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Career Zone Podcast — 271 episodes
Managing challenging workplace situations: Career Support for Graduates
Personality dynamics in the workplace: Career Support for graduates
From study to work: In conversation with Emma Norman, Learning and Pilots Manager at the University of Exeter
Navigating modern workplaces
Field trips: What are they and how can they help you?
Social Enterprise: What is it and how can I get involved?
From Graduate to Professional: Navigating the transition from university into work.
Introducing China Career Ready
Osmosis in the Workplace: Why Showing Up Still Matters
Sophia's PhD Journey, Part 2
Working in Higher Education: In conversation with Nathan Mayne, Professor of Astrophysics and Planetary Climates.
Benny's PhD Journey, Part 2
Risk assessments: What they are and why they matter
Top Tips from International Alumni: In conversation with Bhumika and Rutuja.
Introducing Green Consultants
Working in Corporate Sustainability: In conversation with alumni Mathys Reiss, Climate Action Associate
Using LinkedIn without losing yourself
ADHD and Academia: In conversation with Sian Robinson, Senior Lecturer
Global Leaders in action: Student experiences from the EAIE Conference
Showcasing the skills from your degree
Working in Higher Education: In conversation with Layal Hakim, Associate Professor
Placement Year Unpacked: A Conversation with Placement Ambassadors
Working in Higher Education: In conversation with Professor Beverley Hawkins, Dean for Taught Students at the University of Exeter
Sophia’s PhD Journey, part 1
Making the most of career opportunities at university
Benny’s PhD Journey, part 1
The importance of being curious
Law Mini-Series: International Law: In conversation with Felix Tang, Young barrister Hong Kong, Chairman of the Standing Committee of Young Barristers of the Hong Kong Bar Association
Working in Higher Education: In conversation with Graham Perkins, Associate Dean for Education within the Business School
Inside the world of Bid Writing: In conversation with Matt Light, Director at AscellaHealth.
Law Mini-Series: Securing a Training Contract: In conversation with Grace Light, current Law student.
How to network at a careers fair
Law Mini-Series: Community Law Clinic. In conversation with Evalyn Anstiss, recent Law graduate
Exploring sustainability at a careers fair
Planned Happenstance: Turning Chance into Career Opportunity
Reflect: Know yourself
Getting Focused: Using your decision-making skills to choose a career
Explore your options
Taking Action
Thinking of a career in the Civil Service?
The advantages of working for small medium enterprise (SME): In conversation with Chloé Bayliss of Cornish Lithium
8 Surprising Sources of Career Inspiration
What are you going to do when you graduate?
Considering a PHD: Is it right for you?
AI and Sustainability: Balancing Innovation and Impact in the Workplace
How to remain resilient during job applications
Careers in Product
Law Mini-Series: International Law: in conversation with Ben Ainsley Gill, International Law Arbitration Lawyer
Personal Responsibility in the workplace - What does it really mean?
What is the graduate labour market looking like, May 2025
Developing the skills you need for a placement, internship or graduate role.
Placements 101: Being Money Smart
What is a B Corp and why might you want to work for one?
Placements 101: Prioritising your wellbeing whilst on Placement
Green Consultants: What's in it for you?
Introducing Aspiring Teachers
Becoming a Student Campus Partner (SCP)
Thinking of leaving or changing your course
Global Leaders in action: Student experiences and stories that inspire
Understanding Commercial Awareness
Law Mini-Series: Getting a placement and a training contract with no family background in Law: In conversation with Molly Miles, Fourth Year LLB with Professional Placement student.
How can upReach help you?
What is a master CV and why should you keep one?
How to answer interview questions
From Student to Startup Founder: In conversation with George Wade, Co-Founder of Zevero
What are employers looking for? December 2024
Law Mini Series: Alternative Careers to Law: In conversation with Jon Lindley, Business Affairs at Apple+
Law Mini-Series: What to consider when choosing your Bar course: In conversation with Zoe Bushby, Future Pupil Barrister
Student Startups: How to start your entrepreneurial journey.
AI and Application Forms
Law Mini-Series: International Law: In conversation with Maria Smirnova, Human Rights Officer at the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Law Mini-Series: Ace your applications: In conversation with Ben Gardner, Reed Smith LLP, Responsible Business Team
Law Mini-Series: Routes to the Bar: In conversation with Natasha Bellinger, Joint Head of Magdalen Chambers and Co-Director of Exeter Community Law Clinic
Careers in Charities: In conversation with Jen Stoneman, People (HR) Business Partner at Mencap
Law Mini-Series: Becoming a Solicitor: In conversation with Susan Starr, Exeter Campus Manager, University of Law, and former practising barrister
Create Your Future: Developing the knowledge, skills and resources to build the career you want
Finding a part time job
CVs of Failure: How can they be helpful?
What are career management skills?
The importance of lifelong learning
Collaborative success: navigating job applications
How to ask for help in the workplace
Why work abroad?
