Rating

8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I was a diary secretary to a cabinet minister. This involved organising meetings, working in parliament and Downing Street, as well as typinguo briefing requests.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes I have learnt time management and how to work under pressure. I have also learnt how to deal with new personalities.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoyed the work but not the qualification curriculum. If possible, a qualification with more of a political focus rather than business would have been more beneficial.

    5/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Civil Service?
  • Extremely. I was supported throughout and they hosted a meaningful graduation at the end. I was then supported when applying for a new role.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • It was not organised at the start, however Capita quickly got the hang of it and the last year went by smoothly.

    6/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I got a lot of the NVQ side but felt it was lacking for the HNC. Although we received a classroom session this was too long and didn't answer key questions.

    7/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • A lot. The Cabinet Office not only allowed us time to complete the course but also promoted the scheme making us feel valued.

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Perfectly. I had enough to move to London and rent as well as having spending money. Discrepancy between departments was frustrating however.

    7/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes- however I do not take part.

    8/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Civil Service to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It is a great employer with a wide arrange of career paths. You can find niche areas you enjoy or jump from profession to profession. No day is the same.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Civil Service?
  • Go for it. You have nothing to lose by giving it a go. Working for the public sector is so rewarding and the work you carry out makes a real change. Just ensure you do your research and you're mature enough to handle government.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Central London & City

March 2017


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