Rating

8.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am a work coach for the DWP. My job is to help my customer secure empolyment and support them during the time of being unempolyed.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have developed my customer services skills. as coming from a hospitality background i had to help every customer but in job now i have to sometimes challenge some customers.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I find my programme really worth while for those looking for better a higher education but still wanting to earn money in the process.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Civil Service?
  • This can vary at times as sometimes you are kept in constant contact and as an apprentice you feel more valued in some aspects but less in some.

    7/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • It is well structured from the aspect of the NVQ and HNC however it was not the best organised at placing you at the begining.

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I recieve lots of support from the training provider knowing they are just a call away.

    9/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I recieve some good support from my employer however at times you may be given too much work.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • It meets it very well especially for an apprenticeship job.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There is other opportunities outside civil service but they hard to accuire.

    9/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • It is a good pay and good way of entering the Civil Service.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Civil Service?
  • Be ready for a lot of work but make the most of all opportunities.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Scotland

May 2016


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