Whether you’re approaching graduation or just starting your career, this episode offers valuable insights and honest reflections to help you navigate the shift from student to professional.

Useful Links

• Graduates First - https://www.graduatesfirst.com/university-career-services/business-school-exeter?v=7885444af42e
• Professional Pathways https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/employability-schemes/professionalpathways/
• From Campus to Career sessions (https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/events/from-campus-to-career/)
• Exeter Award (ex.ac.uk/exeteraward)

Simon is also joined by Chinese Exeter alumni Stefanie and Eva as they share the importance of workplace communication, how they have strengthened their resilience and how they are using AI effectively in the workplace.  

China Career Ready is a bespoke programme designed to help Chinese students from any degree programme and any level of study explore their options and receive guidance with career planning.

Useful links:

China Career Ready - https://business-school.exeter.ac.uk/careers/china-career-ready/

From spontaneous conversations to unplanned collaborations and quick check-ins, we explore why a physical presence still matters in an increasingly digital world.

Useful links:

• Planned Happenstance podcast ( https://pod.fo/e/33a7e9) 
• Book onto skills sessions including networking skills on My Career Zone.

Nathan is a Professor of Astrophysics and Planetary Climates in the Astrophysics Group of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Exeter, U.K, and a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow. He is also the Academic Director of Research Computing Infrastructure for the University of Exeter. Nathan is interested in understanding how climates evolve and how life and the planetary climate systems interact. 

Part of the Working in Higher Education mini-series

We’ll be catching up with Benny regularly to hear how his PhD journey is going. Follow the Career Zone Podcast to stay up to date with Benny’s experiences, insights and reflections along the way.

This episode was written by Dawn Lees and recorded by Rachel Sloan.

Useful links:

• Get involved with a Guild or SU or AU society.

Useful links:

• India Career Ready programme: The India Career Ready Programme combines a bespoke online learning programme and live workshops to give Indian students at Exeter tailored guidance with their career planning, whether they want to work in the UK or back in India after graduation.
• Book onto skills sessions via Handshake. 

Green Consultants is an employability programme designed to provide students with skills and experience required to work in the sustainability sector. It is open to all students and you can start at anytime.

Useful Links

• Green Consultants: open to all students, start the online learning now.
• Book onto a Skills session via Handshake. 

Mathys completed his Masters in Sustainable Business Management in 2024, and reflects on his academic journey and his transition into a career in sustainability. He shares his insights into what it's like to work within a global organisation at the forefront of corporate responsibility.

Mathys shares:

• His tips on how to stay resilient during the job hunting process.
• What he did to stand out from other applicants.
• The value of networking and making the most of local opportunities.

Useful Links:

• https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7261652140689936384/?originTrackingId=af%2F0EkrgTd%2B7%2B6NSQQv0Sw%3D%3D  - this is the video which Mathys made we referred to in the episode.
• This is the video which Mathys refers to which inspired his video https://scroll.in/video/1064546/watch-marketing-manager-gets-fired-creates-unique-video-to-present-herself-in-the-job-market
• Listen to our Planned Happenstance podcast: https://pod.fo/e/33a7e9
• Green Consultants is as an excellent opportunity to develop skills and enhance a CV in this area. Open to all students. 

Listen to hear:

• Top tips on promoting yourself in ways that feel natural, not forced.
• Simple steps to start engaging with posts
• How to set boundaries so LinkedIn works for you, and not the other way round.  

Useful links:

• Attend a LinkedIn Essentials session - Book via Handshake
• Sign up to the Exeter Award 
• Attend an employer event or alumni panel - book via MyCareerZone

This episode was devised by Dawn Lees and recorded by Rachel Sloan.

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Sian is a Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management. She is also the Programme Director for the BSc Business and Management and BSc Business Studies. 

Sian is passionate about improving the student experience, especially for inclusivity, linked with her experiences of having ADHD, and for widening participation, as a previous non-standard route entrant to higher education. She has developed inclusive programme-level initiatives, such as the 'Your Toolkit for Success' reframing student support project, introducing Focus/Writing retreats at a programme level, and the creation of a Programme Hub for information.   

Part of the Working in Higher Education mini-series

The Global Leaders Experience is a unique opportunity to develop your intercultural skills as part of a short, outbound mobility experience. Typically a week in duration and covering themes such as sustainability, human rights and digital heritage, you will travel to a significant city or location outside of the UK and be immersed in the local environment, presented with real-world challenges and work closely with a diverse range of other students and professionals.

The EAIE is the European centre for expertise, networking and resources in the internationalisation of higher education. They are a non-profit, member-led organisation serving individuals actively involved in the internationalisation of their institutions.  