Student Circus: Job support for international students
What to expect when applying for a teaching role as an Early Career Teacher (ECT) Part 3: Simon Holmes, Assistant Headteacher and Head of Sixth Form at Purbeck School
Carbon Transitions: Evolution in the Energy Sector
Transitioning from study into a first role: In conversation with Chloe Bayliss, Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator at Cornish Lithium PLC
Grand Challenges: Social Inequality - Students perspectives, part 2
Disclosing Neurodiversity in the recruitment process: In conversation with Sharon Cant, Recruitment Marketing Specialist at Auticon
Grand Challenges: Mental Health - Students perspectives, part 2
Environmental Consultancy: In Conversation with Amy Horn-Norris Bradbury, Director of Spalding Associates
A focused employability lens for the transgender community
How to write an effective application form
Grand Challenges: Climate and Environment Emergency - Students perspectives
In conversation with students who have completed the Green Consultants Internships
Grand Challenges: Future Food - Students perspectives
Working in PR: In conversation with alumna Hannah Smithdale, Account Director at Edelman
Grand Challenges: Mental Health - Students perspectives, part 1
The Meaning of Success in the Third Sector: In conversation with Jess D’Cruz-Clune, Senior Information Officer at MIND
Grand Challenges: Social Inequality - Students perspectives, part 1
Careers in Consultancy
Grand Challenges: Tomorrow’s World - Students perspectives
An Indian perspective - Graduate Recruitment in the UK: Joan Wright in conversation with Exeter alumni Keshav Gujral
What to expect when applying for a teaching role as an Early Career Teacher (ECT) Part 2: Louise Simpson, Head at Exeter School
What to expect when applying for a teaching role as an Early Career Teacher (ECT) Part 1: Rachel Cane, Initial Teacher Training Coordinator at The Spires College, Torquay
Food Security: Job Roles for Modern Language Graduates
Law Mini-Series: from Corporate Lawyer to CEO and Founder: In conversation with Harry Wright, Bright Tide
Law Mini-Series: Law in Academia: In conversation with Dr Faye Bird; Law Lecturer at the University of Exeter, an insight into working in academia
Law mini series: Working in Germany: In conversation with Dr Gordon Christian, Principal Counsel Competition at Siemens Energy.
From Campus to Classroom: Entry Routes into Primary and Secondary Teaching
Careers in Nature Conservation
Navigating graduate recruitment: In conversation with alumni Anna Smoljaninov
Law Mini-Series: Tips on how to ace your applications: In conversation with Simon Clinton Consultant for Clifford Chance LLP
What to consider when starting a new job
Law Mini-Series: Becoming a barrister and sustaining a demanding career with a family: In conversation with Emma Price, Barrister at 5 Essex Court
Emotional Intelligence in the workplace
Law Mini-Series: Working as an In-house Solicitor: In conversation with Luke Parry Legal Director (Global Licensing) at Adidas
What to expect from a 1-1 advice appointment
What is the Graduate Labour Market looking like? October 2023
Law Mini-Series: Getting started with your career planning: In conversation with Jenny Clark, University of Exeter Faculty Employability Lead (Social Sciences)
Finding part time work
Graduate Access to the Career Zone
In conversation with graduates who have changed career
What are employers looking for? July 2023.
Working in the Heritage Sector
How to keep going with applications – job hunting resilience
Value of doing a placement for setting up your own business
Settling into a new role – deepening connections
Work Abroad for Modern Languages - FAQs
Using Challenges to Your Advantage
The Meaning of Success: In conversation with Erica Sosna, Founder and Creator of ‘The Career Equation’ and CEO of Career Matters
What it actually means to be a freelancer
Should you do something you are passionate about or something you are good at?
Why understanding your strengths is so important – an employer’s perspective.
Top Tip for CVs, Cover Letters and Application Forms: Writing in Plain English
Re-energising your placement search
In conversation with Green Consultants alum Alice Dunsmore and Barnaby Tagart
Career support for neurodiverse students
The Power of Mentoring
Getting Your Point Across
Introducing the new Exe-Change the Norm programme
Introducing Global Leader Experience; Student Perspectives
National Apprenticeship Week: In conversation with Oscar Milverton Gatta, Chief Operation Officer at Recycle It Global.
Navigating Career Change
Feeling stuck in your career journey?
What are the benefits of undertaking a placement in an SME or Third Sector industry?
Introducing Grand Challenges 2023; Student Perspectives
Reflection: Why is it important for employability?
Overcoming Self-Doubt: Career options for all
Law mini-series: Returning to work in Hong Kong: In conversation with Kelly Wong, Law alumni from Hong Kong
In conversation with Sawsan Khuri, Innovation Specialist and Facilitator
Law mini-series: International Arbitration Law: In conversation with Duncan Gorst, Senior Associate Osborne Clarke
In conversation with alumni Amy Matthews, Comedian
In conversation with Stephanie Lieber, Acting CEO of upReach
In conversation with Rhian Heasman, Development Director at The Centre for Social Justice
Expanding your career horizons: In conversation with Emma de Saram, Vice President Liberation and Equality, Exeter Guild.
