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Graduate Job Podcast

Graduate Job Podcast: Weekly podcast with inspiring authors, coaches, recruiters and entrepreneurs in the field of graduate recruitment

The goal of the Graduate Job Podcast is to help you achieve the job of your dreams. Each week we speak to inspiring authors, coaches, recruiters and entrepreneurs in the field of graduate recruitment, as they share their expert knowledge and advice. We cover all aspects of getting a graduate job, from internships and placements, to CV’s, online applications, interviews and assessment centres. Whether you are looking for a career in finance and banking, or wanting to work with a charity, the Graduate Job Podcast will help you every step of the way.

  • 38 minutes 40 seconds
    #130: From never passing a video interview, to graduate job success – Charlotte’s story

    For episode 130 of the Graduate Job Podcast, I share a success story in the form of listener to the show and How to Get a Graduate Job course member and alumni Charlotte, and how she went from applying for grad jobs and never being able to get past a video interview, to joining the course and securing the graduate job of her dreams. We explore Charlotte’s journey, from her struggles applying initially, through to her ultimate success. We delve into her hints and tips for each stage of the process, and how she went from failing every video interview she did to being able to ace them with ease. We cover her advice on balancing applying for grad jobs when you are working full-time, with what she learnt through the various assessment centre processes. It’s a great episode and I hope it inspires you that if Charlotte can do it, you can too. To find out more about today, head to the show notes at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/charlotte, where you can find a full transcript, links to the How to Get a Graduate Job course, and details of how you can get coaching with me, including a free 30-minute coaching call.

    MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

    ·    How Charlotte went from failing every video interview, to being able to pass them with ease

    ·    Why she recommends the How to Get a Graduate Job course “10,000%”

    ·    How to balance applying for grad jobs and working full time

    ·    How to stand out in a group exercise at an assessment centre

    ·    Her hints and tips for acing psychometric tests

    ·    Why she joined the How to Get a Graduate Job course, and why she thinks you should too

    10 April 2023, 2:03 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    #129: 28 Graduate recruitment mistakes, with Brian Sinclair

    Hello and welcome to the 129th episode of the UK’s number 1 career podcast, and I’ve got a very special episode for you today. Joining me back on the show by popular demand is graduate recruitment expert and best-selling author Brian Sinclair, who discusses his new book ‘28 Recruitment Mistakes: And how you can avoid them’. In the show today we discuss the key mistakes you might be making as you apply for a graduate job and how they could be holding you back from career success. We cover each stage of the graduate application process and what you need to do to impress and sail through to the next round, and the howlers to avoid, that will see you getting rejected. No matter what companies you are applying to, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. The only link you need to remember from today is www.graduatejobpodcast.com/mistakes where you can find a full transcript, and links to everything which we discuss, that’s www.graduatejobpodcast.com/mistakes.

    MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

    • What graduate recruiters are really looking for from candidates
    • The insider secrets of how to pass each stage of the graduate application process
    • Common mistakes that rejected candidates make
    • The things you should NEVER say in a job interview
    • The key things that will make you stand out as you apply for a graduate job

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    21 January 2023, 2:23 pm
  • 42 minutes 14 seconds
    #128: How to get a job with Wizz Air

    For the 128th episode of the Graduate Job Podcast, I speak with a leading low-cost airline Wizz Air, as they discuss their graduate and non-graduate job opportunities. If you are interested in a graduate job where you aren’t going to be spending all day sat behind a desk on a computer, then this is the episode for you, as today I am very excited to have leading low-cost airline Wizz Air join me on the show. In the episode we discuss their rapid expansion plans and the different opportunities that they have available, from cabin crew through to the pilots at the front of the plane. We delve into all aspects of the application process, from the type of candidates they are looking for, the particular skills and competencies that you need to be brushing up on, and brilliantly, how for some of the roles you can hired in a day. Yes, you heard that right, a one day selection process. If you have ever thought about a career with an airline then this is the episode for you. Now the links to the show notes today including a full transcript you can download and links to everything we discuss can be found at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/wizzair.

    MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

    • The exciting job opportunities at Wizz Air
    • Wizz Air’s expansion plans for the coming year
    • How you can secure a job within a day!
    • What Wizz Air look for from their candidates and how you can stand out from the crowd
    • The key difference separating the candidates that pass, from those that fail

    Insider secrets of how you can impress on the day and bag the job

    22 October 2022, 9:11 pm
  • 44 minutes 18 seconds
    #127: How Sam got a graduate job with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

    For the 127th episode of the Graduate Job Podcast, I speak with a listener of the show Sam, as he shares how he secured his dream graduate job with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Sam signed up for the ‘How to Get a Graduate Job’ course back in September last year, and we discuss how following the steps in the course led him to graduate job success.  In the episode, Sam shares his experience of going through the application process for a range of government and policy graduate schemes, such as the Fast Stream, NHS, FCA and others, sharing his insights into what he learned from the CV application stage, completing dozens of different psychometric tests, and his tips and tricks for passing the recorded video interview stage. We also deep dive into the assessment centre stage, as Sam shares his insights into how you can impress at this final hurdle. It’s an inspiring episode, and if Sam can do it, you can do it too, so strap yourself in and listen to our chat today. Now the links to the show notes today including a full transcript you can download and links to everything we discuss can be found at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/Sam.

    MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

    • How Sam secured a graduate job with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
    • Sam’s top tips for impressing in the recorded video interviews
    • Why you should only go for the companies that you actually care about
    • How to cope with the stress of an assessment centre, and what you can expect on the day
    • Why Sam joined the ‘How to Get a Graduate Job’ course, and why he thinks you should too.
    21 July 2022, 10:17 pm
  • 39 minutes 30 seconds
    #126: Graduate entrepreneurship, with Michael Tefula
    Hello and welcome to the 126th episode of the UK’s number 1 career podcast, and I’ve got a very special episode for you today. Joining me back on the show by popular demand is serial entrepreneur and author Michael Tefula, who discusses his book Graduate Entrepreneurship: How to Start Your Business After University. In the show today we discuss why university or just after is such a great time to start a business, and we also bust some of the key myths that might be holding you back from taking the plunge. We cover why it might cost you less than you think to start a business, why it’s not about having a great idea, but why you should instead focus on solving people’s problems. Finally, we delve into why graduate schemes will be so interested in any companies you do launch, and how to make the most of those transferrable skills in graduate interviews. No matter what companies you are applying to, and even if you’ve never thought of starting your own business, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Now the only link you need to remember from today is www.graduatejobpodcast.com/entrepreneurship where you can find a full transcript, and links to everything which we discuss, that’s www.graduatejobpodcast.com/entrepreneurship.

     

    MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

    • Why you should think about starting your own business after university
    • The myths that might be holding you back from becoming an entrepreneur
    • Why it won’t cost you as much as you think to start your own company
    • How companies WANT to hear about your ‘side hustle’ when you apply for a graduate job
    • The one thing you MUST think about when you start a company,

     

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    30 January 2022, 11:33 pm
  • 40 minutes 57 seconds
    #125: How to get a graduate job with Inspiring Interns

    Welcome to the second show of the year, and episode 125  of the UK’s number 1 career podcast, and I’ve got a special episode for you today. Joining me on the show is a company that you are going to want to check out if you are looking for a graduate job, as I speak with Ben Rosen, CEO of Inspiring Interns. Inspiring Interns are a company who can help you find a 3-month paid internship across a range of industries and locations. There is no cost to you, you bring your graduate talent, they sort out the rest. On the show, we explore all aspects of the process, from why you should apply and the power of internships, not only in getting you a graduate role but in helping you find the role that is right for you. We cover the different stages of the process and how you can stand out in each, through to making a great impression when you do start. No matter what companies you are applying to, if you’ve never thought of an internship before, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Now the only link you need to remember from today is www.graduatejobpodcast.com/inspiringinterns where you can find a full transcript, and links to everything which we discuss, that’s www.graduatejobpodcast.com/inspiringinterns.

