Getting started in the HR profession
Positions within HR departments are fiercely contended - it is one of the most popular choices of career for University Graduates. It is important for you to gain as much practical experience as possible and summer holidays are a great opportunity to gain this experience.
You can consider many different ways to gain this experience, I would recommend two. Firstly register with a reputable recruitment agency who specialise in placing temporary administration staff, TMP Worldwide's Office Support division has a strong track record in placing students into their first office based role, they can be contacted on 0207 600 1709. Secondly you could contact companies directly explaining that you are looking for work experience within an HR department, most large companies will need to cover holiday's during this period and often they will ask you back summer after summer.