Each year, the EAIE visits an exciting city in Europe and organises a large Annual Conference for 7000+ professionals interested in international higher education. 

Useful links:

• Global Leaders Experience

Rachel Sloan, Employability and Careers Consultant, explores the technical, academic and personal skills you develop throughout your studies and how to demonstrate them effectively to employers in CVs, application forms and interviews using the STAR technique.  

Links:

• Attend a Careers and Employability session, book via Handshake.
• CV and Application Form support.
• Visit our 'Explore what Exeter graduates do' webpage.
• Interested in Green Consultants? Find out more (ex.ac.uk/greenconsultants)

Layal graduated from Brunel University in 2010 with a BSc in Mathematics. In October 2010, she started a PhD, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. Her thesis titled 'Numerical Analysis of a Cohesive Zone Model Approach for Time and History Dependent Materials’ won the Dean's Prize for Innovation and Impact in Doctoral Research at Brunel University London in February 2015, and a Merit Prize for best student paper at the International Conference of Applied and Engineering Mathematics, part of the World Congress of Engineering in July 2013. Layal worked as an early career researcher at Imperial College London and joined the Mathematics Department at the University of Exeter in April 2018.

If you are an undergraduate or masters student and are interested in undertaking a doctorate, please look at these resources:

• Choosing postgraduate study
• Postgraduate Study applications
• Networking and making career connections
• Career Mentor Scheme- search for academic mentors
• Research Internships – look out for research Internships advertised through your department
• A2I – consider using A2I funding to create your own research project within the university

Support for Doctoral students:

• Library Skills for Researchers
• Researcher Development

Sophie, Abi and Sasha share their placement year experiences, including discussions around what they gained from their placements, how they found and secured them, the logistics of placements, and returning to university the following year.

Further resources:

• Contact the Career Zone to book a placement appointment with a member of the team.
• Take a look at our work placement pages.
• Explore the Placements Hub.

After undertaking her degree in Business Management at Swansea, Beverley went into a graduate role in fund management. Beverley then did another undergraduate degree in Germany where she also translated washing machine instructions. Beverley then found herself in Warwick undertaking her Masters and then at Keele doing a PhD in Management.

In this podcast we explore Beverley’s journey to Professorship and how she dealt with becoming increasingly physically disabled, with limited mobility, during her PhD and how this has impacted her working life. 

We’ll be catching up with Sophia regularly to hear how their PhD journey is going. Follow the Career Zone Podcast to stay up to date with Sophia’s experiences, insights and reflections along the way.

Links:

• Create Your Future
• Exeter Award
• Exeter Leaders Award
• Green Consultants
• Aspiring Teachers
• Professional Pathways
• Careers and Employability sessions including Networking Essentials and LinkedIn Essentials
• Employer Events in Exeter and Cornwall and Careers Fairs

In this episode, Kate Foster, Employability and Careers Consultant, talks with Benny, a first year PhD student. Benny shares what motivated him to study a PhD, some of the challenges he has faced so far and his advice to students considering doctoral research.  

We’ll be catching up with Benny  regularly to hear how his PhD journey is going. Follow the Career Zone Podcast to stay up to date with Benny’s experiences, insights and reflections along the way.

Useful Links:

• Planned Happenstance podcast (https://pod.fo/e/33a7e9) 
• Employer and alumni events in Exeter and Penryn.
• Exeter Students' Guild and The Students' Union societies.
• Attend a Careers and Employability session

Interested to work as a barrister internationally? Felix Tang talks about the life of a barrister in Hong Kong, and the experiences he had at Exeter which helped him get there. A must-listen to podcast for every student who is interested in the bar internationally.

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone ,  Law and legal services and Employability for Law Students

Graham came from a family in which no-one had been to university before him. Graham attended a state school, growing up in a neighbourhood with one of the lowest rates of entry to higher education. Listen to the podcast to learn how Graham went from not getting the A Level grades to attend the university of his choice and going through Clearing, to becoming an Associate Professor. 

With 15 years experience leading bid and proposal teams across both the public and private sector, Matt shares his journey from a junior bid writer to team leader. Matt explains the various career pathways within the profession, the key skills for success and how teamwork helps win contracts, as well as what excites him about his job.  

In this episode Tess Read, Employability and Career Consultant, talks to Grace Light, a current Law student. Grace shares her journey to securing a training contract, highlighting the value of attending events, using resources like the Career Zone and developing commercial awareness.

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone , Law and legal services: Information for Law and Non-Law Students  and Employability for Law Students. 

