The following is a Graduate Review for DSTL.
DSTL scores 3.3/5 based on 376 reviews.
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What are the Best and Worst things about your job?
Best
Potential projects you could be involved in, very interesting and challenging.
Flexible working, total flex.
Opportunities to get out and about, even travel.
Benefits package MOD civil servants get a lot of the same benefits as MOD servicemen and women.
Worst
Travel may be a hindrance for some.
Pay to begin with is not what it would be in the industry, (I took a large pay cut of approx 17% to come here).
What is the annual salary for this role?
Starting salary: £25,000 - £27,000
Current salary: £25,000 - £27,000
What hours do you actually work, on average?
Start: 08:30
Finish: 17:00
What advice would you give to someone applying to this role?
Be precise on your application.
Dependent on the role the process may be slightly different. I applied for an overall advertisement that was not specific as it was for a number of roles within the company, I was then contacted and they create a specific role for me to apply for. I then applied for that specific role and had an interview.
I was unsuccessful but showed promise so I was offered the graduate scheme.
Do you have any interview tips?
Research the company and division.
Give examples of projects you have been involved in and what your role was.
If it is for a specific role make sure you understand the fundamentals e.g. Structures in aerospace, ensure you know the function of components.
Given the nature of DSTL, ensure you are aware of the ethical implications.
Do some research on the industry in general.
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