80 Applications Later, with Fardous and Holly

What does it really take to get a job after university? Holly speaks with Cardiff Met MSc Project Management graduate Fardous about building a career in the UK after moving from Saudi Arabia. He shares how he made the switch from civil engineering to project management and what he learned from applying for around 80 jobs.Fardous talks about improving his interview skills, building his CV through volunteering and internships, and gaining professional certifications. He also shares how Cardiff Met's Careers Service helped him prepare for interviews and how he progressed from Project Support Officer to Project Manager at the University.In this episode…00:22 Introducing Fardous00:46 Why Switch to Project Management01:37 Post Graduation Anxiety02:31 Mastering STAR Interviews03:31 Landing Cardiff Met Role05:12 Eighty Job Applications06:35 Staying Motivated07:51 Standing Out: Applications & Interviews09:27 Quickfire Questions12:50 Remote vs Hybrid Interviews13:58 Money Saving Tips14:13 Parents as Inspiration15:03 Career Path16:14 When I Grow Up17:40 Choosing Cardiff Met19:23 Part-Time Work & Studying20:29 Career Goals21:08 Skill Spotlight - Problem Solving23:04 Student Life in Cardiff23:45 Building the Bengali Society & Community25:23 Favourite Cardiff Restaurant26:01 Wrap