Useful Links:

• Career Zone information on careers fairs (exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/events/careersfairs/)
• Employer engagement information on careers fairs at University of Exeter (exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/employer-engagement/fairs-events/careers-fairs/)
• Career Zone Help with Networking (exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/explore/networking/)

Other podcasts you might be interested in:

• How to prepare for Career Fairs - https://pod.fo/e/2d536d 
• Preparing for career fairs and employer events - https://pod.fo/e/2d53c6 

In this episode Tess Read, Employability and Career Consultant, talks to Evalyn Anstiss, a recent Law graduate, about her experience working with the Community Law Clinic. Evalyn shares the benefits of working at the Community Law Clinic and how it helped to develop her professional skills and confidence.

Useful links:

• Exeter Award,
• Community Law Clinic
• Access to Justice clinic (module)

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone ,  Law and legal services and Employability for Law Students

Useful Links

• B Corp: https://bcorporation.uk
• Windo: https://csrwindo.com

Listen to associated Career Zone podcast episodes:

• What is a B Corp and why might you want to work for one? https://pod.fo/e/2be941

Useful Links:

• Attend one of our workshops, including Exploring and researching career decisions and Discover your strengths to find a job that suits you. Book via Handshake.
• Profiling for Success
• Skills Audit, as part of Create Your Future.

• Motivations questionnaire in Handshake.

• Exeter Award and Exeter Leaders Award

• How to research an employer
• Help with developing your skills. 

• Consider how to identify your skills with Sarah Blunt, Employability and Careers Consultant, by watching this short video: https://youtu.be/NvqKFQ--f54

Listen to our other podcast episodes on:

• Reflection: Why is it important for employability: https://pod.fo/e/2d5359 
• Should you do something you're passionate about or something you're good at: https://pod.fo/e/2d534a
• How to choose a career: https://pod.fo/e/2d53c4

Useful Links:

• Placements section 
• Jobs section 
• Employability programmes 
• Professional and personal development sessions 
• Professional Pathways

Useful Links:

• Getting the most from LinkedIn  
• Networking for career conversations 
• Exploring options with a degree in… 
• Researching employers 
• Careers fair resources 
• Sector pages 
• Self-employment: Student Startups | Student Startups | University of Exeter
• Choosing Postgraduate Study 
• Lib Guide: About this Research Guide - Researching companies and organisations for your job search​ - LibGuides at University of Exeter

Useful Links

• CVs cover letters and applications 
• Interviews 
• Assessment Centres 
• Psychometric testing 
• Using AI 
• Disclosing a disability session
• EDI support pages
• Creating career confidence programme
• Podcast Accessing the Hidden jobs market – 2021 (Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/2d5396) 

Maddy and Stephen share how they see the Fast Stream champions inclusivity and social mobility, with the Social Mobility Network. Maddie and Stephen share details on the recruitment process* and share their tips on how you can best prepare to succeed.

*The group exercise at the assessment centre has now been replaced by a personal development conversation.

Useful links:

• Understanding Assessment Centres skill session.
• University webpage on National Government and Civil Service Fast Stream
• Careers in Public Policy and Government Week, 13-17 October 2025
• Civil Service Fast Stream website

Upcoming events with the Fast Stream Social Mobility Network

• Mentoring Programme
• National Outreach Events - Fast Stream Social Mobility Network
• Virtual Event Week, which include workshops for each part of the assessment centre:
  • Introduction to the Fast Stream | 22 September 14:00-15:00
  • Choosing the Right Fast Stream Scheme | 23 September 14:00-15:00
  • Online Test Workshop | 24 September 14:00-15:00
  • Fast Stream Assessment Centre and Final Selection Board | 26 September 14:00-15:00

In this episode Chloé as then Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator and now Senior ESG Coordinator at Cornish Lithium, discusses some of the work roles at Cornish Lithium and the experience of working in a small medium enterprise (SME). In this conversation Chloé draws on her own experience to differentiate the experience of working in a small medium enterprise with working at larger enterprises.

Cornish Lithium is a private British mineral exploration company focussed on the sustainable extraction of lithium and other battery metals in the historically significant mining district of Cornwall, UK. These metals can be utilised to the global goal of decarbonisation through clean growth and a transition to a green economy. Thus, supporting UN sustainability goals of affordable and clean energy (goal seven), and climate action (goal thirteen). 

