Insight scheme Review
at The Government Communication Service
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Marketing
Manchester, UK
Review Submitted: September 2026
Overall Rating
5 /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!
5/5
-
Overview of Experience
5/5
-
Skills Development
5/5
-
Company Culture
5/5
-
Overall Experience
5/5
-
Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
The programme involved learning from industry experts about roles within government communication team. It was then followed by a task in which we had to produce our own campaign in teams to increase footfall in Manchester which was presented to a panel.
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Very inspiring and exciting. I learnt about many creative aspects within the role as well as technical use of AI and how to produce a good campaign
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Campaign producing, team work
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Worked alongside a lovely group of people, experts were open and communicative
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I very much enjoyed it.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was not paid and had no expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend The Government Communication Service to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to The Government Communication Service
Get involved with the group as much as possible and get your ideas out there. Also ask lots of questions and make an effort to connect with the experts
Please rate the future employment prospects at The Government Communication Service
5/5
Did you receive an offer to return as an intern or a graduate?
No
Student
at The Government Communication Service
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
- Manchester, UK
-
4.7
