Future You: achieve your career goals

Secrets of a great job interview | Q&A

Can I reschedule a job interview? How do I know what to wear? What red flags should I look out for? All this and more, answered in our first Q&A. 
Guest: Alexis Roy, Talent Acquisition Partner 
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Explore interview tips 
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What is a head video game scout?

Want a career in the gaming industry? We find out what it takes to become a head game scout, why networking is so important, and how games are more about creativity than technology.
Guest: Joshua Garrity, head game scout at Secret Mode
⬇️Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-garrity-261a6148/
 
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Learn more about becoming a game developer
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What can I do with a degree in games design?
 
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What is a commercial energy adviser?

Alexandra breaks down her role for us. We discuss the realities of being a woman in STEM, how the energy industry has changed over the past few years, and how she juggles a business on the side. 
Guest: Alexandra Lawson, commercial advisor at Shell  
Find graduate engineering jobs 
Explore how to become an engineer 
Learn more about renewable energy careers
 
⬇️Connect with Alexandra via her LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-victoria-lawson/
Check out her side business @casalawson
 
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Working in IT: upskill for the future | with the University of Essex Online

Dr Sharon Sibanda, head of computing at Kaplan open learning with the University of Essex online, discusses their holistic approach to assessment, staying ahead of the technological curve,  and why now - more than ever - is the time to get into IT.
Course: MSc Enterprise IT Management | Part time | Online 
Find out more about the course here: https://online.essex.ac.uk/courses/msc-enterprise-it-management/?utm_source=prospects&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=enterprise-it-management
 
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So you want to start a business?

Tasha Wright, director of DPL Catering joins me to talk about her journey from sole trader to limited company, the challenges she's faced along the way and what to expect when starting your own business.
For more information on DPL catering, check out their website https://www.dplcatering.co.uk/
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Humanitarianism and conflict response: learn to make a real difference | with The University of Manchester

Dr Amanda covers how students learn from past crises to improve the future, the mental health repercussions of the courses heavy topics and what jobs are available after graduation
 
Guest: Dr Amanda McCorkindale, lecturer in humanitarian studies 
Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute | Part time & Full time | Online & In-Person
 
Learn more about the course here: https://uom.link/hcri_learn_more
HCRI X - https://x.com/hcrinstitute?lang=en
HCRI Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hcrinstitute/?hl=en
HCRI Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HCRInstitute/
HCRI YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/HCRInstitute
HCRI LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-humanitarian-and-conflict-response-institute/
 
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So you want to be a freelancer

Guest: Liam Taylor, freelance content marketer
An advocate of making mistakes, optimising opportunities and giving everything a go, Liam takes us on his journey to a full-time freelancing career.
 
🗒️Advice on developing a freelance career 
 
⬇️For more information on Liam's marketing services, check out his website 
https://ltguitarist.com/marketing/
 
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The rise of project management and its future in the AI era | with the University of Liverpool

In this episode Dr. Jennifer Davies joins me to talk about the increasing demand for project management skills in today's rapidly changing business landscape. We talk about career paths available to graduates, discuss the importance of strategic thinking and creativity and the growing need for both technical and soft skills, particularly in the context of AI applications.
⬇️Connect with Jennifer on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jennifer-davies/
Learn more or apply for the course: https://online.liverpool.ac.uk/programmes/msc-project-management/?utm_source=prospects&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=project-management&utm_content=2024
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