“The course gave me a good overview of the Civil Services and the opportunities they have to offer.
I attended onsite classes in Croydon, and the size of my class was fine (less than 20).
It helped me polish my interview skills and made me more confident writing applications, CVs and cover letters.”
Thank you for taking the time to write your review of our Civil Service Employability SWAP course in Croydon! 😊 It sounds like you had a valuable time on the course, and we wish you the best of luck as you approach your applications and interviews! 🚀🙌
“My overall experience on the course was very positive. The teaching was excellent — my tutor was supportive, knowledgeable, and always willing to help whenever I needed guidance. The lessons were clear, engaging, and well‑structured, which made the learning process enjoyable and easy to follow. I felt encouraged throughout the programme and really appreciated the patience and motivation provided. Overall, it was a great experience that helped me grow in both confidence and skills.”
Thank you Lavern, we are pleased you had such a positive experience on the course! 😊 It's great to hear that it helped you grow your confidence and skills, and we hope to hear more about your progress over the next stages of your career journey! 🙌
“Great deal of resources to keep and look over. Would say the filling out of certain chapters does take unnecessary time if the information is going to be provided anyway.”
“The course was very informative, and I found several aspects particularly useful. The tutor delivered the content clearly and effectively, making the sessions engaging and easy to follow. The information has already proven very valuable in my current job search journey.
Before attending the course, I did not have a clear understanding of the full application process. I learned the importance of tailoring a CV to each role, carefully scanning job descriptions, and aligning my experience with the specific skills and requirements outlined. The concept of creating a targeted CV has made a significant difference in how I approach applications.
I am especially interested in applying for civil service roles, and previously I felt unsure about their specific recruitment process. The guidance provided during the course has helped clarify this and given me more confidence moving forward.
One area that could be improved is participant interaction. Although there were several people on the course, there was limited opportunity to learn about others’ experiences or backgrounds. More room for discussion and conversation would have allowed us to learn from each other’s journeys and perspectives, which I believe would have added further value to the experience.
Overall, the course has made a meaningful impact on my approach to job applications and has helped me feel more prepared and focused.”
Thank you for taking the time to write such a comprehensive review Elegia! 👏 It's great to hear that we could help make such a meaningful impact to your approach to the application process! 😊🙌 Thank you for your constructive feedback regarding the participant interaction, all feedback like this helps us hone our programmes. Thank you once again, and do keep in touch - we'd love to hear more about your progress through your career journey! 🚀😀
“Strive training is a good place to get training for courses and would recommend them to anyone who wants to self improve in knowledge and in terms of meet new people and develop good work relationships.”
Thank you Nicola, we appreciate your review! 🙌 We're pleased that you felt we could help you improve, and look forward to hearing about your progress in the future! 🚀😊
“I learnt a lot on this course and feel better equipped to apply for civil service jobs as a result. The instructor was super knowledgable and answered all the questions I had to ask. Some of the content was a little basic for me.”
Thank you for writing your review of our Civil Service Employability SWAP course! 🙌 Even though some of the content may have been a little more basic than you were expecting, we're glad you could take value from the course! 😊
Thank you for your review Sebastian! While the course is very focused on Civil Service Employability - including hearing direct insight from a current Civil Servant - we do place emphasis on general employability, including job search and application skills, CV writing skills, and digital skills. We hope you found some use from the course, and wish you all the best during the next stages of your career journey! 😊
