I found this video so interesting, I had no real understanding of the civil service tbh! I spent 5 years in University to become a Biology teacher (in Ireland and uk) and although I love my job, i'm still paying off student debt in a career that's underpaid and undervalued. Only found your channel recently, i'm also an army wife and due my first baby not long after you! 😊
The civil service has definitely opened doors for me. So much so I even got my family in. I left school with no GCSE or A levels, but I've worked as an AO and EO in HMRC and Insolvency Service, EO in DWP and now work as a policy advisor in Defra as an HEO. I honestly love it. I'd never have imagined I would be on over £30k per year, in a profession like I'm doing with all the flexibility such as remote working and flexible working considering my qualifications. I'm now waiting on the date for my Grade 7 interview.
Hi there! This may seem random but I'm really interested on what apprenticeship you did? As your job is my dream job so I would love to know how you got there! thanks:)
Hi! I just graduated from uni and I wanted to get a job in the civil service. However, when I go to search I see different roles including AO or EO and I am not sure whether I am qualified for the roles. How do I know what roles I am qualified for and I can apply for?
@@caitlinhowell3499 I’m not sure either but I might aswell help you, check the gov website- apprenticeship it helps a lot and also research it you will defo find what your looking for xx
Definitely agree that university isn’t for everyone! You’re such an inspiration and it really shows how much you enjoy your job and ultimately that is the most important thing! I’m currently 20 and going into my final year of my psychology degree in September and then I’m thinking about going a PGCE and becoming a primary school teacher! So definitely will be a while until I get a proper job but it really is individual for everyone as I still feel so young! Love your channel so real and honest!xx
Pip Scarlett I couldn’t agree more lovely! It’s different for everyone and the path you take is yours and no one else’s! Good luck with everything my lovely xxxx
This is very insightful! 🙌🏾 Currently interning at the Civil Service and this has been very helpful in showing the level of progression possible in the civil service.
With my apprenticeship in the civil service as an ‘engineer’. we literally applied through indeed, those who they like got asked to go in for a test to see what you know about basic engineering, they then invited a certain amount for an interview to test your mental side, a low amount of people got in but it’s so great £18,000 a year at 18 is great.
If you suspect you don't have the qualifications or you do just apply for the job or apprenticeship honestly that's what I'm doing. Done a degree & been in a few crap jobs since but I feel after watching this video Civil service jobs are the way to go. Regardless off if you are made redundant at least you'll have the company on your CV and transferable skills.
Fellow Civil Servant since 2016 here! 👋🏻 I’ve been to uni but still started as an AO, now an EO and having to do an apprenticeship one day a week with it due to moving up a grade. I almost did Fast Stream and wish I had now. With COVID, many departments are taking on new staff too if anyone is looking ☺️
Book Lover Kate I was definitely considering the fast stream too, but now I’m at HEO I don’t think I’m going to do it. Such a good option though! You could always do the fast stream now if you’re wanted to! That’s true about departments hiring at the moment!! 😌
HomeWithShan I quite enjoy my job right now and if I can get back to it (I visit people in their homes!) I want to stay with it a little while I think, but if not I’m for sure considering it, especially as more money would always be nice 😂
Great video! Civil Service employees here’s in the states means you work for the government. It’s a great job to have here because it cones with lots of job security and benefits which here are not as common as in Europe (I grew up in Germany)! So it’s a nice secure job! I always told our girls to do what makes them happy and they will never work a day in their lives! I think you are a little younger than our girls and are so well spoken and have it all figured out already. Good for you! Our youngest is 25 and still in University. She took a couple of years off and is now back at it! Hugs 🤗
I had to subscribe as a fellow Civil Servant currently on maternity leave and stretching it to the full year! Aren’t we lucky we have the first six months as paid
First vid of yours I've seen, found through jobs keyword search lol. I am glad I did, very interesting and you are good at explaining it all. Hope you do more like this. xx
I love your channel and this video has given me inspiration for a new career path. I love your openness and honesty, wishing you the best of luck for the future. 💗
My mum works for the civil service. Wish I'd know about civil service apprenticeships when I was younger, I think I'm too old now. Uni wasn't for me. X
Jess Coombs it’s such a shame that they’re not that well advertised! I think anyone can do some of the apprenticeships or just start from the bottom and work your way up. Xxx
@@HomeWithShan I'm not sure I can do an apprentice as I've got a level 4 qualification (foundation degree). I keep looking on their website for vacancies though. Xxx
I’ve came across civil service apprentices in their 40s and 50s. There is not age limit in CS. We need to get away from the presumption that apprenticeships are for trade based jobs and 18 year olds.
Fast stream is a brilliant and such an underrated pathway, working in the civil service myself; I have a handful of people go from graduate to director extremely fast.
