Our Success Stories
Real feedback from applicants, Civil Servants, students, universities and organisations using The Unofficial Guides.
Featured Success Stories
A few examples of how UG has helped people understand the process, apply with more confidence and take their next step.
“I was knocked back on the sift for five top-level legal roles. I attended a workshop hosted by Nathan and Harry and read the guides on written applications. I submitted an application based on their advice and now have an interview for the job of my dreams. This is not a coincidence.”
“I have now been offered a role at the first time of applying and couldn’t have done it without the guide.”
“Nathan’s Guide and live sessions are a generous and practical tool – now regularly recommended to students and graduates.”
“The guide allowed me to frame my Civil Service application in line with recruiters’ expectations in terms of content and format.”
More Success
“I have now been offered a role at the first time of applying and couldn’t have done it without the guide.”
“I got accepted onto the Fast Stream. Thank you so much for all your help and your application guide.”
“I wanted to say thank you for The Unofficial Guide. It really helped me when I was applying for a Civil Service role. I’m now working in the Probation Service in HR.”
“I just wanted to share the good news with you: I’ll officially be a civil servant as an EO in September. Thanks for all the help again; I am very grateful for it.”
“I’m so pleased to say that I’ve been offered a role. I’m so excited to get started and join the Civil Service; I cannot thank you enough for the encouragement and advice.”
“I got a role in the House of Commons after being on the reserve list. Thanks again for the support and STAR examples advice – it worked!”
More Clarity
“Very clearly explains each part of the process and what is required. Makes a difficult process seem more attainable.”
“I’ve been attending Fast Stream upskilling events for the past few years and found this guide more helpful than all of them.”
“Brilliant resource. It’s helped our trainees access Civil Service applications and opened their minds to considering a career in the Civil Service.”
“Thank you so much for publishing the Guide. It has been such a revelation and incredibly helpful in navigating the maze of applications so far.”
“Just finished reading this excellent guide. It’s better at explaining Behaviours and Statements of Suitability than anything else I’ve read.”
“This resource has come to our attention within the Probation Service. We’re planning to share it with temporary staff who are applying for permanent roles.”
More Confidence
“Your work has not only given me direction, but also a real sense of belief that I can do this – that landing a role in the Civil Service is genuinely within reach.”
“I’m a first-generation student with no contacts whatsoever in the industry. I found your talk really inspiring and remembered how approachable you were.”
“This session was a real motivator. After feeling down about applications, I now feel confident again.”
“As an aspirant civil servant, I cannot begin to express just how useful this document is. Thank you for creating it and making such a great institution more accessible.”
“Nathan connected deeply with the participants. Students saw themselves reflected in him and left not only inspired, but with tangible next steps they can take.”
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