Future You: achieve your career goals

How to become a social media manager: Building a career online

This week, Emily Sherwin, social media lead at Jisc, chats about how she went from art school and Waitrose cheese counters to leading social strategy. We discuss agency vs in-house life, going viral in the early days, and why you don’t need to be an influencer to work in social. 
 
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamsherwin/
 
Learn more about being a social media manager: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/social-media-manager 
Explore being a digital marketer: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/digital-marketer 
Marketing, advertising and PR jobs: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/browse-sector/marketing-advertising-and-pr 
How to get into digital marketing: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/marketing-advertising-and-pr/how-to-get-into-digital-marketing 
 
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How to become a film critic: Real talk from an industry insider

In this episode, we sit down with acclaimed film critic Anna Smith as she shares her path into journalism and film criticism. From Minx to Cannes, Anna tells us about navigating a male-dominated industry, gives us a glimpse into her day-to-day activities and explains how her acclaimed podcast Girls on Film came to be.  
 
⬇️  Connect with Anna:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annasmithjourno/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annasmithfilmcritic/?hl=en 
 
Listen to Girls on Film: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/girls-on-film/id1439182513 
Follow Girls on Film: https://www.instagram.com/girlsonfilm_podcast/?hl=en 
 
Explore jobs in the film industry: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/media-and-internet/jobs-in-the-film-industry 
What can I do with a degree in media studies: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/media-studies 
What can I do with a degree in film studies? https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/film-studies 
Journalism courses: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/media-and-internet/journalism-courses
Search media study courses: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/postgraduate-courses/full-time/postgraduate-diplomas-and-certificates/media-studies-and-publishing?featuredCourses=126566%2C146170&page=0 
 
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How to become an architect: Education, challenges and breaking in

This week, Tom Feary and Lea Grange, co-founders of Studio 163 Architects, join us to explore the realities of a career in architecture. From their unique educational journeys across Europe to launching their own practice in the wake of the pandemic, Tom and Lea share honest insights into the profession, delving into the challenges faced and the common misconceptions.  
⬇️  Connect with Tom and Lea:
Linkedin:
Tom: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-feary-98047729/
Lea: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lea-grange-4b72b491/ 
Website: https://studio-163.com/ 
 
Learn more about being an architect: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/architect 
What can I do with an architecture degree: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/architecture 
How to become an architect: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/property-and-construction/how-to-become-an-architect 
 
Recorded at SOUNDYARD: https://www.soundyard.org/ 
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How to become a personal trainer: Attracting clients, setting boundaries and going freelance

In this week's episode, personal trainer Annie discusses the job's highs and lows, how you don't have to be a morning person to train others, and why boundaries are important.  
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-nunn-140984272/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annabelle_nunnpt/ 
 
Learn more about being a personal trainer: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/personal-trainer 
 
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What's it like working in a prison?

In this episode, we speak to Katie Lawley, national prison drug and alcohol lead, to explore what working in HM Prison and Probation Service is like. After completing the Future Prison Leaders Programme Katie climbed the ranks, discover how as she talks us through her career journey.
 
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-lawley-2888ba1bb/
 
Learn more about the scheme: Https://prisonandprobationjobs.gov.uk/roles-at-hmpps/future-prison-leaders-programme/?utm_campaign=fplp&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=news&utm_content=prospects 
 
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 
Learn more about being a prison officer: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/prison-officer 
 
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Why study artificial intelligence? How to break into AI | with the University of Essex Online

In this episode, we chat with Sharon Sibanda, head of computing at the University of Essex Online, about the MSc Artificial Intelligence. Sharon shares how the course equips students from all backgrounds with the skills to thrive in the fast-moving world of AI.
⬇️ Connect with Sharon:
Email: Sharon.Sibanda@kaplan.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-sibanda-0a65b2251/ 
 
Learn more about the course: https://online.essex.ac.uk/courses/msc-artificial-intelligence/?utm_source=prospects&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ai
 
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Facebook: UniEssexOnline 
Instagram: @uniessexonline
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LinkedIn: University of Essex Online 
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How to become a professional photographer: Turning passion into profit

Photographer Beth Moseley shares her journey from training to be a chef to running her own successful photography business. She gives advice on pricing, mistakes, flexibility, and evolving creatively after 14 years in the industry.
 
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-moseley-0496bb47/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethmoseleyphotography/ 
 
Learn more about being a photographer: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/photographer 
How to become a professional photographer: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/media-and-internet/how-to-become-a-professional-photographer 
What can I do with a photography degree: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/photography 
 
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Becoming a financial journalist: Freelancing and social content creation

This week, I chat to Faith, a freelance personal finance journalist. She talks about her career journey from studying law to accidentally ending up at the Daily Telegraph and going freelance. She now writes for magazines, creates social media content, and occasionally appears on TV and radio.
⬇️ Connect with Faith: 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faitharcher/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muchmore_less/ 
 
Learn more about being a magazine journalist: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/magazine-journalist 
Explore being a newspaper journalist: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/newspaper-journalist 
 
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