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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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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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 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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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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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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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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