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:

Analysis of data, meetings, presentations, team working, leadership

10/10

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

Yes, I have pretty much learnt all of my data analytics and economic skills on this apprenticeship

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I love it

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

We are the first year on the apprenticeship so it could have been organised and structured better for us but hopefully it is better for the following years

10/10

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

A lot of support

10/10

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

A lot of support

10/10

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

The theory is not used that much in day to day life but it definitely helps to provide a better understanding of the bigger picture.

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.)

Information manager, investment group

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Supportive with a lot of different job roles to suit anyone

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

Look up an study the civil service behaviours