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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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12:29

Risk assessments: What they are and why they matter

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2026/03/26

In this episode we explore what risk assessments are, why they matter and the key skills needed to carry them out effectively. Here we explore how risk assessments play a vital role across a range of graduate careers including engineering, finance, IT and environmental roles. We share advice on how to develop your skills and gain experience, whether through societies, internships or graduate roles.This episode was written by Dawn Lees and recorded by Rachel Sloan. Useful links: Get involved with a

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29:11

Top Tips from International Alumni: In conversation...

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2026/03/19

In this episode, Employability and Careers Consultant Joan Wright chats with alumni Bhumika Mathkar and Rutuja Lokare, about their journeys from Mumbai to studying masters degrees and working in the UK. They discuss their experience of participating with the India Career Ready Programme and reflect on how work experience and university support shaped their journeys. They also share insights as to what it’s like to navigate the UK recruitment process as an international student.Useful

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11:26

Introducing Green Consultants

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2026/03/13

In this week’s episode Helen Hicks, Programme Officer talks with Harriet, one of our Student Programme Assistants about Green Consultants. Helen and Harriet discuss what is involved in completing Green Consultants, including the online learning, projects and internships. Helen shares her advice to students wanting to complete the programme and also shares how previous students have been able to use the learning they gained from completing Green Consultants in their future experiences. Green

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26:33

Working in Corporate Sustainability: In conversation...

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2026/03/06

In this week's episode, Nicky Hutchinson, Employability and Career Consultant, is joined by alumnus Mathys Reiss, now a Climate Action Associate working at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).Mathys completed his Masters in Sustainable Business Management in 2024, and reflects on his academic journey and his transition into a career in sustainability. He shares his insights into what it's like to work within a global organisation at the forefront of corporate

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8:30

Using LinkedIn without losing yourself

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2026/02/27

In this week’s episode we’re exploring the love-hate relationship many students have with LinkedIn. For some, it is a great place to find opportunities and connections. For others, it can feel like a stream of carefully curated posts that come across as performative. We explore how to use LinkedIn without losing your sense of self. Listen to hear: Top tips on promoting yourself in ways that feel natural, not forced. Simple steps to start engaging with posts How to set boundaries so LinkedIn works

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36:38

ADHD and Academia: In conversation with Sian...

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2026/02/19

In this week’s episode, Sian Robinson shares her career journey to becoming Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management. Sian reflects on her non-standard route into higher education and talks about the challenges and positives of having ADHD. Sian also shares the strategies that have helped her and explores how being open about neurodivergence has shaped the way she teaches and supports students. _____ Sian is a Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management. She is also the Programme Director for

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10:56

Global Leaders in action: Student experiences from...

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2026/02/12

In this week’s episode, current students Zabi, Jeremy, Kunal and Owen, discuss their experience of taking part in the EAIE Conference. They share how they have applied the skills they developed from their Global Leaders Experience to real life situations, how their experience has influenced their career aspirations and provide advice to students considering applying for a Global Leaders Experience. The Global Leaders Experience is a unique opportunity to develop your intercultural skills as part of

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5:26

Showcasing the skills from your degree

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2026/02/05

Often in careers, we talk about developing skills alongside your studies, through volunteering, societies, part time work or internships. In this episode we focus on the skills you have gained directly from your degree and how you can articulate them with clarity and confidence.Rachel Sloan, Employability and Careers Consultant, explores the technical, academic and personal skills you develop throughout your studies and how to demonstrate them effectively to employers in CVs, application forms and

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32:08

Working in Higher Education: In conversation with...

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2026/01/27

Layal Hakim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Exeter. Layal grew up in a large family of 8 children from a low-income, ethnic minority background. During her teens, Layal was educated for short periods in Lebanon. This changed the course of her direction academically.Layal graduated from Brunel University in 2010 with a BSc in Mathematics. In October 2010, she started a PhD, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research

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21:30

Placement Year Unpacked: A Conversation with...

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2026/01/21

In this week’s episode, Employability and Careers Consultant, Ben Toulson, speaks to our Centre for Geography and Environmental Science Placement Ambassadors, Sophie Hartop, Abi Brookes and Sasha Clark. Sophie, Abi and Sasha share their placement year experiences, including discussions around what they gained from their placements, how they found and secured them, the logistics of placements, and returning to university the following year. Further resources: Contact the Career Zone to book a

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29:36

Working in Higher Education: In conversation with...

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2026/01/13

Professor Beverley Hawkins is a Professor or Leadership and Organisational Studies in the Business School and the Dean for Taught Students at the University of Exeter. After undertaking her degree in Business Management at Swansea, Beverley went into a graduate role in fund management. Beverley then did another undergraduate degree in Germany where she also translated washing machine instructions. Beverley then found herself in Warwick undertaking her Masters and then at Keele doing a PhD in

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12:22

Sophia’s PhD Journey, part 1

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2026/01/08

Thinking of doing doctoral research? In this episode, Kate Foster, Employability and Careers Consultant, talks with Sophia, a second year PhD student. Sophia shares what motivated her to study a PhD, some of the challenges she has faced so far and her advice to students considering doctoral research. We’ll be catching up with Sophia regularly to hear how their PhD journey is going. Follow the Career Zone Podcast to stay up to date with Sophia’s experiences, insights and reflections along the

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12:42

Making the most of career opportunities at university

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2025/12/11

In this week’s episode, Will King, Programme Officer, is joined by current student Frederick Proctor to discuss how to make the most of career opportunities. Frederick shares his experiences with the various events and programmes he has got involved with including Create Your Future, the Exeter Award and attending conferences. Frederick shares his tips on planning, prioritising and saying yes to different opportunities.Links: Create Your Future Exeter Award Exeter Leaders Award Green

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11:04

Benny’s PhD Journey, part 1

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2025/12/04

Thinking of doing doctoral research? In this episode, Kate Foster, Employability and Careers Consultant, talks with Benny, a first year PhD student. Benny shares what motivated him to study a PhD, some of the challenges he has faced so far and his advice to students considering doctoral research. We’ll be catching up with Benny regularly to hear how his PhD journey is going. Follow the Career Zone Podcast to stay up to date with Benny’s experiences, insights and reflections along the way.

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6:37

The importance of being curious

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2025/11/25

In this episode, Dawn Lees, Student Employability and Development Manager, explores the importance of being curious, how it can help you in the workplace and Dawn shares how you can develop your curiosity. Useful Links: Planned Happenstance podcast (https://pod.fo/e/33a7e9) Employer and alumni events in Exeter and Penryn. Exeter Students' Guild and The Students' Union societies. Attend a Careers and Employability session

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22:08

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

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2025/11/21

In our Law mini-series podcast, our Law Employability and Careers Consultants; Rachel, Tess and Sunny, talk to experienced professionals from both legal and non-legal sectors to hear their career experiences and advice.Interested to work as a barrister internationally? Felix Tang talks about the life of a barrister in Hong Kong, and the experiences he had at Exeter which helped him get there. A must-listen to podcast for every student who is interested in the bar internationally. In addition to

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24:59

Working in Higher Education: In conversation with...

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2025/11/11

Graham Perkins is the Associate Dean for Education within the Business School and an Associate Professor in Human Resource Management. Graham has both professional and academic experience within the field of Human Resource Management, having completed both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the subject, and having worked in industry in several HRM roles. Graham came from a family in which no-one had been to university before him. Graham attended a state school, growing up in a neighbourhood

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44:30

Inside the world of Bid Writing: In conversation with...

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2025/11/05

In this episode, Dawn Lees, Student Employability and Development Manager, chats with alumnus Matt Light, Director at AscellaHealth, about building a career in Bid Writing. With 15 years experience leading bid and proposal teams across both the public and private sector, Matt shares his journey from a junior bid writer to team leader. Matt explains the various career pathways within the profession, the key skills for success and how teamwork helps win contracts, as well as what excites him about his

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26:42

Law Mini-Series: Securing a Training Contract: In...

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2025/10/30

In our Law mini-series podcast, our Law Employability and Careers Consultants; Rachel, Tess and Sunny, talk to experienced professionals from both legal and non-legal sectors to hear their career experiences and advice.In this episode Tess Read, Employability and Career Consultant, talks to Grace Light, a current Law student. Grace shares her journey to securing a training contract, highlighting the value of attending events, using resources like the Career Zone and developing commercial

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13:51

How to network at a careers fair

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2025/10/21

In this episode, Employability and Careers Consultant Sunny Lalli, is joined by BSc Human Sciences graduate Zack Islam. Recipient of the University of Exeter Student of the Year award at 2024 Success for All conference, and also the Academic Success Award at the 2025 Student Social Mobility Awards, Zack shares his insights on the art of networking and how preparatory research can power conversations at careers fairs.Useful Links: Career Zone information on careers fairs

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