Hi. Great video and well edited! It was of excellent quality and very informative! I have know a lot more about the Civil Service than I did 15 minutes ago! I love my politics and I'm hugely interested in the Government so I am very motivated and determined to strive on a Higher/Degree Apprenticeship upon completing my A Levels. I applied for an Apprenticeship within the Cabinet Office and I have completed the written assessment and the Video Interview (first Interview in my life over Google Meet). I was informed that I will know the outcome in December and then go through Security Clearance. Please wish me the best of luck! I hope you are well during these unprecedented times!
Thanks for this it was a very interesting video, lots I didn't know before. Unrelated but is there any chance you could do a review of your coffee machine?
Please talk about how you did in your CV and the application/recruitment process for each of your jobs pleaseeee I am trying to get an apprenticeship and it's soooo hard I feel like no one likes me :(
Hi, I’m considering getting an apprenticeship in the civil service however I’ve noticed they no longer run the fast track scheme so there are less apprenticeships. Am I understanding correct that you wouldn’t necessarily have to do an apprenticeship and you could join a lower grade job and then work your way up? Xx
Hey you mentioned key words you put in on the apprenticeship website for civil service jobs, could you tell me what they are or what I could put in? Thanks! This video was very helpful.
Would you say that your very decent salary for your age and without a degree is just luck or do you think it’s common for civil service apprentices to earn this kind of money at such a young age? Also do you think that your lack of a degree holds you back/ will hold you back in the future? Thank you !
i have 0 idea what i wanna do for a job and my mums a civil servant too so i might do this haha, are apprenticeships available for 17 year olds? and this video was super helpful thank you!
I’ve got a degree but really want a career change! I can’t tell if this apprenticeship scheme is targeted at those without a degree and those with one should go through the fast stream?? Can anyone clarify this for me? New sub btw!
Hii! Great video about the civil service u should do more!!😁 Btw got a question regarding moving departments. So once u enter the civil service can u move to a different department after a yr or so much easily like how u did?? I'm also same age as u and got a job for the Ministry of Justice soon :)
Zg Zg thank you! And yeah, once you’re part of the civil service, you can apply for jobs in other departments whenever you like - you’ll have to interview/go through the usual job application process... but once you’re in, it’s really easy to move around as you wish! Good luck in your new role, I’m sure it’s going to be really interesting! X
@@HomeWithShan Oh right that's really good then! So if I was to choose to work in the Department of Work and Pensions a year later I could apply and much easily get the job right depending on which role? Also apparently there are jobs in the CS which are only for existing civil servants am I right ?? And yess thank you!! Can't wait to start😁
Hi do you think as an introvert it would suit me ? I like structure and routine and independent work with less contact and more flexibility but I don’t want to sound too unrealistic?
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I’m really interested to know: What jobs do you all do? Xxx
Extra high voltage electrical fitter. Started at 18 and now in my 3rd yr of my apprenticeship earning about 30k. Apprenticeships are highly underrated
Aaron Atkinson couldn’t agree more!! Fair play to you! 👏🏼
I found this video so interesting, I had no real understanding of the civil service tbh! I spent 5 years in University to become a Biology teacher (in Ireland and uk) and although I love my job, i'm still paying off student debt in a career that's underpaid and undervalued. Only found your channel recently, i'm also an army wife and due my first baby not long after you! 😊
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Policy Advisor in Defra 😍
The civil service has definitely opened doors for me. So much so I even got my family in. I left school with no GCSE or A levels, but I've worked as an AO and EO in HMRC and Insolvency Service, EO in DWP and now work as a policy advisor in Defra as an HEO. I honestly love it. I'd never have imagined I would be on over £30k per year, in a profession like I'm doing with all the flexibility such as remote working and flexible working considering my qualifications. I'm now waiting on the date for my Grade 7 interview.
Hi there! This may seem random but I'm really interested on what apprenticeship you did? As your job is my dream job so I would love to know how you got there! thanks:)
Amazing and keep up all the hard work! I wish you the best of luck with your Interview and I hope you do very well!
Hi! I just graduated from uni and I wanted to get a job in the civil service. However, when I go to search I see different roles including AO or EO and I am not sure whether I am qualified for the roles. How do I know what roles I am qualified for and I can apply for?
@@caitlinhowell3499 I’m not sure either but I might aswell help you, check the gov website- apprenticeship it helps a lot and also research it you will defo find what your looking for xx
Can you give some interview tips please.
