Podcasts about careers service

Carlos Beaujean is a Rotational Product Manager with Zynga, a company that focuses on mobile games and is part of Take Two Interactive.  Carlos had so many ideas in the beginning that his friends would talk about his “career of the week”, which sounds funny, but it's actually a smart strategy to try a lot of things before you eventually discover what you're passionate about. This episode is also an insight into how working with the Careers Team can really help you to take that next step in your career. 

In episode 24, we chat with Jonathan Black about soft skills being the employability skills, how the hiring process is not all about qualifications and achievements, and how hiring for attitude is so important. Jonathan shares his insights and practical tips for improving career prospects. From working in small businesses to large corporations, Jonathan's diverse background makes him the perfect person to guide students and professionals alike. With a career that has spanned continents and a proficiency in multiple languages, Jonathan offers a truly global perspective on career development. He also shares his insights on how to transition into a new career field and the delicate balance between career goals and personal aspirations, providing a nuanced view on the evolving nature of work. Jonathan offers so much advice, presenting fresh perspectives on early and later career development. We discuss: Why transactional analysis as a psychoanalytic theory is so important as a basis for understanding ours and others behaviour The importance of soft skills when evaluating candidates and why skills such as teamwork and communication are so important Hiring for attitude and training for skill, Jonathan talks about the importance of looking beyond qualifications and focusing on a candidate's attitude. Skills can be taught, but you cannot change attitude How Gen Z bring the courage to challenge and express their views and the rest of us can benefit if we listen, respect and present our own ideas so together we make things better No pride in ownership, Jonathan reminded us that true success comes from collaboration and shared ownership. Let go of the ego and embrace teamwork Join us for this thought-provoking discussion to gain valuable insights from Jonathan's experiences and to enhance your understanding of the dynamic world of career development and hiring. And in let's take this offline, Annette Sloan and I break down the three biggest takeaways, plus we answer a question from our listener Jo, who has her first interview in 10 years and is looking for our advice.    Get in touch: Cathal@betteratwork.com.au or https://betteratwork.com.au Get in touch on Instagram: @betteratwork_ Get in touch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/ Send us a question or leave us a voicemail: https://betteratwork.com.au/contact-us/   About Guest Jonathan Black has been Director of the Careers Service at the University of Oxford for the last 15 years. He has worked in the UK, Europe and the USA, in small businesses and large corporations, private and public sector. In his day job, he works one-to-one with students, presents at international conferences, and produces new ideas and programmes to help students in schools, university and beyond, to improve their career prospects.  Jonathan writes his own column at the Finanical Times called "Dear Jonathan" and is also an author. His book, How to Find the Career You've Always Wanted is a must read that really gives you the confidence and skills to choose your career - as well as the perspective to see the big picture and understand where you are heading. Website:  https://www.careers.ox.ac.uk/jonathan-black FT: https://www.ft.com/jonathan-blackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're talking CAREERS. Here in STS, careers thinking is at the core of our degree programmes. Every tutor has something important to say about careers, we have our “flexible futures” agenda underpinning the degrees, and we make big use of the resources offered by services across all of UCL. In short, we work hard at career development and we work with the pros. Students are keen to connect their studies with possible jobs, and they're keen to build up portfolios that help them stand out in a crowd when it comes to job hunting. To help us all learn more about the resources available, I've asked Catherine Casale onto the show. Catherine is a Careers Counsellor with UCL Careers Service. Catherine has massive experience listening to students talk about how they see the future. She knows how to help people see the possibilities ahead, then start deciding on what needs to be done to reach those goals. She's been doing this for many years, both at UCL and elsewhere. And in lots of different types of environments. Catherine has professional degrees from several parts of the University of London. She also has been a professional coach who helps people write, present, and communicate more effectively. And here's a top networking tip! When you meet Catherine, ask her about “Toastmasters”. What is it, and how might it help you build key skills for the future. This episode is part 1 of our conversation. When we start talking careers, there's always a lot to say. You'll see. We'll have part 2 of our conversation in a few weeks. For more about UCL Careers Service: https://ucl.ac.uk/careers And check out their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVFCAOjbf4P1b06HAcYssBg For more about careers information related to STS: https://ucl.ac.uk/sts/careers In the interview, we discussed other resources offered by UCL, for example: Volunteering Service through Students' Union UCL: https://studentsunionucl.org/volunteering We also discussed the following books: The Culture Map: Decoding How People Think, Lead, and Get Things Done Across Cultures by Erin Meyer The Geography of Thought: How Asians and Westerners Think Differently by Richard E. Nisbett   Featuring Interviewee: Catherine Casale, UCL Careers Service

In season two of the Multi Story Edinburgh podcast we chat to graduates from the class of 2021 and talk candidly about their experiences of the last year and their hopes for the future.Subscribe now and find out what everyone is up to and how they feel about life, the last 12 months and future plans. Multi Story Edinburgh has been created and produced by the Alumni Relations team at the University of Edinburgh. If you are interested in telling your story, please get in touch and let's talk.You're not on your own when it comes to planning for your future. Your University of Edinburgh community is here to support you. And this includes ongoing support for graduates from the Careers Service. Visit ed.ac.uk/careers to get started.Music: Since When by Mise Darling from freemusicarchive.org Artwork: Vector created by redgreystock from www.freepik.com

