Jobs in the public sector can provide
challenging, varied roles, with great job progression and a lot of
positive job fulfillment. As well, they often can have a higher level of
job security than the private sector. <br><br>
Here is some useful information for candidates looking for <a href="roles">https://www.randstad.co.uk/jobs/public/">roles in the public sector</a>.<br><br><h2>Public sector involves working for government</h2>
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Firstly, what exactly does “public
sector” mean? Working in the public sector essentially means working for
a branch of government. This can be in a central or local capacity such
as government departments like the Home Office and Department of
Health, as well as the armed forces and emergency services.<br><br>
Nurses, teachers, social workers and
council officials are all public sector workers, so there is a very wide
variety of the type of work available. Depending on the requirements of
the job, working patterns may be 9-5 within an office, shift work, or
require travel away from home.<br><br>
The benefits of working within the
public sector often include extensive on the job training and good
pensions as well as flexible working hours. Departments are often large,
offering plenty of development and promotion possibilities. Some
branches of public service have experienced budgetary constraints over
the last few years, but the sector is still viewed as highly attractive
for many.<br><br><h2>Roles vary widely</h2>
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If a role in a large, busy
organisation appeals, with plenty of career support and development,
then the public sector is certainly worth a look. Roles vary, but
employees will need to be able to work effectively within a team and
have good communication skills whatever the job.</p>
<p>Sometimes, it can be difficult to choose whether to work in the <a href="private">https://www.randstad.co.uk/job-seeker/career-hub/archives/choosing-betw… or public sector </a>- this is often the case in accountancy and finance roles.<br><br>
For graduates without experience in
the public sector, it can be worth hunting out work experience schemes
to gain a few weeks of relevant experience. There are a number of
fast-track graduate programmes available, such as those within the Civil
Service, including their Science and Engineering stream which offers
training in multiple departments over four years.<br><br></p>
<h2>Reach out for advice on transition</h2>
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Transferring from private to public sector is perfectly possible, though
recruitment processes in the latter are often more complex, requiring a
supporting statement as well as a CV and covering letter and then often
incorporating a day at a test centre. Don’t be afraid to ask a
recruitment consultant’s advice on this - first time round it can be
hard to adapt and with their help, candidates stand a much better chance
of getting that perfect public sector role.