Future You: achieve your career goals

In this week's episode, we're breaking down five stories every student, graduate and early-career professional should know about: 
In this week's career news roundup, we're breaking down five stories that could affect students, graduates and early-career professionals across the UK.  
In this episode: 
A £300million government plan to help more disabled jobseekers into work. 
How AI is changing hiring and why AI skills matter, even if you're not in tech. 
Introducing our Career Clinic series on YouTube.  
The UK's best universities for specific subjects and why league tables don't always tell the full story. 
Why employers are investing more in health and wellbeing benefits. 
Find out more on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-stories-know-week-september-25th-d6jte/ 
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📜 Episode transcripts: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts 

In this week's episode, we're breaking down five stories every student, graduate and early-career professional should know about:    
Graduate employment rankings that might surprise you. 
How Gen Z is changing workplace culture and employer expectations. 
MBA programmes are helping professionals accelerate their careers. 
Students are struggling with rising living costs. 
Why many graduates would choose a different degree subject. 
Find out more on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-stories-know-week-september-18th-uelke/ 
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProspectsJisc 
 
📜 Episode transcripts: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts 
 

Thinking about applying for an internship but don't know where to start?  
This week I'm joined by Rowan Smith, who shares their experience of landing an internship with University of East Anglia (UEA). 
We discuss:  
how an internship can open doors to your future career 
how to find internship opportunities that are worth applying for 
how to make your CV and application stand out 
what employers are really looking for 
why you don't need loads of experience to get started. 
Explore internships (where to find them, what they are and how to apply): https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/work-experience-and-internships/internships/ 
Creative internships: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/creative-arts-and-design/creative-internships/ 
Marketing internships: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/marketing-advertising-and-pr/marketing-internships/ 
Finance internships: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/accountancy-banking-and-finance/finance-internships/ 
 
How to write an internship cover letter: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/cvs-and-cover-letters/cover-letters/internship-cover-letter/ 
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In this week's episode, we're breaking down five stories every student, graduate and early-career professional should know about:   
 a new retail scheme creating thousands of opportunities for young people 
 new research revealing how students are balancing university, work and life 
plans to give every university student access to work experience 
why workplace training is changing - and what that means for your career 
why your first graduate job could shape your future earnings. 
Find out more on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-stories-know-week-september-11th-kycde/ 
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📜 Episode transcripts: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts 

In this week's episode, we're breaking down five stories every student, graduate and early-career professional should know about:  
new upfront financial support for healthcare students on placements 
the simple CV mistake that could stop recruiters finding your application 
the workplace skills employers say are becoming even more valuable 
which jobs workers feel are the most secure 
why lifelong learning could become essential throughout your career. 
Find out more on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-stories-know-week-september-4th-k5jse/ 
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProspectsJisc 
 
📜 Episode transcripts: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts 

Thinking about taking a gap year, but worried you’d fall behind? 
This week we’re joined by Blaise, who was certain they weren't going to university and took a gap year instead. They explain how by doing so they were able to land an apprenticeship in their chosen industry, travel abroad and get new skills.  
Should I take a gap year? https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/gap-year/should-i-take-a-gap-year/ 
Gap year ideas: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/gap-year/gap-year-ideas/ 
How to plan your gap year: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/gap-year/how-to-plan-your-gap-year/ 
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In this week's episode, we're breaking down five stories every student, graduate and early-career professional should know about, including:   
Degree apprenticeships are more popular than ever - but competition is tough. 
New global figures show youth unemployment is rising, as well as where opportunities are growing. 
Summer jobs pay more than young people expect, with opportunities across a variety of sectors. 
The government is launching AI boot camps to help young people into work. 
Why changing jobs strategically could actually help your career. 
 
Find out more on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-stories-know-week-august-21st-prospects-study-tips-and-careers-a-ssi6e/ 
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProspectsJisc 
 
📜 Episode transcripts: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts 

This week I sit down with Sue Attewell, head of AI at Jisc as we discuss the impact AI is having in the workplace, and how it’s potentially going to affect the job market and future careers. 
How to get a job in AI: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/information-technology/how-to-get-a-job-in-ai/ 
The impact of AI on making early career decisions: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/the-topic/the-impact-of-ai-on-making-early-career-decisions/ 
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📝 Take the job match quiz: Prospects Job Match quiz | Find the best career for you | 2026 
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📜 Episode transcripts: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts