So I have accepted a job as Administratve Offcier (AO) in the civil service in the Department of Foreign Affairs but to be honest i dont really know what to expect. As it begins with a years probation I want to hit the ground running. What training is there to be expected for the first while? Im to report to hr next week- what work will i be involved in for the initial period? Ive always been involved in the private sector and not much actual role information is available online.