Applications and interviews

Online applications: Civil Service Fast Stream and other government jobs

For most graduate jobs in the Civil Service and local government you’ll complete an online application form. We can help you avoid common pitfalls and grab the attention of recruiters for all the right reasons.

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Must-have skills for graduate careers in government

Public service recruiters are on the look-out for graduates with top-notch skills and management potential. We explain why certain abilities are so valuable – and how you can demonstrate them.

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Get that graduate job: impressing government recruiters at interview

To get the graduate job you’re after you’ll need to be prepared and organised for your interview. After all, it’s a key skill for a management career in government. Here’s how to pull it out of the bag.

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Assessment centres: Civil Service Fast Stream and other government jobs

Assessment centres are popular in the public sector – particularly for graduate schemes. They let you show recruiters what you’re really made of and experience the tasks you’d do in a local government or Civil Service job.

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Insider advice: how I applied for a local government graduate scheme

Get some tips from a graduate who’s already been through an application for a council graduate scheme: Katherine Plunkett shares all.

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Insider advice: how I got onto the Civil Service Fast Stream

Hannah Ormerod, a graduate fast streamer in the Department for Work and Pensions, explains how she applied to join the Civil Service and offers some top tips for job-hunting success.

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Insider advice: my tips for a successful Civil Service Fast Stream application

Holly Adams joined the Civil Service Fast Stream as a new graduate. She offers her advice on how to approach each stage of the job application process: from registering online to attending assessment days.

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