Apprentice Economist Review

by Department for Work and Pensions

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Work with a variety of stakeholders to tell the story of changes in the departments forecasted AME spending.

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Leadership & communication with colleagues and a variety of stakeholders have developed hugely over the apprenticeship.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Challenging time management at times but rewarding when hit deadlines. The content is engaging and links to the work we do.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Well structured with clear modules and a variety of help from the university.

8/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Lots of support from team, wider team and overall department. Lots of senior economists that you can learn huge amounts from and apply this to your work

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Lots of support throughout, however support during EPA period could be reviewed as doesn't feel a lot of support (especially on dissertation) when compared to a conventional uni student.

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

Helps you have a solid grounding behind the analysis you do although you might not always be quoting the 'textbook' economics you learn at uni

8/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

N/A

5/10

9a. Would you recommend Department for Work and Pensions to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Flexible working, lots of support networks

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Department for Work and Pensions?

Have a knowledge of the work and depth of work the department does before applying