Your Career Kit | Student Podcast
by Employment 4 Students
Your Career Kit is presented by Employment 4 Students, the student podcast dedicated to bringing you top industry professionals to talk about their exciting jobs and their career journey stories. We are here to bring you the very best tips and advice, to help inspire, kickstart or further your career.Employment 4 Students specialises in advertising student jobs, part time jobs, seasonal jobs, internships, entry level jobs, apprenticeships and graduate jobs.Find us at e4s.co.uk
Episodes
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27. How to Build Your Career at one of the Big Four (From the People Who’ve Done It)
Thinking about a Big Four graduate role but not sure what it’s really like to work for a global firm? 👀 In today's episode, we sit down with a former and a current graduate from KPMG to get the inside scoop on: What it actually feels like starting a Big Four graduate role The support KPMG…
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26: Inside a Weapons Technician Career at the RAF
What’s it really like to work in the RAF as a Weapons Technician?In this podcast episode, we sit down with two insiders from the Royal Air Force... one currently completing a Weapons Technician apprenticeship, and another with over 25 years of experience now working as a Professional Advisor.…
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25: Turn your "people skills" into a career: RAF People Specialist Role
If you are a “people person”, then stay tuned to hear from Sgt Georgia Lennox-Lamb, of the RAF’s People Specialist Recruitment team, about where your social skills can take you! Come and explore a place where your people skills are valued more highly than your academic qualifications. So if you...
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24: Get Ahead Faster: The Power of an EY Apprenticeship
Are apprenticeships a lesser option compared to university? Not at all! In this episode, we’re joined by EY apprentice Luke to uncover the truth about apprenticeships, why they’re an incredible alternative to university, and how you don’t have to miss out on experiences like making friends or...
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23: Mentorship in Apprenticeships: How KPMG Shapes Careers
In today’s episode, we discover how important mentorship is in apprenticeship programs. We are excited to be joined by KPMG to learn how their apprenticeship programmes empower their apprentices to take initiative, contribute and play a vital role in the company - debunking the myth that...
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22: How To Become A Radio Presenter - BBC Radio DJ
In this episode, Simon Morykin joins us once again to discuss his route to becoming a radio DJ. Simon's a highly successful radio DJ who has worked with the likes of Robbie Williams, Olly Murs, Lady Gaga and more. We hear his journey starting off at a local radio station, and how he worked his…
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21: Student Tax Breakdown - "They never teach us this at school"
In this episode, part 1 of a 2 part special with Simon Morykin, we discuss the ins and outs of student tax. Simon Morykin, a highly successful radio DJ who has worked with the likes of Robbie Williams, Olly Murs, Lady Gaga and more. Simon is currently working his magic at HRMC, and he’s here to...
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20: Top Skills To Add To A University Student CV | Internships, Placement, Graduate Schemes & Apprenticeships
Applying for an Internship, Placement, Graduate Scheme or Apprenticeship? Listen to our latest episode with Global Inclusive Hire & Campaign Lead at Rolls-Royce, Ellie Long to make sure you are a stand out candidate in any job application. Understand the top ways to demonstrate you have the…
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19: How to Create an INCREDIBLE Job Application
In this episode, we're bringing you highlights from our previous episodes to help give you the best job application hacks, covering how to master CV's, Interviews, Cover Letters, Assessment Centres and much more. Our line up includes guests from Rolls Royce, Experian, ITV, Centrica, The…
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18: Internship, Placement and Graduate Scheme Application Tips from the UK's Biggest Energy Company
On todays episode I am joined by Gabriella Stannah, an Early Careers Manager from Centrica, a FTSE 250 company many of you may have never heard of, but actually deal with every single day and allow you to charge your smartphones, shower and stay warm in the winter. Gabriella is here to help you...
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17: Was a Placement Year Worth It In 2020?
Plan tomorrow before you finish today – is a line from today’s guest which I think we can all resonate with. Speaking with us previously back in October talking about securing his university placement, today Kurtis is joining us to give us a review / rundown of completing a placement during...
