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Learning to take constructive criticism well is a really good skill to have, being honest about what you know & what you don't helps yourself and your teachers/facilitators make sure the content you're accessing is where it needs to be. I've asked countless questions, sometimes repeating the same question until I've understood fully and although it may feel odd when asking all these, it does mean I've built up my confidence in speaking up/putting my ideas forward as well as building knowledge in areas I otherwise would have struggled with. As long as you take note & develop from them (& own up to them when they happen!) mistakes are the best way to learn what not to do, until you start to know what you should do.
Career path
Associate Data Engineer
HMRC
From 07/2022 to 06/2023Educational Engagement Manager
HMRC
From 10/2018 to 07/2023Data Engineer
HMRC
Started 06/2023 to PresentCompany
What do you live about your job and the company?
The team is really well developed & works together nicely - so it's a fountain of information and experience for me to take from! Everyone is supportive and appreciates personal development so is willing to pitch in and support - this is really helpful as a new developer in the team! I also really like that the service we work on has a real-life impact with hundreds of users - it's not just something we're thinking about or imagining - we have actual people interacting with the stuff we build. I think this helps make sure we know the goal of our delivery which makes the work so much more rewarding.
Daniel S
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I never thought I would get onto the TSP. I had to push myself out of my comfort zone to attend the assessment centres, take part in all of the activities. I continue to do so with my day job - I don't like presenting, but I do lots of it. It builds confidence and resilience. Rationalise what's the worse that could happen by trying something new, or taking on a new challenge. For me, with the assessment centre, if I didn't get accepted - so be it. I got good experience of interviewing. Met new and interesting people, and got free food from attending the assessment centre (back when they were in person). Once I told myself these things, I pushed myself out my comfort zone to attend the day. I had worked hard to get the invite, so although I wasn't confident in going and being myself, that's what I had to do and it worked out well. Take the set backs as opportunities to reflect, develop and learn from. Keep pushing through set backs and pushing yourself out of your normal comfort zone to be able to achieve the goals you set for yourself.
Marta .
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Keep your mind and eyes open as there are are so many opportunities
Sarah
Communications business partner
Top Insider Advice
I've had a huge variety of roles in HMRC, and I've enjoyed all of them. I've found it's not always necessary to chase promotion. A sideways move to another area can expand your horizons and build your skills and this is recognised when you're ready to take the next step. I've always tried to maintain job satisfaction above all else. I've done a couple of jobs I've really hated, so I moved on and found something else. I've found if I'm happy in my job, I perform better and this is noticed. Also, don't be afraid to ask for opportunities or for what you want. I've always believed 'if you don't ask, you don't get' – the worst that could happen is someone says no and you're no worse off.
