Apprentice Economist Review
at Government Economic Service
Degree Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Westminster
Review Submitted: April 2024
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
4/5
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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
My role involves writing analytical summaries and briefings for ministers or other teams. I also actively monitor market conditions, producing various products (such as dashboards or daily updates) or market movements and conditions. I lead on a policy area, which involves project management responsibilities, overseeing the work on a policy product.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy the programme. Both the work and the study are interesting, and challenging. I find that they tie in well and I have learnt loads.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
During the role I've learnt analytical skills in financial markets, Bloomberg skills, Excel skills, and Coding skills. I've also developed soft skills such as a communication and stakeholder management.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It is fairly well structured but organisation and communication about our future within the programme could be useful. Also a better structure for promotion would work well.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
The employer has been very helpful and supportive.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The training provider is very supportive.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My role ties in closely with the degree, so the training helps me to perform in the role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Personally I've been involved with the cricket team, and there are also plenty of social and networking opportunities.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Government Economic Service to a friend?
Yes
Why?
There is really interesting and varied work
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Government Economic Service?
Read through the skill and behaviours on the Civil Service website
