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Birkbeck is a world-class research and teaching institution, a vibrant centre of academic excellence and London's only specialist provider of evening higher education.

  1. S2 E5: Ole Spanish & Franchising with Maria Torres Giron

    09/03/2020

    S2 E5: Ole Spanish & Franchising with Maria Torres Giron

    Welcome to the #FuturesPodcast, a podcast series created by the Birkbeck Futures team, here at Birkbeck, University of London. We will be sharing our conversations with industry leaders, hiring managers and Birkbeck Alumni to offer you an invaluable platform for industry knowledge and career support, from relevant and relatable sources. In a new series, the #FuturesPodcast will be delving into the world of enterprise and chatting with inspiring entrepreneurs and industry leaders across the UK start-up scene. In our next episode, we meet with Maria Torres Giron, Managing Director of Ole Spanish. Maria is passionate about the value of modern foreign languages in today’s job market, and a huge advocate for franchising as a valuable career choice for those looking at independent and self-employment options. Ole Spanish allows tutors to run their own Spanish-teaching franchise, in this episode listen to Maria talk about her journey to Ole Spanish, her newly published book ‘The Only Way is Ole’, and how you can get started in franchising. Birkbeck Futures is a one-stop service that combines the Careers Service, Enterprise Pathways and Birkbeck Talent to support our students and graduates in their future lives. Go further in your career with our dedicated services to enhance your skills, develop a business idea and connect with employers for your next career step. Head to bbk.ac.uk/futures for more details.

    26 min
  2. S2 E4: Back to Basics: Vital Educators & Moving Forward with Ahmad Saqib

    09/03/2020

    S2 E4: Back to Basics: Vital Educators & Moving Forward with Ahmad Saqib

    Welcome to the #FuturesPodcast, a podcast series created by the Birkbeck Futures team, here at Birkbeck, University of London. We will be sharing our conversations with industry leaders, hiring managers and Birkbeck Alumni to offer you an invaluable platform for industry knowledge and career support, from relevant and relatable sources. In a new series, the #FuturesPodcast will be delving into the world of enterprise and chatting with inspiring entrepreneurs and industry leaders across the UK start-up scene. In our next episode, we meet with Ahmad Saqib, Founder and CEO of Vital Educators. Ahmad spent years teaching before setting up his business, and is committed to supporting young people’s educational journey in a practical and empathetic way. Vital Educators offer courses, match tutors to students, and Ahmad has his own podcast. Listen to Ahmad talk about his journey setting up Vital Educators, and the importance of staying positive through challenges and moving forwards as an entrepreneur. Birkbeck Futures is a one-stop service that combines the Careers Service, Enterprise Pathways and Birkbeck Talent to support our students and graduates in their future lives. Go further in your career with our dedicated services to enhance your skills, develop a business idea and connect with employers for your next career step. Head to bbk.ac.uk/futures for more details.

    38 min
  3. S3 E2: Seyed Mohammad Ahlesaadat - Law and Training Contract Applications

    08/19/2020

    S3 E2: Seyed Mohammad Ahlesaadat - Law and Training Contract Applications

    Welcome to the #FuturesPodcast, a podcast series created by the Birkbeck Futures team, here at Birkbeck, University of London. We will be sharing our conversations with industry leaders, hiring managers and Birkbeck Alumni to offer you an invaluable platform for industry knowledge and career support, from relevant and relatable sources. In our new series, the #FuturesPodcast will be talking to students and alumni about their experiences of studying at Birkbeck and the support they have accessed through Birkbeck Futures. In this episode, we talk to Birkbeck alumnus Seyed Mohammad Ahlesaadat about his experiences of studying law and securing a training contract with global law firm BCLP. Birkbeck Futures is a one-stop service that combines the Careers Service, Enterprise Pathways and Birkbeck Talent to support our students and graduates in their future lives. Go further in your career with our dedicated services to enhance your skills, develop a business idea and connect with employers for your next career step. Head to bbk.ac.uk/futures for more details.

    22 min
  4. S3 E1: Tosin Odelusi - Marketing Internships

    08/17/2020

    S3 E1: Tosin Odelusi - Marketing Internships

    Welcome to the #FuturesPodcast, a podcast series created by the Birkbeck Futures team, here at Birkbeck, University of London. We will be sharing our conversations with industry leaders, hiring managers and Birkbeck Alumni to offer you an invaluable platform for industry knowledge and career support, from relevant and relatable sources. In our new series, the #FuturesPodcast will be talking to students and alumni about their experiences of studying at Birkbeck and the support they have accessed through Birkbeck Futures. In this episode, we talk to Tosin Odelusi, BBK Alumna, about the marketing internships she secured via Birkbeck Talent. Birkbeck Futures is a one-stop service that combines the Careers Service, Enterprise Pathways and Birkbeck Talent to support our students and graduates in their future lives. Go further in your career with our dedicated services to enhance your skills, develop a business idea and connect with employers for your next career step. Head to bbk.ac.uk/futures for more details.

