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Darrell .

Business Support Officer , Solicitors Office and Legal Services Dept

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As HMRC applications are Behaviour and Strength based it is good to ensure you articulate your successes relevant to the job being applied for. Ensure you follow the STAR (Situation , Task, Action and Result) format. with your achievements think What was the Situation, What Task needed to be done to resolve / improve that situation , What actions did YOU do to achieve a result and exactly what was the result in you taking those actions. Always think in terms of what YOU did. Highlight yourself with actual examples.

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Business Support Officer , Solicitors Office and Legal Services Dept

HMRC

Started 02/2022 to Present

IT ServiceDesk Analyst

HMRC

From 06/2014 to 09/2021

IT ServiceDesk Analyst

HMRC

From 06/2001 to 06/2014

Company

What do you like about your job and the company?

Working within HMRC I am exposed to a wide variety of tasks that keep the working day interesting. Also , with working within the Solicitors Office and Legal Services I am exposed to a wide variety of other opportunities that deal with a wide range of topics such as Diversity and inclusion. The department is very progressive and staff welfare is a primary focus and it is amazing to be able to get involved in supporting others in this area.

Greatest achievements

Before my redundancy I had become stagnated and somewhat negative in my outlook to work / career. I was in a highly stressful job working within an organisation whose ideals did not match my own. Having joined HMRC I now have rekindled my enthusiasm and been well rewarded with lots of positive feedback on the excellent work i am doing. I have also been given lots of opportunities to getting involved in many things to shape how the department I work in develops to the betterment of all.

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Top Insider Advice

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.

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CDIO Borders & Trade Recruitment and Workforce Lead

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Always be yourself, it you make a mistake then admit it, we are only human. Listen to the views of others around you. Treat staff how you would like to be treated but bear that everyone is individual and treat them accordingly.

Jo

ISBC People Team Leader

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Don't underestimate the amount of time needed to apply for CS jobs. You will spend hours getting your behaviours and statement evidence right and that's how it has to be. Get a mentor/s to check your applications before submitting. Have the CS behaviour descriptions open when you are writing your statement, this is what you will be marked against. Tell us the how, I sift regularly and it is frustrating when candidates state @i am an excellent communication' for example, that is good but tell us how you communicate, what makes you so good! I like the STAR model but also the WHO, What, How, Outcome. Tell us your personal story, avoid jargon and write to a complete stranger who knows nothing about you or the department you are applying for.

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