hereEnjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: @coachadellet LinkedIn: Adelle Thompson |LinkedInTikTok: @coachadelle
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Sometimes the people getting opportunities aren’t the most qualified on paper they’re the people who know how to sell what they already have. You might think you need a HR degree, CIPD qualification or years of experience before anyone will give you a chance in Human Resources.That wasn’t my story. Instead I did it with zero experience or qualifications and 17 years later I'm still here.If you’re trying to move into HR, corporate or a completely different industry and feel stuck because you don’t have the right background, this episode is for you.I break down exactly how I went from teaching into HR without traditional experience and what I focused on to make employers see me differently...Gateway Jobs that can help you break into HRWhat research helped me the mostWhy transferable skills matter and how to actually connect themHow I positioned my teaching experience for corporate rolesWhy confidence matters just as much as qualificationsHow to fail fast (the interview that made me cry but ultimately got me a job)The reality of pivoting careers in a competitive job marketYou can also connect with me on LinkedIn and Instagram for more career strategy, salary growth and corporate transition content. ---“Create Your Own Lane” my 1:1 coaching program is open! Click the link below to book your free call with me so we can start getting you on the right track to a better careerand better money click hereEnjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: @coachadellet LinkedIn: Adelle Thompson |LinkedInTikTok: @coachadelle
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