Make Me a Pro (MMaP) is about putting thought into action, sharing lessons learned and inspiring success stories, wherever you land. Hear insights from young professionals and experts to help MMaP out the unpredictable world of work.
In this episode, I give my insights on relocating for work, my first impressions on New York and how to get the most of travel in your current job.
In this episode, I share some exiting Make Me a Pro updates, as well as the audio from the Season 2 launch event. Sharing their insights on the panel are Andrew Fassnidge of Apps Africa and FFWD Africa, Claud Williams of Dream Nation and Tony Hyland of DWP
With summertime over and students hitting the books again, this week's guests and graduate entrepreneurs Daniel Soloye and Patrick Agese give insights on academic success, making the most of your uni days and starting up ventures to help build your CV.
The conversation about mentorship and sponsorship goes hand in hand. But do young professionals understand the difference between the two and how to effectively manage their circles of influence? Melanie Seymour, Managing Director at BlackRock and Vice President of Women in Banking and Finance breaks it down.
The word 'mentor' is a buzzword in conversations around career management. But what does it mean to be a great mentee? How do you find a mentor and how do you nurture those relationships? This week's guest and serial entrepreneur Claud Williams, breaks it down for us.
Selling a product to the general public on a busy street is one of the toughest sales job you can get. This week's guest, Stephen Robertson is the CEO of one of the most renowned charities in the UK combatting homelessness - The Big Issue Foundation. The charity trains homeless individuals to become street sales people across the UK and leave homelessness through legitimate earnings. In this episode, Stephen shares tips and insights on young entrepreneurship, breaking into the charities sector as well as starting out in the work force.
Your personal brand is one of your most valuable assets. Managed effectively, it can be the thing that helps you get that job, that promotion or develop that powerful network. In this episode, communications specialist Lottie Whyte, shares her tips and insights on how to manage Brand YOU.
This week’s guest, Romaine Ferié is the CEO of BreathR, a mobile app designed to help professionals network over lunch, with the aim of bringing social networking to life!
Best-selling author Susan RoAne shares her insights on how to networking effectively to get your first job, get noticed and make lasting connections.
With the General Election in a few days time here in the UK, parliamentary candidate Victoria Fowler shares her insights on breaking into the political arena.
In this week's episode, Ife Tokan discusses the benefits and opportunities offered by making the most of pausing your university studies to face the world of work.
In this week's episode, Jennifer Odogwu unpacks the myth that there' only one door to knock on to get your first job.
This week, Editor in Chief of fDi Magazine (a Financial Times publication), Courtney Fingar gives tips on covering all your bases in your early career, tackling smaller companies and soaring to success.
Andy Hamlett, Co-Founder and Director of AAM Associates shares his insight on starting out as a professional, as well as tips on how to harness the power of digital for successful career management.
In this week’s episode we hear from Salome Coker, a newly qualified lawyer and lifestyle blogger who discusses making the most out of your time - beyond the weekend.
In this week’s episode we hear from Sheena Shah, who left her graduate job to pursue a love of travelling.
In this week’s episode we hear from Dennis Owusu-Sem on how harness and nurture the power of your network.
In this week's episode I share my top tips for job hunting.
In the first episode we hear from 3 creative graduates who canvassed for their first job outside of Waterloo and Canary Wharf tube stations in London.