Working at Embassy of the UK in Washington, DC: 5 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Washington, DC Area

"Excellent team of people, both career and local, stationed at one of the most historical embassies in Washington DC. The team is diverse, committed, and exceptional in the collective knowledge of their experience. Truly an honor to serve with them. They treat their people well. Good pay and excellent benefits. It might be the first place I worked where I felt like an actual human being. For an early or mid-career professional, I couldn't recommend the British Embassy highly enough. Few areas where they could improve/to be aware: - Little to no formal onboarding or adjustment process for getting to know the team. Very much trial by fire, which was par for the course in my experience. - Learning and development would be more effective if it meant earning meaningful and even transferable credentials. - Not too much room to move up for local hires. Though I'm not sure there is much to be done given the necessary career-nature of much of the work at senior levels."

"Working at the British Embassy is an honor. The job is meaningful and they really value diversity and inclusion. In addition, flexible work style is highly encouraged."

What do you like about working at Embassy of the UK?

"flexibility of job functions, accessibility to supervisors and events that were geared towards employees"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Make sure that everything on your resume is accurate due to the high security and show your personality because corporate culture is very important."

What don't you like about working at Embassy of the UK?

"I like media and telecommunications industry much better, the government has a lot of hoops to jump through. The technology is also very out dated and it was only a temporary job. I need a full-time job"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would delegate a bit more and try to expand the department because many people were overworked"

"Fantastic opportunity to explore international companies and work in a very unique environment."

What do you like about working at Embassy of the UK?

"The diplomatic atmosphere was interesting, the travel to the UK fascinating because I was able to meet with head of companies all across the UK. I also love the job because I was constantly learning and meeting new people."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be open and direct, but do not overstate your qualifications."

What don't you like about working at Embassy of the UK?

"It was a contract job with low pay, so I always knew I would have to look for another job."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I thought the management was surprisingly fair and open for a government job."

"Diverse and interesting"

What do you like about working at Embassy of the UK?

"Meeting VIP's working with diverse people."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be confident."

What don't you like about working at Embassy of the UK?

"Red tape, controlled by London"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Lose the red tape!"