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Career Zone Podcast

University of Exeter Career Zone

Welcome to the brand new Career Zone Podcast. In each episode, staff from the Career Zone discuss careers related topics that‘s on students‘ minds right now. Our goal is to help prepare you for life and work after University, offering quality assistance and advice throughout your course, and for as long as you need it after Graduation. We’ll help you with a wide range of enquiries, such as: CV and application form advice, booking 1:1 appointments, advice on finding work experience, graduate jobs, or

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5:15

Getting Focused: Using your decision-making skills to...

Career Zone Podcast ·

2025/09/22

Once you have done your research, you’ll need to start making informed and realistic decisions to narrow down your options. In this episode, Dawn Lees, Student Employability and Development Manager, explores how you can use what you have discovered about yourself and learnt about the job market to decide which jobs or sector interests you most. Useful Links: Placements section Jobs section Employability programmes Professional and personal development sessions Professional Pathways

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6:50

Explore your options

Career Zone Podcast ·

2025/09/22

Exploring your options involves expanding your knowledge of the range of occupations, sectors and organisations that may be of interest to you. In this episode, Dawn Lees, Student Employability and Development Manager, discusses how you can explore the opportunities available to you, whether that's applying for graduate roles or further study. Useful Links: Getting the most from LinkedIn Networking for career conversations Exploring options with a degree in… Researching employers Careers fair

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9:57

Taking Action

Career Zone Podcast ·

2025/09/22

If you have reflected on your values, motivations and skills, have explored your options and have then decided what it is that you want to do, it is now time to take action. In this episode, Dawn Lees, Student Employability and Development Manager shares how you can actively seek the graduate level role or further study opportunity that you have decided is right for you so that you can transition into the workplace. Useful Links CVs cover letters and applications Interviews Assessment

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30:06

Thinking of a career in the Civil Service?

Career Zone Podcast ·

2025/09/18

In this episode, Kate Foster, Employability and Careers Consultant, is joined by Maddy and Stephen to discuss the Civil Service Fast Stream. With 17 specialist schemes across the country, it’s designed to fast-track you into management roles and give you the skills to shape national policy and servicesMaddy and Stephen share how they see the Fast Stream champions inclusivity and social mobility, with the Social Mobility Network. Maddie and Stephen share details on the recruitment process* and share

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10:04

The advantages of working for small medium enterprise...

Career Zone Podcast ·

2025/07/16

In this week’s podcast, Sunny Lalli and Nicky Hutchinson, Employability and Career Consultants, are joined by Chloé Bayliss of Cornish Lithium. In this episode Chloé as then Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator and now Senior ESG Coordinator at Cornish Lithium, discusses some of the work roles at Cornish Lithium and the experience of working in a small medium enterprise (SME). In this conversation Chloé draws on her own experience to differentiate the experience of working in a small medium

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06:52

8 Surprising Sources of Career Inspiration

Career Zone Podcast ·

2025/07/09

In this episode, Nicky Hutchinson, Employability and Career Consultant shares top tips and ideas for inspiration to help you to think of your next steps.Useful links: Explore options with your degree by visiting the What can I do with my degree? webpages. Explore different sector and occupations Help with researching career options Help with researching sectors and employers Attend one of our guidance sessions including ‘Get started with thinking about careers’, ‘Research your career

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07:54

What are you going to do when you graduate?

Career Zone Podcast ·

2025/07/02

At some point as a student, you’ve probably been asked ‘what are you going to do when you graduate?’. It can be a daunting question and it’s ok not to know. In this episode, Nicky Hutchinson, Employability and Careers Consultant, shares tips and advice on how to answer this question and explores what you can do to be a proactive explorer, developing your self-awareness and skills.Useful Links: Green Consultants Attending skills sessions such as Problem Solving, Networking Skills, Presentation

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21:10

Considering a PHD: Is it right for you?

Career Zone Podcast ·

2025/06/19

In this week’s episode, Rachel Coombes, Employability and Career Consultant speaks with Jasmine Thomas-Campbell, a current PhD student, about her journey to studying for a PhD. Jasmine shares what led her to pursue a PhD, how she found and applied for the right opportunity and why transferable skills really matter.Useful Links: Choosing postgraduate study webpage (exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/pgstudy/) Help with applying for Postgraduate Study

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10:16

AI and Sustainability: Balancing Innovation and...

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2025/06/11

Rachel Sloan, Employability and Careers Consultant explores how AI is shaping sustainability policies and procedures in the workplace. Rachel looks at both the positive and negative impacts of AI on sustainability in the workplace.Useful Links: Help with researching an employer. Help with using AI | Career Zone | University of Exeter This episode was devised by Dr Dawn Lees with input from generative AI software ChatGPT, and was recorded by Rachel Sloan.

