Careersphere: the Careers podcast by the University of Stirling

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This is Careersphere, a podcast by the University of Stirling Careers Team. Each month, we will bring you an interview with someone connected to the University, sharing their career story and their top tips on how to make the most of any opportunities that might come your way. You can get more information and updates by visiting @stirunicareers on Instagram, and if you are a current student, do log into TARGETconnect to book appointments, view vacancies and events, and find out more about My Stirling Award.

  1. JAN 26

    S2, Ep6: GRADUATING THIS SUMMER? Part 2, with Careers Consultants Rish Baruah, Lauren Ferguson and Emily Sandwell

    Welcome to Series 2 of Careersphere, the podcast by the University of Stirling Careers Team! This month we are doing things slightly differently, with a two-part discussion for all students who are completing their studies in the Summer of 2026. We bring you the lowdown on some of the key issues facing finalists and postgraduate students right now: What is it really like looking for a job in 2026? We are hearing a lot about a slow economy and how there aren't any jobs to apply for, so we take a look at the available evidenceIs AI destroying my chances of getting a job? Are graduate jobs really being taken by AI, and are LLMs making applications easier or harder? We attempt to separate the fact from fictionWhat happens if I graduate without having a job to go to, and is the situation worse if I am an international student? What are the options available to me after I graduate, and what exactly is a 'graduate level job'? Most importantly, what is your purpose?This discussion is brought to you by your Careers Consultants Rish Baruah, Lauren Ferguson and Emily Sandwell, looking at the latest evidence and research. This is a BIG discussion, so we have split it into two parts for you; part 1 is available alongside this episode. You can find out more information and updates by visiting our pages on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn⁠. Students and graduates can log into ⁠TARGETconnect⁠ to access careers resources, view vacancies and events, and find out more about My Stirling Award. Please note that any advertisements that you hear are likely to be based on your own preferences, and are not controlled or endorsed by the Careers Service or the University of Stirling.

    19 min

  2. JAN 26

    S2, Ep5: GRADUATING THIS SUMMER? Part 1, with Careers Consultants Rish Baruah, Lauren Ferguson and Emily Sandwell

    Welcome to Series 2 of Careersphere, the podcast by the University of Stirling Careers Team! This month we are doing things slightly differently, with a two-part discussion for all students who are completing their studies in the Summer of 2026. We bring you the lowdown on some of the key issues facing finalists and postgraduate students right now: What is it really like looking for a job in 2026? We are hearing a lot about a slow economy and how there aren't any jobs to apply for, so we take a look at the available evidenceIs AI destroying my chances of getting a job? Are graduate jobs really being taken by AI, and are LLMs making applications easier or harder? We attempt to separate the fact from fictionWhat happens if I graduate without having a job to go to, and is the situation worse if I am an international student? What are the options available to me after I graduate, and what exactly is a 'graduate level job'? Most importantly, what is your purpose?This discussion is brought to you by your Careers Consultants Rish Baruah, Lauren Ferguson and Emily Sandwell, looking at the latest evidence and research. This is a BIG discussion, so we have split it into two parts for you; part two will be available alongside this episode. You can find out more information and updates by visiting our pages on Instagram and LinkedIn. Students and graduates can log into TARGETconnect to access careers resources, view vacancies and events, and find out more about My Stirling Award. Please note that any advertisements that you hear are likely to be based on your own preferences, and are not controlled or endorsed by the Careers Service or the University of Stirling.

    20 min

  3. 12/19/2025

    S2, Ep4: Internships, part-time jobs and work-based learning, with Anne Cumming, Employer Engagement Manager

    Welcome to Series 2 of Careersphere, the podcast by the University of Stirling Careers Team! This month's guest is our very own Anne Cumming, Employer Engagement Manager within Student Skills and Employability at the University of Stirling. Anne talks to Careers Consultant Rish Baruah about what 'work-based learning' actually means for students at the university, and how her background as a Stirling alumna inspired her to create partnerships with local and national employers. Anne also shares news of a couple of events that are coming up in January and February 2026, that will be useful to students who are thinking about part-time jobs, internships or graduate opportunities. Big thanks to Anne for joining us. You can find out more information and updates by visiting our pages on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠. Students and graduates can log into ⁠⁠⁠TARGETconnect⁠⁠⁠ to access careers resources, view vacancies and events, and find out more about My Stirling Award. Please note that any advertisements that you hear are likely to be based on your own preferences, and are not controlled or endorsed by the Careers Service or the University of Stirling.