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16: Making a Budget at University | University of Reading Collaboration
In this episode we are joined by Gemma, a Regional Student Recruitment and Access Officer from the University of Reading. Gemma is here to share her expertise and open your eyes to the huge range of support you can find at university. Whether you are a future or current university student, there…
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15: Winning The Apprentice | Ultimate Entrepreneur Journey With Tim Campbell MBE
In this episode we are joined once again by Tim Campbell, who is here to discuss his journey to winning The Apprentice back in 2005. He’s worked with the likes of Lord Sugar and Boris Johnson, and it would be a huge understatement to say he knows a thing or two about what it takes to be…
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14: How to Get a Top Job In Law | ITV Solicitor Apprentice
Ever been interested in a career or law, or maybe a degree apprenticeship? In our latest episode, we are joined by Solicitor Apprentice at ITV, Holly Moore. Holly is here to share her experience of working in the law industry within the entertainment sector, working on exciting programs such as…
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13: Is a Career on Wall Street for You? | Trading & Finance Opportunities
Tim Campbell, winner of the first series of The Apprentice, joins us to discuss why breaking down barriers to career options is so important. He aims to inspire with his stories and invaluable advice from his previous experience, telling us how the world of trading really isn't as far out of…
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12: Why You NEED To Know Your Worker's Rights | GLAA
Being treated right and fairly at work is hugely important, but in fact, knowing what’s right and what’s wrong can be difficult for students. This can be especially challenging when you are working your first job, as everything is new. We are joined by Tom Frost from the Gangmasters and Labour...
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11: Is An Apprenticeship Right For You? Apprenticeship vs. University
Considering an apprenticeship or just looking at your options? In this episode, we are joined by Ollie Cooper, who previously spent 3 years at the MOD as an Engineering Management Apprentice. We get to hear his experience, and delve deep into the topics that aren't often talked about. What is it...
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10: Securing a Top Engineering Placement at BMW
Interested in what you do during a placement year? Or what the steps are to finding a placement? In this episode, we're joined by Felix Connelly, a mechanical engineering student from UWE, currently on placement at BMW Group's Engine Plant at Hams Hall, Birmingham. He gives us an insight into the...
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9: Is an Internship Worth It? | The Benefits and Drawbacks of Internships
In today’s episode, the first of 2021, I am joined by Sam Edwards, Director of Communications & Marketing for Europe, Middle East and Africa at KBR. We also have Jessica Rowland, a marketing student at UWE Bristol who worked at KBR with Sam as an intern over the summer. In this podcast, we aim to...
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8: CV & Application Mistakes You NEED To Avoid | Rolls Royce & Experian Collaboration
Today we are bringing you a special episode, we are joined by 3 guests; Ellie Long from the HY Up Podcast and Rolls Royce, Orianne Wightman from Experian, who both work in early careers, as well as Matt Johnston from E4S. Having seen thousands of applications and job adverts, from their breadth…
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7: How to Start a Career in Motorsports | PR & Communications
Today we are joined by Director of Revolution Communications, Rebecca Banks. We discuss her amazing career working in PR & Communications over the last 20 years with some of the world's biggest brands. Through hard work, Rebecca found herself working in Formula One, and hasn't looked back since.…
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6: How To Increase Your Motivation & Productivity As A Student
In this episode, we are joined by Jeril Laiju, a student at UWE Bristol as well as a LinkedIn & YouTube content creator. We hear about Jeril's personal development journey over the past few years, as well as how in 2020 he turned to creating motivational videos on LinkedIn. Jeril gives out great...
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5: How to Get a Job in Formula 1 | Sports Marketing, Sponsorship & Consulting
We are joined by Tim Silvey from the MotorMouth Podcast, where we talk about his experience of working in Formula 1 and motorsport for the past 15 years. He gives us his insights into the highs and lows of working in the fast-paced industry that is Formula 1, where he has worked with numerous…
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4: Creating a Side Hustle Alongside University $$$
In our latest episode, we are joined by Kurtis Betteridge, host of the Beatables Podcast and a Business student at Bournemouth University currently out on his placement year. We discuss the highs and lows of searching and securing a placement in 2020, where COVID-19 halted many business…
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3: Inside The Life of an Olympic Finalist
In our 3rd episode, we are lucky to be joined by Team GB high jumper Tom Gale. He was due to be jumping in Tokyo this year for the 2020 Summer Olympics, before that was delayed until 2021. We discuss how his career in athletics is more similar to traditional careers than people think, as...
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2: Is Studying Abroad Worth It?
In this episode, we talk to Leeds University student Jamie Phillips about his experience of living in both France and Spain during his university course, where he is studying BA French and Spanish. He talks about the challenges of living abroad, as well as the huge benefits that have come with it...
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1: How a University Start Up Created 40 MILLION Users
What's it like starting up a business from university halls, and how do you know it will be successful? In June E4S celebrated its 20th birthday, so we caught up with Co-Founder Chris Eccles to find out where it all began, looking back on the last 20 years and sharing his fascinating insights and...
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Your Career Kit is presented by Employment 4 Students, the student podcast dedicated to bringing you top industry professionals to talk about their exciting jobs and their career journey stories. We are here to bring you the very best tips and advice, to help inspire, kickstart or further your career.Employment 4 Students specialises in advertising student jobs, part time jobs, seasonal jobs, internships, entry level jobs, apprenticeships and graduate jobs.Find us at e4s.co.uk
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