Definitely agree that university isn’t for everyone! You’re such an inspiration and it really shows how much you enjoy your job and ultimately that is the most important thing! I’m currently 20 and going into my final year of my psychology degree in September and then I’m thinking about going a PGCE and becoming a primary school teacher! So definitely will be a while until I get a proper job but it really is individual for everyone as I still feel so young! Love your channel so real and honest!xx
Pip Scarlett I couldn’t agree more lovely! It’s different for everyone and the path you take is yours and no one else’s! Good luck with everything my lovely xxxx
I have applied for a crown prosecution service apprenticeship and the pay is amazing, hopefully I get it x
This is very insightful! 🙌🏾
Currently interning at the Civil Service and this has been very helpful in showing the level of progression possible in the civil service.
With my apprenticeship in the civil service as an ‘engineer’. we literally applied through indeed, those who they like got asked to go in for a test to see what you know about basic engineering, they then invited a certain amount for an interview to test your mental side, a low amount of people got in but it’s so great £18,000 a year at 18 is great.
If you suspect you don't have the qualifications or you do just apply for the job or apprenticeship honestly that's what I'm doing. Done a degree & been in a few crap jobs since but I feel after watching this video Civil service jobs are the way to go. Regardless off if you are made redundant at least you'll have the company on your CV and transferable skills.
Fellow Civil Servant since 2016 here! 👋🏻 I’ve been to uni but still started as an AO, now an EO and having to do an apprenticeship one day a week with it due to moving up a grade. I almost did Fast Stream and wish I had now.
With COVID, many departments are taking on new staff too if anyone is looking ☺️
Book Lover Kate I was definitely considering the fast stream too, but now I’m at HEO I don’t think I’m going to do it. Such a good option though! You could always do the fast stream now if you’re wanted to! That’s true about departments hiring at the moment!! 😌
HomeWithShan I quite enjoy my job right now and if I can get back to it (I visit people in their homes!) I want to stay with it a little while I think, but if not I’m for sure considering it, especially as more money would always be nice 😂
Book Lover Kate it’s so important to enjoy your job isn’t it! Wishing you all the luck lovely!! Xxx
@@katereadsxo hi Kate! May I ask what section you work in? Also I just graduated from uni, what roles am I qualified for (EO or AO)?
Hey what is fast stream? xx
Could you do a video on like interview tips & actually getting on the apprenticeship? Since you past all 3 x
Yes this is what I was wondering it's amazing how she passed all 3
Great video! Civil Service employees here’s in the states means you work for the government. It’s a great job to have here because it cones with lots of job security and benefits which here are not as common as in Europe (I grew up in Germany)! So it’s a nice secure job! I always told our girls to do what makes them happy and they will never work a day in their lives! I think you are a little younger than our girls and are so well spoken and have it all figured out already. Good for you! Our youngest is 25 and still in University. She took a couple of years off and is now back at it! Hugs 🤗
Please could you make a video on the whole interview process? Also what do people wear hehe 🥰 this video was so helpful btw
Thank you so much for this video!! Im 22 just finished uni but will also be starting an Apprenticeship with hmrc!! Cant wait!! Im so happy!!☺
I had to subscribe as a fellow Civil Servant currently on maternity leave and stretching it to the full year! Aren’t we lucky we have the first six months as paid
So inspiring watching this! And you have the sweetest personality! 🫶🏼
First vid of yours I've seen, found through jobs keyword search lol. I am glad I did, very interesting and you are good at explaining it all. Hope you do more like this. xx
What a beauty. Your intelligence shines through babe
Loved this 😍 thanks for sharing!! Cc
Maddy Smithson aw thank you chick!! Xxx
I love your channel and this video has given me inspiration for a new career path. I love your openness and honesty, wishing you the best of luck for the future. 💗
Aw wow that has honestly made my day! I'm so happy that you've found my videos helpful!! Good luck with everything chick! :D xx
Thank you so much for this video this helped me when I applied for a civil service role!
How was the application/recruitment process and how old are you? xx
Loved this & your honesty 👏🏽
katherine g thank you so much lovely! Xxxx
I love this video! In the future please could you do a video on the application process? 💜
My mum works for the civil service. Wish I'd know about civil service apprenticeships when I was younger, I think I'm too old now. Uni wasn't for me. X
Jess Coombs it’s such a shame that they’re not that well advertised! I think anyone can do some of the apprenticeships or just start from the bottom and work your way up. Xxx
@@HomeWithShan I'm not sure I can do an apprentice as I've got a level 4 qualification (foundation degree). I keep looking on their website for vacancies though. Xxx
Jess Coombs you can fo level 4 apprenticeships for sure! Or lower ones if you didn’t mind that either! But yeah take a look for sure 😁xxx
I’ve came across civil service apprentices in their 40s and 50s. There is not age limit in CS. We need to get away from the presumption that apprenticeships are for trade based jobs and 18 year olds.