The unemployment forecasts are yo-yoing a bit at the moment, but what we do know is that the conservative estimate of 6% of UK adults being unemployed following the Covid-19 pandemic will disproportionately impact those at the start of their career as well as the over 50s, mainly women. Boris Johnson has announced a pledge of life-long learning for all, as well as cash incentives for employers to take on apprentices, trainees and young people through the kickstart scheme. But Further Education and careers education seems to have been the bête noire of the last few governments. Over 50% of adults enrol in vocational or technical education at some point, most employers rely on it to measure their staff's knowledge of specific subjects, and it is a lifeline for many of the people who need bespoke support (eg. the niche skill professions, people with additional needs, the elderly, the unemployed, the imprisoned and on). So why has it been so drastically underfunded for decades, and so scoffed at as the scruffy relation to a university education (which is undertaken by c. 32% of adults)? In this After Corona episode, we've got a few personal reflections from people on a mission to help people find meaningful learning pathways to work, and for that work to be accessible to everyone - not just the well-heeled or well-connected. It is a subject that we're particularly invested in, at always possible, and have spent years trying to navigate as the system is so very messy. Our guests are speaking on behalf of themselves not their organisations, but have a breadth and depth of knowledge on this issue and are speaking from the heart about their own lockdown experiences and what they think is going to happen in the world around them. Contributions have been collected from across the past 10 months. Elizabeth Bailey is Head of Careers and Widening Participation with Medic Mentor - a non-profit organisation trying to open up careers in medicine and veterinary surgery to people who would not normally consider it. Sam Rhodes is the Employability and Skills Project Coordinator for East Sussex County Council, following his time as Head of the Careers Service at the University of Brighton. Debbie Bennett is the manager of the Essex and Suffolk Children's Universities which aim to raise aspiration from a young age in the East of England. And Nick Fenn is the Principal of Aldridge Adult Learning, with two decades in further education in the UK and as an English language teacher in many other countries. We wanted to know what they thought the pandemic had done for their work and what might come next for people looking for work. But first, as ever, we asked them who they are and how they are feeling right now. --- Useful links: https://www.childrensuniversity.co.uk/universities/essex-childrens-university/ https://aldridgeadultlearning.com/ https://careerseastsussex.co.uk/ https://medicmentor.co.uk/ — For more information on how you can get involved with The Possibility Club – an inclusive community of professionals working out what's next, have a look here > www.thepossibilityclub.org You can also receive Finding Chances, a free weekly letter from Richard Freeman, looking behind-the-scenes at business, culture, community and education by signing-up at www.findingchances.substack.com/ We'd love to know what you think of this podcast. Please review and share your responses to this podcast on your favourite podcast platform. This is an always possible podcast (www.alwayspossible.co.uk) Produced by Lo Fi Arts (https://christt.com/consultancy/)

Are you interested in studying or working in Europe? Hear about study and work opportunities in Europe, for example, Erasmus Study & Work Programme, IAESTE, and British Council Language Assistants Programme in this podcast. Hosted by Conleth Burns of Queen's Careers, Employability and Skills. For more information on Queen's Careers Service visit go.qub.ac.uk/careers

Hear from Neil Gibson, EY Ireland Chief Economist. In this episode from the Queen's Graduate Recruitment and Placement Fair, our keynote speaker Neil Gibson talks about how times of change produces plenty of opportunities for problem solvers in the workplace and how having a flexible, open minded approach to potential opportunities will help you on your career journey. For more information on Queen's Careers Service visit go.qub.ac.uk/careers

The first steps to the career you really want. Mary McLaughlin and Diane Masson, from Careers, Employability and Skills, Queen's University Belfast, discuss how to make the most of planning and preparing to apply for graduate jobs in this podcast recorded during the virtual Queen's Graduate Recruitment and Placement Fair 2020. Hosted by Deirdre Lynskey of Queen's Careers, Employability and Skills. For more information on Queen's Careers Service visit go.qub.ac.uk/careers

Hear from professionals working across different sectors and industries who have a Psychology degree. This is your chance to discover the wide range of roles you could move into after graduation including banking, government bodies, law firms and global consultancy firms. Hosted by Claudine Sutherland of Queen's Careers, Employability and Skills. For more information on Queen's Careers Service visit go.qub.ac.uk/careers

In this podcast from our virtual Graduate Recruitment and Placement Fair, hear from Mark McCormack, Head of Technology at Aflac Northern Ireland, and Mark Dougan, Head of Prince's Trust NI, as they discuss why adaptability and courage are important skills for career development. Hosted by Rachael Corridan of Queen's Careers, Employability and Skills. For more information on Queen's Careers Service visit go.qub.ac.uk/careers

Hear from Natasha Sayee, Head of External Communications, SONI Ltd, about her career path. Natasha also provides advice on how to harness your passion into your career path, and importantly, how to use your passion to motivate others in your future career to get the best results. Natasha was speaking at the virtual Queen's Graduate Recruitment and Placement Fair 2020. For more information on Queen's Careers Service visit go.qub.ac.uk/careers

Explore EY's strength-based recruitment model and get expert advice and insights on preparing for strength-based interviews from Sarah McKeag, Associate Director, Talent Attraction and Acquisition, EY Belfast. This podcast was recorded at the virtual Queen's Graduate Recruitment and Placement Fair 2020. Hosted by Sandra Scannell of Queen's Careers, Employability and Skills. For more information on Queen's Careers Service visit go.qub.ac.uk/careers

