Procedures and Dates
To apply for the OGDP please complete the Ofgem Graduate Development Programme application form - Word, 406KB - link opens in a new browser window.
Please return your completed form to ofgemgraduates@taltalent.com or by post to: TAL Talent, 2nd Floor, Colechurch House, 1 London Bridge Walk, London SE1 2SX.
The application process for the 2012 programme will involve a number of stages. Please ensure you read this section carefully and make a note of the key dates in your diary as they cannot be changed.
Hints and Tips for completing the Application Form
Completing application forms can be time consuming not to mention hard work. Follow these simple steps to ensure you make the most of your application.
General Information
1. Read and follow instructions for each section of the form carefully.
2. Check and double check everything you write – once submitted you will not be able to change your application
Completing the Supporting Statement
Your supporting statement should include the following information:
- Additional Information - other knowledge and experience; scholarships / awards, etc
- Reasons for Applying - in no more than 300 words you should outline what particularly appeals to you about working for Ofgem and what you could bring to the organisation.
- Core Competencies - PDF, 98Kb - link opens in a new browser window - please give one example (no more than 300 words per competency) for each of the competencies, from your previous work experience, time at university and hobbies. The evidence of how you went about it is the important thing, not where you take the example from. Set the scene for the example, describe your particular role in it, the steps you took and the skills / strategies you used, the end result, any problems you encountered and how you overcame them.
If you would like further information about Ofgem’s Graduate Development Programme, please email us at graduates@ofgem.gov.uk.
1. Application process opens by Friday 13th January 2012
2. Submit Word application form by midnight on Friday 10th February 2012
3. You will receive an automated email to acknowledge your application w/c Monday 13th February 2012
4.Candidates who pass sift stage undertake psychometric testing w/c 27th February and w/c 5th March 2012
5. Invitations to Assessment Centre w/c 12th March 2012
7. Attend Assessment Centre – Thursday 29th March and Friday 30th March 2012. The Assessment Centre will be held at Ofgem’s offices in Westminster.
8. Job offers made and unsuccessful candidates offered feedback by w/c 2nd April 2012
9. Successful graduates start programme - September 2012