Future You: achieve your career goals
Real jobs. Real people. Real advice Welcome to Future You, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of a wide variety of careers. In each episode, we interview professionals from different industries, diving into their personal journeys, the challenges they’ve faced, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. You’ll hear firsthand what a day in their job really looks like, get valuable tips and advice for breaking into their field, and discover what it truly takes to succeed in different roles. So whether you’re actively looking for a career change, or just curious about what else is out there, subscribe now.
Episodes

13 hours ago
13 hours ago
This week, Rob Stephens from the University of Liverpool dives deep into their MSc Finance and Investment Management programme. Discover how its Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) affiliation, interactive live sessions, and practical, real-world projects can kickstart your finance career. Get the details on what makes this course stand out.
⬇️ Connect with Rob Stephens:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-stephens-361a762b/
Contact: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/people/robert-stephens/teaching
Find out more about the course here: https://online.liverpool.ac.uk/programmes/msc-finance-and-investment-management/?utm_source=prospects&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=finance
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livunionline/
Explore becoming an investment analyst: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/investment-analyst
5 tips on getting into investment banking: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/accountancy-banking-and-finance/5-tips-on-getting-into-investment-banking
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📜 Transcript of this episode: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts

Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
What does a freelance SEO consultant do? Inside the world of search engine optimisation
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Join us as SEO consultant Matt Meazey breaks down the fundamentals of search engine optimisation (SEO). He recounts his journey from web design to SEO, delves into the role of AI in today's strategies, stresses the need for ongoing development, and offers practical tips for those new to the field.
⬇️ Connect with Matt:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmeazey/
Website: https://www.mattmeazey.co.uk/
SEO specialist job profile: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/seo-specialist
Learn more about Matt's journey: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/case-studies/seo-consultant-matt-meazey
Search jobs in marketing: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/marketing-advertising-and-pr/jobs-in-marketing
What can I do with a marketing degree: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/marketing
Information technology jobs: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/browse-sector/information-technology
Recorded at SOUNDYARD: https://www.soundyard.org/
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📜 Transcript of this episode: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts

Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
A day in the life of a barrister: Get advice on joining the Bar
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
In this episode I chat to Jake Newell a self-employed barrister and member of East Anglian Chambers. Jake discusses the challenges of law school, the role of clerks, and the importance of networking in building a successful legal career. He also debunks popular legal myths, offers career advice for aspiring barristers, and highlights the key skills needed to succeed in law. Whether you’re considering a career in law or curious about the life of a barrister, this episode is packed with insights and practical tips.
⬇️ Connect with Jake:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-k-newell-6794b9a1/
Barrister job profile https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/barrister
Barrister clerk job profile: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/barristers-clerk
Bar courses https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/law-sector/bar-courses
How to become a lawyer: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/law-sector/how-to-become-a-lawyer
Recorded at SOUNDYARD: https://www.soundyard.org/
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📜 Transcript of this episode: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts

Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
This week we chat to Dr Kelechi Anucha from The University of Manchester about their MA Arts, Culture, and the Environment. We look at how the course equips students with green skills while providing opportunities to work within your local community.
Course: MA Arts, culture and the environment | Full time | On campus
⬇️ Connect with Kelechi Anucha on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelechi-anucha-1940a670/
Learn more about the course: https://uom.link/ace-learn-more
Connect with the Faculty of Humanities at The University of Manchester
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uomhums/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-university-of-manchester-faculty-of-humanities/posts/?feedView=all
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📜 Transcript of this episode: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts

Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Working in public relations: Discover the top skills you need
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
This week I chat to head of brand and partnerships, Amanda. She tells us the top four skills you need to succeed in the industry, and what a typical day looks like in the field
⬇️ Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandabunnpr/
What can I do with a public relations degree?
Explore public relations officer job profile
Find out more about job roles in marketing, advertising and PR
7 tips for starting a career in PR
Recorded at SOUNDYARD: https://www.soundyard.org/
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📜 Transcript of this episode: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts

Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
What does a DevOps engineer do? Get tips on entering the industry
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
This week I chat with John, a DevOps engineer. We discuss what DevOps is, why you don't necessarily need a degree to enter the field, and how important AI is becoming within the industry.
⬇️ Connect with John on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-knight/
Explore jobs in software engineering.
Discover more about computer science.
Find out more about information systems.
Recorded at SOUNDYARD: https://www.soundyard.org/
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📜 Transcript of this episode: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts

Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
What’s it like to be a firefighter? Take a look behind the scenes
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
In this episode we chat to both a wholetime and on-call firefighter. From the physical demands to the emotional challenges, we cover the realities of life as an emergency worker.
Discover more about being a firefighter: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/firefighter
Explore law enforcement and security jobs: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/law-enforcement-and-security/law-enforcement-and-security-jobs
Connect with Essex County Fire and Rescue Service:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecfrs/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ECFRS/?locale=en_GB
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📝 Take the job match quiz: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-match
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📜 Transcript of this episode: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts

Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Becoming a secondary school drama teacher: Learn about a typical day in the classroom
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
This week I chat with Kat Morris, a secondary school drama teacher. We talk about her journey into teaching, why she chose not to study for a PGCE and how she landed her job. Kat shares what makes her role so rewarding and takes us through a typical day in the classroom.
Learn more about being a secondary school teacher: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/secondary-school-teacher
What can I do with a degree in drama?: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/drama
Search postgraduate courses in drama teaching: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/postgraduate-courses/conversion-courses/drama?featuredCourses=&page=0
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📜 Transcript of this episode: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts