Apprentice Economist Review
at Government Economic Service
Degree Apprenticeship
Finance
Rotherham
Review Submitted: April 2024
Overall Rating
4.2 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Work with a variety of stakeholders to tell the story of changes in the departments forecasted AME spending.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Challenging time management at times but rewarding when hit deadlines. The content is engaging and links to the work we do.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Leadership & communication with colleagues and a variety of stakeholders have developed hugely over the apprenticeship.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Well structured with clear modules and a variety of help from the university.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
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
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
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.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
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
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
N/A
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Government Economic Service to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Flexible working, lots of support networks
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Government Economic Service?
Have a knowledge of the work and depth of work the department does before applying
