From apprentice to team leader: building a career in Technology
“It took me some exploring to realise what I wanted to do. I started my journey working lots of different jobs as a letting agent where I found I was spending more time solving people’s IT problems than doing my actual job. That’s when I realised I was better suited in IT and preferred to […]
Question: What would you say to a female-identifying student, interested in engineering but wondering if it’s really for them?
Answers: “I’d say go for it. Female-identifying engineers are still in the minority, but the team here are so supportive, no matter who you are. They really encourage me to push myself and make the most out of every opportunity. So, I’m gaining lots of experience, but also a lot more confidence. I’ve worked on […]
Equality in Engineering – podcast transcript
This podcast was recorded shortly before our changed from FCO Services to FCDO Services Download a version of this transcript in word Equality in Engineering Podcast 00:07 Host – Hello and welcome to the first in our series of podcasts looking at the exciting new developments in the security and tech arena. We are FCO Services, the […]
Our People – Technical Installer
Download a word version of this transcript 00:00 [FCDO Services logo appears on screen on a peacock blue background] [Music plays] 00:02 [The word ‘APPRENTICE’ appears, cut out against the teal background. We zoom through it to find the FCDO Services crest, and different departments coming out from it in a spider diagram. The departments […]
Developing talent at FCDO Services
To give you first-hand insight on what this involves, we spoke to one of our Talent and Development Business Partners for her take on how we nurture talent within each team, and what makes FCDO Services a brilliant place to grow professionally: “My role is primarily aimed at developing people across the business, not only […]
Radio systems upgrade for Yaoundé’s high commission
Following a survey in Yaoundé carried out by our technical team which found that the existing radio set up needed to be upgraded, a local team repaired the repeater tower and brought it back into a useable state. When our surveyors returned to re-survey the system – with the repeater tower in working order – […]
Training the next generation of technologists
That’s why we were proud to support students in discovering the possibilities of technology and help them to become more employable in one swoop – all through our coding workshop. Getting to grips with the variety in tech Hosted by our Lead Technical Architect, the workshop brought together students with little to no programming experience. […]
Supporting CV success with students
So, exactly what was involved in the CV workshops? Well, first and foremost, it was about helping the students to understand what an employer like us would look for in a CV, removing the mystery behind the process. After all, for some people, their only interaction with an employer is at the stage of sending […]
Opening virtual doors
The team at FCDO Services believe in maintaining a diverse and consciously inclusive workforce, creating an environment where everyone can thrive. To achieve that though, we also have to be inclusive in how we reach out to new talent, attracting brilliant people from all backgrounds and parts of society. In 2020, the Civil Service’s Year […]
Applying for an Apprenticeship
Here, you’ll find the advice you need to make the most of your application. Discover what we look for and what you can expect. Find how to prepare and how our application process might be different to other employers. We’ll take an in-depth look at the vetting process and what this means for you. And for more great tips, why not check out our wider section on how to apply? This will give you the insight you need to understand what it takes to join us in any role.