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

[@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.

[@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

[@999dayslater]

Good luck!

[@eugenehapp452]

How did it go?

[@Electravixen]

Did you overcome it 🥹. Similar situation

[@waleedshorizon3799]

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

[@expertinnothing]

Thank you. This was insightful

[@polipetkova7738]

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

[@adityadeshmukh4059]

no

[@netayconnection6236]

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

[@TheSparkeyClarkey]

Thank you very much, this is really useful.

[@umidklmaox5799]

i love this!!

[@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!

[@douglasgaunt537]

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

[@History_religion]

yes

[@AnimeCatLady69]

This is very informative thank you so much

[@geekafreak]

Thanks this is very insightful

[@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

[@pareshpaul001]

What about LES at FCDO ???

[@itsrichayoo]

Thanks for sharing

[@visualstarryeyed]

very helpful and interesting video, thank you :)

[@hannahwithah7556]

what did you do at uni?

[@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!

[@netayconnection6236]

So interesting

[@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.