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HMRC Tax Specialist Programme (TSP) 2018

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Reply 1960

Is anyone going to start a Facebook group for TSP 2018 like people have done in previous years. 😎

Reply 1961

got my first choice in Belfast! :biggrin:

Reply 1962

Original post
by rz145
RE pre employment checks-

I haven't told my current employer that I'm leaving yet so should I put them down as a ref but say no contact? Or is that going to cause a processing issue? I can put down previous employers to be contacted no problem, but I don't want to make it weird at work just yet


Hi ☺️ I’m a tsp 17 and I was external. I put my current employer as a reference but I requested for them not to be contacted. I had other references though so if they needed to contact them then there wouldn’t be an issue. I also never told my work until I had the formal offer. My advice is to get all the information filled out quite quickly... I did and I seemed to be one of the first to clear employment checks and stuff. Hope that helps

Reply 1963

Thank you! I just put them down and said it’s fine to contact, they’re gonna find out eventually!! Only thing I’m regretting is that I put my employer from 2016-2014 down but then I remembered that was actually a voluntary job so I wouldn’t even be on a payroll. But I’m sure it’ll be fine!

Reply 1964

Original post
by blauteufel
Is anyone going to start a Facebook group for TSP 2018 like people have done in previous years. 😎


Well volunteered

Reply 1965

Original post
by SBTheMak
Ahhh thats good then. You moving down?


Sorry was on a bit of a downer at the time, should have said well done to you! Know a good few who didn't get their first location so must have been a lot of competition.

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by Marcvs
Praise the Lord! Got first (only) choice - Newcastle. Score is showing as 23, which is my video interview score. Otherwise, just 1s against the 6 competencies (only 5 of these were assessed at the AC, as I understand it), so I guess feedback is to follow.

Well done to the HMRC TSP team getting these offers out so early - sterling work fellas and fellaesses, especially with snowmageddon!!


Same location, are you currently internal?

Reply 1966

Original post
by Tspgal2018
I got Glasgow! Anyone else heard?


Original post
by SBTheMak
Looks like we are gonna be in the same team!


I'm going to be in Glasgow as well. Looking forward to meeting you in September!

Reply 1967

Got my first choice Manchester.

Facebook group for those that want to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173525719899640/

Reply 1968

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by SchruteFarms
I'm going to be in Glasgow as well. Looking forward to meeting you in September!


Are either of you two internal ?

Reply 1969

Original post
by SBTheMak
Are either of you two internal ?

I am. Currently working in PT Ops. What about you?

Reply 1970

I'm internal too, compliance.

Reply 1971

When have you all been given until to accept or decline your offers? Just wondering as I’m on the reserve list :smile:

Reply 1972

Original post
by SchruteFarms
I am. Currently working in PT Ops. What about you?


Original post
by Tspgal2018
I'm internal too, compliance.


I’m internal in FIS.

Reply 1973

Original post
by Hmw 94
When have you all been given until to accept or decline your offers? Just wondering as I’m on the reserve list :smile:


11th May

Reply 1974

I got my 2nd choice, Edinburgh. Not the worst commute, but I would have preferred Glasgow. Still, can't complain.

Reply 1975

Does anyone know what the guidelines are for personal referees? I.e who it would exclude (if anyone). Thanks

Reply 1976

Original post
by SBTheMak
I’m internal in FIS.


Me too

Reply 1977

I've got my first choice Birmingham! Any body else with Birmingham?

Reply 1978

There's a location poll on the HMRC TSP 2018 Facebook group if people are interested in seeing who has been placed in the same location x

https://www.facebook.com/groups/173525719899640/?ref=group_header

Reply 1979

The tax academy have confirmed if any offers are rejected they'll review locations of those successful prior to going to those on reserve list - that's why it takes so long to finally complete the placement exercise.

Probably not good news for those on reserve list, but good news for those who didn't get their first choice.