Ethan Linke – Senior Operational Research Analyst shares his insight into what is like to work in the Government Operational Research Service and how you can become a part of a select team, able to influence the decisions of policy makers at more than 25 government departments and agencies. What is Government Operational Research Service […]
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Hi, I’m Alison and I’m in my first year on the Civil Service Fast Stream. I work as a Policy Advisor within the Land Management Reform Unit in Welsh Government. My typical day is made up of a mix of meetings, working on policy documents and communicating with other government officials about the progress of […]
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Hey guys! My name’s Laura. I’m a final-year English Literature with Creative Writing student, who’s just come back from my placement as a Digital and Social Marketeer for LT Harper. Today, I wanted to talk about the value of networking and why it’s important for your career! What is Networking? When I talk to other […]
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For students soon to graduate from Surrey – the careers team are here to support you for three more years. This includes 1:1 careers guidance and attending our careers events. You also have lifetime access to the Surrey Pathfinder’s career development tools and jobs search engine. Find out about creating your graduate Surrey Pathfinder account, […]
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To introduce myself – I’m Joao. I recently finished my one-year industrial placement as an Economist for the British Government’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). During this time, I was also a Private Secretary to the Minister for Rural Affairs and Biosecurity, Lord Benyon. Subsequently, I was selected to the Prime Minister’s […]
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A psychometric test is an assessment used to measure specific cognitive ability or personality in a standardised and structured way. Typically, an aptitude test will consist of a series of questions under timed conditions, where the student must answer to the best of their ability. Many aptitude tests are also adaptive, meaning the test will react to the student’s answers, becoming more or less difficult with each subsequent question.
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