Useful Links:

• Listen to Transitioning from study into a first role: In conversation with Chloe Bayliss, Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator at Cornish Lithium PLC - https://pod.fo/e/237162
• University of Exeter Career Zone sector page on energy and natural resources (renewables): https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/sector/energyandnaturalresources/

• University of Exeter Career Zone sector page Earth Resources:https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/sector/earthresources/ 

• Cornish Lithium: https://cornishlithium.com/

• Green Futures Solutions blog article on sustainability and mining: https://greenfuturessolutions.com/news/sustainability-and-the-need-for-mining/

• Gov UK Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)  Action Plan: 2022-2025: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63d418638fa8f5188ae8f77b/beis-sme-action-plan-2022-to-2025.pdf

• UN sustainable development goals: https://sdgs.un.org/goals

Useful links:

• Explore options with your degree by visiting the What can I do with my degree? webpages.
• Explore different sector and occupations 
• Help with researching  career options  
• Help with researching sectors and employers 
• Attend one of our guidance sessions including ‘Get started with thinking about careers’, ‘Research your career options and ideas’ and ‘Discover your strengths to find a job that suits you’. Book via Handshake

Useful Links:

• Green Consultants
• Attending skills sessions such as Problem Solving, Networking Skills, Presentation Skills. These also count towards the Exeter Award, our employability achievement award.
• Volunteering with the Students’ Guild or Students’ Union.
• Future 17
• Grand Challenges

Useful Links:

• Choosing postgraduate study webpage (exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/pgstudy/)
• Help with applying for Postgraduate Study (exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/helpwith/helpwithapplyingforpostgraduatestudy/)
• Book onto skills sessions via Handshake including: Personal Resilience; Time and Stress Management and Networking Skills. 
• Find a PHD website (https://www.findaphd.com/)

Useful Links:

• Help with researching an employer. 
• Help with using AI | Career Zone | University of Exeter

This episode was devised by Dr Dawn Lees with input from generative AI software ChatGPT, and was recorded by Rachel Sloan.

Here Elly and Alexa discuss how you can remain resilient and keep yourself motivated throughout recruitment processes.

For further support, why not book onto one of our upcoming sessions on; Personal Resilience skills sessions

Networking Essentials

Re-energising your job search sessions

LinkedIn | Career Zone | University of Exeter

Useful Links:

• Book onto a skills session via Handshake. Find out more on the sessions we run on our Personal and Professional Development webpage. (https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/events/personalandprofessionaldevelopment/)
• Contact the University’s Digital Team to find out about work experience opportunities in product management

In this bonus episode, Sunny Lalli, Employability and Career Consultant, talks to Ben Ainsley Gill, an international law arbitration lawyer.

Ben and Sunny seek to define arbitration in international business law, examining the skill sets required to work in international arbitration, discussing differentiation between practice in private international law and public international law. Together they recount tips on how to prepare a for a career in arbitration.

Further resources touched upon in the episode:

• University of Exeter Career Zone sector page on law: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/sector/law4nonlaw/
• Listen to our podcast episode on International Law with Maria Smirnova, Human Rights Officer at the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. (https://pod.fo/e/27ea18)
• You can book onto a Career Zone Networking Skills session via Handshake. 
• Vismoot: https://www.vismoot.org/
• Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot Court: https://www.investmentmoot.org/

In this week’s episode, Rachel Haddy, Employability and Placements Adviser, highlights three key aspects of personal responsibility: accountability, following through on commitments and authenticity.

Rachel shares how admitting mistakes, managing your workload honestly and owning both your strengths and weaknesses can empower you to take ownership of your performance and personal growth.

Useful Links:

• Importance of saying no podcast. (https://pod.fo/e/26d7a3)

Links and Resources :

• If you would like help making career decisions or exploring your career/further study options, please contact the Career Zone to book a Guidance appointment.
• Public sector page (Is it currently social guidance and services?)
• How to research an employer page
• Book onto a CV/Application form advice session via Handshake
• Book onto a skill session via Handshake, topics include Problem Solving, Communication and Collaboration and Personal Resilience.
• Attend one of our Employer Events, book via Handshake.

*Data mentioned in this podcast is from May 2025

Although this episode focuses on the South West, the skills and experience discussed are relevant to all work experience opportunities.

Useful Links:

• University of Exeter - Internships (https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/internships/)
• University of Exeter - Work Placements (https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/jobsandworkplacements/workplacements/)
• Book onto a CV/Application form session via Handshake.
• Book onto a skills sessions via Handshake.

Listen to our Placements 101 podcast episodes. 

• Prioritising your wellbeing whilst in placement
• Being money smart

If you're unsure what you want to do with your third year, or need some extra support/guidance from students who have recently returned from a year out, then check out our new placements 101 mini-series. Join Anya and Immy, fourth year students as they share their experiences of placement life.

