Future You: achieve your career goals

Why study the conservation of historic buildings? | with the University of Bath

This week we’re joined by Dr Jonathan Foyle from the University of Bath to discuss their Conservation of Historic Buildings MSc. We cover the difference between conservation and restoration, climate change and working towards a sustainable future, and the countless career paths available.  
⬇️  Connect with Jonathan
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jonathan-foyle-b7a9b47/
 
Learn more about the course here: https://www.bath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-2025/taught-postgraduate-courses/msc-conservation-of-historic-buildings/?utm_source=prospects-third-party&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=pgt-digital-advertising-campaign-2025-26&utm_id=pgt-conservation-of-historic-buildings-2025-26
 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-of-bath-faculty-of-engineering-and-design/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bathenganddes/ 
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uniofbath 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/uniofbath   
 
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What’s it really like to be an actor?

This week we speak to David McCulloch about the realities of being an actor. From writing your own material to sending off audition tapes, David gives his advice on how to deal with rejection, whether you need an agent, and much more.  
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_mccullochdavid/ 
 
Explore becoming an actor: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/actor
Search jobs in the film industry: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/media-and-internet/jobs-in-the-film-industry
Skills you need to succeed in performing arts: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/creative-arts-and-design/7-skills-you-need-to-succeed-in-performing-arts
 
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Breaking into sports broadcasting: From local radio to 5 Live

This week, Mike Sewell joins us to discuss his 30-year career as a sports broadcaster. From manager interviews at Fakenham Racecourse to covering football matches for BBC Radio 5 Live, he offers his advice for those looking to get into the industry.
 
⬇️  Connect with Mike
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesewellvoice/ 
Learn more about becoming a broadcaster: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/broadcast-presenter 
 
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📜 Transcript of this episode: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts 

What is a scrum master?: How to get certified

This week I chat to Helen Garcia, who works as a scrum master. We discuss what the role is, how to get certified and what a typical day looks like.
⬇️  Connect with Helen
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helengarcia-agile/ 
Learn more about being a project manager: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/project-manager
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How to become an editor: Advice for content writing

This week we’re joined by Darcy, an editor at Prospects. She shares her educational and professional journey so far and discusses how her autism and ADHD shape her experience in the workplace. She also offers practical advice for those pursuing a career in editorial work.   
 
⬇️  Connect with Darcy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darcynathan/   
 
Learn more about being a publishing copy-editor/proofreader: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/publishing-copy-editor-proofreader 
Learn more about being a magazine features editor: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/magazine-features-editor 
Learn more about being an editorial assistant: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/editorial-assistant 
Search publishing and journalism vacancies: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/graduate-jobs-results?sortBy=dp&careers=1284&size=20&page=0 
Explore scholarships for women: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/the-topic/international-womens-day-2024-scholarships-for-women 
 
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Why study academic practice? | with the University of Liverpool Online

In this episode, we chat with Dr Sue Bolt from the University of Liverpool about the online MA in Academic Practice. Sue explains what the course offers, who it’s for, and how it’s helping teachers build their careers.
 
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-bolt-74662b30/ 
 
Find out more about the course here: https://online.liverpool.ac.uk/programmes/academic-practice/?utm_source=prospects&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=academic-practice  
 
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/livunionline/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPMCJzTL3UMnQBDhcWk6Nng
X: https://x.com/LivUniOnline
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livunionline/
 
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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.  
 
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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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