Are you interested in spending between 1-52 weeks studying or working in Asia? This podcast will provide an overview of the study and work opportunities that the Queen's Global Opportunities Team have in this region. For example, Study China, Generation UK China, IAESTE and opportunities for teaching. Hosted by Conleth Burns of Queen's Careers, Employability and Skills. For more information on Queen's Careers Service visit go.qub.ac.uk/careers

Are you seeking a career in the public, charity and NGO sectors? Then this podcast is for you! Join our industry professionals and learn about the skills and work experience needed to move into the sector and discuss the path to success. It is also the perfect opportunity for you to learn any current or future internships, placements, volunteering and graduate roles on offer. Hosted by Rachael Corridan of Queen's Careers, Employability and Skills. For more information on Queen's Careers Service visit go.qub.ac.uk/careers

This information session will provide an overview of the 2 programmes that the Rian Immigrant Center offer to UG and Graduating Queen's students, including the eligibility criteria and application process. The Rian Immigrant Center assists immigrants from Ireland and from around the world as they integrate into American society, and with partner organizations, promotes reconciliation in Ireland. Their J1 Irish Work and Travel visa program is very successful as they have helped over 1,000 students and graduates come to America to live and work for a year in their area of study. Hosted by Ruairi McGrillen of Queen's Careers, Employability and Skills, with guest speakers Jude Clarke and Michael Downey. For more information on the Queen's Careers Service visit go.qub.ac.uk/careers

Are you an international student studying at Queen's? Would you like to add further international experience to your degree? This podcast will cover programmes which international students can apply to, including Erasmus, University Exchange Programme, IAESTE etc. Hosted by Ruairi McGrillen of Queen's Careers, Employability and Skills. For more information on Queen's Careers Service visit go.qub.ac.uk/careers

Discover how you can gain accreditation for your extracurricular activities through our employability award. From volunteering to academic clubs, what you do outside the lecture theatre can make you more employable. Hosted by Eimear Gallagher of Queen's Careers, Employability and Skills. For more information on Queen's Careers Service visit go.qub.ac.uk/careers

What to do before, during and after to land the job. Check out this roundtable discussion featuring Queen's students and graduates and hosted by Jenny McAuley of Queen's Careers, Employability and Skills, held during the virtual Queen's Graduate Recruitment and Placement Fair 2020. For more information on Queen's Careers Service visit go.qub.ac.uk/careers

Swapping the campus bubble for the boardroom can be daunting. Recent Queen's graduates offer advice on navigating the transition from university to the world of work, sharing the valuable lessons they've learned along the way. Hosted by Queen's Employer Engagement Officer, Rachael Corridan. For more information on Queen's Careers Service visit go.qub.ac.uk/careers

Building your online brand matters now more than ever. Find out how to improve your employability and build your profile online to show off your best digital self through social media platforms. Learn why you should treat your profile pic and online bio like a virtual CV, unlock the networking power of LinkedIn and discover the posting habits that can blacklist you with bosses. Hosted by Queen's Career Consultant, Emma Lennox. For more information on Queen's Careers Service visit go.qub.ac.uk/careers

Hiring from a distance is nothing new, but virtual recruitment has ramped up amid the COVID-19 pandemic with many group assessments and interviews now taking place over Zoom or Teams. From webcam tricks that can master the illusion of eye contact to avoiding novelty backgrounds, our employer offers top tips on getting hired remotely. Hosted by Queen's Career Consultant, Mary McLaughlin. For more information on Queen's Careers Service visit go.qub.ac.uk/careers

The world around us is changing – fast - and workplaces are adapting to tackle new challenges and maximise new opportunities. Our range of diverse employers' from throughout Northern Ireland offer valuable insight on embracing change, evolving roles and upskilling to standout in the 2020 job market. Hosted by Queen's Employer Engagement Officer Claudine Sutherland. For more information on Queen's Careers Service visit go.qub.ac.uk/careers

Thinking about your next step? Not sure if postgraduate study is right for you? Hear from our faculties on why a Master's or PhD could allow you to pursue your passion, develop key skills and boost your earning power, with an overview of our postgraduate courses at Queen's (including conversion courses) and entry requirements. Hosted by Queen's Postgraduate Recruitment Officer, Orla Tumelty. For more information on Queen's Careers Service visit go.qub.ac.uk/careers

From vox-popping for local radio stations to assisting with government communications, alumni from our MEDIA programme discuss how they have launched media careers after graduating Queen's and talk about the realities of working in media in the Covid-19 era. Hosted by Queen's Careers Consultant Emma Lennox. For more information on Queen's Careers Service visit go.qub.ac.uk/careers

Welcome to the #FuturesPodcast, a podcast series created by the Birkbeck Futures team, here at Birkbeck, University of London. We will be sharing our conversations with industry leaders, hiring managers and Birkbeck Alumni to offer you an invaluable platform for industry knowledge and career support, from relevant and relatable sources. In a new series, the #FuturesPodcast will be delving into the world of enterprise and chatting with inspiring entrepreneurs and industry leaders across the UK start-up scene. In our next episode, we meet with Ahmad Saqib, Founder and CEO of Vital Educators. Ahmad spent years teaching before setting up his business, and is committed to supporting young people’s educational journey in a practical and empathetic way. Vital Educators offer courses, match tutors to students, and Ahmad has his own podcast. Listen to Ahmad talk about his journey setting up Vital Educators, and the importance of staying positive through challenges and moving forwards as an entrepreneur. Birkbeck Futures is a one-stop service that combines the Careers Service, Enterprise Pathways and Birkbeck Talent to support our students and graduates in their future lives. Go further in your career with our dedicated services to enhance your skills, develop a business idea and connect with employers for your next career step. Head to bbk.ac.uk/futures for more details.

