Civil service summer internship 2025

Hi everyone, just wondering if it’s weird to apply for the civil summer internship as postgrad student?

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jeiwjeiebeud

Original post by Diplomat_Runner

Hey! You can find more information about the main internship programme here: https://www.faststream.gov.uk/summer-internship-programme/index.html. I've done the SDIP (as it was known then) back in 2017 and starting the Fast Stream this September, so let me know if you have any questions!

hello , can you give any advice regarding what experience would be beneficial to mention on the application

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Diplomat_Runner

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Original post by jeiwjeiebeud

hello , can you give any advice regarding what experience would be beneficial to mention on the application

Hi! Unless it's a specialist scheme where you need a specific degree (e.g., GSS), the application only focuses on your strengths. I was only asked about my work and education history once I passed the AC as part of pre-employment checks. As for advice, read and study the Civil Service behaviours and strengths profiles, as that is what you'll be assessed against. There is also information on the website about what each exercise involves. 😊

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qasz

The applications are now open for the Summer Internship Programme and the Fast Stream:
https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/fast-stream/

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Has anyone gotten results back from their tests?

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user12263748

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Original post by Cdhuule60

Has anyone gotten results back from their tests?

I got feedback for the tests, but not a rejection or pass yet. Have you? I wonder how competitive it is compared to the actual thing ..

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Original post by user12263748

I got feedback for the tests, but not a rejection or pass yet. Have you? I wonder how competitive it is compared to the actual thing ..

I got feedback too but no pass or fail yet. Some people have gotten their rejection emails from the fast stream already so I assumed they would give us ours at the same time but I guess I was wrong. The SIP seems far less competitive than the actual fast stream

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TheBloodyCupcake

Original post by Cdhuule60

I got feedback too but no pass or fail yet. Some people have gotten their rejection emails from the fast stream already so I assumed they would give us ours at the same time but I guess I was wrong. The SIP seems far less competitive than the actual fast stream

I submitted my tests yesterday and wonder if I have to do anything else (I submitted the tests but haven't heard anything yet) and the deadline is today at midday.

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user12263748

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Has anyone heard back yet

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sofisofia

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to anyone who applied to the SIP programme, what was your feedback report?

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Lions595

Original post by sofisofia

to anyone who applied to the SIP programme, what was your feedback report?

I got average on the using data, and higher on the other two. Still not heard back. Seems most people who have applied to the fast stream have received results but not us.

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harlow1!

Original post by sofisofia

to anyone who applied to the SIP programme, what was your feedback report?

I got average for the case study and higher than average/good capability on the data and wbs. additional qs still haven't unlocked yet though.

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Original post by harlow1!

I got average for the case study and higher than average/good capability on the data and wbs. additional qs still haven't unlocked yet though.

I got average for Data, above average for Work Based Scenarios and average for Case Study Assessment. Nothing’s been unlocked for me either

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harlow1!