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11:07

How to remain resilient during job applications

Career Zone Podcast ·

2025/06/02

In this episode Employability and Placement Adviser, Alexa, speaks with Elly a current 4th year Business and Management with Industrial Experience student who completed her placement year at Unilever. Here Elly and Alexa discuss how you can remain resilient and keep yourself motivated throughout recruitment processes. For further support, why not book onto one of our upcoming sessions on; Personal Resilience skills sessions Networking Essentials Re-energising your job search sessions LinkedIn

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12:33

Careers in Product

Career Zone Podcast ·

2025/05/28

In this week’s episode, Oliver Laity, Careers Information and Systems Manager, is joined by Eve Carney and Alan Stewart from the University’s Digital Transformation Team, to discuss product management as a career. Eve, Head of Product, and Alan, Product Manager, share what is meant by a product management role and share their career journeys. They offer advice to students on how to get into this field, the skills to develop and where you can find opportunities.Useful Links: Book onto a skills

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16:19

Law Mini-Series: International Law: in conversation...

Career Zone Podcast ·

2025/05/21

In our Law podcast mini-series of Autumn 2024, our Law Employability and Careers Consultants; Rachel, Tess and Sunny, talked to experienced professionals from both legal and non-legal sectors to hear their career experiences and advice.In this bonus episode, Sunny Lalli, Employability and Career Consultant, talks to Ben Ainsley Gill, an international law arbitration lawyer. Ben and Sunny seek to define arbitration in international business law, examining the skill sets required to work in

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08:02

Personal Responsibility in the workplace - What does...

Career Zone Podcast ·

2025/05/14

Personal responsibility is about acting with integrity, honesty and self-awareness – owning your actions and learning from your mistakes.In this week’s episode, Rachel Haddy, Employability and Placements Adviser, highlights three key aspects of personal responsibility: accountability, following through on commitments and authenticity. Rachel shares how admitting mistakes, managing your workload honestly and owning both your strengths and weaknesses can empower you to take ownership of your

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06:57

What is the graduate labour market looking like, May...

Career Zone Podcast ·

2025/05/07

We last looked at the Graduate Labour Market in December 2024 and a lot has changed since then. In this episode, Dawn Lees, Student Employability and Development Manager, looks at the current state of the graduate labour market, focusing on the relationship between politics and the economy.* Dawn shares insights on how the global situation has impacted the graduate labour market as well as sharing advice to help you succeed if you’re looking for a graduate job.Links and Resources : If you would

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22:47

Developing the skills you need for a placement,...

Career Zone Podcast ·

2025/04/30

In this week’s episode, Andrea Hodges, Employment Schemes Manager, is joined by second year student Olivia Osborne, to discuss how you can develop your skills, gain experience and build your connections. Andrea and Olivia share their advice on how you can demonstrate the skills you have when applying for jobs. Andrea also highlights the schemes you can utilise at the University, whether you are looking for a placement, internship or graduate role.Although this episode focuses on the South West, the

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09:09

Placements 101: Being Money Smart

Career Zone Podcast ·

2025/03/28

The second episode of Placements 101 focusses on money – how to manage your finances while on placement. Everyone’s financial situation is different and how you manage money is a personal choice. In this episode Anya and Immy share their experiences and offer practical advice on how they handled their finances during their placements. If you're unsure what you want to do with your third year, or need some extra support/guidance from students who have recently returned from a year out, then check

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23:40

What is a B Corp and why might you want to work for one?

Career Zone Podcast ·

2025/03/26

In this week’s episode, Nicky Hutchinson, Employability and Career Consultant is joined by Scott James, Partner of Ward Williams Associates – a certified B Corp. Scott explains what it means to be a B Corp, how it has shaped Ward Williams as a business, and the benefits of working for one. He also shares valuable insights on what prospective job applicants should know about B Corps when preparing for interviews.Useful Links: Ward Williams Website: https://wardwilliams.uk/ The BCorp Directory:

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09:38

Placements 101: Prioritising your wellbeing whilst on...

Career Zone Podcast ·

2025/03/21

If you're unsure what you want to do with your third year, or need some extra support/guidance from students who have recently returned from a year out, then check out our new placements 101 mini-series. Join Anya and Immy, fourth year students as they share their experiences of placement life.The first episode of Placements 101 focuses on prioritising wellbeing whilst on placement - a really important topic. Life abroad or working can be a huge shift from student life and many struggle with the

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12:47

Green Consultants: What's in it for you?

Career Zone Podcast ·

2025/03/19

Helen Hicks, Programme Officer, talks with Bella and Raishal, students who have completed Green Consultants. Bella and Raishal explain what the Green Consultants programme is and share the skills and benefits they gained from completing the programme.Useful Links: Green Consultants: (ex.ac.uk/GreenConsultants) Find out more and start the training now. Book onto skill sessions via Handshake.

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08:33

Introducing Aspiring Teachers

Career Zone Podcast ·

2025/03/12

Helen Hicks, Programme Officer at the University of Exeter, introduces the Aspiring Teachers programme and the range of opportunities available to you. Helen is joined by Leanne Galloway, an Early Years Adviser and Ofsted Inspector, who shares her top 5 skills that you need if you are thinking about a career in teaching. Helen also discusses how you can go about gaining teaching experience to work out where your passion lies. Useful Links Start the training now on the Aspiring Teachers webpage.

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