Fast stream is a brilliant and such an underrated pathway, working in the civil service myself; I have a handful of people go from graduate to director extremely fast.
Really interesting video! Looking beautiful shan xxx
Sammie Sweetie thank you so much lovely’s glad you enjoyed it xxx
Hi. Great video and well edited! It was of excellent quality and very informative! I have know a lot more about the Civil Service than I did 15 minutes ago! I love my politics and I'm hugely interested in the Government so I am very motivated and determined to strive on a Higher/Degree Apprenticeship upon completing my A Levels. I applied for an Apprenticeship within the Cabinet Office and I have completed the written assessment and the Video Interview (first Interview in my life over Google Meet). I was informed that I will know the outcome in December and then go through Security Clearance. Please wish me the best of luck! I hope you are well during these unprecedented times!
This is so amazing to hear!! Good luck and maybe our paths will cross one day 💪🏼
@@HomeWithShan thank you very much! Maybe it will!
35k a year driving a lorry at 21 🙌🏾
Much better
Thanks for the info !
So glad I found your channel.
Loving your content!xx
Jamie-Leigh aw wow that honestly means so much! I’m so pleased! X
Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄
Love your videos 💗
Do you still work as a civil servant ?
Thanks for this it was a very interesting video, lots I didn't know before. Unrelated but is there any chance you could do a review of your coffee machine?
well done excellent job
Please talk about how you did in your CV and the application/recruitment process for each of your jobs pleaseeee I am trying to get an apprenticeship and it's soooo hard I feel like no one likes me :(
don't give up
@@Mar-nb4ru Thanks!!
Hi, I’m considering getting an apprenticeship in the civil service however I’ve noticed they no longer run the fast track scheme so there are less apprenticeships. Am I understanding correct that you wouldn’t necessarily have to do an apprenticeship and you could join a lower grade job and then work your way up? Xx
Yeah. Have they stopped running the fast track completley?
@@Ben-db5re The fast track scheme is now a graduate scheme
Hey you mentioned key words you put in on the apprenticeship website for civil service jobs, could you tell me what they are or what I could put in? Thanks! This video was very helpful.
Would you say that your very decent salary for your age and without a degree is just luck or do you think it’s common for civil service apprentices to earn this kind of money at such a young age? Also do you think that your lack of a degree holds you back/ will hold you back in the future? Thank you !
i have 0 idea what i wanna do for a job and my mums a civil servant too so i might do this haha, are apprenticeships available for 17 year olds? and this video was super helpful thank you!
Did you apply for an apprenticeship? I think after I finish college, I'm going to try and apply.
@@galore-d9hdid you go for it?
I’ve got a degree but really want a career change! I can’t tell if this apprenticeship scheme is targeted at those without a degree and those with one should go through the fast stream??
Can anyone clarify this for me?
New sub btw!
You can’t normally join an apprenticeship if you already have a degree.
Can foreigners apply for apprenticeships ? I did Cape instead of A-level.
Can I get this job if I don’t have A levels?
Hii! Great video about the civil service u should do more!!😁
Btw got a question regarding moving departments.
So once u enter the civil service can u move to a different department after a yr or so much easily like how u did??
I'm also same age as u and got a job for the Ministry of Justice soon :)
Zg Zg thank you! And yeah, once you’re part of the civil service, you can apply for jobs in other departments whenever you like - you’ll have to interview/go through the usual job application process... but once you’re in, it’s really easy to move around as you wish! Good luck in your new role, I’m sure it’s going to be really interesting! X
@@HomeWithShan Oh right that's really good then! So if I was to choose to work in the Department of Work and Pensions a year later I could apply and much easily get the job right depending on which role? Also apparently there are jobs in the CS which are only for existing civil servants am I right ??
And yess thank you!! Can't wait to start😁
Zg Zg yeah that’s exactly right! You’re treated as an ‘internal’ candidate and lots more jobs are available to you then 😁
@@HomeWithShan Ooh right that sounds great !!😁
Hi, do you know of the civil service fast track apprenticeship scheme is still running?
I dont think so, I think they come round once every year only
How much do you get paid for apprenticeship for civil servants
what level of apprenticeship did you do?
Hi I’m really interested in getting into this, especially through apprenticeships. Is there anything you’d recommend to have on a cv?
What apprenticeship do you want to do?
Bandoo thanks for replying and anything to do with hr
Hi do you think as an introvert it would suit me ? I like structure and routine and independent work with less contact and more flexibility but I don’t want to sound too unrealistic?
As an introvert myself I can relate a lot!
@@Sab233 be socializing for too much then have to recharge longer
Well. I’m sold 😂
wow
that is not fare ....from other people what they are going to university for 4 years
What are on about ?? Since she was uni the only way. If u think that that’s sad
lies