Taxing Tom wrote: » Anyone have any idea how many people have been called from panel so far?
Anonire wrote: » The specialist part wasn't marked out of 100 so you had to score alot higher to reach the 55% in that area. That could be the reason. Otherwise you should query it. Best of luck
Arm Strong wrote: » Hi all, New to this competition and have a question. When I saw I was unsuccessful in both panels, I requested a feedback. The feedback just came and I failed Tax policy and Legislation under the Specialist Knowledge, Expertise & Self-Development competency. I passed the other competencies including the Audit & Compliance section of the Specialist Knowledge, Expertise & Self-Development. I wonder should I not have made the Audit & Compliance panel and only failed the Tax Policy one? Thanks
Balkan89 wrote: » Well done on paneling anyway that is always the first step in the process. 2020 and 2021 seems to be two serious years for retirements if the rumours are to be believed. Around what number would you be, just to try to figure out how big the panel may be. I am mid 20s one and early 20s in another. You can generally figure out the demand in positions from the length of the panel.
Sprites wrote: » Would the number panelled not be based on the number of interviewees who reached the required standard in each competency rather than any anticipated demand for positions? Surely all interviewed who met the minimum score received a panel placing? Or are you saying that the number called for interview would be based on an anticipated number of positions?
paydembills wrote: » Hi, I agree with your observations! I panelled last year and this year, although not as highly this year as last year. I found the interview much more tax focused and less policy focused than last year. Policy being my strength right now as it’s my current role
Sprites wrote: » Any successful candidates care to share their level of tax specialist experience going into this competition? Education and work experience? Unsuccessful this year while I panelled last year. I felt that there was a much greater emphasis on the level of tax specialist experience this year vs last year. Before I get lambasted, yes I'm aware the role advertised is a Tax Specialist role! I have a level of tax technical experience which got me over the line last year but, if my suspicions are correct, it is the rock ( or one of the rocks) I perished on this year. Will have to wait on the feedback to confirm.
Taxing Tom wrote: » Got placed on the panels this week. Is the placing given the placing for the particular region I applied for or is it placing overall?
Balkan89 wrote: » First time poster here, made the panels yesterday in the twenties for both. I do not really know if that is any use though. How did the rest of you get on? It would be interesting to hear the approximate numbers people got and how big the panel is, I've been told the bigger the panel numbers the more vacancies they expect.
nazzy wrote: » Last year, the final day of interviews was 19th July. Results issued 29th July. So was really quick. Could be tomorrow or Monday. Or a month away. Goodness only knows!
James2020App wrote: » So when we think these results will be out? Considering the last interview was Friday last and aparently with Wednesday being the last day for the last year's panel. Surely we will have it this week or early next week?
barneystinson wrote: » Should be sooner than that, if they finish tomorrow they should know the panel by early next week. Although, since they have extended the life of the current panel to the end of the month, they might leave ye hanging a bit longer.
Densey12 wrote: » I had a similar experience with being cut off !! So it appears that it may have been the boards approach !! I had Sean, Vivianne and Andrew on my board !! I was cut off / hurried along by Vivianne more so than the other interviewers! Overall I felt they were a fair board! I am not sure I did enough to pass!! But I’m glad it’s over and I have the experience of it under my belt !! People often came out feeling they had failed an interview and subsequent made the panel!! It’s hard to predict !! I think the interviews are finishing tomorrow !! So we should hopefully know our faith in 2/3 weeks I’m thinking ??
johnlyons839 wrote: » Hi All, Had my interview last Monday.I was really disappointed with it.Still trying to recover after it.
Anonire wrote: » I was disappointed with mine too. I know its no consolation. But you aren't alone.
Sprites wrote: » Snap! The more I go over mine the more of a car crash it becomes. Try not to dwell on it. I've reconciled myself to having a worse result than last year and taking part in a 2021 competition if there is one. Also, you could be one of those people who always does better than they think. Alas, I am not, fairly sure I didn't do enough this time around.
johnlyons839 wrote: » Thanks very much for your responses.My main downfall was that I kept being cut off in mid sentence which really threw me and I just simply wasn't equipped to deal with.Interviewers also looked for new examples outside of my application form and I got complete brain freeze.I think I have reconciled myself to next years campaign as well but best of luck to all.
