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Government Economic Service Degree Apprenticeship Program (GESDAP) Review

at HMRC

Degree Apprenticeship

Economics, Government

Liverpool

Review Submitted: March 2026

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
5/5 - Skills Development
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
I complete economic analysis which feeds into budgets and fiscal events.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I've met so many people and made lots of good friends from this scheme, as well as working on really high-level, rewarding stuff.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
You have an apprenticeship advisor who helps build your skills, knowledge and behaviours across the length of the course.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend HMRC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
There are lots of different opportunities available across HMRC and across Government.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HMRC?
Keep an eye on the Civil Service Success Profiles in your application.
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