Hackney Civil Service Employability

The Civil Service is hiring thousands of people right now. This five day intensive course will give you an insight into working for the government, and prepare you for their specific application process.
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About the course

Course starting dates March 16th, April 20th
Course length This course lasts for five days, and runs from Mondays to Fridays
Lesson times It runs daily full time from 9:30am – 4:30pm (with a one hour lunch break).
Qualification Entry Level 3 Award in Employability Skills awarded by VTCT
Course location Strive Training Hackney: Based in New City College, Falkirk Street, N1 6HQ

What is the Civil Service?

The UK Civil Service is an organisation that advises and supports the government in delivering policies and public services. Nearly 500,000 people work for the Civil Service across hundreds of departments, in all sorts of roles, spread throughout the UK!

It is politically neutral and independent of the government and political parties. There’s a place for anyone who’s motivated and hard-working in the Civil Service – and this course will help get your foot in the door!

Why work for the Civil Service:

  • A huge variety of career opportunities that suit all ambitions and personalities – from engineers to administrators to delivery drivers.
  • Great work-life balance with flexible, hybrid and part-time working options, as well as good annual leave and family leave packages.
  • Excellent workplace pension scheme, which is regarded as one of the best in the UK public sector..
  • Ample opportunity for career and personal development, with access to coaching, mentoring and work-based training courses.
  • Great health, wellbeing and discount schemes – from retail discounts to reduced gym memberships.

Course Location: This course takes place in our Hackney Training centre: Based in New City College, Falkirk Street, N1 6HQ

 

Why do this course:

  • Improve your CV, job application and job interview skills – and earn an accredited qualification in Employability Skills.
  • Get an inside understanding of the Civil Service’s recruitment process
  • Hear directly from Civil Servants about what it’s like to work for the government
  • Our employer engagement team is standing by to provide any additional support on applying for Civil Service positions, plus they will provide you with exclusive access to other career opportunities.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

  • Created a clear, concise and professional CV that will help you stand out amongst hiring managers from all organisations
  • Have the confidence to ace your next job interview – whether it’s in-person or online
  • Uncovered a suitable job for you in the Civil Service and have the tools to confidently complete the application process

Course Content

U1
The Civil Service offers a wide range of roles, from customer service to administration. This unit helps you explore those options and identify the roles that best match your skills, interests, and goals.
U2
This unit focuses on the Civil Service application process and how to approach it effectively, helping you make a strong first impression. You’ll learn what Civil Service recruiters, as well as other employers, are really looking for in a CV, and how to create one you can feel confident in. The unit also covers the full Civil Service application journey, including psychometric tests, verbal reasoning, situational judgement tests, and behaviour statements, so you understand what to expect and how to prepare.
U3
This course helps you build the skills and confidence needed to perform well in job interviews, with a clear focus on Civil Service roles. You’ll learn how to structure strong answers using the Civil Service Success Profiles, understand what interviewers are really looking for, and avoid common mistakes.
U4
This course helps you understand how to stay safe and responsible in the workplace. You’ll learn about key health and safety principles, how to identify risks, and what to do in different situations to protect yourself and others.

Next Steps

Simply complete the short form on the right. You'll then immediately be able to complete your Fast-Track online registration.

This registration process will confirm your eligibility to have your qualification 100% government funded.

Join 95,000 other learners who have chosen to upskill with Strive Training - register now!

Frequently Asked Questions

This course takes place in our Hackney Training centre: BSix College, Kenninghall Rd, London E5 8BP
All our courses are free for those who are unemployed, subject to eligibility.
Yes, this course will have specific start dates.
Of course. All our courses are accredited courses and you will receive a nationally recognised certification on achievement. You will receive a digital version of your certificate, inline with our commitment to sustainability.
The Awarding Bodies takes between 8 -12 weeks to process certificates. For all queries regarding certification please email us on certification@strivetraining.co.uk. When contacting us please include the following information: • Full Name • Title of the qualification • Contact details and address.
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Hackney Civil Service Employability

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