Career Advice for the Clueless

Matt Wilson is a commercial photographer who's worked with celebrities, Olympic athletes and global brands.On this episode, Matt tells his story from studying photography at university, to running his own business as a freelance photographer. We touch on the importance of owning your own portfolio and what it takes to make a living in this extremely competitive, yet rewarding, industry. Please check out Matt's latest project- Creative Nowhere LandMatt's commercial photography site-  Matt Wilson PhotographyLEAVE A REVIEW- let me know what you liked, didn't like and any careers you want to hear about next! Enjoy!

Harriet has worked in HR for over 5 years and she has covered EVERYTHING involved in HR. Harriet is currently Head of HR at the emerging start-up ‘Passle'. We discuss her daily activities, why she loves HR and how you can enter the industry (TIPS). Every company needs a HR department. If you're good with people and enjoy helping others then consider a career in Human Resources. You can recruit people, solve problems, train employees and write HR policies.PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW- let me know what you did or didn't enjoy about the episode and feel free to suggest any careers you want to hear more about. www.studentclues.co.uk   ENJOY! *Music- Barkbot 2000 by Joseph McDade

Alex has worked for Google, Sky, a National Newspaper and various Advertising agencies. We discuss what a role in advertising involves, where the industry is heading and how YOU can land a role or work experience for companies like Google. Whether its YouTube or TikTok, advertising has changed dramatically in the past 20 years and this new age of advertising is set up for the younger generation to take advantage of- so listen to this episode and learn about how you can have a successful career in the new age of advertising.PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW- let me know what you did or didn't enjoy about the episode and feel free to suggest any careers you want to hear more about. www.studentclues.co.uk   ENJOY! *Music- Barkbot 2000 by Joseph McDade

Tom worked for DERBY COUNTY football club for 4 years as a comms professional. He covered an awful lot during his time with the club which will all be discussed on this episode. More recently. Tom works in the Digital PR sector which sounds like one of the most enjoyable roles I have covered so far. You will hear all about Tom's role and get some top tier tips for landing experience or a role in both football and digital PR/marketing Please follow the podcast on Instagram and feel free to DM me any questions you may have. Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/careeradvice4you/  PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW- let me know what you did or didn't enjoy about the episode and feel free to suggest any careers you want to hear more about.  ENJOY! *Music- BarkBot 2000 by Joseph McDade

So, a degree in Real Estate sounds quite fancy right- but what does it actually involve? You cant do real estate at GCSE or A-Level so its quite unknown to many of us.Today's guest Charlotte completed her Real Estate degree at the University of Reading and will be starting a graduate job with Cushman and Wakefield in September where she will hopefully go on to become a chartered surveyor.Myself and charlotte will break down the degree, what you can expect, explain real estate modules and discuss roles you can go into when you graduate. Also worth mentioning that Charlotte had various internships with top real estate firms so we can discuss what a role within real estate actually involves and how you can land some experience within the industry- which is so important for landing a graduate position.Please follow the podcast on Instagram and feel free to DM me any questions you may have.Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/careeradvice4you/  PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW- let me know what you did or didn't enjoy about the episode and feel free to suggest any careers you want to hear more about.  ENJOY! *Music- BarkBot 2000 by Joseph McDade

It's okay if you don't know what you want to do once you leave school or graduate.Career paths are rarely straightforward and it's not always as simple as get this degree then get this role and work your way up to the top. So, don't worry if you haven't got it all figured out yet.Today's guest Heidi is an amazing example of this. Heidi has worked in various HR roles, she has worked in Parliament and also for a marketing consultancy. Heidi is currently a COO of a Healthcare Business Intelligence firm.  We will discuss what Heidi's roles have involved and give you tips for making a career that you're not only proud of but a career that you're happy with. Enjoy the episode people!Please follow the podcast on Instagram and feel free to DM me any questions you may have.Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/careeradvice4you/  PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW- let me know what you did or didn't enjoy about the episode and feel free to suggest any careers you want to hear more about.  ENJOY! *Music- BarkBot 2000 by Joseph McDade

Today's guest Lucy is a final year LLB Law student at Nottingham Trent University. We're going to cover everything involved in a law degree- covering first year, second year and final year. Looking at law example modules, entry requirements, work experience within the legal sector, example essay questions and tips for picking the right uni for you. Lucy also explains how exactly you become a fully qualified solicitor or barrister. I've seen the TV show “Suits” on Netflix and being a lawyer looks really cool but I wouldn't know where to start, so it's always good to know the route.And finally, a law degree doesn't mean you have to become a solicitor or a barrister- I mean you can, but law degrees are still very valuable and can lead to some serious positions within a business- so please don't rule this degree choice out.Please follow the podcast on Instagram and feel free to DM me any questions you may have.Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/careeradvice4you/  PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW- let me know what you did or didn't enjoy about the episode and feel free to suggest any careers you want to hear more about.  ENJOY! *Music- BarkBot 2000 by Joseph McDade

Financial Crime and Compliance- a sort of mix between a detective and a lawyer. Well, it's a bit more complex than that but todays guest Tetyana will properly explain the industry. Tetyana has worked for a number of leading financial firms in London on things like e-communication surveillance and trade surveillance- so she is the one ensuring traders and bankers don't plunge us into another financial crisis. As always, the roles will be explained in detail and you will get some great tips for entering the industry.  Follow Tetyana's on Instagram- @tg_careercoaching for some great tips on maximising your time at university and entering the job market! There will be a cheat sheet for this career on our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/careeradvice4you/  ENJOY THE EPISODE! *Barkbot 2000- Joseph McDade

From producing viral content for brands, to helping influencers double their following, today's guest Claire has a fantastic story and gives you a huge insight into the world of digital and social media marketing. Claire gives advice to anyone looking to enter the marketing industry an it's really refreshing to hear about a fairly new and relevant industry that involves apps we all use on a day to day basis so I hope you enjoy.Please follow the podcast on the socials below and feel free to DM any questions you may have. Twitter- https://twitter.com/careers4you Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/careeradvice4you/  PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW- let me know what you did or didn't enjoy about the episode and feel free to suggest any careers you want to hear more about.  ENJOY! *Music- BarkBot 2000 by Joseph McDade

If you would like a career in finance but don't want the long hours or pressure of traders or bankers then this could be a great career option for you. Today's guest David, was made redundant from his grad role and has since gone on to work in the ops team for 3 of the top investment banks in the world:JP MorganMorgan StanleyGoldman Sachs David entered the industry without internship or work experience, which doesn't happen often in today's day and age, so make sure you listen out for the fantastic tips he gives. Please follow the podcast on the socials below and feel free to DM any questions you may have. Twitter- https://twitter.com/careers4you Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/careeradvice4you/  PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW- let me know what you did or didn't enjoy about the episode and feel free to suggest any careers you want to hear more about.  ENJOY! *Music- BarkBot 2000 by Joseph McDade

Today's guest Liam currently works for PepsiCo. He's an R&D Nutrition Associate Scientist.  On this episode we will discuss:What  nutrition associate actually do on a day to day basis?What you can expect from a nutrition and food science degree?Liam's role as the Head of Nutrition at a professional football team + how you can get into the sport industry Liam has a Master's degree in Sports Nutrition and has worked for companies such as Kellogg's and GSK. He will tell us about all of this and reveal what he has learned in his career so far. Please follow the podcast on the socials below and DM us on Instagram for a Nutrition/Food Science career sheet.Twitter- https://twitter.com/careers4youInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/careeradvice4you/ENJOY THE EPISODE!*Music by Joseph McDade- BarkBot 2000

On this episode, we will be speaking to Tara Higgins- Senior Vice President Commercial, Encore & President, Hargrove. Having worked in the events management industry for 25 years, Tara discusses what you can expect from a career in events management, from the creative design element, through to organising the complex logistics of events, there is certainly a lot more involved than you might think. This is an industry that can take you around the world, whilst also giving you the chance to do what you love. I hope you enjoy the episode- please follow the podcast on the socials below and DM us on Instagram for an events management career sheet. Twitter- https://twitter.com/careers4youInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/careeradvice4you/ Please see below about Encore & Hargrove:Creating memorable event experiences that connect, inspire, engage and transform organizations for nearly 80 years. With over 1.7 million hybrid, virtual, and in-person events produced every year, Encore has the unique ability to seamlessly connect in-person and virtual audiences.As the industry leader with a global footprint reaching more than twenty countries, Encore's vast network of local and global industry professionals know each individual market inside and out.encoreglobal.comhargroveinc.com ENJOY! Music- BarkBot 2000 by Joseph McDade 

Want to save £27,750? On today's episode, we hear from Jess who is currently studying an Accounting and Business degree which is sponsored by pwc. Jess explains how a sponsored degree works and gives some tips on how to impress during the application stage and secure your own sponsored degree. It is a lot more work than you might think! Follow and DM our socials below if you have any questions or want me to send over the CHEAT SHEET for the episode. Insta- https://www.instagram.com/careeradvice4you/Twitter- https://twitter.com/careers4youFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/careeradvice4youENJOY!Music- BarkBot 2000 by Joseph McDade