    23 min

  4. 11/19/2025

    S2, Ep3: Grad schemes, with Ekaterina Petrova, Digital Transformation graduate at NatWest

    Welcome to Series 2 of Careersphere, the podcast by the University of Stirling Careers Team! This month's guest is Ekaterina Petrova, a recent graduate of BSc Management at the University of Stirling, who is now working in Digital Transformation as part of the NatWest graduate programme. Ekaterina talks to Careers Consultant Rish Baruah about the benefits of a graduate scheme, and how she got her place. She also talks about the activities she did at university, including a placement, part-time work and volunteering. Finally, find out if Ekaterina's childhood dream of becoming a film actor helped her to achieve her current ambitions. Big thanks to Ekaterina for joining us. You can find out more information and updates by visiting our pages on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠. Students and graduates can log into ⁠⁠TARGETconnect⁠⁠ to access careers resources, view vacancies and events, and find out more about My Stirling Award. Please note that any advertisements that you hear are likely to be based on your own preferences, and are not controlled or endorsed by the Careers Service or the University of Stirling.

    24 min

  5. 10/24/2025

    S2, Ep2: THE AI EDITION, with Dr Vicky Mileva, Psychology Lecturer and AI Lead at University of Stirling

    Welcome to Series 2 of Careersphere, the podcast by the University of Stirling Careers Team! This month's guest is Dr Vicky Mileva, a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Stirling who is also a prominent voice in the use of AI in academia, work and life. Vicky joins Careers Consultant Rish Baruah to discuss how she became a lecturer and balances her specialism in psychology with her interests in AI. We also hear Vicky's thoughts on how to critically use the technology and the impact it can have on both our lives and our planet. Finally, Vicky shares her top tips. Big thanks to Vicky for joining us. You can find out more information and updates by visiting our pages on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn⁠. Students and graduates can log into ⁠TARGETconnect⁠ to access careers resources, view vacancies and events, and find out more about My Stirling Award. Please note that any advertisements that you hear are likely to be based on your own preferences, and are not controlled or endorsed by the Careers Service or the University of Stirling.

    24 min

  6. 09/26/2025

    S2, Ep1: Dr Sam Lynch on career ambitions, personal branding and "golden threads"

    Welcome to Series 2 of Careersphere, the podcast by the University of Stirling Careers Team! This month's guest is Dr Sam Lynch, Founder of "Work Smarter", an advisory practice that accelerates ambitions for individuals and organisations, and delivers career coaching, innovation consultancy and business coaching. Sam joins Careers Consultant Rish Baruah to discuss the "golden threads" that have permeated her career so far, the importance of personal brand, and supporting women in their professional ambitions. Finally, Sam shares her top tips for you, to support you with your own personal career journey. Useful resources referred to in this episode: Dr Sam Lynch: Work SmarterFollow Sam on LinkedIn and InstagramVideo explainer of Jeff Olson's Slight Edge theory Big thanks to Dr Sam Lynch for joining us. You can find out more information and updates by visiting our pages on Instagram and LinkedIn. Students and graduates can log into TARGETconnect to access careers resources, view vacancies and events, and find out more about My Stirling Award. Please note that any advertisements that you hear are likely to be based on your own preferences, and are not controlled or endorsed by the Careers Service or the University of Stirling.

    26 min

  7. 06/06/2025

    S1, Ep8: Careers extravanganza!

    Welcome to Careersphere, the podcast by the University of Stirling Careers Team! Our final episode of this series covers some of the key themes and messages from our first seven Careersphere guests: Hear about why your degree subject does not necessarily determine your future How your part-time job and voluntary experience can open up career possibilitiesGet expert tips on career choice, going for interviews, and how recruitment processes work A massive thank you to all of our guests this series: Rachel, Arian, Brianna, Dez, Armani, Emily, Megan, Lesley and Jamie. Thank YOU also for listening! You can find out more information and updates by visiting @stirunicareers on Instagram or look up 'University of Stirling Careers Service' on LinkedIn. If you are a current student, do log into TARGETconnect to book appointments, view vacancies and events, and find out more about My Stirling Award. Please note that any advertisements that you hear are likely to be based on your own preferences, and are not controlled or endorsed by the Careers Service or the University of Stirling.

    23 min

  8. 05/14/2025

    S1, Ep7: Jamie Betts, expert in recruitment processes and psychometric tests

    Welcome to Careersphere, the podcast by the University of Stirling Careers Team! This month's guest is Jamie Betts, the Founder of Neurosight, who provide specialist recruitment tools for many employers in the UK. Jamie shares: His vision when starting the businessWhy employers use psychometric tests and online recruitment toolsWhether it is a good thing to use Generative AI as part of your application. We also hear Jamie's top tips for choosing your future career, and making strong applications. Big thanks to Jamie for joining us. You can find out more information and updates by visiting @stirunicareers on Instagram, and if you are a current student, do log into TARGETconnect to book appointments, view vacancies and events, and find out more about My Stirling Award. Please note that any advertisements that you hear are likely to be based on your own preferences, and are not controlled or endorsed by the Careers Service or the University of Stirling.

    25 min
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This is Careersphere, a podcast by the University of Stirling Careers Team. Each month, we will bring you an interview with someone connected to the University, sharing their career story and their top tips on how to make the most of any opportunities that might come your way. You can get more information and updates by visiting @stirunicareers on Instagram, and if you are a current student, do log into TARGETconnect to book appointments, view vacancies and events, and find out more about My Stirling Award.

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