Career Zone Podcast

Career Mentor Scheme: Starting Out

Run by the Career Zone, the Career Mentor Scheme is an opportunity for University of Exeter students or recent graduates to be matched with an experienced professional for sector insights and one-to-one guidance. In this clip, Rebecca Lenthall, Student Employment Support Officer, talks with Chris, a mentor and Seth, his mentee, about their experiences of getting to know one another. 

Introducing the Career Mentor Scheme

Run by the Career Zone, the Career Mentor Scheme is an opportunity for University of Exeter students or recent graduates to be matched with an experienced professional for sector insights and one-to-one guidance. In this episode, Rebecca Lenthall, Student Employment Support Officer, talks with Chris, a mentor and Seth, his mentee, about their experiences. For more information and to apply for the Career Mentor programme click here.

How can I beat interview nerves?

We know that interviews can be nerve-wracking at the best of times. In this episode David Pritchard, Employability and Careers Consultant at the University of Exeter, and student Mel, provide practical tips and advice on how you can best prepare for interviews and effectively manage your nerves both before and during your interview.

How can I network with employers without meeting face to face?

This episode is all about networking.  At the moment we are still having very limited face to face interaction with others, but our Employability and Placement Advisors John Greaves and Ben Toulson offer some great tips on how to ensure you can still network and stay connected while we are continuing to work remotely. 

What will it be like starting a job working remotely?

In this episode Rae and student Mel, look at some of the benefits of flexible working and how to make it work for you. 

What is the impact of COVID-19 on placements?

In this episode, Rich Daniels, Placement Learning Manager at the University of Exeter discusses how COVID-19 has influenced employers’ thinking about placements. Rich also shares what support is available to you if you are planning on carrying out a placement as part of your studies. 

Have young people's job prospects been worst affected by the COVID-19 pandemic?

In this episode, Rae reviews the current data available as to how young people's job prospects have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and goes on to explore the future predictions in the graduate job market.  Rae also offers some advice on what to consider, going forward, if it seems that your chosen sector has been hardest hit. The information referred to can be found here

Should I apply for a Postgraduate course?

Many student's graduating this summer will be thinking "what next?". In this episode Rae, and student Callie, focus on Postgraduate courses and whether, given the current climate, they are a good step.  To find out more about the information Rae refers to, click here 

 

 

Will Employers be Recruiting in the Autumn Term?

In this episode, Rae, with input from University of Exeter undergraduate student Callie, looks at some of the information available regarding employer's recruitment plans for the autumn term.  To follow Callie's advice visit: www.exeter.ac.uk/careers  To find out more about the data Rae refers to click here

How will graduate jobs be impacted by Covid-19?

This week Rae introduces the Career Zone podcast and provides some advice on graduate jobs in the current climate #graduatejobs  #covid19graduate #employability #UniOfExeter #UoECareers. You can find more information, links and resources about what she talks about here:https://tinyurl.com/yayk3k64