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Once established the keep your options open. The department and Civil Service are vast, work is varied and options are unlimited. Look for opportunities to expand your knowledge, experience and contacts.
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Situational Awareness Officer
HMRC
Started 12/2020 to PresentCompany
What do you like about your job and the company?
Two days rarely the same. From dealing with IT incidents impacting across the Department to meetings across the Civil Service, the work is vast and different.
Greatest achievements
Using secondments and experience-gaining opportunities to broaden my knowledge & gain valuable work experiences from across the Civil Service to achieve promotion.
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Top Insider Advice
Find a mentor you are comfortable with.
Be prepared to take honest constructive feedback.
Create a support network...it's easier than you think.
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Operations and Comm's Lead
Top Insider Advice
You will bring a unique perspective to a role as your experience will have been different from that of others. Don't be afraid to bring that to the fore, it is what makes you, you and brings a valuable contribution to a team. I wish I'd thought this more when I first joined the Civil Service!
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Top Insider Advice
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