Career Zone Podcast

Law mini series: Working in Germany: In conversation with Dr Gordon Christian, Principal Counsel Competition at Siemens Energy.

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.  

Gordon graduated from the University of Exeter with an LLB in (Euro) (German), English, German and European Law, an LLM in European Legal Studies and a PhD in European Law. He is now working as Principal Counsel Competition for Siemens Energy in his home country of Germany. In this episode hear about Gordon’s experiences of studying and working in a different country, this includes how he came to complete a PhD, his varied career; including his experiences of working in private practice compared to in house, his transition from working in the UK to Germany and his general tips on studying and securing employment in the legal sector. 

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  

From Campus to Classroom: Entry Routes into Primary and Secondary Teaching

In this week’s episode Employability and Careers Consultant Sarah Blunt talks with Dan Hartley, Department for Education Adviser for the Get Into Teaching service, and Luke Graham, Lecturer in Education at the University of Exeter. In the first half of the episode, Dan shares what skills he thinks are needed to be a good teacher, entry routes into teaching and progression opportunities available after qualifying. In the second half, Luke talks about the PGCE offering at the University of Exeter and shares his advice on how applicants can choose the right course for them.

Useful links and resources:

• Aspiring Educators
• Education and teaching sector page
• Get Into Teaching
• Find postgraduate teacher training courses
• Teacher training at the University of Exeter

Careers in Nature Conservation

In this week’s episode Employability and Careers Consultant Sarah Blunt talks with Simon Roper, Director of Ambios, a local not-for-profit company which offers residential and distance learning conservation training, as well as volunteering opportunities. In this episode Simon talks about the range of job roles available in nature conservation, explains why you don’t necessarily need a relevant degree to get your foot in the door, and how to build experience.

 

Useful links and resources:

 

• Environment and Conservation work
• Green Consultants
• conservation-careers.com
• environmentjob.co.uk/jobs
• environmentjobs.co.uk
• countryside-jobs.com

 

Navigating graduate recruitment: In conversation with alumni Anna Smoljaninov

Learn how to navigate graduate recruitment from alum Anna, an international BSc Economics & Finance With Industrial Experience  graduate from 2021, now working at Deloitte Luxembourg.

Links:

• Employability support for International Students: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/jobsandworkplacements/internationalstudents/
• Help with Interviews https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/helpwith/helpwithinterviews/ 
• Help with Assessment Centres and Psychometric Testing https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/helpwith/helpwithassessmentcentresandpsychometrictesting/ 

Law Mini-Series: Tips on how to ace your applications: In conversation with Simon Clinton Consultant for Clifford Chance LLP

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  

What to consider when starting a new job

In this week’s episode Rachel Sloan, Employability and Career Consultant, shares what you should consider when starting a new job, including tips and advice to help you avoid stress and anxiety.

 

Links:

What to wear at interview: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Y1bq6peke1JTiqbfbTWBf?si=w8qoor0rRsiiXgcZE6tFzA&nd=1

Law Mini-Series: Becoming a barrister and sustaining a demanding career with a family: In conversation with Emma Price, Barrister at 5 Essex Court

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  

Emotional Intelligence in the workplace

Rosie Bawn an Employability and Placements Adviser in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences looks at the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) – but can AI ever compete with human emotional intelligence?

In this episode, Rosie considers the practical steps you can take to improve your emotional intelligence (the new ‘human superpower’) and increase your chances for success. For further development, listen to another Career Zone podcast 'Resolving conflicts in the workplace', or attend an Active Listening in Digital Environments workshop. 

 

Law Mini-Series: Working as an In-house Solicitor: In conversation with Luke Parry Legal Director (Global Licensing) at Adidas

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.

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. 

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

What to expect from a 1-1 advice appointment

Jen Hardwick, an Employability and Placements Adviser shares what to expect from an advice appointment at the Career Zone as well as sharing some top tips to help you get the most out of your advice appointment.  

 

If you would like advice with any employability query, please book an appointment with the Career Zone. You can book an appointment via the Live Chat on the Career Zone website or by visiting the Career Zone desks in the Forum on Streatham campus and in the Exchange on Penryn campus.