    23 min
  5. Ability Programme Series Episode 5 - Haidee Elise Mulgrew; Recent MBA And Founder

    07/27/2020

    Ability Programme Series Episode 5 - Haidee Elise Mulgrew; Recent MBA And Founder

    My guest is Haidee Elise Mulgrew recent graduate from the innovative Birkbeck & Central St Martins MBA and Founder of the Professional Dyslexic Talent Network. Haidee shares how her creativity and passion for design has influenced her career trajectory to date and champions how important it is that employers fully realise the potential of dyslexic talent. Birkbeck Future’s Ability Programme is a dedicated course for students and recent graduates with a disability, neurodiverse or long term health condition, who are looking to get advice on finding a job they will love, supercharge job applications and get the opportunity to connect with disability confident employers. Find out more on our website tinyurl.com/y8f287bd or contact us at employability@bbk.ac.uk You can find a transcript of the Podcast here https://1drv.ms/w/s!AvEfPODjtzngjRurdvvUoQ0U478_?e=HdBw1Z

    23 min
  6. Ability Programme Podcast: Episode 4- Adam Tobias Co-Founder Inventum Group

    07/08/2020

    Ability Programme Podcast: Episode 4- Adam Tobias Co-Founder Inventum Group

    Welcome to the #FuturesPodcast, a podcast series created by the Birkbeck Futures team, here at Birkbeck, University of London. In the Ability Programme Series we will be sharing our conversations with industry professionals, hiring managers and Birkbeck Alumni around disability and careers. For this episode, we welcome Adam Tobias Co-Founder of Inventum Group and Neurodiversity Advocate. Adam shares his passion for disability inclusion and his thoughts on what is needed to make positive changes embracing diversity, along with a galvanising call to action for employers. Birkbeck Future’s Ability Programme is a dedicated course for students and recent graduates with a disability, neurodiverse or long term health condition, who are looking to get advice on finding a job they will love, supercharge job applications and get the opportunity to connect with disability confident employers. Find out more on our website or contact us at employability@bbk.ac.uk You can find the transcript of the podcast here: https://1drv.ms/w/s!AvEfPODjtzngi1cRxsBYSBNB5nKq?e=SgzxYh

    28 min
  7. Ability Programme Series: Episode 2 - Paul Hubble, Associate Director at Barclays

    06/24/2020

    Ability Programme Series: Episode 2 - Paul Hubble, Associate Director at Barclays

    Welcome to the #FuturesPodcast, a podcast series created by the Birkbeck Futures team, here at Birkbeck, University of London. In the Ability Programme Series will be sharing our conversations with industry professionals, hiring managers and Birkbeck Alumni around disability and careers. For this episode, we welcome Paul Hubble who is an Associate Director with Barclays. Paul shared his career experience with the bank, some tips on wellbeing and his thoughts on being open about a disability when applying for jobs. Birkbeck Future’s Ability Programme is a dedicated course for students and recent graduates with a disability, neurodiverse or long term health condition, who are looking to get advice on finding a job they will love, supercharge job applications and get the opportunity to connect with disability confident employers. Find out more on our website https://tinyurl.com/y8f287bd or contact us at employability@bbk.ac.uk

    31 min
  8. Ability Programme Series: Episode 1 - Vaibhav Adlakha, Associate Solicitor at Reed Smith

    06/24/2020

    Ability Programme Series: Episode 1 - Vaibhav Adlakha, Associate Solicitor at Reed Smith

    Welcome to the #FuturesPodcast, a podcast series created by the Birkbeck Futures team, here at Birkbeck, University of London. In the Ability Programme Series will be sharing our conversations with industry professionals, hiring managers and Birkbeck Alumni around disability and careers. For this episode, we welcome Vaibhav Adlakha who is an Associate Solicitor with global law firm Reed Smith. Vaibhav shared his career journey and how he navigated the recruitment process as someone with a disability. Birkbeck Future’s Ability Programme is a dedicated course for students and recent graduates with a disability, neurodiverse or long term health condition, who are looking to get advice on finding a job they will love, supercharge job applications and get the opportunity to connect with disability confident employers. Find out more on our website https://tinyurl.com/y8f287bd or contact us at employability@bbk.ac.uk You can find the transcript of the podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/ycpv2ljz

    29 min
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    Birkbeck, University of London
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2020
  • Episodes
    262
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