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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!
Career path
Operations and Comm's Lead
HMRC
Started 07/2022 to PresentParliamentary Engagement and Reactive Briefing
Cabinet Office
From 08/2021 to 07/2022Private Secretary to Director
HMRC
From 04/2019 to 07/2021Company
What do you like about your job and the company?
Working alongside people who are passionate about the positive change that user centred design provides is hugely inspiring. There is a huge mix of working styles, across a range of tools and people work flexibly with each other to achieve the right results. The team ethos is supportive and open-minded to new ideas and ways of working.
Greatest achievements
Jim
Portfolio Lead
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.
Sally
Recruitment Marketing Partner
Top Insider Advice
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.
Lesley
Business Management Unit Higher Officer
Top Insider Advice
Try different areas. Don't stick to one
