A pre-entry postgraduate qualification is not needed A Masters or Diploma recognised by the Institute of Personnel and Development will improve your chances. This is sometimes possible Relevant experience within the organisation or specialist background experience, for example information technology or engineering, would be needed. Good interpersonal skills are important together with the ability to stimulate enthusiasm, motivate others and change attitudes where necessary. Age implications Entry problems may be encountered from after early 50s Difficult without experience. Employers often value other experience, therefore mature entrants could find their background an asset.
Internal transfers can offer a route for some.
Competition This is unlikely to be a first job. Usual entry is via personnel, initial entry to which is highly competitive. An alternative route is via vocational subject teaching for which competition is less severe. Tips for entry Apply for an assistant training officer or admin post within a training or personnel department. Try to get relevant vacation work.