Future You: achieve your career goals

I'm doing a competitive grad scheme with TransPennine Express (here's what no one tells you)

Want to land a competitive graduate scheme with no rail experience?
In this episode, Megan Taylor shares how she went from studying psychology and working in healthcare to securing a place on the TransPennine Express graduate scheme, beating 1,500 applicants.
We cover:
The full graduate scheme application process (psychometric tests and assessment centre)
What it’s like day-to-day
How transferable skills helped her stand out
What happens after the graduate scheme ends
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All you need to know about apprenticeships 2026

Welcome back for Season 6 of Future You: achieve your career goals. This year we're tackling topics chosen by you. If you have a suggestion for something you'd like us to cover, get in touch podcast@prospects.ac.uk.
 
We kick off with everything you need to know about apprenticeships.
 
Host Emily Slade is joined by:
Erin McKelvey, talent attraction manager at Forvis Mazars
Holly Slater, early careers partner at Jisc
Owen Marshall-Jones, recently completed a digital marketing apprenticeship with Prospects
Matthew Farrow, apprentice quantity surveyor with Gleeds
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Still trying to figure out whether you should go to university or do an apprenticeship: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/apprenticeships/should-i-go-to-university-or-do-an-apprenticeship/ 
 
Overview of degree apprenticeships: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/apprenticeships/degree-apprenticeships/?utm_source=Podbean&utm_medium=podcast+episode+&utm_campaign=Apprenticeship_episode&utm_term=Apprenticeship_Podbean
Apprenticeship cover lever template: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/cvs-and-cover-letters/cover-letters/apprenticeship-cover-letter/  
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Future You Trailer 2026 (achieve your career goals)

Welcome back to Future You.
This year, we’re diving into the topics that matter most for your next steps - from clearing, to apprenticeships, changing careers, salary support, and so much more. Wherever you are in your journey, Future You is here to help you plan what’s next with confidence.
🗓️ New episodes drop on a Wednesday.
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Save your favourite job profiles.
Revisit your Job Match quiz results.
Receive personalised job opportunities and careers advice tailored to your interests.
Your future starts here.
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Working as a pilot: Training, opportunities and how to start

This week James, a captain based at Heathrow shares his career journey from training in the RAF to becoming a certified trainer. He talks about the importance of both technical and soft skills, how you can practise flying a plane at home, and what qualifications you’ll need to become a pilot.
 
Airline pilot job profile: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/airline-pilot
How to become a pilot in the UK: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/transport-and-logistics/how-to-become-a-pilot-in-the-uk/
 
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Working in sustainability: What does the job involve and do you need a science degree? (Spoiler: no)

Catherine joins us this week to talk us through what the role involves, how she got there despite studying ancient history at university, and the key skills that make her successful in the job.
Read more from Catherine: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/case-studies/sustainability-analyst-catherine-barker/ 
Explore being a sustainability consultant: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/sustainability-consultant 
How to get a job in sustainability: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/environment-and-agriculture/how-to-get-a-job-in-sustainability/ 
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Working in sales: From retail to cruise ship to account manager

What’s it really like working in sales? This week I chat to Hollie, an account manager for Prospects who shares her career journey so far - from the shop floor at Argos, to taking on cruise ship contracts and working at sea, and now to her current role in the education sector.
Explore an overview of the UK's sales industry: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/sales/overview-of-the-uks-sales-industry/ 
Discover job profiles: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/browse-sector/sales 
 
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Why study MSc Psychology? | with the University of Essex Online

This week we're joined by Dr Elle Boag, head of psychology at the University of Essex Online, to explore the MSc Psychology programme. Dr Boag breaks down the  structure, key modules, research project, and the type of students who thrive on the course.   
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elle-boag-3056b62a4/
Learn more about the course:
https://online.essex.ac.uk/courses/msc-organisational-psychology/?utm_source=prospects&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=organisational-psychology/
https://online.essex.ac.uk/courses/msc-psychology/?utm_source=prospects&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=psychology/
 
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Becoming a voluntary magistrate: What it really takes

This week I'm joined by Luke Sambridge, who became a magistrate at just 20 years old. Luke explains what magistrates really do, the skills that matter most, and why people from all backgrounds, not just legal experts, can apply.  
⬇️ Connect with Luke: 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukesambridge/ 
 
Learn more: https://www.gov.uk/become-magistrate 
Read about being a voluntary magistrate: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/case-studies/voluntary-magistrate-victoria-hooton/ 
Explore roles in the prison and probation service: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/law-enforcement-and-security/jobs-in-the-prison-and-probation-service 
 
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