Don't think university is for you? On this episode, we will be speaking to Isobel, who is a Tax Apprentice for Ernst & Young (EY).You will hear about what a tax apprentice does and Isobel will discuss the best and worst parts of her role. Finally, you will hear how Isobel secured the apprenticeship and she will give you tips on how you can smash the application process and land an apprenticeship with EY! Please follow the podcast on the socials below and DM us on Instagram for a finance apprenticeship cheat sheet that contains all the info from this episode and much more.Twitter- https://twitter.com/careers4youInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/careeradvice4you/ I hope you enjoy the episode and take some lessons from the conversation. Please do leave a review and let me know what you thought of the episode. Music- BarkBot 2000 by Joseph McDade

On today's episode, we will be speaking to Katarina, who currently works as a Designer for Sky Sports.You will hear about Katarina's time at university and how her specialised course set her up for future success. Katarina will also discuss how she landed a graduate position within Sky News and explains the tough interview process all applicants must go through, giving you crucial tips for succeeding at an assessment centre day. Furthermore, Katarina explains her day to day role and shares some highlights, such as working on the Royal Wedding production. But perhaps most importantly, Katarina reveals what skills/qualities she looks for in a candidate when hiring for junior positions. Alongside her role with Sky, Katarina performs freelance work so please do check out some examples of her great work on her Instagram- @duvnjakdesigns. PLEASE follow the podcast on the socials below and feel free to DM me any questions you may have about this career or any other.Twitter- https://twitter.com/careers4youInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/careeradvice4you/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/careeradvice4you/ Music- BarkBot 2000 by Joseph McDade ENJOY THE EPISODE!!

On today's episode, we will be speaking to Amiel; a BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise science student, currently working for Walsall football club.  You will get a taste of what to expect from a sports and exercise science degree and also learn how you can apply this knowledge in the real world. Amiel is working on the strength and conditioning of the players and assisting in the rehabilitation of injuries- invaluable experience for this field. Amiel will also give advice on how you can land your own work experience within sports, so listen closely. If you are thinking of studying a sports related degree at university or simply have an interest in PE or biology then this is the episode for you. Records are there to be broken and therefore this industry is always looking for bright new minds to take people to the next level, could you be one of them?Please follow the podcast on the socials below and feel free to DM any questions you may have.Twitter- https://twitter.com/careers4youInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/careeradvice4you/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/careeradvice4you/ I hope you enjoy the episode and take some lessons from the conversation. Please do leave a review and let me know what you did or didn't enjoy about the episode and feel free to suggest any careers you want to hear more about.  Music- BarkBot 2000 by Joseph McDade ENJOY THE EPISODE!

On today's episode, we will be speaking to Ellis, a junior trader on the Securities and Finance desk of Santander Corporate & Investment Banking.This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from a trader at an Investment Bank. You will gain a better overall understanding of the role of a trader, hear about the best/worst parts of the job and also learn how you can improve your chances of landing work experience or a grad role as a trader for an investment bank.It's also worth mentioning that a career in trading isn't just for those studying Economics or Finance related degrees. We cover this more on the episode, but don't rule out this career just because you might not study a finance related degree.Please follow the podcast on the socials below and feel free to DM our Instagram for our finance cheat sheet or if you have any questions.Twitter- https://twitter.com/careers4youInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/careeradvice4you/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/careeradvice4you/ I hope you enjoy the episode and take some lessons from the conversation. Please do leave a review and let me know what you thought of the episode.Music- BarkBot 2000 by Joseph McDadeENJOY THE EPISODE!

Ever thought about becoming a pilot? Through lack of discussion in schools and colleges, not many people know how you can become a pilot and what the training process involves. This episode will help change that!On this episode, you will hear from Easyjet pilot Jess. Jess will explain how to become a fully qualified commercial pilot and speaks openly about the challenges he faced along the way- such as the financial cost of training and the complex theory exams.Jess will also share advice for anybody thinking of entering the industry and gives a genuine insight into what helped him land his role with Easyjet, with key lessons to be learned throughout the episode.Please follow the podcast on the socials below and feel free to DM me any questions you may have.Twitter- https://twitter.com/careers4youInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/careeradvice4you/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/careeradvice4you/Whilst you're here, why not leave a review and let me know what you did or didn't enjoy about the episode and feel free to suggest any careers you want to hear more about.ENJOY THE EPISODE!Music- BarkBot 2000 by Joseph McDade