Careers Centre Podcast - Real Stories, Real Impact

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Careers Centre podcast from the University of St Andrews, bringing you honest conversations about careers, employability, and student life. Join Michaela Mackie (Opportunities & Event Coordinator) and Michelle Stewart (Employability & Expereinces Coordinator) as they share practical advice, bust common career myths, and hear from students, alumni, employers, and colleagues about the realities of building a career. No jargon, no perfect journeys, just real stories and real impact.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 4: Demystifying Assessment Centres with Kelly Glass

    Kelly Glass, Head of the Saltire Scholar Programme, unpacks assessment centres by explaining why employers use them, how candidates are evaluated holistically beyond technical skills, and practical ways to prepare with confidence. ⁠Episode transcript

  2. Oct 6

    Episode 3: From Lab to Industry with Hannah

    St Andrews alumna Hannah shares her transition from university laboratories to working as a Senior Analyst at Abbott, outlining key differences between academia and industry, the benefits of industrial placements, and transferable skills. ⁠Episode transcript

  3. Sep 22

    Episode 2: The Big Picture with Dr Lorna Dargan - Careers Centre Director

    Careers Centre Director Dr Lorna Dargan discusses navigating non-linear career journeys, the role of career guidance, the current graduate job market, and how students can balance AI tools with authentic human support. ⁠Episode transcript

  4. Sep 8

    Episode 1: Real Stories, Real Impact

    Hosts Michaela and Michelle introduce the podcast, share their own career paths into the Opportunities Team, bust common myths around needing formal internships, and highlight key University of St Andrews events, resources, and platforms like CareerConnect. Episode transcript

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Careers Centre podcast from the University of St Andrews, bringing you honest conversations about careers, employability, and student life. Join Michaela Mackie (Opportunities & Event Coordinator) and Michelle Stewart (Employability & Expereinces Coordinator) as they share practical advice, bust common career myths, and hear from students, alumni, employers, and colleagues about the realities of building a career. No jargon, no perfect journeys, just real stories and real impact.

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