About this event
Step forward in your HR career with this practical, insight-packed session designed to help you stand out in a competitive market.
Join us for a practical and insightful session designed for aspiring HR professionals and those looking to take their next step in their HR career and want to stand out in a competitive market.
Find out:
- What hiring managers are looking for in HR candidates;
- Any skills and behaviours that are key to a successful application;
- How to present your experience for maximum impact (even if it is limited or in another sector or profession);
Common mistakes candidates make and how to avoid them. Whether you’re starting out or stepping up, you’ll leave with clear, actionable guidance you can put into practice immediately.
Speakers bio:
Sarah McKenna is a specialist HR recruiter and the founder of Sarah McKenna HR Recruitment.
She supports organisations to hire HR professionals across all levels, with a real focus on role clarity, culture fit, and long-term success.
Sarah also helps businesses improve their recruitment process through her Recruitment Review Framework, strengthening candidate experience and supporting hiring managers to interview and assess fairly and consistently.
She’s passionate about making HR careers feel more accessible, and she regularly supports candidates with practical advice on CVs, interviews, and understanding what different HR roles really involve.
Please note:
1. Reminder emails will be sent to you the day before, with a further reminder on the day of the event.
2. Photography and video production may be taking place at the event, and these images may be used in the CIPD newsletters.
3. By attending the event, you are giving your consent for your image to be used on any CIPD promotional materials.
4. As we are supplying refreshments, if you can no longer attend, please cancel your place either on Eventbrite, responding to this email.
5. This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD.
6. If you require any reasonable adjustments to enhance your experience, please get in contact with us by responding to this email and we will do our best to accommodate.
