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Asking for help can feel daunting, but it's a huge strength that shows confidence and a commitment to progress. In this episode Rachel Haddy, Employability and Placements Adviser, explores how to ask for help in the workplace effectively, from identifying what you need to choosing the right person and timing.
 
Links:
Book onto a skill session such as Problem Solving or Persuading, Influencing and Negotiation via Handshake 
Listen to our episode on Transitioning from study into a first role. Listen on Spotify and iTunes
To support your transition from university into employment or further study, visit our Get Ready to Graduate webpage
Get ready to graduate with our Spotify playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4TO6M7p79NHeq9Tk4Q4UtV?si=c76faef068b44922 

In this episode, Bryanna, an Employability and Placements Adviser speaks to Charlotte who is a current fourth year Modern Languages student studying French and Spanish, about why working abroad can be a great option.
Charlotte spent last year teaching English in France to secondary school students, and also spent some extra time in Spain Au Pairing. Bryanna and Charlotte will be discussing the topic of working abroad to understand a little more about the benefits of it and why others might want to consider working abroad. 

In this episode of the Career Zone podcast, Mel Nearchou from Student Employability and Academic Success, introduces Student Circus, a valuable resource for international students at the University of Exeter. With insights from Tripti Maheshwari, Co-Founder of Student Circus, and Aryan Jain, a Student Circus ambassador, discover how this platform can help you navigate job-hunting in the UK. Learn top tips for using Student Circus and how to connect with ambassadors for further assistance.
 
Links:
For current students: https://exeter.studentcircus.com/login
For alumni: https://exeter.studentcircus.com/alumni-student-registration/WHZQYnp1cEhtRC9kMjB6OWl5SHBaZz09
Ambassador application : https://exeter.joinhandshake.co.uk/edu/jobs/119893
Aryan Jain’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aryanjain16/

In this week’s episode Luke Graham, Deputy of Secondary Education at the School of Education, is joined by Simon Holmes, Assistant Headteacher and Head of Sixth Form at Purbeck School, to discuss what ECTs can expect when applying for a role. Simon shares what the recruitment process looks like, what they are looking for in candidates and they share their top tips.
Acronyms and Links


ECT - Early Career Teacher
ITT - Initial Teacher Training
TES, formally known as Times Education Supplement
If you're thinking of a career in teaching you can find more resources and opportunities on the Aspiring Teachers website

In this week’s episode, Rachel Sloan, Employability and Career Consultant, looks at how the transition away from fossil fuels will affect careers in the energy industry moving forward. As the world commits to transition away from its fossil fuel habit towards cleaner and more sustainable options, what jobs and opportunities will become available and what does this mean for the oil industry?  
Useful Links:
Student Startups www.exeter.ac.uk/studentstartups. 
https://www.energy-uk.org.uk/careers/young-energy-professionals/
Grand Challenges (exeter.ac.uk/students/grandchallenges)
Create Your Future (exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/employability-schemes/createyourfuture)
Green Consultants  (exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/employability-schemes/greenconsultants)
Sector webpages – Energy & Natural Resources

In this week's episode, Employability and Career Consultants, Nicky Hutchinson and Sunny Lalli talk with Chloe Bayliss, Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator at Cornish Lithium PLC about transitioning from full-time study into the work world.  Chloe shares her strategies and tips on networking and mentoring which helped her secure her first professional opportunity which is based within a small to medium sized enterprise (SME), the benefits of which will be covered in greater detail in a subsequent episode.
 
Further links:
 Book onto a Networking Essentials and other personal development sessions via Handshake: https://exeter.joinhandshake.co.uk/edu/events?page=1&per_page=25&sort_direction=desc&sort_column=default&status%5B%5D=approved&added_institution_labels%5B%5D=35213
My Career Zone Digital e-learning course on starting a new job: https://mycareerzone.careercentre.me/u/1hrh0dja
University of Exeter Career Zone blog article on the craft of networking: https://sites.exeter.ac.uk/careerzone/navigating-the-networking-jungle-essential-tips-for-students-and-graduates/
Cornish Lithium: https://cornishlithium.com/contact-details/careers/
Bright Network guidance on starting a new job: https://www.brightnetwork.co.uk/graduate-career-advice/world-of-work/