• Find more support on our work placement webpages: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/jobsandworkplacements/workplacements/
• Explore wellbeing support for Streatham students: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/wellbeing/
• Explore wellbeing support Penryn students:  https://fxplus.ac.uk/mental-health-and-wellbeing-support/

Useful Links:

• Ward Williams Website: https://wardwilliams.uk/
• The BCorp Directory: https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/find-a-b-corp/
• BCorporation website home page: https://bcorporation.uk/
• Green Consultants: (ex.ac.uk/greenconsultants)
• Scott James, Partner, Ward Williams Associates LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottjamesprojects/

The first episode of Placements 101 focuses on prioritising wellbeing whilst on placement - a really important topic. Life abroad or working can be a huge shift from student life and many struggle with the initial adjustment period. Take reassurance in the fact that you are not alone and the majority are feeling the same way. Anya and Immy discuss what they did whilst on placement and what they would appreciate knowing in hindsight with regards to wellbeing and mental health.

Useful Links:

• Find more support on our work placement webpages: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/jobsandworkplacements/workplacements/
• Explore wellbeing support for Streatham students: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/wellbeing/
• Explore wellbeing support Penryn students:  https://fxplus.ac.uk/mental-health-and-wellbeing-support/

Useful Links: 

• Green Consultants: (ex.ac.uk/GreenConsultants) Find out more and start the training now.
• Book onto skill sessions via Handshake. 

Useful Links

• Start the training now on the Aspiring Teachers webpage. (ex.ac.uk/aspiringteachers)
• Find out more about the Learning for Teaching module. (https://education.exeter.ac.uk/study/teachingexperience/)
• Book onto a skills session via Handshake

The Student Campus Partnership (SCP) is exclusively for Exeter UK and international students who want to secure paid work on campus. The scheme promotes paid internships that are available across the university's campuses in Exeter and Penryn.

Useful Links:

• Find out more about Student Campus Partner (SCP) roles and sign up to the Student Internship Bulletin:  https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/internships/scp/
• Find out more about Student Business Parnter (SBP) roles and sign up to the Student Internship Bulletin: 
• View current vacancies on  Handshake by searching for SCP or SBP in the job search.
• Sign up to a CV or Application form session via Handshake.

In this episode we hear Careers Consultants Sarah Blunt and Fiona Hartley talking about the options and help available for those who find themselves uncertain if their degree is for them. We also hear from James a Finalist on the BA Film Studies course. James shares his own experience of the decision to switch both subject choice and institution before finally coming to Exeter. We explore how he felt about making the decision and what influenced his next steps before talking about the support he received and sharing his own advice and tips for anyone finding themselves in a similar situation.

For more information and advice about the options you have and signposted support  listen to podcast 1 or read our dedicated Career Zone webpages Thinking of Leaving or Changing Course | Career Zone | University of Exeter ‘

Other useful articles on this topic

• Changing or leaving your course | Prospects.ac.uk also addresses the FAQs asked by students on this topic.

Further Support from Exeter University Students’ Union – Guild or SU: Offer advice and support.  For more information about the support available:

• Changes to your studies - Student Life Knowledgebase (exeterguild.com)
• Interruption - Student Life Knowledgebase (exeterguild.com)
• Exeter - Advice Service (exeterguild.com)
• Penryn - Advice (thesu.org.uk)

The Global Leaders Experience is a unique opportunity to develop your intercultural skills as part of a short, outbound mobility experience. Typically a week in duration and covering themes such as sustainability, human rights and digital heritage, you will travel to a significant city or location outside of the UK and be immersed in the local environment, presented with real-world challenges and work closely with a diverse range of other students and professionals.

Useful Links:

• Explore sectors and opportunities on the Career Zone website. 
• Use the University Library Guides to find company information. 
• Access Industry Reports on My Career Zone Digital. 
• Find out more about the range of employability schemes available to Exeter students. 
• Forage provides access to virtual work experience programmes with some of the world’s leading companies. 
• For more advice on finding internships and work experience and finding a part time job, sign up for an advice session on Handshake. 
• Use Glassdoor to discover what an employer is really like through reviews and ratings from people who have worked for them. 
• The Student Room has forums where students discuss work in different industries and sectors. 
• Use you Exeter email address to register and explore Employer Job Guides on Graduates First. 

This episode was written by Melissa Benson and recorded by Rachel Sloan.

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone , My Career Zone Digital , Law and legal services: Information for Law and Non-Law Students , Employability for Law Students and The Law School.  

Other links:

If you're a current Exeter student, you can book onto a Time and Stress Management session via Handshake. 

You can find out more about upReach and whether you are eligible for support on the upReach website.

Useful Links:

• Sign up and complete The Exeter Award
• Book onto a skill session via Handshake
• Access the online training for Green Consultants
• Find out more about Professional Pathways
• Check out out Help with CVs webpage
• Listen to our CV of Failure  episode.

