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The Just the Job Podcast is a podcast about the jobs other people do. Whether you are a student thinking about your future career, an adult thinking about changing job, or just someone, like me, who is interested in what the rest of the world does for a living, then hopefully this is the podcast…

Craig Barton


    • May 16, 2016 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 9m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    What does an English Teacher do?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2016 83:03


    Hello and welcome to the Just the Job Podcast – a podcast about the jobs other people do. This episode I spoke to Jon Sellick, an English teacher in a secondary school in Merseyside. We spoke about the pressures of impressing teenagers, dealing with the workload, finding that magic hook in a lesson, being a constant in students' lives, English versus Maths, and stealing the show (quite literally) in school drama productions. We also tried, and largely failed, to defend our cushy amount of holidays. You can listen to all other episodes by visiting justthejobpodcast.com.  There, you’ll also find the  bank of questions I ask my guests, so you can play along at home, as well as links to my various maths & non maths projects. If you want to get in contact, then on Twitter I am @mrbartonmaths. Finally, all the lovely music throughout the episode is written and performed by Monk Turner. I hope you enjoy the show! Craig Barton The post What does an English Teacher do? appeared first on Just the Job Podcast.

    What does a Brain Surgeon do?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2016 97:27


    Hello and welcome to the Just the Job Podcast – a podcast about the jobs other people do. This episode I spoke to James Livermore, a neurosurgical registrar, better known to the likes of me as a brain surgeon. We talked about 12 hour operations, how it feels to save a life, breaking the worst news of all to families, and why a steady hand and good medical knowledge are not the most important things to be good at this job. James is a lovely guy with a fascinating job, and I enjoyed every second of this interview. I hope you do too. You can listen to all other episodes by visiting justthejobpodcast.com.  There, you’ll also find the  bank of questions I ask my guests, so you can play along at home, as well as links to my various maths & non maths projects. If you want to get in contact, then on Twitter I am @mrbartonmaths. Finally, all the lovely music throughout the episode is written and performed by Monk Turner. I hope you enjoy the show! Craig Barton The post What does a Brain Surgeon do? appeared first on Just the Job Podcast.

    What does a Costume Designer do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2016 72:26


    Hello and welcome to the Just the Job Podcast – a podcast about the jobs other people do. Now, at work I like to think of myself as a bit of a fashion icon. One of my shirt-tie combos has been likened to  snake crawling up  a tea towel. So it was fitting that this episode I spoke to Georgina Walsh, a costume designer who has worked on many high-profile TV advertising campaigns, and is currently the Wardrobe Supervisor on The Graham Norton Show. We spoke about dressing a mediaeval army and a chat-show icon, where grass stains on TV really come from, working 16-hour days, what it is like to have to shop until you drop, and the less glamorous side of the job - who needs a cat-walk in Milan when you can have a quarry in Oldham? You can listen to all other episodes by visiting justthejobpodcast.com.  There, you’ll also find the  bank of questions I ask my guests, so you can play along at home, as well as links to my various maths & non maths projects. If you want to get in contact, then on Twitter I am @mrbartonmaths. Finally, all the lovely music throughout the episode is written and performed by Monk Turner. I hope you enjoy the show! Craig Barton The post What does a Costume Designer do? appeared first on Just the Job Podcast.

    What does a Restaurant Owner do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2016 93:30


    Hello and welcome to the Just the Job Podcast – a podcast about the jobs other people do. This episode I spoke to Noel Hunwick, the co-founder and Director of Marketing of the award-winning Inamo Restaurants. In a wide ranging discussion, we talked about what it takes to bring a concept like interactive dining to reality, coping with stress, celebrity diners (and there's a couple of very decent name-drops here), running marketing campaigns, organising your day, interviewing employees, dealing with customer complaints, and loads more. Whatever your age or profession, this really is worth a listen. Inamo's website can be found here Also, check out Noel foray into the world of music, where he goes by the name of Reiver here You can listen to all other episodes by visiting justthejobpodcast.com.  There, you’ll also find the  bank of questions I ask my guests, so you can play along at home, as well as links to my various maths & non maths projects. If you want to get in contact, then on Twitter I am @mrbartonmaths. Finally, all the lovely music throughout the episode is written and performed by Monk Turner. I hope you enjoy the show! Craig Barton The post What does a Restaurant Owner do? appeared first on Just the Job Podcast.

    What does a Firefighter do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2016 50:42


    Hello and welcome to the Just the Job Podcast – a podcast about the jobs other people do. In what is being billed as a clash between two of the most macho jobs any man could have, this episode me, a maths teacher, spoke to Marty Royal, an operational firefighter with Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service. We spoke about how it feels to save a life, dealing with tragedies, the technology involved, how the job has been affected by austerity cuts, the reaction of the public, and what happens on a firefigher interview. You can listen to all other episodes by visiting justthejobpodcast.com.  There, you’ll also find the  bank of questions I ask my guests, so you can play along at home, as well as links to my various maths & non maths projects. If you want to get in contact, then on Twitter I am @mrbartonmaths. Finally, all the lovely music throughout the episode is written and performed by Monk Turner. I hope you enjoy the show! Craig Barton The post What does a Firefighter do? appeared first on Just the Job Podcast.

