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Career progression requires effort - expressing a wish to advance ones' career is the bare minimum; however, you have to do all the groundwork, the homework and make all the effort that comes with it - make friends, link with people, search for contacts, browse opportunities, keep applying, find a mentor, volunteer for even the most mundane activities - you never know whom you're going to meet.
Learn the Civil Service job application process and practice it, tailoring the applications to each role - and foremost: read the job ad thoroughly, this will help you avoid disappointment further down the line.
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Front Line Manager
HMRC
From 12/2021 to 05/2024Higher Officer, Front Line Manager (FLM)
HMRC
Started 12/2021 to PresentExecutive Officer, Work Coach
DWP
From 02/2021 to 12/2021Company
What do you like about your job and the company?
My current role is in Fraud Investigation Service. No day is the same.
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Sally
Recruitment Marketing Partner
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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.
Abbey
Debt Management Complaints manager
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My one piece of advice is “Be-Honest”
If you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance, “be honest” in your job application.
“Be honest” in your training. If you don’t understand something, then speak up.
If you need something to be explained again, “be honest” and say you didn’t understand.
“Be Honest” with your aspirations, aims, goals for your career, there are many opportunities which may be applicable for you.
“Be Honest” with yourself and keep your work/life balance right for you.
My experience - I have been honest about my dyslexia. I have received additional help and support throughout my entire HMRC experience. I learnt an enormous amount about myself during "Coping strategy sessions" which allowed me to be more honest with myself and my manager.
Finally, don’t be scared to question things.
Louise
Benefit lead
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I think we can all feel a sense of imposter syndrome, and that inner voice saying you are not capable. You are ! I think we all need to recognise that work can be challenging and not always as straightforward as you want it to be, which is where the doubt can set it. Its all about building that resilience for me, don't give up. If you want something just keep working towards it, even if that means taking it slowly.
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Hi, I'm a hypnotherapist and life coach and I want to know if there is a job description that is similar with mines?
in Career Tips·Thursday, August 24, 2023
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