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Future You: achieve your career goals Prospects
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Each week we’ll be diving into a postgraduate course, learning about a job role, or answering your burning career questions. So whether you’re recently graduated, stuck in a career rut, or just curious about what else is out there, we’ll have invaluable insights from industry professionals, career advisers and students. Wherever you are on your career journey, we’ll help you take the next steps towards Future You.
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What is a head game scout?
Want a career in the gaming industry? We find out what it takes to become a head game scout, why networking is so important, and how games are more about creativity than technology.
Guest: Joshua Garrity, head game scout at Secret Mode
⬇️Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-garrity-261a6148/
Explore video game careers
Learn more about becoming a game developer
Search gaming jobs
What can I do with a degree in games design?
📝Take the job match quiz
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What is a commercial adviser?
Alexandra breaks down her role for us. We discuss the realities of being a woman in STEM, how the energy industry has changed over the past few years, and how she juggles a business on the side.
Guest: Alexandra Lawson, commercial advisor at Shell
Find graduate engineering jobs
Explore how to become an engineer
Learn more about renewable energy careers
⬇️Connect with Alexandra via her LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-victoria-lawson/
Check out her side business @casalawson
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Working in IT: upskill for the future | with the University of Essex
In this episode, Dr Sharon Sibanda joins me to talk about the MSc Enterprise IT Management - a part time, online course available from the University of Essex. She discusses their holistic approach to assessment, staying ahead of the technological curve, and why now - more than ever - is the time to get into IT.
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So you want to start a business?
Tasha Wright talks about her journey from sole trader to limited company and gives advice to anyone thinking of starting their own business
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Humanitarianism and conflict response: learn to make a real difference | with The University of Manchester
Ever wondered how people can make quick decisions in stressful environments? Dr Amanda McCorkindale joins me to discuss available courses at the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute at The University of Manchester. We cover the mental health repercussions of such heavy topics, how students learn from past crises, what jobs are available after graduation and more.
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So you want to be a freelancer
In this episode I talk to Liam, a freelance content marketer. An advocate of making mistakes, optimising opportunities and giving everything a go, Liam takes us on his journey to a full-time freelancing career. Listen for advice if you’re thinking of going freelance.