In this week’s episode, Leanne Bisatt, Employability and Placements Adviser, focus on how you can prepare for answering interview questions. Leanne shares how to answer ‘tell us about yourself’ question and how you can structure your examples using the S.T.A.R technique (situation, task, action and result).

Useful links:

• Help with…interviews
• Help with...researching sectors and employers
• Book onto an Interview Techniques session on Handshake
• Find out more about reasonable adjustments on our Supporting Equality and Diversity webpage.
• Contact the Career Zone to book a 1-1 appointment.
• Register for the Exeter Award

STR - Sales Training Representative 

Useful Links:

• Find out more about Zevero on the Zevero website and LinkedIn Page
• George Wade LinkedIn page
• You can book onto a Guidance appointment by contacting the Career Zone. 
• Student Startups
• Access to Internships
• Career Development for Sustainability
• CV sessions - Book via Handshake
• Welcome to the Jungle - Formally Otta Job Board

Links and Resources :

• If you would like help making career decisions or exploring your career/further study options, please contact the Career Zone to book a Guidance appointment.
• Book onto a CV/Application form advice session via Handshake
• Book onto a skill session via Handshake, topics include Problem Solving, Communication and Collaboration and Personal Resilience.
• Develop your sustainability skills with Green Consultants  (ex.ac.uk/greenconsultants)
• Attend one of our Employer Events

*Data mentioned in this podcast is from December 2024

Devised by Dawn Lees and recorded by Rachel Sloan

In this episode Sunny Lalli, Employability and Career Consultant, talks to Jon Lindley, Business Affairs at Apple+ 

In this conversation Jon and Sunny explore a theme of alternative careers to law, of how an academic law qualification can be harnessed in non-law graduate work, examine the transferability of skills from studying law, and how to harness the power of planned happenstance to secure a meaningful career. 

Further resources touched upon in the episode:

• Career Zone Podcast episode on the Power of Mentoring: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7eIRTaCzor6ZDugKsi3jnf?si=315cde2d0a974991&nd=1&dlsi=fc86fc1de2674b89 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-power-of-mentoring/id1518561665?i=1000603422439
• University of Exeter Career Zone sector page on law: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/sector/law4nonlaw/
• University of Exeter Career Zone sector page on media, publishing and journalism: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/sector/mediapublishingandjournalism/
• University of Exeter Help with Networking: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/helpwith/helpwithnetworking/

In this episode Rachel talks to Zoe Bushby, Future Pupil Barrister.  Zoe graduated from the University of Exeter in 2023 with a first class LLB Law degree, she then completed her bar training at BPP Law School in Bristol and has just started working as a Future Pupil Barrister for Magdalen Chambers, here in Exeter. Hear about Zoe’s experiences of studying her bar course and an insight into the factors to consider when deciding which one to choose, including different types of courses, funding opportunities and which provider to choose.

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone , My Career Zone Digital , Law and legal services: Information for Law and Non-Law Students , Employability for Law Students and The Law School.

Useful Links:

• Contact the Career Zone to book an Entrepreneurship guidance appointment with a Career Consultant
• Attend an Idea Generation workshop and find out more about the Pre-Incubator programme on the Student Startups webpages.
• Find out more on our Global Entrepreneurship Week webpage.
• Whether you are taking an entrepreneurship module or are simply wishing to enhance your employability, the Exeter Award Entrepreneurship Theme offers you a way to get University recognition for your extra and co-curricular entrepreneurship activities.
• Enactus (https://my.exeterguild.com/groups/GYXRW/enactus)

Useful links:

• Help with Application Forms: (http://ex.ac.uk/dUB)
• Help with Using AI: (http://ex.ac.uk/dUC)
• Demonstrating your passion to employers podcast

In this episode Sunny Lalli, Employability and Career Consultant, talks to Maria Smirnova, a Human Rights Officer at the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Maria shares insights into her journey, reflecting on how an internship with the UN propelled her career, the differentiation between international public law and international private business law and the credentials required to work in this practice area. Maria and Sunny examine strategies such an internships and employability schemes to enable progression into this exciting practice area of law.

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone , My Career Zone Digital , Law and legal services: Information for Law and Non-Law Students , Employability for Law Students and The Law School.  

Further resources touched upon in the episode:

• https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/employability-schemes/globalemployability/
• University of Exeter sector page on law: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/sector/law4nonlaw/
• University of Exeter sector page on politics and government: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/sector/politicsgovernment/
• General info about careers in the UN, including internships, volunteering, young professionals programme: https://careers.un.org/home?language=en
• Portal to apply for UN jobs and internships: https://inspira.un.org/

In this episode Tess Read, Employability and Career Consultant, talks to Ben Gardner. 

