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Welcome to the brand new Career Zone Podcast. In each episode, staff from the Career Zone discuss careers related topics that‘s on students‘ minds right now. Our goal is to help prepare you for life and work after University, offering quality assistance and advice throughout your course, and for as long as you need it after Graduation. We’ll help you with a wide range of enquiries, such as: CV and application form advice, booking 1:1 appointments, advice on finding work experience, graduate jobs, or postgraduate study, Guidance for interviews and assessment centres, Helping you decide which of our free workshops and events will be right for you. Visit: www.exeter.ac.uk/careers or email careers@exeter.ac.uk Follow us on Instagram @uoecareers or @uoecornwallcareers and include the #careerzonepodcast so that we can follow up in a future episode
Episodes
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
In our Law mini-series podcast, Rachel Gaunt Employability and Careers Consultant for the Law School, talks to experienced professionals from both legal and non-legal sectors about their career experiences and advice.
Harry is the CEO and Founder of leading sustainability consultancy company Bright Tide. He is also a Law graduate and qualified Corporate Lawyer. Hear the realities of being a company CEO and founder, the transition from a career in law to a career in the environmental sustainability sector, and advice for law students who are considering alternative careers to Law.
Click on the link to find out more about the innovative work Harry and his team are pioneering to address climate and biodiversity challenges around the world. https://www.bright-tide.co.uk/
In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone , My Career Zone Digital , Employability for Law Students,
Building Brilliant Careers and University of Exeter Law and Legal Services Sector
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
In our Law mini-series podcast, Rachel Gaunt Employability and Careers Consultant for the Law School, talks to experienced professionals from both legal and non-legal sectors about their career experiences and advice.
Faye graduated from Exeter with an LLB in Law and is now a Law Lecturer here at Exeter. Hear about working as a university lecturer, Faye’s career journey and how she came to study Law and work as an academic. We also discuss her experiences of academic study, including what’s involved in PhD study and the funding process. This is a must listen if you are interested in a career in academia or achieving a PhD.
During the episode we discuss some of the challenges Faye encountered whilst studying, in relation to this you may find some of the information below useful:
Supporting Equality and Diversity ; Widening Participation Student Support ; Career Zone A2i Student Widening Participation Funding
In addition to this episode, you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone , My Career Zone Digital , Employability for Law Students,
Building Brilliant Careers and University of Exeter Law and Legal Services Sector
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
In our Law mini-series podcast, Rachel Gaunt Employability and Careers Consultant for the Law School, talks to experienced professionals from both legal and non-legal sectors about their career experiences and advice.
Simon is a former senior M&A partner for Clifford Chance and global head of the Firm’s sovereign wealth fund practice, he has been involved in recruitment and mentoring throughout his career. He has worked internationally across many jurisdictions in Europe, Asia and the Middle East on a wide variety of corporate, corporate finance and commercial matters. He has acted as a mentor to many Exeter University undergraduates and continues to do so. Hear Simon’s tips of how to tackle those all-important legal applications, including how to stand out, common mistakes to avoid, how to demonstrate transferable skills, and practical tips on how to move forward when facing rejection. This podcast is a must listen if you’re looking for the motivation to get started with your applications.
During the episode Simon recommends helpful resources for commercial awareness and working in the city, these are:
All you need to know about the city - Christopher Stoakes
All you need to know about commercial awareness - Christopher Stoakes
In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone , My Career Zone Digital , Employability for Law Students,
Building Brilliant Careers and University of Exeter Law and Legal Services Sector
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Becoming a barrister and sustaining a demanding career with a family.
In our Law mini-series podcast, Rachel Gaunt Employability and Careers Consultant for the Law School, talks to experienced professionals from both legal and non-legal sectors about their career experiences and advice.
Emma graduated from Exeter with a BA in Politics and subsequently went on to complete a graduate entry law degree and the Bar Vocational Course. She is now a Barrister with 5 Essex Court, working in public law, public inquiries and inquests, and a range of civil work. In this episode hear about Emma’s decision to pursue a career as a Barrister, how she secured the all-important pupillage, including tips and advice on joining an Inn of Court. We also discuss what it felt like to be newly qualified, the realities of being self-employed and Emma’s experience of taking time out to have a family and returning to sustain a demanding career alongside juggling family life.
During the episode Emma mentions helpful resources when trying to secure pupillage, these are:
- Middle Temple Pupillage Podcast: https://www.middletemple.org.uk/members/inn-initiatives/event-recordings/pupillage-podcast
- 5 Essex Court (Emma’s Chambers) pupillage selection process reports for 2021 and 2022, which include insight into the application process and a steer on what makes for a successful candidate: https://5essexcourt.co.uk/join-us/pupillage
In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone , My Career Zone Digital , Employability for Law Students, Building Brilliant Careers and University of Exeter Law and Legal Services Sector
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Luke graduated from Exeter with an LLB in Law in 2011. He is an English-qualified solicitor working in house as a Legal Director at Adidas in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, focusing on global licensing matters.
Hear about all things working in house, including training, skills required, differences to private practice, benefits, challenges, and career progression. This podcast is a must listen if you’re not quite sure what you want to do when you graduate. Luke shares how important it has been to take time to explore his preferences and skill strengths in work to make informed career decisions.
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
In our Law mini-series podcast, Rachel Gaunt Employability and Careers Consultant for the Law School, talks to experienced professionals from both legal and non-legal sectors about their career experiences and advice.
Jenny is our Faculty Employability Lead for Social Sciences and has experience working in careers, both in strategic and operational roles. Hear Jenny’s tips about where to start with your career planning, key factors to consider, practical steps to help make informed decisions and what’s available within Career Zone to help you.
In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone , My Career Zone Digital , Employability for Law Students,
Building Brilliant Careers and University of Exeter Law and Legal Services Sector
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Law mini-series: In conversation with Kelly Wong, Law alumni from Hong Kong
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 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.
Kelly graduated from the University of Exeter with an LLB in Law in 2020. She has now returned to work in her home country as a Legal Executive at Securities and Futures Commission after studying in the UK for 6 years. Hear about Kelly’s untimely return home due to the pandemic, how she navigated the start of her career journey in unexpected circumstances, her knowledge on qualifying in Hong Kong with an overseas degree, including tips on what to consider and her thoughts on the legal sector in general in Hong Kong.
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
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Law mini-series: In conversation with Duncan Gorst, Senior Associate Osborne Clarke
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 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.
Duncan is an English-qualified solicitor and senior associate at the law firm Osborne Clarke. He is originally from Devon in the UK but currently lives and works in Munich, Germany. Hear about Duncan’s decision to pursue a career in international arbitration, his experiences of transitioning from student life to working in London, relocating to Germany, initially in the role of paralegal through to qualification via the New York Bar and then eventually into his current role as a Senior Associate.
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
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Law mini-series: In conversation with Alex Gradinaru, Associate CMS
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Wednesday Nov 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
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Law mini-series: In conversation with Pan Papakyprianou, Associate at Linklaters
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 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