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Government Social Research

Social researcher Review

at Government Social Research

Degree Apprenticeship

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Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

3.9 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - 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
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy it, I feel it gives me the opportunity to work and study in a unique environment, but also with the understanding I am still learning.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I ahve learnt many new skills since starting, more than I expected!

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Overall it is well structured, although there are small improvement that could be made. although understand this is the first year it is running and will not be perfect.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
A lot of support- everyone is very interested in the programme is always offering support and opportunities to develop are endless.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Still a good level of support, although not as much as employer.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
To a certain extent. I don't feel i will know how much my training helps my role until I have completed more.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Yes

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Government Social Research to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very supportive work environment, and important work.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Government Social Research?
Be sure the job is something you are passionate about or keen to do, you will naturally have work drive or motivation to achieve your best.
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