The GES run summer student placement schemes is aimed at economics students who are seriously considering a career in the Government Economic Service (GES) after graduation. The placements generally last between 6 and 12 weeks and take place over the summer period.

Summer 2012 Scheme Timetable

The scheme, which opened for receipt of applications at 9am GMT on Wednesday 01 February 2012, has now closed.

How to Apply

Please read the Application Process and Guidance before you apply. Then email your completed application form to ges.int@hmtreasury.gsi.gov.uk when the scheme opens.

Application Form (opens in a new window)

The application form (above) is available now so that you can prepare before the scheme opens.

Departmental Vacancies

Vacancies are available in the following departments:

• Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), London

• Department of Health (DH), London & Leeds

• Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), London

• HM Treasury (HMT), London

• Intellectual Property Office (IPO), London

• Department for Transport (DfT), London

• Ministry of Defence (MoD), London

• Ministry of Justice (MoJ), London

• National Audit Office (NAO), London & Newcastle

• Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), London & Sheffield

Job descriptions and, where available, salary details for the 2012 summer scheme are listed here (opens in new window). 

Candidates will be asked to list their Departmental preferences on the application form. Those who are successful at the sift stage are advised that they will not always receive their highest preference of Department. Occasionally, a Department might withdraw from the scheme before placements are offered. In such cases, candidates allocated to that department will be placed in a reserve pool.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible applicants must be studying for a degree in economics or a joint degree where economics comprises at least 50% of the total course. They must also be on course for a 2:1 or 1st class degree. More information on the eligibility criteria and completing the application form can be found in our Application Process and Guidance.

Interviews

Candidates who are successful at the sift stage will be invited for interview at one of the participating Departments. Interviews are likely to take place in February/March 2012. Sample interview questions are provided on the Interview Examples page.

Equal Opportunities

The Civil Service is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates with disabilities (as defined in the 1995 Disability Discrimination Act) can choose to declare on their application form that they require adjustments at interview, for which we can make a range of provisions. Please contact us should you have any questions regarding this – we would be happy to help.

We are interested in your skills and aptitudes. We have no preferences for particular backgrounds or universities. We want to reflect the diversity of the country we serve.