Recent graduate Ben Gardner shares his remarkable personal journey to successfully getting a much prized graduate role at Reed Smith in London.  Ben describes how he leveraged his work experience in non legal sectors to successfully appeal to employers, and how he achieves significant job satisfaction in his responsible business role.  

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone , My Career Zone Digital , Law and legal services: Information for Law and Non-Law Students , Employability for Law Students and The Law School.  

In this episode Tess Read, Employability and Career Consultant, talks to Natasha Bellinger. 

A fascinating insight into the life and work of one of Exeter’s leading barristers. Natasha Bellinger, joint Head of Magdalen Chambers. Natasha shares with Tess what drives her to run Exeter University Community Law Clinic and her top tips for success as a barrister.  

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone , My Career Zone Digital , Law and legal services: Information for Law and Non-Law Students , Employability for Law Students and The Law School.  

Useful links:

• Explore your career options in the Charity Sector – include links to vacancy websites including CharityJob
• Career Zone's Pathways to Charity and Development programme – exclusive programme offering employer-led training and a paid internship
• Nightline - a confidential listening and information service run by students for students at the University of Exeter
• The GROW Model of Coaching and Mentoring

In this episode Tess Read, Employability and Career Consultant, talks to Susan Starr. 

A must-listen to podcast for every budding solicitor – SQE expert Susan Starr from the University of Law attached to Exeter University sets out all the steps involved in successfully passing SQE 1 and 2. She discusses the different options for fee structures* and full or part time completion.

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone , My Career Zone Digital , Law and legal services: Information for Law and Non-Law Students , Employability for Law Students and The Law School.    

* Fees correct at the time of recording. Visit the Ulaw and SRA website for up to date fees.

Useful Links:

• Create Your Future
• Exeter Award
• Book onto an advice or skill session on Handshake

This episode was written by Jen Hardwick and Rachel Haddy and was recorded by Rachel Haddy.

Links:

• Streatham/St Luke’s- For paid job roles working at bars, cafes and shops on campus, students can express their interest by completing this form.
• Penryn- For casual jobs on campus at Penryn, you can check the FX Plus website for the latest vacancies.  You can also approach the outlets at Penryn in person.
• Find out more about Student Campus Partnership roles
• Find out more about Student Business Partnership roles here.
• Check out the support available from the Student Startups Team here.
• For international students, see advice about working in the UK here and contact the International Student Support team if you need further advice and guidance.
• You can book onto skills and advice sessions, including ‘Creating a Successful CV’ and ‘Finding a Part-Time Job’ via Handshake here.
• You can contact the Career Zone directly by using the Live Chat on this webpage.

Transcript:

Finding a part time job transcript - PDF version

Finding a part time job transcript - Word version

Links:

• CV writing resources https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/helpwith/helpwithcvscoverlettersandapplications/
• How to…webpage https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/helpwith/

References:

Iske, P. L., & Bovelander, M. (2019). Institute of brilliant failures: make room to experiment, innovate, and learn. (No Title).

Stefan, M. A CV of failures. Nature 468, 467 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1038/nj7322-467a

This episode was devised and written by Dawn Lees and recorded by Rachel Sloan.

Links and resources:

• Build your self-awareness with the Profiling for Success assessments.
• Book onto a skill session via Handshake. Topics include negotiation skills  and networking.
• Listen to our podcasts on Spotify and iTunes:

• • Decide: How do I choose a career? iTunes / Spotify
  • Plan: I know what I want to do, but how do I get there? iTunes / Spotify
  • Compete: How to succeed in getting a job iTunes / Spotify
  • Should you do something you are passionate about or something you are good at? iTunes / Spotify

This episode was written by Dawn Lees and recorded by Rachel Sloan.

Useful Links:

•  Alumni can access Career Zone support for three years after you leave and you can access some of our online support forever. https://www.exeter.ac.uk/alumnisupporters/benefits/careerssupport/
• Listen to our podcast on ‘What is CPD (Continued professional Development)? On Spotify and iTunes
• Whether you’re exploring options, planning your next steps or actively applying for opportunities, listen to our Get Ready to Graduate Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4TO6M7p79NHeq9Tk4Q4UtV?si=286e0934abf74b61

Useful links:

• Grand Challenges (www.exeter.ac.uk/grandchallenges)  
• Green Consultants (www.exeter.ac.uk/greenconsultants)  
• Exeter Leaders Award (www.ex.ac.uk/exeterleadersaward)

This podcast was written by Dawn Lees, utilising input from ChatGPT and recorded by Rachel Sloan.

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 

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. 

