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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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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.
Pat .
Recruitment Marketing Advisor
Top Insider Advice
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.