HMRC Graduate Tax Specialist Programme 2016

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That was the very helpful reply I got to my email also. Clearly just copied and pasted

I was made a provisional HO offer off of the back of last years TSP (met requirements at AC but put on the reserve list for London). I received a provisional offer for CSR/1666/16 on 23/08 so almost 9 weeks ago but have heard absolutely nothing since! I contacted DBS and there's no application in my name and CSR still says provisional offer. Is anyone else in the same situation?? I'm starting to get a bit worried as I can see pre-employment checks being completed for others.

Exactly the same, dates are the same too, except mine is for Manchester. I've also contacted DBS and got the same answer as you. Hmrc haven't replied to two emails I've sent them over two weeks ago. I've been given a couple of numbers to try hmrc on directly but haven't had chance to ring them yet.

I've been emailing queries to [email protected] and they normally reply within a few hours.

Do they reply anything useful?

i think hmrc didn't actually have any jobs when we got our provisional offers, i think they were just anticipating that vacancys would arise. In any other hmrc job they give you a start date at the beginning of the process. not really sure what to make of this, have been waiting for a start date since 12/10.

Cannot express how much I hope you're wrong about this

Going off some of the posts on here I feel like I might aswell look for another proper job.
Im still carrying on the bar job I did whilst at uni but thats not something I want to be in long term. Wish HMRC would give us answers so we can make these decisions.

Yeah they've ignored my emails too. I rang this number 03001231896 and was told that they don't have any updates to keep checking my emails and CSR portal. I also rang 03000523040 but there was no answer. If you have any other numbers please could you post them. This is getting ridiculous now! Looks like I'll be stuck in my current job for a very long time.

Guys honestly just be patient , i was on the reserve list from the initial TSP grad programme but then was luckily given an officer grade provisonal offer on the 16th of Aug,

Late Sept i was called in to hand in my documents and the guys were realy apologetic about the actualwait eveyones having to endure. 3rd of October i was asked to provide and fill out details for my DBS and Health form and then was sent another email 2 weeks later asking me to send my DBS (which came through the post almosg 2 weeks ago now ) to another address to complete my pre employment checks. It was only yesterday that my pre employment checks were completed and now i am waiting to be contacted in regards to a start date.

Each little part took a good few weeks and presuming the actual volume of applicants it is understandable. It is a tough wait but just let the process be and just give yourself a rough idea of a December start, obviously the earlier the better but if we keep hoping they will reply with good news the next day your just going to get worked up.

Just be patient , it will come. Relax for abit and enjoy the time of work lol

Sent quite an assertive in the moment email to them on Friday. Bit anxious to get reply now.

When you say anxious are you worried your email was too strong?