Apprentice Economist Review

by Government Economic Service

Rating

10/10

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

I work on reports and research which help answer the questions of policy colleagues and ministers contributing to the decisions made within government. This most often means working with large data sets and producing informative reproducible outputs through data analysis software and code.

10/10

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

I have gained invaluable experience as an analyst on key issues that effect the whole UK.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

10/10

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

I receive a great deal of support from my employer. The ministry is more generous with study days than the norm and gives ample opportunity for learning and growth.

10/10

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

10/10

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

My qualification gives me the expertise and knowledge that i need to develop my understanding of economics in wider government policy and helps to inform how i can apply these wider practices to my own work.

10/10

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.)

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Government Economic Service to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

As a mature student, i have worked in a variety of jobs before this apprenticeship, and never before have i felt more valued or supported as an employee.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Government Economic Service?

Show them that you are interested in the work done by the ministry, and explain your wider interest in economics.