Welcome to the #FuturesPodcast, a podcast series created by the Birkbeck Futures team, here at Birkbeck, University of London. We will be sharing our conversations with industry leaders, hiring managers and Birkbeck Alumni to offer you an invaluable platform for industry knowledge and career support, from relevant and relatable sources. In a new series, the #FuturesPodcast will be delving into the world of enterprise and chatting with inspiring entrepreneurs and industry leaders across the UK start-up scene. In our next episode, we meet with Maria Torres Giron, Managing Director of Ole Spanish. Maria is passionate about the value of modern foreign languages in today’s job market, and a huge advocate for franchising as a valuable career choice for those looking at independent and self-employment options. Ole Spanish allows tutors to run their own Spanish-teaching franchise, in this episode listen to Maria talk about her journey to Ole Spanish, her newly published book ‘The Only Way is Ole’, and how you can get started in franchising. Birkbeck Futures is a one-stop service that combines the Careers Service, Enterprise Pathways and Birkbeck Talent to support our students and graduates in their future lives. Go further in your career with our dedicated services to enhance your skills, develop a business idea and connect with employers for your next career step. Head to bbk.ac.uk/futures for more details.

Welcome to the #FuturesPodcast, a podcast series created by the Birkbeck Futures team, here at Birkbeck, University of London. We will be sharing our conversations with industry leaders, hiring managers and Birkbeck Alumni to offer you an invaluable platform for industry knowledge and career support, from relevant and relatable sources. In our new series, the #FuturesPodcast will be talking to students and alumni about their experiences of studying at Birkbeck and the support they have accessed through Birkbeck Futures. In this episode, we talk to Birkbeck alumnus Seyed Mohammad Ahlesaadat about his experiences of studying law and securing a training contract with global law firm BCLP. Birkbeck Futures is a one-stop service that combines the Careers Service, Enterprise Pathways and Birkbeck Talent to support our students and graduates in their future lives. Go further in your career with our dedicated services to enhance your skills, develop a business idea and connect with employers for your next career step. Head to bbk.ac.uk/futures for more details.

Welcome to the #FuturesPodcast, a podcast series created by the Birkbeck Futures team, here at Birkbeck, University of London. We will be sharing our conversations with industry leaders, hiring managers and Birkbeck Alumni to offer you an invaluable platform for industry knowledge and career support, from relevant and relatable sources. In our new series, the #FuturesPodcast will be talking to students and alumni about their experiences of studying at Birkbeck and the support they have accessed through Birkbeck Futures. In this episode, we talk to Tosin Odelusi, BBK Alumna, about the marketing internships she secured via Birkbeck Talent. Birkbeck Futures is a one-stop service that combines the Careers Service, Enterprise Pathways and Birkbeck Talent to support our students and graduates in their future lives. Go further in your career with our dedicated services to enhance your skills, develop a business idea and connect with employers for your next career step. Head to bbk.ac.uk/futures for more details.

This episode features a roundtable discussion, with DCU Careers Advisors Siobhan Murphy, Elaine Daly and Venita Murphy. The panel examine how the knowledge and skills from your degree can sharpen the focus of your CV, to more fully illustrate your talents and abilities and make it more attractive to prospective employers. The merits of different CV formats is also discussed. The episode is rounded off with a discussion on portfolio sites and in particular, what you should consider when developing your Linkedin profile.This episode builds on episode one “CVs” which explains how to draft your CV, so we recommend that you listen to Episode 1 first. Episode 5 was recorded on 20th February. This episode was produced with the assistance of Conor Doyle (Final Year Communications Student). Introduction 0 - 1 min Elaine Daly & Venita Murphy (Careers Advisors DCU)Length of CV 1:15min One page for students, part-time jobs Two pages by end of degree Reducing of CV to a one pager of CV can compromise on the quality of the content Requirements can be different internationally‘Going Global' via Careers Service website useful for understanding the norms of various countries Discussing Varied Information (Majority of the Episode) 1.15 - 25.24min What to put in CV depends on the job All different faculties / areas of work are covered  Detailed information on the various information and formatting for different programmes Engineering & Computing Languages Business Science & Health Law and Government Communications  Education  Humanities What you should consider when developing your linkedin Profile  25.24 - 36.53 Thinking about your profile, professional brand Differences between your CV and your Linkedin Profile Personalising your URL Make the most of the About Section, Skills and Endorsements sections Upload useful content Powerpoints, PDFs,videos, links to Portfolio sites Make meaningful connections on Linkedin and connect professionally What to consider when applying for jobs from Linkedin Jobs Board Do not put personal details on your Linkedin profile - mind your identity Don't forget to connect to the network you know while you are in college 

