A CIVIL SERVANT? ARE APPRENTICESHIPS WORTH IT IN THE LONG RUN? Get a WELL PAID job WITHOUT a degree!

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  • Are apprenticeships worth it in the long run? YES in my opinion! Through my apprenticeship, I was able to get a well paid job WITHOUT a degree. At the age of 22, I earn a decent salary and it's all thanks to my Civil Service Apprenticeship! If you're wondering "What is a Civil Servant?" then hopefully this give you a VERY rough overview. I joined became a Civil Servant in 2017 and it's the best thing I could have done. Through my apprenticeship, I have been able to climb through the ranks quicker than I expected to get to where I am today, earning thirty thousand pounds at the age of 22.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 111

  • @HomeWithShan
    @HomeWithShan  4 роки тому +14

    I’m really interested to know: What jobs do you all do? Xxx

    • @chipmunkA12
      @chipmunkA12 4 роки тому +10

      Extra high voltage electrical fitter. Started at 18 and now in my 3rd yr of my apprenticeship earning about 30k. Apprenticeships are highly underrated

    • @HomeWithShan
      @HomeWithShan  4 роки тому +2

      Aaron Atkinson couldn’t agree more!! Fair play to you! 👏🏼

    • @87rhirhi
      @87rhirhi 3 роки тому +9

      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! 😊

    • @zacleonard2173
      @zacleonard2173 3 роки тому

      Fit

    • @toriesout8692
      @toriesout8692 3 роки тому +2

      Policy Advisor in Defra 😍

  • @toriesout8692
    @toriesout8692 3 роки тому +65

    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.

    • @caitlinhowell3499
      @caitlinhowell3499 3 роки тому +2

      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:)

    • @tahmedurrahman666
      @tahmedurrahman666 3 роки тому +2

      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!

    • @Sab233
      @Sab233 3 роки тому

      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?

    • @itsayeshax161
      @itsayeshax161 3 роки тому

      @@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

    • @PUJACHOWDHURY8
      @PUJACHOWDHURY8 3 роки тому +1

      Can you give some interview tips please.

  • @abs.tract_
    @abs.tract_ 3 роки тому +7

    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.

  • @pipscarlett3183
    @pipscarlett3183 4 роки тому +18

    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

    • @HomeWithShan
      @HomeWithShan  4 роки тому +1

      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

  • @andreahughes1
    @andreahughes1 3 роки тому +1

    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 🤗

  • @trixquezon5849
    @trixquezon5849 3 роки тому +1

    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!!☺

  • @ronaele.3879
    @ronaele.3879 3 роки тому +2

    I love this video! In the future please could you do a video on the application process? 💜

  • @tara_190
    @tara_190 4 роки тому +2

    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. 💗

    • @HomeWithShan
      @HomeWithShan  4 роки тому +1

      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

  • @timl4257
    @timl4257 Рік тому

    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

  • @eleanorflight5342
    @eleanorflight5342 4 роки тому +1

    Love your videos 💗

  • @katherineg2430
    @katherineg2430 4 роки тому +2

    Loved this & your honesty 👏🏽

    • @HomeWithShan
      @HomeWithShan  4 роки тому

      katherine g thank you so much lovely! Xxxx

  • @JAY111297
    @JAY111297 4 роки тому +1

    So glad I found your channel.
    Loving your content!xx

    • @HomeWithShan
      @HomeWithShan  4 роки тому +1

      Jamie-Leigh aw wow that honestly means so much! I’m so pleased! X

  • @benvarney
    @benvarney 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the info !

  • @maddysmithson2949
    @maddysmithson2949 4 роки тому +3

    Loved this 😍 thanks for sharing!! Cc

    • @HomeWithShan
      @HomeWithShan  4 роки тому

      Maddy Smithson aw thank you chick!! Xxx

  • @sammiesweetie713
    @sammiesweetie713 4 роки тому +2

    Really interesting video! Looking beautiful shan xxx

    • @HomeWithShan
      @HomeWithShan  4 роки тому +1

      Sammie Sweetie thank you so much lovely’s glad you enjoyed it xxx

  • @nadzl118wilson9
    @nadzl118wilson9 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this video this helped me when I applied for a civil service role!

    • @aminanajomo5137
      @aminanajomo5137 3 роки тому +1

      How was the application/recruitment process and how old are you? xx

  • @meganfrost3370
    @meganfrost3370 3 роки тому +5

    Please could you make a video on the whole interview process? Also what do people wear hehe 🥰 this video was so helpful btw

  • @Shookbanglol
    @Shookbanglol 3 роки тому +7

    I have applied for a crown prosecution service apprenticeship and the pay is amazing, hopefully I get it x

  • @nicolesurphlis1558
    @nicolesurphlis1558 Рік тому

    Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

  • @annabelsogbesan1114
    @annabelsogbesan1114 3 роки тому +2

    well done excellent job

  • @AB-bc3vi
    @AB-bc3vi 3 роки тому +1

    What a beauty. Your intelligence shines through babe

  • @adamcousins6695
    @adamcousins6695 2 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @lx134
    @lx134 3 роки тому +1

    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

  • @dodger347
    @dodger347 2 роки тому

    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?

  • @TheChai1414
    @TheChai1414 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @showwatchxx
    @showwatchxx 3 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @tahmedurrahman666
    @tahmedurrahman666 3 роки тому +4

    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!

    • @HomeWithShan
      @HomeWithShan  3 роки тому +2

      This is so amazing to hear!! Good luck and maybe our paths will cross one day 💪🏼

    • @tahmedurrahman666
      @tahmedurrahman666 3 роки тому +1

      @@HomeWithShan thank you very much! Maybe it will!

