Based on 32 surveyed graduates working at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade. Read on to get an insider’s view on life as a graduate.
3.8
Based on 32 reviews
Pros & Cons
The ability to have a tangible impact on the world and for people, for example helping partner countries reduce their carbon emissions and develop their renewable energy sector.
The diversity and pace of work. Every day is different and the work changes quickly. It makes it difficult to be bored.
The team culture and rewarding work.
Plenty of opportunity to progress career with a range of amazing opportunities and the ministry shows a commitment to expanding our knowledge and experiences to make us better all-round foreign policy officers.
We had an 8-week induction program, where we learnt core writing skills, completed foundational courses about key topics, and learnt the systems we use on a day-to-day basis.
It generally takes 4-6 years to go on posting.
The pressure and demands of the work. Often longer hours are needed to get the work done.
There is a strong culture of overwork.
Lack of social connectedness in the workplace, very hard to start work here with so much institutional knowledge.
The level of support from your team varies throughout the ministry.
What Insiders Say
7.6
Career Prospects
7.6
Career Prospects
Plenty of opportunity to progress career with a range of amazing opportunities and the ministry shows a commitment to expanding our knowledge and experiences to make us better all-round foreign policy officers.