This week's guest is Ian Ryan, Traineeship Executive with the Law Society of Ireland. Presenter Siobhán Murphy talks to Ian about how to train to become a Solicitor - the entry routes, the FE1 entrance exams and securing a Traineeship with a Law Practice. Solicitors are professionally trained to provide clients with skilled legal advice and representation on all legal matters. Most solicitors work in private practice, but, commercial and industrial organisations also employ solicitors, as does the public sector.Ian explains the attributes of a good solicitor and how the training in Blackhall Place (Law Society) provides students with the practical skills needed to practice law successfully. Ian's Bio:Ian Ryan studied Computer Science after secondary school and worked in the I.T. industry for 9 years. He then passed the FE-1s and completed a training contract in Clonmel, County Tipperary. Following this, he worked as a solicitor in New Ross, County Wexford for 9 years prior to taking up his current role in 2016. As a solicitor, Ian has worked in general practice carrying out work in conveyancing, family law, wills and probate, as well as litigation, including civil and criminal. 0:06 -1:10IntroductionWelcome to Careers Conversations. This week the focus is on how to train to be a solicitor.  Siobhán Murphy, Careers Advisor meets Ian Ryan, Traineeship Executive with the Law Society of Ireland. Ian studied Computer Science after secondary school and worked in the I.T. industry for 9 years. Thereafter, he passed the FE-1s and completed a training contract in Clonmel, County Tipperary.He worked as a solicitor in New Ross, County Wexford for 9 years prior to taking up his current role in 2016.As a solicitor, Ian worked in general practice carrying out work in conveyancing, family law, wills and probate, litigation including civil and criminal.1:10 -5.05What is the Law Society and what is a solicitor?Ian explains that the Law Society is both an educational and regulatory body. Solicitor is a regulated profession. A solicitor helps people with many different matters such as buying a property, dealing with contentious issues or facing a prosecution from the state. Solicitors listen to their client's issue and apply their knowledge of the law and recommend a solution.5:05 - 10.46What makes a good solicitor?Active listening and empathy are key. Solicitors often meet people at the worst times of their lives. They must be able to take careful instructions and be honest with their clients. Confidentiality is critical. Ian explains what reduction and mitigation of risk means and what attributes are needed by a solicitor to be able to advise clients correctly. Communication is important. Interested in being a problem solver. Good writing skills in plain English and a keen interest in reading. The training in the law society develops these practical skills.10:46- 15;50Routes to training to be a solicitor You don't need a law qualification to pursue a career in law. With any degree you can study and sit the FE1 (entrance examinations). Once you even begin a level 7 degree you begin to sit these examinations. There are eight exams in total. You can sit as little as one or up to all eight together. There are two sittings per year - generally March and October each year. You have up to 7 years to pass entrance exams. Ian explains how he approached the FE1s while he worked full time.   15:50-17.55What is being assessed in the FE1 ExamsIan explains how the exams are structured. Assessment of the candidates knowledge and ability to apply this knowledge to a practical situation is being assessed. There are five out of eight questions on each paper. You are required to advise one party or another.  17:55 - 21:52How to study for the FE1 ExamsOption of self study, the syllabus available on Law Society, recommended reading list also. There is an option of an FE1 preparatory course. DIT (TU) and Law Society also run a postgraduate diploma in law which prepare you for all eight exams. Could be useful for those with no law in their degree. Choice of study routes down to how people learn and starter knowledge. Generally people sit exams over a couple of sittings although some sit all eight in one go21:52- 25:10Managing the gap between university and entering Blackhall PlaceIan recommends beginning with the exams of most interest to get started. Siobhán and Ian discuss working in a law practice as a legal assistant while studying for FE1s and getting practical experience and help with motivation to pursue solicitor as a career.25:10 - 30:45Securing a TraineeshipIan describes how working in the legal department while working in Dell, he believed helped him secure a training contract. Each year the Law Society holds a webinar to guide people on how to secure a contract. Alumni share their own experiences and tips.  Siobhán explains about the highly successful graduate to graduate law programmes operated by the DCU Alumni Office, School of Law & Government and The Careers Service. This is where new Alumni are mentored with more experienced Alumni. Ian explains that a traineeship is required before starting in the Law Society.  The Law Society has a vacancy system and a list of firms that train solicitors. Internships are an excellent way to secure a traineeship.30:45- 40:00Law Society Education Structure and FundingIan explains the academic year and the option to study via a hybrid programme. The hybrid programme is useful for those who cannot leave their firm/family or distance is an issue. It involves studying from home and then doing weekend blocks in Blackhall place. You can reduce the duration of your education through approved work history, to a maximum of 4 months i.e. legal assistant work.There are fees for entrance exams, application fees and PCP 1 & 2. There is Susi funding for those that are eligible for it. Bigger firms tend to pay the fees for their trainees. There are a small number of scholarships available each year also. The Law Society also has an Access Scholarship programme.Ian explains the rotation or ‘seat' that occurs in larger firms - this is where you work with a partner and move through various departments. For smaller firms, you could be working at all different aspects of the law at the same time. Great opportunities to explore what type of practice you want to build your career40:00 - 41:00Ian's Top TipGet some experience, find out if you will enjoy the challenge of it. What are the particular areas of law that you particularly like.  41: 45:55Developing niche opportunities and CloseSiobhán asks Ian about opportunities to develop niche areas. Ian as part of his job visits all of the trainees in their workplace and has observed the opportunities that smaller practices even in rural areas are building up a specialism. Siobhan & Ian discuss the ‘business' aspects of a practice and developing a business plan. During PCP 2, trainees are required to develop a business plan for setting up a practice and how to manage the accounts for a solicitors practice

Welcome to the #FuturesPodcast, a podcast series created by the Birkbeck Futures team, here at Birkbeck, University of London. We will be sharing our conversations with industry leaders, hiring managers and Birkbeck Alumni to offer you an invaluable platform for industry knowledge and career support, from relevant and relatable sources. In a new series, the #FuturesPodcast will be delving into the world of enterprise and chatting with inspiring entrepreneurs and industry leaders across the UK start-up scene. In our next episode, we meet with Elisa Damaliti, Founder and CEO of AOG Consultancy. Elisa’s experience in setting up this holistic business consultancy agency is a masterclass in hard work, creativity and integrity. Upon uprooting her life to move to Dubai, somewhere she’d never been before, Elisa cultivated a loyal and engaged network through her clever use of social media and now works with some of the biggest brands around. Listen to Elisa talk about social media, the importance of authenticity in marketing, and her advice for shoestring budgets. Birkbeck Futures is a one-stop service that combines the Careers Service, Enterprise Pathways and Birkbeck Talent to support our students and graduates in their future lives. Go further in your career with our dedicated services to enhance your skills, develop a business idea and connect with employers for your next career step. Head to bbk.ac.uk/futures for more details.

