November 25, 2022
In this week’s episode Rachel Haddy, Employability and Placement Adviser is joined by alumni Amy Matthews. Amy graduated in 2017 with a degree in English and is now a comedian and writer. She shares how an English degree helped to prepare her for her current career, the importance of networking and how she manages setbacks and adversity. Amy also shares her advice for graduates thinking of going into creative careers.
If you would like to book an appointment with a Careers Consultant to discuss your career options, contact the Career Zone and ask for a Guidance appointment.
Link to Amy Matthews page: https://www.amymatthewscomedy.com/
Find out more about Expanding Your Career Horizons here https://www.exeter.ac.uk/careers/events/careerhorizons/
November 25, 2022
Kate Foster, Employability and Career Consultant, is joined by Stephanie Lieber, Acting CEO of upReach, a social mobility charity that partners with the University to support students in receipt of the Access to Exeter bursary with their employability. Stephanie shares her career journey and what has influenced her career decisions.
You can find out more about upReach and whether you are eligible for support here. Click here to apply to upReach.
You can find more resources on our Expanding your Career Horizons - find a job you love! webpage.
November 25, 2022
Social justice is relevant to every graduate role and how you approach you career. In this week’s episode alumni, Rhian Heasman, Director at The Centre for Social Justice, shares what social justice means to her, how she got into her current role and what she would encourage students to think about when applying for jobs.
You can find more resources on our Expanding your Career Horizons - find a job you love! webpage.
November 25, 2022
In this week’s episode Kate Foster, Employability and Career Consultant is joined by Emma de Saram – (Exeter Guild - Liberation & Equality ) to discuss finding a job you love. Emma shares what has influenced her decision plans for the future and what she would encourage students to explore when thinking about their career options.
You can find more resources on our Expanding your Career Horizons - find a job you love! webpage. If you would like to talk with a Career Consultant about your career options, you can contact the Career Zone who will be able to book you a guidance appointment.
November 23, 2022
Steve Wallers, Employer Engagement & Student Employment Manager talks with Career Coach Hannah Salton, who shares her top tips as a former recruiter. Hannah discusses the importance of a growth mindset, how you should go about developing your own personal brand and how to deal with rejection. Hannah also shares her advice on how to deal with multiple job offers and how to future proof your career.
Links to book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Graduate-Careers-Uncovered-recruiter-demystify/dp/B0BCCYSNBJ/
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November 23, 2022
In our Law mini-series podcast, Rachel Gaunt Employability and Careers Consultant for the Law School, talks to Law sector professionals about their career experiences.
Alex graduated from the University of Exeter with an LLB in Law in 2018. Originally from Romania he is now working as an Associate in London. Hear about Alex’s experiences of starting his training contract in the pandemic, why he decided to stay in the UK to work, how he secured a training contract, the value of taking advantage of Career Zone opportunities and some insight into how the VISA process works for European Union Citizens.
In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; My Career Zone Digital , Employability for Law Students and Building Brilliant Careers
November 16, 2022
In our Law mini-series podcast, Rachel Gaunt Employability and Careers Consultant for the Law School, talks to Law sector professionals about their career experiences.
Pan graduated from the University of Exeter with an LLB in Law in 2017. Originally from Cyprus he is now working as an Associate in London. Hear about Pan’s reasons for choosing to stay in the UK to work, his experience of the application process, including tips on how to evidence skills required, the transition from student to work life and cultural differences between Cyprus and the UK, and within the UK; London city life compared with Exeter city Life.
** The books Pan mentions are ‘All you need to know about the city’ and All you need to know about commercial awareness’ both Christopher Stoakes**
In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; My Career Zone Digital , Employability for Law Students and Building Brilliant Careers
November 14, 2022
In this episode Joan Wright, Employability and Placements Adviser speaks to Jesse Heasman, a University of Exeter alum, who graduated with a degree in Geography in 2015, and now 7 years later is working for Venture Capital firm Prefcap. Jesse explains more about the venture capital field, how this relates to entrepreneurship, and what led him into this career.
You can find out more about Prefcap here https://prefcap.io/
November 10, 2022
This week Kate Foster, Employability and Career Consultant, is joined by recent graduate Moza Ackroyd, to discuss upReach, a social mobility charity that partners with the University to support students in receipt of the Access to Exeter bursary with their employability. Moza shares how she found out about upReach, the activities she got involved with and the advice she would give to her first year self.
You can find out more about upReach and whether you are eligible for support here.
