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Apprentice economist Review

at Government Economic Service

Degree Apprenticeship

Economics

London

Review Submitted: August 2025

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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - 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
I am an apprentice economist, my work varies week to week, this could include analysis of data, writing reports/summarising data, QA (quality assuring) and more.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learned skills on excel, using PowerPoint more effectively and in general better work etiquette

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
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

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Government Economic Service to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is an interesting role, especially for someone who has just entered to corporate world, but it is also very flexible in terms of needs of workers.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Government Economic Service?
Try to go into an area you think you will enjoy the most and learn the most
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