Welcome to the #FuturesPodcast, a podcast series created by the Birkbeck Futures team, here at Birkbeck, University of London. We will be sharing our conversations with industry leaders, hiring managers and Birkbeck Alumni to offer you an invaluable platform for industry knowledge and career support, from relevant and relatable sources. In a new series, the #FuturesPodcast will be delving into the world of enterprise and chatting with inspiring entrepreneurs and industry leaders across the UK start-up scene. In our next episode in this new series, we meet with Dan Hudson, Founder and CEO of Gigl. With over a decade of experience in HR and recruitment, tied with a naturally entrepreneurial nature, Dan is the ideal person to run his own innovative recruitment start-up. Gigl is a totally video-based recruitment app, by which job descriptions and applications all operate in a video format. Listen to Dan discuss his background in recruitment, his experience running a tech business without a tech background, and crucially – his advice for keeping productive and making the most of your time during lockdown. Birkbeck Futures is a one-stop service that combines the Careers Service, Enterprise Pathways and Birkbeck Talent to support our students and graduates in their future lives. Go further in your career with our dedicated services to enhance your skills, develop a business idea and connect with employers for your next career step. Head to bbk.ac.uk/futures for more details.

Welcome to the #FuturesPodcast, a podcast series created by the Birkbeck Futures team, here at Birkbeck, University of London. We will be sharing our conversations with industry leaders, hiring managers and Birkbeck Alumni to offer you an invaluable platform for industry knowledge and career support, from relevant and relatable sources. In a new series, the #FuturesPodcast will be delving into the world of enterprise and chatting with inspiring entrepreneurs and industry leaders across the UK start-up scene. In our first episode in this new series, we meet with Kofi Oppong, Founder and CEO of Urban MBA. Kofi has a wealth of professional expertise and life experience to back up his programmes at Urban MBA, “the university for street entrepreneurs”, which provide enterprise education, employment training and life skills to people from all walks of life. Listen to Kofi discuss his background and work experience, how he set up Urban MBA, and his advice for staying ahead of the curve as an entrepreneur in the face of rapid technological advancements. Birkbeck Futures is a one-stop service that combines the Careers Service, Enterprise Pathways and Birkbeck Talent to support our students and graduates in their future lives. Go further in your career with our dedicated services to enhance your skills, develop a business idea and connect with employers for your next career step. Head to bbk.ac.uk/futures for more details.

This episode features a roundtable discussion, with DCU Careers Advisors Siobhan Murphy, Elaine Daly and Venita Murphy. The panel examine how the knowledge and skills from your degree can sharpen the focus of your CV, to more fully illustrate your talents and abilities and make it more attractive to prospective employers. The merits of different CV formats is also discussed. The episode is rounded off with a discussion on portfolio sites and in particular, what you should consider when developing your Linkedin profile.This episode builds on episode one “CVs” which explains how to draft your CV, so we recommend that you listen to Episode 1 first. Episode 5 was recorded on 20th February. This episode was produced with the assistance of Conor Doyle (Final Year Communications Student). Introduction 0 - 1 min Elaine Daly & Venita Murphy (Careers Advisors DCU)Length of CV 1:15min One page for students, part-time jobs Two pages by end of degree Reducing of CV to a one pager of CV can compromise on the quality of the content Requirements can be different internationally‘Going Global' via Careers Service website useful for understanding the norms of various countries Discussing Varied Information (Majority of the Episode) 1.15 - 25.24min What to put in CV depends on the job All different faculties / areas of work are covered  Detailed information on the various information and formatting for different programmes Engineering & Computing Languages Business Science & Health Law and Government Communications  Education  Humanities What you should consider when developing your linkedin Profile  25.24 - 36.53 Thinking about your profile, professional brand Differences between your CV and your Linkedin Profile Personalising your URL Make the most of the About Section, Skills and Endorsements sections Upload useful content Powerpoints, PDFs,videos, links to Portfolio sites Make meaningful connections on Linkedin and connect professionally What to consider when applying for jobs from Linkedin Jobs Board Do not put personal details on your Linkedin profile - mind your identity Don't forget to connect to the network you know while you are in college 

Welcome to the #FuturesPodcast, a podcast series created by the Birkbeck Futures team, here at Birkbeck, University of London. We will be sharing our conversations with industry leaders, hiring managers and Birkbeck Alumni to offer you an invaluable platform for industry knowledge and career support, from relevant and relatable sources. On this episode, we welcome Selina Yankson, Digital Marketing Manager, career coach and Birkbeck Alumna. We talk through all things marketing and we look at the idea of going freelance. Selina discusses the importance of continuously upskilling yourself to remain competitive and grow your career. Birkbeck Futures is a one-stop service that combines the Careers Service, Enterprise Pathways and Birkbeck Talent to support our students and graduates in their future lives. Go further in your career with our dedicated services to enhance your skills, develop a business idea and connect with employers for your next career step. Head over to your bit.ly/MyBirkbeck profile now to register with Birkbeck Talent (you’ll find us under the ‘Study Support & other Services’ Tab), to see all our live roles and follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date! linkedin.com/showcase/birkbeck-talent