     

    MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

    • Who Inspiring Interns are and why you should apply
    • The power of creating a video CV, and how they get results
    • The secrets to impressing in a face-to-face interview
    • Why you shouldn’t overlook the importance of being on time
    • Ben’s insider tips for impressing throughout the application process

     

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    16 January 2022, 9:51 pm
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    #124: How to get a graduate job in the city

    For the 124th episode of the Graduate Job Podcast, I speak with author and former investment analyst Dermot Dorgan on how to get a graduate job in the City. In this fun episode, Dermot shares his 10 commandments for exactly what you need to do to secure your dream graduate role in banking, finance, and accounting in the ultra-competitive City of London.  We explore why you should get a 2:1 or go home, why you shouldn’t expect to rely on your ability as you apply for graduate jobs in the City, and why you might want to think again if you are planning on doing a master’s degree. We also explore why all work experience is so important, and how being ‘human’ can become a key differentiator through the interview process. Having worked in the City himself, Dermot has been there, seen it and got the t-shirt, and his insight will help you no matter what type of company you are applying to. Now the links to the show notes today including a full transcript you can download and links to everything we discuss can be found at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/city.

     MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

    • Dermot’s 10 commandments for getting a graduate job in the City of London
    • Why it is so important to get a 2:1 degree
    • How preparation beat’s ability through the graduate application process
    • Why you might want to think again if you are planning on doing a master’s degree
    • The secret to making your work experience pack a punch
    • How being ‘human’ could be your key differentiator in a graduate job interview

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    2 January 2022, 12:21 am
  • 56 minutes 47 seconds
    #123: How Daniel got a graduate job in finance with an international IT services company

    For the 123rd episode of the Graduate Job Podcast, I speak with a listener of the show Daniel, as he shares he secured his dream graduate job in finance with an international IT services company. Daniel signed up for the How to Get a Graduate Job course back in September last year, and we discuss how following the steps in the course led him to graduate job success.  In the episode Daniel shares his experience of going through the application process for a range of different finance, business and accounting firms, sharing his insights into what he learned from the CV application stage, completing dozens of different psychometric tests, and his tips and tricks for passing the recorded video interview stage. We also deep dive into the assessment centre stage, as Daniel shares his insights into how you can impress at this final hurdle. As I said, it’s an inspiring episode, and if Daniel can do it, you can do it too, so strap yourself in and listen to our chat today. Now the links to the show notes today including a full transcript you can download and links to everything we discuss can be found at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/Daniel.

     

    MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

    • How Daniel secured a graduate job in finance with a top international IT services company
    • Daniel’s top tips for impressing in the recorded video interviews
    • How to make sure your work experience stands out from the crowd
    • How to cope with the stress of an assessment centre
    • Why Daniel joined the How to Get a Graduate Job course, and why he thinks you should too.

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    9 December 2021, 5:39 pm
  • 44 minutes 8 seconds
    #122: How to get a graduate job with a start-up, with Jumpstart

    For episode 122 of the Graduate Job Podcast I have a brilliant episode for you that is going to open your eyes to the graduate opportunities that are available to you with start-ups, as I am joined on the show by Kabir Bali co-founder of Jumpstart. Jumpstart has set up an innovative graduate scheme where you can apply to start-up firms with venture capital funding who are looking for great graduates, and as well as finding amazing roles with Jumpstart you also get the graduate scheme experience of a month of training and development, and also the social side of joining with a cohort of other people. And in today’s episode, we delve into Jumpstart more generally and how you can apply. We go through the types of start-up firms that they work with, what they look for in candidates and how you can stand out at each stage of the process. We discuss how you can improve your CV, why you need to show not tell with it, and why you should definitely talk about any side hustles or university societies that you’ve been a part of. We also cover why you can expect at least £25k in each role, and normally some equity to boot as well. It’s an informative episode and no matter the type of graduate job you have thought about applying to, from start-ups to global giants, it’s an episode that you arent going to want to miss. As always you can find a full transcript including all of the show notes and links to everything, we discuss at https://www.graduatejobpodcast.com/jumpstart/.

    MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

    • Who Jumpstart are and how you can apply
    • The training and development you can expect with the Jumpstart programme
    • How the application process works
    • What they look for in candidates
    • Why you need to show not tell with your CV
    • How to impress in your interviews with start-ups
    • Why talking about your side hustles is so important when you apply
    • Why you can expect at least a salary of £25k and normally equity as well

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    3 October 2021, 8:55 pm
  • 37 minutes 47 seconds
    #121: How to write emails that will get you a graduate job

    For episode 121 of the Graduate Job Podcast I have a cracker for you that is going to completely change the way you send emails, as I am joined by business communications expert and best-selling author Kim Arnold who takes us through what you should, and more importantly what you should not be doing when you send job-related emails. In today’s episode, we discuss the secrets to writing emails when applying for graduate jobs, and go through the hints and tips which will help you stand out from the crowd. We explore speculative emails for jobs, why most of them are so bad, and what you can do to make sure that the recruiter will sit up and pay attention to yours. We delve into why you need to stop thinking about what you want and instead focus on what the recruiter is going to care about when you send your email, and how thinking about a hamburger can help you do this…. yes, a hamburger. We explore that tricky topic of chasing recruiters for feedback, how to do it effectively, and crucially how long to wait so that you aren’t coming across like a stalker. And Kim also shares how humour could be your secret weapon in getting a response as you look for a graduate job. It’s a fun episode and no matter what job you are applying for, you are going to be sending emails, so it’s not an episode that you will want to miss. As always you can find a full transcript including all of the show notes and links to everything we discuss at https://www.graduatejobpodcast.com/email/

    MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

    • The secrets to writing emails when applying for graduate jobs
    • Email tips that will make you stand out from the crowd
    • How to write a speculative job email that will get results
    • Why most speculative emails for jobs don’t work
    • How thinking about a hamburger will help you get a graduate job
    • Why a good email is all about the company, and not you
    • How to effectively chase a recruiter for feedback on an interview
    • How long to wait before chasing a recruiter?
    • Why humour is so powerful when you are emailing recruiters

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    25 September 2021, 1:39 pm
  • 41 minutes 47 seconds
    #120: How a disastrous teenage love life will help you get a graduate job

    For the 120th episode of the Graduate Job Podcast I speak with graduate recruitment expert, author and Netflix TV show producer Andrew Osayemi, who takes us through how his disastrous teenage love life will help you get a graduate job. In today’s wide-ranging episode, Andrew shares his experiences from both sides of the graduate recruitment fence, and we discuss why getting on a graduate scheme is just like dating. We cover how getting a graduate job is like getting into a top nightclub, and the strategies you need to adopt to get into both. We explore why you need more than just good grades when you apply, and how playing poker led Andrew to career success. We delve into the skills you need to succeed in a job interview and why you should definitely be practising your small talk skills and utilizing the power of telling stories. It’s a fun episode and no matter what you are applying for, not one that you will want to miss. As always you can find a full transcript including all of the show notes at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/dating.

    MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

    • How Andrew’s disastrous teenage love life helped him get a graduate job
    • Why getting on a graduate scheme is like dating
    • How getting a graduate job is like getting into a top nightclub
    • Why you need more than just good grades
    • How playing poker led Andrew to career success
    • Why you should practice your small talk skills
    • The power of telling stories when you have a job interview

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    31 August 2021, 10:10 pm
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