UK Public Service

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Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 2-3 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in future applications. Show recruiters you're the right fit.

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 2-3 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in future applications. Show recruiters you're the right fit.

Why complete our Job Simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced2-3 hoursNo gradesNo assessments

Transform Society is passionate about “inspiring a generation towards public service” and this experience will start you on that journey of discovery. You will be identifying your strengths, gaining a deeper understanding of the UK public service landscape, and working out which job areas are right for you. Furthermore, you will be able to identify the next steps you need to take to work towards building a career in public service in the UK.

Transform Society exists to increase the number and diversity of students entering front-line public-service roles; to demystify the pathways to impactful public service roles; and, to amplify their ability to impact the individuals and communities they serve. Our aim is that these experienced professionals will go on to become leaders in public service, delivering systemic change and realising our ultimate goal of a fairer society.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Research

Critical Thinking

Self-Reflection

Self-Awareness

Creativity

Strategic Thinking Skills

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from industry experts. No live sessions, all self-paced.

Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.

Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for the job.

Introduction from Transform Society

Tasks in this program

Task One: Exploring your strengths and understanding the UK Public Service

1-2 hours

Identify your strengths, gain a deeper understanding of the UK public service landscape, and work out which job areas are right for you.

What you'll learn

How to identify and examine your own strengths to find roles that you align with.
The different roles and areas across the UK Public Service landscape.

What you'll do

Complete a personal SWOT analysis to identify your strengths and weaknesses.
Research and explore career opportunities in UK Public Service.
Create job descriptions of three roles in UK Public Service.

Reviews

Over 300

5 Star Reviews

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"I was able to this in my own time as a university student this was extremely helpful. I also felt pushed to research the role i wanted to do and this enabled me to thoroughly think through my future and how i want to achieve it."-- Student from University of Greenwich

"The Job simulation was easy to follow but very rewarding and openened my eyes to the variety of careers available in the public service."-- Student from University of Nottingham

"I appreciate the realistic approach of the Transform Society job simulation program, especially with helping me to know my strengths and weaknesses, skills and setbacks and what I need to do within a time frame to achieve my career goals."-- Student from University of Sunderland (London)

"I enjoyed the tasks and more importantly the experience that the program provided and exploring a wide range of careers available in the UK Public Service. The UK Public Service expanded my options in terms of roles and careers that I can also go into as a soon to be graduate. The SWOT analysis and action plan were a great way to personally explore..."-- Student from Brunel University Uxbridge

"Got more information about what i have to do to get into the public service and the program totally self lead give me the confidence to enter the UK public service"-- Student from De Montfort University Leicester

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