Future You: achieve your career goals

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Future You is a careers and student advice podcast. From A-level results day to starting your new job, we’re with you every step of the way on your journey to future you.

  1. 3 days ago ·  Bonus

    5 career stories you need to hear this week | Salary range, skills and rail jobs

    In this week's episode, we're breaking down five stories every student and graduate should know:  Why salary transparency could change the way you apply for jobs.  How skills-based hiring is reshaping recruitment, and why your transferable skills matter more than ever.  How you can help shape future careers advice for students and graduates.  New opportunities for young people in the UK's rail industry.  Why students are looking beyond university rankings when choosing where to study.  Let Prospect's know what you want: https://online1.snapsurveys.com/Interview/c06fb48f-954a-49f0-b048-bfec952e2432 Find out more on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-stories-know-week-17th-july-prospects-study-tips-and-careers-a-ilzye/  Subscribe for weekly insights on careers, employability, and the changing world of work.  --- 📝 Take the Prospects job match quiz: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-match  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futureyou_pod/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futureyou_pod  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProspectsJisc    📜 Episode transcripts: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts

    5 career stories you need to hear this week | Salary range, skills and rail jobs

  2. 6 days ago

    Networking (without feeling awkward)

    Networking isn’t just awkward small talk and exchanging business cards.   In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Rea, Head of strategic relationships and Hedd to break down what networking really means, and why it could be one of the biggest career skills you develop.  Whether you're heading to a careers fair, building your LinkedIn profile, applying for graduate jobs, or simply trying to meet new people in your industry, this episode is packed with practical, actionable, networking tips.  You'll learn:  how to network even if you're shy or introverted   what to say when meeting employers or recruiters   how LinkedIn can help you land opportunities   why networking isn't about collecting contacts   the best places to build professional connections as a student or graduate.   Networking in a digital world: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/the-topic/networking-in-a-digital-world/  --- 📝 Take the Prospects job match quiz: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-match  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futureyou_pod/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futureyou_pod  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProspectsJisc    📜 Episode transcripts: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts

    Networking (without feeling awkward)

  3. 10 Jul ·  Bonus

    5 career stories you need to hear this week | Student loans, clearing and teacher pay

    In this week's episode, we're breaking down five stories every student, graduate and early-career professional should know about:  Why MPs are calling for changes to the student loan system and what that could mean for future students. UCAS Clearing is now open, and not just for people who missed their grades. The latest student satisfaction survey reveals that more students are enjoying their university experience. Why university rankings don't tell the full story, and what you should look for when choosing where to study. Teacher pay is set to increase, but what does that mean if you're considering a career in education? Find out more on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-stories-know-week-july-10th-prospects-study-tips-and-careers-a-4ixbe/  Subscribe for weekly insights on careers, employability, and the changing world of work.  --- 📝 Take the Prospects job match quiz: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-match  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futureyou_pod/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futureyou_pod  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProspectsJisc    📜 Episode transcripts: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts

    5 career stories you need to hear this week | Student loans, clearing and teacher pay

  4. 3 Jul ·  Bonus

    5 career stories you need to hear this week | State pensions, apprenticeships and AI

    In this week's episode, we're breaking down five stories every student, graduate and early-career professional should know about:  What new research says about GCSEs and future earnings and why your results don't define you. Could new government proposals create more apprenticeships and work placements. Why one of the world's biggest car manufacturers found that AI can't replace human experience. What a ‘returnship’ is, and why it could become an important route back into work. Why around half of Gen Z don't expect to receive a state pension and what that could mean for your financial future. Find out more on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-stories-know-week-july-3rd-prospects-study-tips-and-careers-a-fozse/  Subscribe for weekly insights on careers, employability, and the changing world of work.  --- 📝 Take the Prospects job match quiz: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-match  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futureyou_pod/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futureyou_pod  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProspectsJisc    📜 Episode transcripts: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts

    5 career stories you need to hear this week | State pensions, apprenticeships and AI

  5. 1 Jul

    How Clearing works

    Getting your results and heading into Clearing might feel scary - but it doesn’t have to.  In this episode, Amy shares her story, from opening her results to finding her place at the University of Reading. She talks about what it’s like going through Clearing and why it actually turned out to be the best thing that could have happened to her.  We’re also joined by Yasmin Bell, student recruitment officer at the University of Reading who breaks down everything you need to know:  who you’ll speak to on the phone,  what to expect during the call  how to get prepared ahead of results day.  Whether you're feeling nervous, unsure, or just curious, this episode is here to help you feel more confident and in control of your next steps.    Explore Clearing 2026: https://bit.ly/3Sv2N8g  --- 📝 Take the Prospects job match quiz: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-match  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futureyou_pod/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futureyou_pod  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProspectsJisc    📜 Episode transcripts: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts

    How Clearing works

  6. 26 Jun ·  Bonus

    5 career stories you need to hear this week | Erasmus+, skipping lectures and future earnings

    In this week's career news roundup, we're breaking down five stories that could affect students, graduates and early-career professionals across the UK.   In this episode:  The UK is set to rejoin Erasmus+  How your degree subject could affect your future earnings  The barriers international students are facing  Why university rankings don't tell the whole story  Why more students are skipping lectures, and what it means for you  Find out more on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-stories-know-week-june-26th-prospects-study-tips-and-careers-a-aplae/?trackingId=9OsnrQnmFnh7tZSUpM7%2FFA%3D%3D  Subscribe for weekly insights on careers, employability, and the changing world of work.  --- 📝 Take the Prospects job match quiz: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-match  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futureyou_pod/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futureyou_pod  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProspectsJisc    📜 Episode transcripts: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts

    5 career stories you need to hear this week | Erasmus+, skipping lectures and future earnings

  7. 19 Jun ·  Bonus

    5 career stories you need to hear this week | Salary, flexible working and study abroad

    In this week's career news roundup, we're breaking down five stories that could affect students, graduates and early-career professionals across the UK.  In this episode:  why the minimum wage could rise above £13 an hour - and what that means for job opportunities  how flexible and hybrid working are reshaping early careers  why studying abroad could have long-term career benefits  what new research reveals about AI detection software in education why traditional entry-level jobs are becoming harder to find - and what employers are looking for instead.  Find out more on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-stories-know-week-june-19th-prospects-study-tips-and-careers-a-yvxte/  Subscribe for weekly insights on careers, employability and the changing world of work.  --- 📝 Take the Prospects job match quiz: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-match  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futureyou_pod/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futureyou_pod  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProspectsJisc    📜 Episode transcripts: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts

    5 career stories you need to hear this week | Salary, flexible working and study abroad

  8. 17 Jun

    What to do when job searching gets exhausting

    Job hunting may feel exciting at first…Then the applications pile up, the rejections start landing, and suddenly you’re thinking 'what am I even doing?'  In this episode, we’re talking honestly about the realities of searching for work - from staying motivated after months of applications to handling rejection and figuring out what employers are actually looking for. We’re joined by Eve, who spent six months job searching before landing a role at Jisc.  --- How to use social media to find a job: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/getting-a-job/social-media-and-job-hunting/  How to write a CV: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/cvs-and-cover-letters/how-to-write-a-cv/ How to find a job: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/getting-a-job/how-to-find-a-job/  A graduate's guide to job hunting: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/the-topic/a-graduates-guide-to-job-hunting/  --- 📝 Take the job match quiz: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-match  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futureyou_pod/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futureyou_pod  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProspectsJisc    📜 Episode transcripts: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts

    What to do when job searching gets exhausting
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Future You is a careers and student advice podcast. From A-level results day to starting your new job, we’re with you every step of the way on your journey to future you.

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