What's it really like working at National Gas | Clare Johnson

What do employers actually look for in students and graduates? And what’s it really like to work in the energy sector?In this episode of From Campus to Careers, part of The Employer Desk mini-series, we’re joined by Clare Johnson, Early Careers Talent Acquisition Business Partner at National Gas. Clare leads recruitment for apprenticeships, industrial placements, internships and graduate programmes, helping build the future workforce supporting the UK’s transition to a cleaner, net-zero energy system.Clare shares an honest, behind-the-scenes look at early careers at National Gas and offers practical advice on how students can stand out as applicants - even without extensive experience.In this episode, we discuss: • What National Gas does and what it’s like to work there • Early careers opportunities, including placements, apprenticeships and graduate roles • What employers really look for in CVs and applications • How to prepare for interviews and assessment centres • The future of energy careers and in-demand skills • Clare’s own career journey in Early Careers and Talent AcquisitionWhether you’re exploring placements, applying for graduate schemes, or interested in careers in energy, infrastructure or sustainability, this episode offers clear, honest advice directly from an employer.About The Employer Desk The Employer Desk is our insider mini-series where students hear directly from employers about what they’re really looking for — including workplace culture, recruitment processes, and how to stand out when applying for early careers roles.Subscribe for more episodes of From Campus to Careers – your go-to podcast for honest, practical careers advice, inspiring student stories, and insights from top employers : https://careersandplacements.buzzsprout.com/Follow Aston University Careers and Placements:instagram.com/astonunicareerslinkedin.com/company/astonunicareersaston.ac.uk/careers