I’ve been working in the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in the UK Civil Service for the last four years. I have been based in Whitehall, at 1 Victoria Street, close to the Houses of Parliament.
It’s been a fascinating journey since I’ve joined BEIS. I’ve had the fortune of moving around a few different positions and gaining a wide range of experience in a relatively short amount of time.
I have particularly enjoyed being in BEIS – as far as government departments go, I find the atmosphere welcoming in particular, and the remit is very broad meaning there are plenty of opportunities to move internally and try something new.
Tag: #career
I don’t do enough to acknowledge my achievements. Do you?
Today is the last day in my current role before moving to a new, exciting job on Monday.
And yet, I’ve spent very little time celebrating everything I’ve achieved in my current role, nor taken much time to celebrate finding gainful new employment.
Four uncomfortable truths about starting your career
Many of us have a very difficult time making sense of our careers and the wider job market. Often this starts with applying to hundreds of jobs, getting a handful of interviews to finally landing that role, which quickly turns out to be a dead-end.
Why are our experiences of the workplace so much worse than what we expect?
Unfulfilled by your early career? Ask yourself four questions
I’ve spoken to many friends and contacts about starting a career in the modern world. Often it is filled with angst and disappointment. If you are currently feeling unfulfilled in your early career, here are some questions to ask yourself