    What does a Classical Musician do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2016 89:43


    Hello and welcome to the Just the Job Podcast – a podcast about the jobs other people do. This episode I spoke to Llinos Owen, a classical musician with the orchestra of the Birmingham Royal Ballet and the ReedRage Bassoon Quartet. We talked about the pressure of auditions, the need for patience, why women don't tend to play certain instruments, hierarchies within the orchestra, recovering from mistakes, being moved to tears, the role of the conductor, and what exactly is the contra-bassoon... not that I don't know, of course You can listen to all other episodes by visiting justthejobpodcast.com.  There, you’ll also find the  bank of questions I ask my guests, so you can play along at home, as well as links to my various maths & non maths projects. If you want to get in contact, then on Twitter I am @mrbartonmaths. Finally, all the lovely music throughout the episode is written and performed by Monk Turner. I hope you enjoy the show! Craig Barton The post What does a Classical Musician do? appeared first on Just the Job Podcast.

    What does a Midwife do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2016 53:53


    Hello and welcome to the Just the Job Podcast – a podcast about the jobs other people do. This episode I spoke to Emma, a midwife in the North West. We talked about the wonders of giving birth, the pain of paperwork, dealing with the toughest parts of the job, Emma's views on One Born Every Minute, and some of the strangest birthing requests she has had to deal with. You can listen to all other episodes by visiting justthejobpodcast.com.  There, you’ll also find the bank of questions I ask my guests, so you can play along at home, as well as links to my various maths & non maths projects. If you want to get in contact, then on Twitter I am @mrbartonmaths. Finally, all the lovely music throughout the episode is written and performed by Monk Turner. I hope you enjoy the show! Craig Barton The post What does a Midwife do? appeared first on Just the Job Podcast.

    What does a Barrister do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2016 84:09


    Hello and welcome to the Just the Job Podcast - a podcast about the jobs other people do. This episode I spoke to Daniel Clarke, a personal injury claims barrister in London. We spoke about the difference between a solicitor and a barrister, the pressures of being self-employed, how "no-win, no-fee" works, and how the reality of the job differs from what we see on TV. You can listen to all other episodes by visiting justthejobpodcast.com.  There, you’ll also find the bank of questions I ask my guests, so you can play along at home, as well as links to my various maths & non maths projects. If you want to get in contact, then on Twitter I am @mrbartonmaths. Finally, all the lovely music throughout the episode is written and performed by Monk Turner. I hope you enjoy the show Craig Barton The post What does a Barrister do? appeared first on Just the Job Podcast.

    What does a Hairdresser do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2016 44:34


    Hello and welcome to the Just the Job Podcast - a podcast about the jobs other people do. This episode I spoke to Shaun Frew, a hairdresser in Preston. We spoke about dealing with bad hair, the importance of the Daily Mail app, Shaun's three question rule, giving marriage counselling to clients, smoking hair, and much more. You can listen to all other episodes by visiting justthejobpodcast.com.  There, you’ll also find the bank of questions I ask my guests, so you can play along at home, as well as links to my various maths & non maths projects. If you want to get in contact, then on Twitter I am @mrbartonmaths. Finally, all the lovely music throughout the episode is written and performed by Monk Turner. I hope you enjoy the show! Craig Barton The post What does a Hairdresser do? appeared first on Just the Job Podcast.

    What does a Diplomat do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2016 55:01


    Hello and welcome to the Just the Job Podcast - a podcast about the jobs other people do. This episode I spoke to Bryony Matthew, Diplomat for the Foreign Office, who is currently serving as the Deputy British Ambassador in Cambodia. We spoke about dealing with crises, the importance of Facebook, and being on a table with Colonel Gaddafi. You can listen to all other episodes by visiting justthejobpodcast.com.  There, you’ll also find the bank of questions I ask my guests, so you can play along at home, as well as links to my various maths & non maths projects. If you want to get in contact, then on Twitter I am @mrbartonmaths. Finally, all the lovely music throughout the episode is written and performed by Monk Turner. I hope you enjoy the show! Craig Barton The post What does a Diplomat do? appeared first on Just the Job Podcast.

    What does an Online Journalist do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2016 63:16


    Hello and welcome to the Just the Job Podcast - a podcast about the jobs other people do. This episode I spoke to Charlotte Duck, an online journalist and the Deputy Editor of Glamour.com. We spoke about showbiz parties, stressful press junkets, how smart phones have changed journalism, the importance of Search Engine Optimisation, Hollywood A-listers, the need to write quickly, and how an idea about Gogglebox went viral. You can listen to all other episodes by visiting justthejobpodcast.com.  There, you’ll also find the bank of questions I ask my guests, so you can play along at home, as well as links to my various maths & non maths projects. If you want to get in contact, then on Twitter I am @mrbartonmaths. Finally, all the lovely music throughout the episode is written and performed by Monk Turner. I hope you enjoy the show! Craig Barton The post What does an Online Journalist do? appeared first on Just the Job Podcast.

    What does a Charity Fundraiser do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2016 40:23


    Hello and welcome to the Just the Job Podcast - a podcast about the jobs other people do. This episode I spoke to Charlotte Hodson, Donor Development Fundraiser at the charity "Freedom From Torture". The charity's homepage is here: http://www.freedomfromtorture.org/ You can listen to all other episodes by visiting justthejobpodcast.com.  There, you’ll also find the bank of questions I ask my guests, so you can play along at home, as well as links to my various maths & non maths projects. If you want to get in contact, then on Twitter I am @mrbartonmaths. Finally, all the lovely music throughout the episode is written and performed by Monk Turner. See you next time! Craig Barton The post What does a Charity Fundraiser do? appeared first on Just the Job Podcast.

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