HMRC Tax Specialist Programme (TSP) 2018

I got 71% for the numerical and 74% for the verbal, so not that high! My scores this year for TSP from another banked test are much higher, thankfully!

The job description says you may be required to take the tests again at the AC? Does anyone know if this is the case?

What scores have people been achieving in the verbal reasoning test?

Hi there,I've applied for this programme even though I don't have a degree, with the hope of maybe being suitable for another role. I've read that some people, although not accepteped on the programme were actually offered another position based on test results, experience etc.I've got various qualifications within accounts and I'm also working towards a tax qualification, although they don't quite equate to a degree. Anybody had experience of been offered a job through this process? ThanksStacey

Thank you for completing the Verbal Reasoning Test.

You scored better than 55% of people who have previously taken this test. This means that you have met the minimum required standard for this grade and are still being considered for this vacancy.

only 55%. i knew i put too many cannot says in there. do some people get automatic acceptance? and people with lower scores put on hold?

I rememebr in my application about 90% of the answers were cannot say

what is the minimum required standard anyway?

Your application will be rejected if you don't have a degree or are not expecting to get one before the course starts. It's in the eligibility conditions. You have to be eligible for the role you're applying for, not the one you may or may not be offered off the back of it. Last year around 17000 applications were rejected as ineligible for various reasons.

when do we get a response to the verbal reasoning? i did mine two days ago, does everyone get them on the same day on the 20th or are they released individually at different times?

is the verbal reasoning timed? Also any tips on how to do well in it