Welcome to the #FuturesPodcast, a podcast series created by the Birkbeck Futures team, here at Birkbeck, University of London. We will be sharing our conversations with industry leaders, hiring managers and Birkbeck Alumni to offer you an invaluable platform for industry knowledge and career support, from relevant and relatable sources. For this episode, we are joined by Alina Ghost, SEO expert & podcast host. Alina’s worked across the likes of Tesco, Debenhams & Carpet Right and now at Amara Living. We talk through what SEO actually means & what a career in SEO looks like. Her advice is to be patient and wait for the right opportunity for you. Birkbeck Futures is a one-stop service that combines the Careers Service, Enterprise Pathways and Birkbeck Talent to support our students and graduates in their future lives. Go further in your career with our dedicated services to enhance your skills, develop a business idea and connect with employers for your next career step. Head over to your bit.ly/MyBirkbeck profile now to register with Birkbeck Talent (you’ll find us under the ‘Study Support & other Services’ Tab), to see all our live roles and follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date! linkedin.com/showcase/birkbeck-talent

Welcome to the #FuturesPodcast, a podcast series created by the Birkbeck Futures team, here at Birkbeck, University of London. We will be sharing our conversations with industry leaders, hiring managers and Birkbeck Alumni to offer you an invaluable platform for industry knowledge and career support, from relevant and relatable sources. In this episode we are joined by Kate Temple-Brown, Early Careers expert. Kate studied Drama & English at University and then fell into the city working at a stockbroker, moving onto working in HR across the Banking industry. Kate shares her top tips for starting a career in banking, what you can expect and how to get your foot in the door. Birkbeck Futures is a one-stop service that combines the Careers Service, Enterprise Pathways and Birkbeck Talent to support our students and graduates in their future lives. Go further in your career with our dedicated services to enhance your skills, develop a business idea and connect with employers for your next career step. Head over to your bit.ly/MyBirkbeck profile now to register with Birkbeck Talent (you’ll find us under the ‘Study Support & other Services’ Tab), to see all our live roles and follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date! linkedin.com/showcase/birkbeck-talent

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Welcome to the #FuturesPodcast, a podcast series created by the Birkbeck Futures team, here at Birkbeck, University of London. We will be sharing our conversations with industry leaders, hiring managers and Birkbeck Alumni to offer you an invaluable platform for industry knowledge and career support, from relevant and relatable sources. For this episode, we welcome Birkbeck Alumnus, Imran Arain, Cyber Security Consultant at KPMG. Imran spent 9 years working in the army in Pakistan before moving to the UK where he worked in several different roles before enrolling at Birkbeck and starting a career at KPMG. Imran shared so much invaluable advice; his leaving thought is to be bold. Birkbeck Futures is a one-stop service that combines the Careers Service, Enterprise Pathways and Birkbeck Talent to support our students and graduates in their future lives. Go further in your career with our dedicated services to enhance your skills, develop a business idea and connect with employers for your next career step. Head over to your bit.ly/MyBirkbeck profile now to register with Birkbeck Talent (you’ll find us under the ‘Study Support & other Services’ Tab), to see all our live roles and follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date! linkedin.com/showcase/birkbeck-talent

Welcome to the #FuturesPodcast, a podcast series created by the Birkbeck Futures team, here at Birkbeck, University of London. We will be sharing our conversations with industry leaders, hiring managers and Birkbeck Alumni to offer you an invaluable platform for industry knowledge and career support, from relevant and relatable sources. On this episode, Emma Lacy, Business Operations Leader at Oracle & Early Tech Careers founder, joins us to share her experience of working in tech. Emma has become an ambassador for woman in tech and has been nominated as one of the most influential woman in her industry. A key point in this podcast is do what you enjoy and be true to yourself. We also discuss the power of LinkedIn and networking, and the impact this has had on Emma’s career. Birkbeck Futures is a one-stop service that combines the Careers Service, Enterprise Pathways and Birkbeck Talent to support our students and graduates in their future lives. Go further in your career with our dedicated services to enhance your skills, develop a business idea and connect with employers for your next career step. Head over to your bit.ly/MyBirkbeck profile now to register with Birkbeck Talent (you’ll find us under the ‘Study Support & other Services’ Tab), to see all our live roles and follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date! linkedin.com/showcase/birkbeck-talent

Welcome to the #FuturesPodcast, a podcast series created by the Birkbeck Futures team, here at Birkbeck, University of London. We will be sharing our conversations with industry leaders, hiring managers and Birkbeck Alumni to offer you an invaluable platform for industry knowledge and career support, from relevant and relatable sources. In this episode, we meet with life coach, Edwina Lawson from the digital team at EE. Edwina started her career in the NHS before moving onto a digital graduate scheme. We explore the world of digital and discuss mentors, applications, job search motivations and much more! Her biggest piece of advice is to relax, and to remember; if you do not know now, you will know later. Birkbeck Futures is a one-stop service that combines the Careers Service, Enterprise Pathways and Birkbeck Talent to support our students and graduates in their future lives. Go further in your career with our dedicated services to enhance your skills, develop a business idea and connect with employers for your next career step. Head over to your bit.ly/MyBirkbeck profile now to register with Birkbeck Talent (you’ll find us under the ‘Study Support & other Services’ Tab), to see all our live roles and follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date! linkedin.com/showcase/birkbeck-talent

