Civil Service Fast Stream Advice (+interview with a diplomat)

after i worked for the civil service last summer, i started getting so many questions about the civil service, the fast stream and the assessment centre. so i wanted to make a video giving my advice on the topic. i also interviewed my friend Sam, a diplomat at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). he provides some great insights into the fast stream application process, his journey into government and what it's like to be a civil servant. i hope this video helps and if you have any questions please comment them below! see you in my next video...
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TIPSTART INFO:
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Sam’s twitter: @samuelnicholls
TIMESTAMPS:
my experience working at the Civil Service: 0:48
the application process + my advice: 4:30
Sam’s interview: 14:00 - 31:17
- How Sam got into Government: 14:00
- What it's like to be a Civil Servant: 16:12
- Diversity in the Civil Service: 20:00
- Assessment Centre stories + Sam's advice: 24:51
Things I’ve Been Loving This Week:
1. The Next Three Days (Film) - one of my favourites and i love re-watching this!
Music Creds:
1. Jean Jacket by Other Brother
sub count at upload: 11,150

[@SaleFamineVFF]

Fascinating. Trying to go from PhD candidate in medieval history to diplomatic fast stream. Thanks for your work-the gov website is much more obscure. Thumbs up for your curiosity and your help.

[@Thisath100]

I'm in the midst of my early stages of applying for the civil service FS, and your video popped up at the top of my search. Your account of your experience was so useful, thank you for making this video. I also love that you got Sam Nicholls on! I've interviewed Angus Elsby, co-founder of Tipstart. Brilliant individual with lots of interesting tips on working in governance and development.

[@ChelsieAngeles]

Glad the video was helpful! Good luck for your application!

[@learner1865]

So much respect to the guy’s motivation for Tipstart! Love his heart for making a change.

[@ChelsieAngeles]

Yeah, Sam's great!

[@emilykeenan4503]

This is such a helpful video! Thank you so much, I feel much better going into the assessment centre now.

[@TheSparkeyClarkey]

Thank you very much, this is really useful.

[@umidklmaox5799]

i love this!!

[@expertinnothing]

Thank you. This was insightful

[@AnimeCatLady69]

This is very informative thank you so much

[@geekafreak]

Thanks this is very insightful

[@visualstarryeyed]

very helpful and interesting video, thank you :)

[@netayconnection6236]

I'm currently at the University of York, I'm currently in my first year. So excited!!!

[@nituraa8147]

I've had chronic anxiety for the past year and it really affected my grades, I was super nervous about even trying to apply to this next summer but this was helpful thank you! Hopefully I can sort myself out in time for the next intake T_T

[@BiGAAAAAAAAAALLLLL]

Good luck!

[@eugenehapp452]

How did it go?

[@polipetkova7738]

Hey I love the way how quickly and confidentially you explaining everything. Can I ask you for a personal advice please?

[@adityadeshmukh4059]

no

[@souldej]

Thanks for sharing

[@Xtreme_Gunner]

Can you transfer into a different office in afast stream after you done. For example office in Cardiff and then move to Bristol

[@waleedshorizon3799]

To be an excellent diplomat , what subjects are required mostly to get command over , what are some qualities common in top level diplomats ?

[@netayconnection6236]

So interesting

[@londonerlearnsjapanese3337]

Thanks for this!
Just wondering whether there is any perceptions we should be aware of as applicants over 30?
I hope to apply in the next couple years.
Glad I found your channel!

[@hannahwithah7556]

what did you do at uni?

[@douglasgaunt537]

Can you get onto SDIP as a masters student? Did you have masters students in your cohort?

[@biniyamwelday3449]

yes

[@pareshpaul001]

What about LES at FCDO ???

[@coolpersonwithcake98]

I want to apply for the diplomatic service fast stream, but I must have missed the application deadline for this year. Do you know when is the best time to apply?

[@ChelsieAngeles]

It's usually around the start of the academic year - so September to October.

[@Moazam.Jahangir]

Hey Laura, Have you applied for the Diplomatic Services? I'm also interested in this scheme and saw your message. Would please help me with the process? Thanks!

[@honey8998]

Do you go straight to the assessment centre if you get the fast pass from SDIP? or do you also have to do the work based scenario thing?

[@ChelsieAngeles]

yes you go straight to the assessment centre

[@james198694]

I would like to apply to the diplomatic service. I have a history degree (2:1) and I am thinking of doing a Master's in International Relations or Diplomacy to boost my chances. But I have also been offered a job with Deloitte. What would better help my chances? Work or study?

[@aliakarim8459]

definitely work

[@RajKumar-xv4ke]

Hello madam, I am from india . thus , British English accent is not my native so I have learnt English from you. Hopefully, one day I will meet you in UK.

[@patarciepaul]

I suppose it helps if you went to public school, have the right connections.