Hi Ann

I think getting into HR is the hardest step.  I would try temping and that way even if the temporary role isn't within a HR department you would then be able to show willing by dropping by at the HR department of the company you are temping for, leaving your CV and offering to assist them if they have a need with anything. 

You could also upload your CV on to job boards such as totaljobs or monster as recruiters / agencies will search these daily and contact you if they have something suitable.

Best of luck,

Becky

First & foremost don't let it get to you. 

I finished my MSc last September in International Business & Management - & realised my heart was in HR - I was told exactly what you have been told but i perservered and am now working in an exclusive hospitality doing primarily HR admin but also exit & probationary interviews. I even run my own HR helpdesk on wednesdays & fridays.  & Hopefully in September i will be start studying for my CIPD accrediations!

i've only been working here since March, but before i worked as a Personal Assistant to a HR director in the NHS - i found that this helped me loads as I was able to dabble in all aspects of HR from recruitment to payroll. 

if you have any questions feel free to contact me :)

good luck!

Nat