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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
Abbey
Debt Management Complaints manager
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.
Robina
CSG Advisor
Top Insider Advice
Never by shy or afraid to try something new and don't expect opportunities to come to you, they might do, if you're in the right place at the right time but mostly, it's about keeping your eyes open. Taking action on your goals and believing in yourself is important, lets face it, you are your own best friend. Be open and flexible and avoid linear thinking as you can miss opportunities right in front of you. Doing something different to your business as usual is a great way to meet new people, network and learn more about yourself.
