Career in the UK Civil Service - A Beginner's Guide with Mahek Mehta, Policy Advisor at BEIS
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📻 In this podcast:
Mahek shares how she found passions in environmentalism and community building through
her studies. She speaks candidly about her positive experience working in the government, from the changes she has seen in working conditions to the unique path she took to her current role.
Mahek offers her best advice on how to navigate career uncertainty and continue building
“identity capital” when you feel stuck. Listen to the full podcast for a heartening conversation that will help you foster resilience and reflect on your potential to make the greatest impact.
☁️About Mahek:
Mahek has worked across the Civil Service in three government departments, and completed the Summer Diversity Internship Scheme (SDIP). She previously worked at HM Treasury on the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, and currently acts as the Head of Clean Energy and Advanced Economies in BEIS. Mahek has a BA in History and International Relations from Loughborough University, including an ERASMUS at Maastricht University, and a MSc in Environment and Sustainable Development from UCL. In her free time she enjoys reading, growing vegetables and learning about the built environment.