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Speakers Parliamentary Placement Scheme

So it's the 2020/2021 cohort right now. I applied a few months ago. Having went through various interview rounds my chances have went from 1 in 500+, to 1 in 2. (Why is it always less nerve racking going against hundreds as opposed to 1 other person?!)

Anyway, I saw a couple of sparse threads started on here about the scheme from a couple of previous years. I was hoping to get some feedback from anyone who applied and their experiences....
I think it would be good to have participant feedback available for anyone who applies in future years too.

Where you unsuccessful or successful? Why do you think that was? What did you feel you had to focus on during the different interviews? What was surprising to you on the scheme? What made some people more successful than others in building a career in government after the scheme? Is there any support regarding relocating to London on offer?

Good luck to all who are going through their final interviews right now!

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