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Your job is a way of making money to do things that you want to do with your life. But there are plenty of jobs out there that can also make you happy.

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Recruitment Marketing Advisor

HMRC

Started 02/2020 to Present

Recruiter

HMRC

From 04/2017 to 01/2020

Recruitment Consultant

Salt

From 11/2015 to 04/2017

Company

What do you like about your job and the company?

Everyone who works for HMRC contributes to making sure that the right amount of tax is collected. This allows the UK to fund public services such as healthcare, education, emergency services and roads.

Greatest achievements

It was called The Switch and got cancelled after one series. I didn't win anything.

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We often get bogged down with life and maybe a little stuck in rut, and can start to doubt ourselves. Think about what you've achieved, not just within your career, but through life in general and remember how fabulous you are! So many life experiences and personality traits will get you far in your career, stop and take time to think about this, then showcase your wonderful self.

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Identify your long term career aspirations, set specific goals and achievable goals to guide your progression Take advantage of training programmes, workshops, and seminars to enhance your skills and knowledge Take on new challenges - volunteer for projects or tasks outside your daily responsibilities Smile - build relationships with peers, leaders, mentors Prioritise your well-being, maintain a healthy work life balance, always set boundaries

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There are a huge number of roles within HMRC and the wider Civil Service. There will be some that really suit your skills. Where there is a gap, the training and development opportunities available will give you every chance to fill that gap and find that role where you can excel. You will find management want you to improve and will encourage your development, whether within your current role or to achieve the abilities to change to somewhere else you can be better. Self-belief used properly can be your strongest skill.

Discussions with Pat .
What's your top tip for doing well at interview?
in Career Tips·Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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How many hours does a tax specialist work in a week on the grad scheme?
in Career Tips·Friday, September 27, 2024
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How long does it take to get a decision on your online interview
in Career Tips·Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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How long does it take for a decision to be made on your on line interview
in Career Tips·Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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