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

Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
What is child psychology like to study? | with the University of Sussex
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Want to improve the wellbeing of children and young people and make a positive difference to their future? Then the Masters in Applied Child Psychology at the University of Sussex is for you. Senior lecturer Dave Smalley explains how the course will enhance your employability by providing practical skills and cutting edge research.
Course: Applied Child Psychology MSc | Full Time (1 year) | Part time (2 years) | On campus
Guest: Dr Dave Smalley
⬇️Connect with Dr Dave Smalley
https://profiles.sussex.ac.uk/p124022-dave-smalley
Follow the University of Sussex:
Twitter: @SussexUni
Instagram: @sussexuni
Facebook: @uniofsussex
Explore social care vacancies
Learn more about becoming a child psychotherapist
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Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
What is digital marketing? | with the University of Liverpool Online
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Ever wondered why you follow certain brands on social media over others? Or how you set up deals with influencers? Dr Natasha Clennell joins me to discuss the evolving role of digital marketers, and the online course that prepares students for leadership roles
Course: Digital Marketing MSc | Part time | Online
Guest: Dr Natasha Clennell, Lecturer in Marketing, MSc in Digital Marketing (Online)
⬇️Connect with Natasha on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-clennell-18537b7/
Explore jobs in marketing
What can I do with a media studies degree?
Learn more about digital marketing
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Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
What is the difference between a personal statement and a cover letter? | Q&A
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Can I use AI to write my application? Qualification or experience – which is most important? How much weight is given to my online presence? All this and more in our latest Q&A.
Guest: Sally Brown, careers adviser, UEA
⬇️Connect with Sally on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallybrown-careersconsultant-writer/
Explore writing a personal statement for your CV.
Learn how to write a CV.
Write a successful job application.
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This episode was recorded at SOUNDYARD

Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Social media strategist: insights on content creation, engagement and more
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
In this episode, I chat with Prospects social media strategist, Sophia Tang about the key aspects of the role. Sophia explains how a strategist focuses on creating content strategies, understanding algorithms, and engaging with audiences, differentiating this role from that of a content creator. She shares her journey from content creation to strategy, her transition to an in-house position, and how she works with teams to drive engagement with Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
Sophia also discusses the essential hard and soft skills needed for success in the field, including copywriting, time management, and communication. She offers advice for those entering the industry, encouraging ongoing learning and upskilling to stay ahead in the fast-evolving marketing world.
⬇️ Connect with Sophia:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophilicity/
Explore 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 media studies degree: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/media-studies
Learn more about digital marketing: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/digital-marketer
This episode was recorded at JISC 15 Fetter Lane: https://www.jisc.ac.uk/contact
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Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Becoming a physiotherapist: what you need to know
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Considering a career in physiotherapy? Rebecca Mann talks about the squiggly route she took to get her degree, what it takes to start your own business and what the difference between a physio and an osteopath is.
Guest: Rebecca Mann, physiotherapist at Dynamic Recoveries.
⬇️ Connect with Rebecca:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-mann-a80076151/
Dynamic Recoveries: https://www.dynamicrecoveries.co.uk/?gad_source=1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dynamicrecoveries/
Learn more about being a physiotherapist: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/physiotherapist
What can you do with a physiotherapy degree: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/physiotherapy
Search healthcare vacancies: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/graduate-jobs-results?sortBy=dp&careers=174&size=20&page=0
Recorded at The Marquis: https://www.marquissuffolk.com/
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📜 Transcript of the episode: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts

Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Secrets of a great job interview | Q&A
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
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
🚨Send your career questions to podcast@prospects.ac.uk or drop us a DM on Instagram and one of our experts will answer them.
Explore interview tips
Check out how to prepare for an interview
Learn more about top 5 interview mistakes
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This episode was recorded at SOUNDYARD

Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
In this episode, Joshua Garrity, head game scout at Secret Mode opens up about his unique career path and the importance of soft skills, networking, and adaptability. He explains how crucial it is to embrace doubt as part of your learning process, the need for radical candor in building trust, and why the gaming industry should be seen as an art form rather than just a tech industry.
Joshua also provides valuable tips for newcomers looking to break into the industry, emphasising the power of networking and being genuine in conversations.
Whether you're just starting in the gaming world or you're looking to scale up your career, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you succeed.
⬇️ Connect with Joshua:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-garrity-261a6148/
Explore video game careers: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/information-technology/video-game-careers
Learn more about becoming a game developer: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/game-developer#:~:text=You%20will%20need%20to%20be,graphic%20design%20may%20be%20useful.
Search gaming jobs: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/graduate-jobs-results?sortBy=dp&careers=69&size=20&page=0#results
What can I do with a degree in games design: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/games-design
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Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
What is a commercial energy adviser: how to build a career in renewable energy
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
In this episode, Alexandra Lawson, a commercial advisor at Shell, shares her journey from chemical engineering to working in renewable energy. She discusses her role in helping businesses adopt on-site energy solutions like solar and battery storage, the importance of communication in career growth, and how she balances her full-time job with a side business in home interiors.
⬇️ Connect with Alexandra:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-victoria-lawson/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casalawson/
Find graduate engineering jobs: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/browse-graduate-jobs/engineering-and-manufacturing-172
Explore how to become an engineer: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/engineering-and-manufacturing/how-to-become-an-engineer
Learn more about renewable energy careers: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/energy-and-utilities/renewable-energy-careers
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