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ProfessionUP
by Ali Fazel
Join Ali Fazel, final year Policy, Politics and Economics student at the University of Birmingham, as he talks to guests (in both senior and graduate roles) from various white-collar professions for a taster of what professional life in their sector entails and most importantly, tailored advice on how to get there. Whether you’re coming to the end of your university degree, or you’re a graduate, or you’re looking into a career change – ultimately, things are changing for you, you’re moving on. Each episode will grant you thorough insight into a different career path that could work for you.
Episodes
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In conversation with Ben Harper, PwC Technology Degree Apprentice
In this episode, Ali is joined by Technology Degree Apprentice at PwC, Ben Harper. Ben gives listeners an insight into what life at a Big Four firm is all about. They discuss the unconventional apprentice route, some of the work graduates and apprentices can expect to get into and a bit about...
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In conversation with Ronan Hynes, Front End Developer of Learning Management Systems
On this episode, Ali is joined by his friend Ronan Hynes where they discuss the tech industry. Having only graduated from Lancaster University last summer, Ronan shares some candid tips on how he secured a job within the sector, how to stand out when applying for tech roles and gives us a deeper...
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In conversation with Dr David Pendlebury, Former Vice President Technology and Engineering of Ascend Performance Materials
In the third episode of ProfessionUP, Ali is joined by Virginia-based Dr Pendlebury who has had a long and varied career with global chemical manufacturing firms including Allied Signal, American Standard and Ascend Performance Materials working on some of the largest chemical manufacturing...
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In conversation with Sameera Meghji, Assistant VP of Operational Risk Finance at Global Bank
Sameera's honest, encouraging and humorous story on her route into finance without a graduate scheme is not one we hear much of. Now an Assistant Vice President at one of the top 5 global banks in the world, we discuss exactly how she got there. Ali and Sameera explore graduate opportunities in...
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In conversation with Andy Street CBE, Mayor of the West Midlands and former CEO of John Lewis
In the first episode of ProfessionUP, Ali is joined by the Mayor of the West Midlands and Former CEO of John Lewis, Andy Street. With Andy's extensive experience in business and politics, they discuss graduate opportunities in the retail sector, whether politics is really accessible and key tips...
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Welcome to ProfessionUP
A quick introduction from ProfessionUP host, Ali Fazel, on his new podcast. Ali covers the aims and objectives of ProfessionUP and what this new podcast has to offer for students in university, new graduates or anyone moving into the world of work!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join Ali Fazel, final year Policy, Politics and Economics student at the University of Birmingham, as he talks to guests (in both senior and graduate roles) from various white-collar professions for a taster of what professional life in their sector entails and most importantly, tailored advice on how to get there. Whether you’re coming to the end of your university degree, or you’re a graduate, or you’re looking into a career change – ultimately, things are changing for you, you’re moving on. Each episode will grant you thorough insight into a different career path that could work for you.
HOSTED BY
Ali Fazel
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How many episodes does ProfessionUP have?
ProfessionUP currently has 6 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is ProfessionUP about?
Join Ali Fazel, final year Policy, Politics and Economics student at the University of Birmingham, as he talks to guests (in both senior and graduate roles) from various white-collar professions for a taster of what professional life in their sector entails and most importantly, tailored advice on...
How often does ProfessionUP release new episodes?
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Who hosts ProfessionUP?
ProfessionUP is created and hosted by Ali Fazel.
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