Student Review
at The Government Communication Service
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Government
Manchester, UK
Review Submitted: September 2026
Overall Rating
4.7 /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 Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
3/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
It was an informative experience with lots of guest speakers. We had to create and present a fake campaign strategy to a target audience and received constructive and encouraging feedback.
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Very informative
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Interpersonal, problem solving and creative skills
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?
Encouraging and supportive towards near-graduating students looking for insight into government communications
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 enjoyed it a lot, however I was apprehensive when presenting my views
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 or reimbursed 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
Go in with an open mind as you are working as a team, be prepared for your ideas to evolve and change and don't hold back and be confident.
Please rate the future employment prospects at The Government Communication Service
3/5
Did you receive an offer to return as an intern or a graduate?
No
Insight scheme
at The Government Communication Service
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
- Manchester, UK
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