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How Nina got into the Civil Service
My journey applying to the Civil Service began when I left my teaching career of 18 years. I worked in an amazing, supportive primary school but the workload had left me burnt out and wondering if I could manage this work/life balance until retirement. The short answer was no. With a heavy heart, I left…
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Building a Career in Scotland: Gregor’s Journey
Meet Gregor I first joined the Civil Service back as an 18-year-old back in January 2017 as an EO Team Leader in the Department for Work & Pensions. The Civil Service motivates me as everyday we have the opportunity to make a difference in whatever role we are in. Before the Civil Service I grew…
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3 Lessons from Kamilla Kingstone
In September, we interviewed Kamila Kingstone, a former Fast Streamer who worked across departments, Number 10, and the Cabinet Office. She shared incredible insights into the mindset that helped her have impact and maintain her values in demanding environments. Here are the three key lessons we took from the session: 1. Act with Intention “What…
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Career Spotlight: Shenel’s Fast Stream experience
Who I Am Hi, I’m Shenel! I’ve been on the Civil Service Fast Stream programme for one and a half years now. I’ve had postings in the Ministry of Justice and Department for Education, and have just started a secondment to the private sector for 6 months at EY. I finished my undergraduate degree only…
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Career Spotlight: How Rohan became an Economic Advisor
Who I Am My name is Rohan, and I’m an Economic Advisor at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. I’ve previously worked on border security at the Home Office, inflation forecasting at the OBR, and the Covid-19 economic response in the Cabinet Office. The Path That Led Me Here I’ve always been drawn…
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How to Succeed in the Civil Service: Calvin’s Story
For my first blog for the Unofficial Civil Service Guide, I wanted to share some reflections from my career in the Civil Service so far for those who have recently joined. I’ve been in the Civil Service for just over 7 years and have been fortunate enough to work in 5 departments across multiple professions…
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Civil Service Career Spotlight: How Mel Hume Built an 18-Year Civil Service Career
Who I am I find myself 18 years deep into my Civil Service career, spending most of those years in HMRC before moving to the Department for Education (DfE) last year. I have always been strongly motivated by societal outcomes – I firmly believe Civil Servants are the backbone of a well-functioning society. The Path…
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David’s 3 Keys to Civil Service Career Success
Careers rarely follow a straight path, especially in the Civil Service. Our conversation with David Francis, former Senior Civil Servant and Director of the West London Alliance, was testament to that. At 18, David started his career as a chartered surveyor and has ended up leading huge national, regional and local programmes, including Help to…
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Career Spotlight: How Ruqaiya Isa Built a 29-Year Civil Service Career
Who I Am I am a Chartered Project Professional with 29 years in the Civil Service. Mentoring, raising mental health awareness, and volunteering as an NHS Responder are really important to me. Balancing my career and family life with three daughters is something I’m incredibly proud of, and it’s what keeps me motivated. The Path…
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Demystifying Civil Service Behaviours: Scott’s 3 Lessons
Mindset and methodology were at the heart of our career conversation with Scott Fielding, a former Senior Civil Servant working as a consultant at Deloitte. Scott shared a candid account of how he cut through the complex language and process of Civil Service applications to secure new roles & promotions across six government departments. Here…
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