Welcome to the #FuturesPodcast, a podcast series created by the Birkbeck Futures team, here at Birkbeck, University of London. We will be sharing our conversations with industry leaders, hiring managers and Birkbeck Alumni to offer you an invaluable platform for industry knowledge and career support, from relevant and relatable sources. In this episode, Hishem Azzouz joins us, to discuss all things personal brand and its impact on growing your career. Hishem discusses what a personal brand is, how you can develop yours and shares his views on how much of an asset a personal brand is throughout your career. Birkbeck Futures is a one-stop service that combines the Careers Service, Enterprise Pathways and Birkbeck Talent to support our students and graduates in their future lives. Go further in your career with our dedicated services to enhance your skills, develop a business idea and connect with employers for your next career step. Head over to your bit.ly/MyBirkbeck profile now to register with Birkbeck Talent (you’ll find us under the ‘Study Support & other Services’ Tab), to see all our live roles and follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date! linkedin.com/showcase/birkbeck-talent

Welcome to the #FuturesPodcast, a podcast series created by the Birkbeck Futures team, here at Birkbeck, University of London. We will be sharing our conversations with industry leaders, hiring managers and Birkbeck Alumni to offer you an invaluable platform for industry knowledge and career support, from relevant and relatable sources. For this episode, we welcome Daniel McCoy, Birkbeck Alumnus & Head of Business Development at Photocert, a growing start-up, which has recently been selected to join an accelerator programme backed by Barclays. Daniel started his degree at Birkbeck, full-time alongside working 50-60 hours in a management role before graduating and joining a start-up. Daniel discusses how he developed his transferable skills from his earlier career and pitched his experience in applications & interviews. His advice is to be more explorative with your career earlier, take advantage of internships, volunteering and new opportunities and utilise the support & guidance you have available to you whilst at University. Birkbeck Futures is a one-stop service that combines the Careers Service, Enterprise Pathways and Birkbeck Talent to support our students and graduates in their future lives. Go further in your career with our dedicated services to enhance your skills, develop a business idea and connect with employers for your next career step. Head over to your bit.ly/MyBirkbeck profile now to register with Birkbeck Talent (you’ll find us under the ‘Study Support & other Services’ Tab), to see all our live roles and follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date! linkedin.com/showcase/birkbeck-talent

Welcome to the #FuturesPodcast, a podcast series created by the Birkbeck Futures team, here at Birkbeck, University of London. We will be sharing our conversations with industry leaders, hiring managers and Birkbeck Alumni to offer you an invaluable platform for industry knowledge and career support, from relevant and relatable sources. In our first episode, we meet with Mo Jamei, Birkbeck Alumnus and Manager at PWC working in the Fiscal Policy team. Mo started his career in the Civil Service as an economist, then to a trade association where he then decided to apply for a Masters at Birkbeck, University of London. Mo shares his experience, his advice on how to build your skillset and how you can start a career in Fiscal Policy. Birkbeck Futures is a one-stop service that combines the Careers Service, Enterprise Pathways and Birkbeck Talent to support our students and graduates in their future lives. Go further in your career with our dedicated services to enhance your skills, develop a business idea and connect with employers for your next career step. Head over to your bit.ly/MyBirkbeck profile now to register with Birkbeck Talent (you’ll find us under the ‘Study Support & other Services’ Tab), to see all our live roles and follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date! linkedin.com/showcase/birkbeck-talent

A conversation between Stuart Johnson, Director of the Careers Service, and Charlie Ball, Head of Higher Education Intelligence at Prospect discussing myths around the UK graduate jobs market, areas where more graduates are needed and the potential reasons behind this. This podcast was hosted by Stuart Johnson, Director of Careers at the University of Bristol and Charlie Bell of Prospects UK.

In this episode, Richard and Tabitha visit Jonathan Black, Director of the Careers Service here at the University to talk about the benefits our alumni can still receive from the service. Even after you've left the university, and to dispel some of the myths of choosing and changing your career.

Cambridge University Careers Service interviewed Richard Lucas about entrepreneurship Normally Richard is asking the questions, In this episode hear him answer a few. About Richard Lucas Richard is a business and social entrepreneur who founded, led and/or invested in more than 30 businesses, Richard has been a TEDx event organiser, supports the pro-entrepreneurship ecosystem, and leads entrepreneurship workshops at all levels: from pre-schools to leading business schools. Richard was born in Oxford and moved to Poland in 1991. Read more here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/entrepreneurship-and-leadership

What are the secrets of a successful career? Ruth Badger — businesswoman, entrepreneur and ‘The Apprentice’ finalist — gives us an insight into how she got to where she is today, how work experience helped her and how such experience is essential to getting employment. Ruth was talking at the opening of an ‘Experience Works’ event for the Careers Service, and was introduced by Brian Hobbs, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research). Ruth Badger is well known from her success as a finalist on The Apprentice, with Sir Alan Sugar; she has continued her rise to fame with her own business troubleshooting TV show, Badger or Bust, numerous other TV appearances as well as running her own three businesses. (Note: in 2013 the University of Glamorgan merged with University of Wales, Newport to form the University of South Wales)