  • @toffiepie927
    @toffiepie927 4 роки тому +24

    Could you do a video on like interview tips & actually getting on the apprenticeship? Since you past all 3 x

    • @aminanajomo5137
      @aminanajomo5137 3 роки тому +1

      Yes this is what I was wondering it's amazing how she passed all 3

  • @katereadsxo
    @katereadsxo 4 роки тому +6

    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 ☺️

    • @HomeWithShan
      @HomeWithShan  4 роки тому +1

      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!! 😌

    • @katereadsxo
      @katereadsxo 4 роки тому +1

      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 😂

    • @HomeWithShan
      @HomeWithShan  4 роки тому

      Book Lover Kate it’s so important to enjoy your job isn’t it! Wishing you all the luck lovely!! Xxx

    • @Sab233
      @Sab233 3 роки тому

      @@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)?

    • @aminanajomo5137
      @aminanajomo5137 3 роки тому

      Hey what is fast stream? xx

  • @Vanessasiam22
    @Vanessasiam22 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @SA-ve1gx
    @SA-ve1gx 3 роки тому +3

    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 !

  • @BritneyBitch221
    @BritneyBitch221 3 роки тому +2

    do you remember the interview process and questions for the apprenticeship :)

  • @nadzl118wilson9
    @nadzl118wilson9 3 роки тому +5

    Do you still work as a civil servant ?

  • @kingdubx7500
    @kingdubx7500 3 роки тому

    How much do you get paid for apprenticeship for civil servants

  • @Erin-yp7vt
    @Erin-yp7vt 4 роки тому +4

    35k a year driving a lorry at 21 🙌🏾
    Much better

  • @biggiecheese2061
    @biggiecheese2061 3 роки тому

    what level of apprenticeship did you do?

  • @darcyliliana4907
    @darcyliliana4907 2 роки тому

    Can foreigners apply for apprenticeships ? I did Cape instead of A-level.

  • @Ben-db5re
    @Ben-db5re 3 роки тому +1

    Hi, do you know of the civil service fast track apprenticeship scheme is still running?

    • @Thaiyba
      @Thaiyba 3 роки тому

      I dont think so, I think they come round once every year only

  • @99humz
    @99humz 3 роки тому +2

    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!

    • @ilcorvo9559
      @ilcorvo9559 3 роки тому

      You can’t normally join an apprenticeship if you already have a degree.

  • @mollychristie4461
    @mollychristie4461 3 роки тому +5

    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

    • @Ben-db5re
      @Ben-db5re 3 роки тому

      Yeah. Have they stopped running the fast track completley?

    • @mjbutnotmaryjane
      @mjbutnotmaryjane 3 роки тому

      @@Ben-db5re The fast track scheme is now a graduate scheme

  • @graceridgermusic.3115
    @graceridgermusic.3115 2 роки тому +1

    Can I get this job if I don’t have A levels?

  • @zgzg8423
    @zgzg8423 4 роки тому +1

    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 :)

    • @HomeWithShan
      @HomeWithShan  4 роки тому +2

      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

    • @zgzg8423
      @zgzg8423 4 роки тому +2

      @@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😁

    • @HomeWithShan
      @HomeWithShan  4 роки тому

      Zg Zg yeah that’s exactly right! You’re treated as an ‘internal’ candidate and lots more jobs are available to you then 😁

    • @zgzg8423
      @zgzg8423 4 роки тому

      @@HomeWithShan Ooh right that sounds great !!😁

  • @tamzin1215
    @tamzin1215 3 роки тому +2

    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!

    • @user-os7wd3yv8v
      @user-os7wd3yv8v 3 роки тому

      Did you apply for an apprenticeship? I think after I finish college, I'm going to try and apply.

    • @Scrimblescromble
      @Scrimblescromble 11 місяців тому

      @@user-os7wd3yv8vdid you go for it?

  • @jesscoombs8645
    @jesscoombs8645 4 роки тому +6

    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

    • @HomeWithShan
      @HomeWithShan  4 роки тому +2

      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

    • @jesscoombs8645
      @jesscoombs8645 4 роки тому +1

      @@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

    • @HomeWithShan
      @HomeWithShan  4 роки тому

      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

    • @ilcorvo9559
      @ilcorvo9559 3 роки тому

      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.

  • @LeahRebecca
    @LeahRebecca 3 роки тому +2

    wow

  • @zareenecherise3995
    @zareenecherise3995 3 роки тому +1

    Hi I’m really interested in getting into this, especially through apprenticeships. Is there anything you’d recommend to have on a cv?

    • @mattisglad
      @mattisglad 3 роки тому

      What apprenticeship do you want to do?

    • @zareenecherise3995
      @zareenecherise3995 3 роки тому

      Bandoo thanks for replying and anything to do with hr

  • @aminanajomo5137
    @aminanajomo5137 3 роки тому +2

    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 :(

  • @Scrimblescromble
    @Scrimblescromble 11 місяців тому

    Well. I’m sold 😂

  • @levelupfeminine5538
    @levelupfeminine5538 3 роки тому +3

    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?

    • @Sab233
      @Sab233 3 роки тому +2

      As an introvert myself I can relate a lot!

    • @levelupfeminine5538
      @levelupfeminine5538 3 роки тому +1

      @@Sab233 be socializing for too much then have to recharge longer

  • @Rozie32
    @Rozie32 3 роки тому +1

    that is not fare ....from other people what they are going to university for 4 years

    • @maliamalis6389
      @maliamalis6389 2 роки тому

      What are on about ?? Since she was uni the only way. If u think that that’s sad

  • @Rozie32
    @Rozie32 3 роки тому +1

    lies