Future You: achieve your career goals

Life as a paralegal

The second episode of the 'Life as a' series, which gives you the foundations to learn and be inspired by specific professions; from people who know what it’s like. Hear what it's like to work as a paralegal with guest, Weronika Husejko. She works in the divorce and finance team at Mcalister Family Law and was inspired into getting some practical experience by her university's career page.
 
Check out our paralegal job profile or the law sector on our website.
 
You can email podcast@prospects.ac.uk with any feedback, questions or comments. Find a transcript of this episode at www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts.

Preparing for your dissertation

In this episode of Future You, we speak to Ian Tapster, the course leader for journalism at the University of Portsmouth. Discover how to plan your dissertation, what pitfalls you should avoid and why primary research can be really useful when done correctly.
 
Take a look at 7 steps to writing a dissertation.
 
You can email podcast@prospects.ac.uk with any feedback, questions or comments. Find a transcript of this episode at www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts.

Digital society (with Manchester Metropolitan University)

Digital society is a new Masters course at Manchester Metropolitan University, taught in two specialisms - politics and sociology. In this episode learn about the application of technology in everyday life, from political campaigns to requiring a smartphone to order drinks
 
Check out the MSc Digital Society course at Manchester Met.
 
You can email podcast@prospects.ac.uk with any feedback, questions or comments. Find a transcript of this episode at www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts.

How Clearing works

Matthew Bridge, a deputy undergraduate admissions officer from the University of Sussex joins us to shed some light on Clearing when applying for university. What is it? What’s your next step once Clearing begins? Are there any myths surrounding it? Come away after this episode all clued up on the topic.
 
You can email podcast@prospects.ac.uk with any feedback, questions or comments. Find a transcript of this episode at: www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts.

Healthcare recruitment (with Globe Locums)

In this episode of Future You Isabel Kiff - contracts manager at Globe Locums - explains why she thinks you should consider a career in healthcare recruitment.
She sets out the skills and characteristics you'll need to succeed in this sector, as well as what makes it such an enjoyable job that she's stayed with the company since joining as a graduate herself.
Visit www.prospects.ac.uk/graduate-jobs to find and apply for graduate jobs.
Email podcast@prospects.ac.uk with any feedback, questions or comments. A transcript of this episode will be available at: www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts

Is postgrad study right for you? (with University of Reading)

What's postgrad study really like and how different is it from being an undergraduate? These are the key questions you'll need to answer if you're considering staying on at (or returning to) university.
Lottie Jacob studied history at the University of Reading before taking a Masters in the same subject - making her an ideal guide to help you decide whether postgraduate study is right for you.
In this episode of Future You, Lottie discusses life as a postgrad, the step up from undergraduate study, dealing with finances, extra-curricular activities and much more.
Visit www.prospects.ac.uk/postgraduate-courses to search for postgraduate courses.
Email podcast@prospects.ac.uk with any feedback, questions or comments. A transcript of this episode will be available at: www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts

What employers mean by diversity (with Arcadis)

When you're searching for graduate jobs, you'll hear a lot from employers about how important diversity, equality and inclusion are to them - and rightly so. But what does this mean in practice for you when you join a company?
In this episode we go beyond the slogans with Barbra Carlisle from Arcadis, who provides a fascinating and detailed insight into what the organisation does to ensure that you have the opportunity to be successful, whatever your background.
Search for graduate jobs at employers like Arcadis by visiting: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/graduate-jobs
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Art conservation (with The Courtauld)

If you're from an art history, fine art or scientific background - or have an interest in any of those subjects - this one is for you. Have you considered turning your hand to art conservation?
Lucy Fellows studied the MA Conservation of Easel Paintings at The Courtauld in London. In this episode of Future You, she gives us a fascinating insight into the world of art conservation, what inspired her to choose a postgraduate course in this field, and the career pathway it opens up.
Visit www.prospects.ac.uk/postgraduate-courses to search for postgraduate courses.
Email podcast@prospects.ac.uk with any feedback, questions or comments. A transcript of this episode will be available at: www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts