Secret September Surge? | The dos and don'ts of job hunting when you're in HR

Working in HR usually means you are the person helping recruit, onboard, or perhaps help people move on when they find a new role.

And when it comes to job hunting or pivoting yourself, it can sometimes feel like you need to stay under the radar, so as to make sure that people aren't confused or afraid that 'the people person' is 'abandoning them'.

Of course, those in HR, talent and People move to new jobs and companies. They share the same challenges and goals as the teams they lead and support. And, with the September Surge approaching - a time in early autumn when people traditionally begin to power up their job hunting - it might be that a new role is on your list too.

"Job hunting when you're in HR can indeed come with its own set of challenges and emotional complexities," says HR Consultant Delia Bogues. "As the "people person," you understand the mechanics behind recruitment and company culture, which can be both an advantage and a source of pressure."