Recruiter Perspectives: In conversation with Hannah Salton, Career Coach
Law mini-series: Getting hired for a magic circle firm in London: In conversation with Pan Papakyprianou, Associate at Linklaters
Careers in Creative Industries
In conversation with Jesse Heasman
What is upReach and how can they support me? Part 2
Law mini-series: City Experience, Island Lifestyle: In Conversation with Maples Group
What is upReach and how can they support me? Part 1
How to get yourself sorted with a job before you graduate
Law mini-series: International graduate working in the UK: In conversation with Gabriel W Goh; Associate, Taylor Wessing LLP
Law mini-series: Becoming a Barrister: In conversation with Kiera Riddy, Associate Barrister for Browne Jacobson
How to prepare for Career Fairs
Why is it important to take calculated risks?
Law mini-series: Working in the UK: In conversation with Daniel Femi Alemede; Associate, Norton Rose Fullbright
Understanding UK Work Culture
Law mini-series: In-house Law Career: In conversation with Luke Parry Legal Director (Global Licensing) at Adidas
Part time jobs in the UK – what, where, how and pay!
What does the Career Zone offer?
In conversation with Louisa Street, Geography Alumni
Adaptability Quotient
What are employers looking for? July 2022
In conversation with….students who have worked abroad
How a careers guidance appointment helped me
Asking questions at interview - what they say about you/what not to ask
What is organisational culture?
In conversation with...students who have studied abroad
Get ready to graduate! A look at the latest labour market information
Gamification in the recruitment process.
What is CPD (Continued Professional Development)?
The Importance of Saying No
In conversation with Ridi, a University of Exeter Student
Bouncing back after a job rejection
In Conversation with Daisy Anderson, Founder of ROOBARB’S
Top tips for securing a role in the Green sector
In Conversation with Maisie, from the Enactus Society
Introducing Aspiring Educators
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Jobs in the Green Sector
In conversation with Jo Whitfield, National Officer for Beat.
Graduate Labour Market Update, February 2022
In Conversation with Sarah Burne James, Solution Architect at IBM
Digital capabilities and the digital skills gap
In Conversation with Claire Barrett, Director at APIsFirst
What is disruptive thinking?
Efficiency vs Perfectionism when starting out in a job or internship
Introducing Grand Challenges
How to Choose Your Referees
What are employers in the Law sector looking for? December 2021
What are employers looking for? December 2021
Introducing the Exeter Leaders Award
Resilience in the Workplace
In conversation with Izzy and Alina, students from the Enactus society.
Accessing the hidden jobs market
In conversation with Romy and Connor, students from the Enactus society.
Resilience in finding a placement
In Conversation with Emily Davies, SETsquared Exeter Student Startup Manager and Max Harrington, Founder of Just Surf
In Conversation with Natalia Lemanska and Zoja Vizinger, Oyana Soaps.
Student top tips on finding a placement
Intercultural communication
Introducing Green Consultants
Tips for Being More Confident
How will graduate jobs be impacted by Covid-19? – Part 5, September 2021
Introducing Create Your Future
What are employers looking for? - July 2021
Demonstrating Passion to Employers
What to wear at interview
Preparing for your placement
Home Study – How to translate the skills from studying at home into job applications
How to motivate others
How will graduate jobs be impacted by Covid-19? – Part 4, May 2021
Resolving conflicts in the workplace
Ethics in the workplace
Working for an SME - Is it for me?
In Conversation with Tech Companies in Cornwall – Career Opportunities and Cream Teas.
Having trouble finding a placement?
What are employers looking for?
In Conversation with Joanne and Hollie, from ForgeRock: working within the technology industry
How will graduate jobs be affected by Covid-19? Part 3
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Assessment Centres
In Conversation with Joanne Mavridis and Hollie Dabson, from ForgeRock
Work placements – are they worth it?
Compete: How to succeed in getting a job
Introducing Challenges Online
In conversation with a video games entrepreneur
Plan: I know what I want to do, but how do I get there?
In conversation with Adam Alton, Co-founder of FidlLeaf.
The Importance of Digital and Coding Skills
Support for International Students
Careers wellbeing tips - how to de-stress job hunting
Speaking publicly
Learning from Failure
The Importance of Delegation Skills
Is postgraduate study for you?
How will graduate jobs be impacted by Covid-19? Part 2
In conversation with Anam, Freelance Translation
In conversation with Ash, Founder of Acting for Change International
The Importance of Professionalism
Decide: How do I choose a career?
What is Imposter Syndrome and how can I manage it?
Preparing for career fairs and employer events
Disclosing a disability to employers
Hints and tips for working from home
Introducing the Exeter Award
Career Mentor Scheme: Goals Achieved
Career Mentor Scheme: Issues Faced
Career Mentor Scheme: Starting Out
Introducing the Career Mentor Scheme
How can I beat interview nerves?
How can I network with employers without meeting face to face?
What will it be like starting a job working remotely?
What is the impact of COVID-19 on placements?
Have young people's job prospects been worst affected by the COVID-19 pandemic?
Should I apply for a Postgraduate course?
Will Employers be Recruiting in the Autumn Term?
How will graduate jobs be impacted by Covid-19?