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/

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

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

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/

 Grand Challenges is a project week in which you work in interdisciplinary groups with other like-minded students to design innovative solutions to real world challenges. Top academics and invited speakers share their views and help you apply your skills and knowledge to a real-life problem. It’s open to all students and sign up for Grand Challenges 2024 is now open! Sign ups close on 28 March 2024.

Sign up for Grand Challenges or find out more on the Grand Challenges webpage.

Useful Links:

• Neurodiversity pages on the Career Zone website: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/equality/neurodiversity/
• University of Exeter Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024 

• Auticon - auticon UK careers

• EmployAbility (employ-ability.org.uk): Employability is an organisation that helps disabled and dyslexic people with the transition from education to employment. 

• Evenbreak | Accessible job search site for disabled people: Evenbreak is a social enterprise that supports disabled people to find employment. 

• Enna: Enna offer support for neurodivergent people to find employment including a jobs board for roles at neuroinclusive employers. 
• Diversita: A recruitment agency that assists neurodiverse job seekers and works with organisations to hire neurodiverse applicants. 
• Exceptional Individuals: Another platform for neurodivergent job seekers where they offer support and provide a jobs board. 
• Leonard Cheshire Change 100 Internship Programme: A flagship programme of paid summer work placements, professional development and mentoring. It aims to remove barriers experienced by disabled people in the workplace, to allow them to achieve their potential. 
• SourceAbled by Rangam: a career portal and guidance for disabled, autistic and neurodivergent people
• MyPlusStudents Club: support disabled students and graduates into employment

Olivia, a Student Programme Assistant, is joined by Julia, Indira, Ronia and Lorenzo to discuss their experiences of working on a proposal for an accessibility widget on the iExeter app.    

Both groups discuss their experiences of completing Grand Challenges, their motivations for joining and the skills they developed throughout the week. 

Grand Challenges is a project week in which you work in interdisciplinary groups with other like-minded students to design innovative solutions to real world challenges. Top academics and invited speakers share their views and help you apply your skills and knowledge to a real-life problem. It’s open to all students and sign up for Grand Challenges 2024 is now open! Sign up for Grand Challenges or find out more on the Grand Challenges webpage.  

Useful Links:

• Environment and conservation sector pages: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/sector/environmentandconservation/ 
• Work Placements: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/jobsandworkplacements/workplacements/ 
• Green Consultants: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/employability-schemes/greenconsultants/ 

Links and resources:

• Information and advice about your rights and help with finding LGBTA+ friendly employers and jobs - https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/equality/sexualorientation/
• LGBTQ+ Staff Network at the University of Exeter https://www.exeter.ac.uk/departments/inclusion/groups/networks/lgbtq+staff/
• Exeter Trans and Non-binary Café - https://www.exeter.ac.uk/departments/inclusion/groups/networks/transcafe/
• Gendered Intelligence - https://genderedintelligence.co.uk/
• Stonewall - https://www.stonewall.org.uk/
• Intercom Trust, Devon - https://www.intercomtrust.org.uk/
• Proud2Be, Totnes - https://www.proud2be.org.uk/
• Not alone, Plymouth - https://www.notaloneplymouth.co.uk/
• LGBT Switchboard - https://switchboard.lgbt/ 

Useful Links

• You can find more support on our Help with applications pages. https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/helpwith/helpwithcvscoverlettersandapplications/
• Book onto an Effective Application Form session via Handshake
• Book an appointment with the Career Zone to have your CV checked. https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/about/contactus/

You can find out more about the Student Sustainability Board by following them on Instagram @ExeStudentSustainabilityBoard  

Grand Challenges is a project week in which you work in interdisciplinary groups with other like-minded students to design innovative solutions to real world challenges. Top academics and invited speakers share their views and help you apply your skills and knowledge to a real-life problem. It’s open to all students and sign up for Grand Challenges 2024 is now open! Sign up for Grand Challenges or find out more on the Grand Challenges webpage.  

Green Consultants is an award winning programme designed to provide students with additional skills and experience required to work in the highly competitive environmental and sustainability sector. You can find out more about Green Consultant and access the training here.   

Grand Challenges is a project week in which you work in interdisciplinary groups with other like-minded students to design innovative solutions to real world challenges. Top academics and invited speakers share their views and help you apply your skills and knowledge to a real-life problem. It’s open to all students and sign up for Grand Challenges 2024 is now open! Sign up for Grand Challenges or find out more on the Grand Challenges webpage.  

Links:

• Career Mentor Scheme
• Interested in a Creative Career? Explore roles, build contacts and get experience with our series on in-person and virtual sessions running throughout Creative Careers Month. (https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/creativecareers/)

Grand Challenges is a project week in which students work in interdisciplinary groups with other like-minded students to design innovative solutions to real world challenges. Top academics and invited speakers share their views and help you apply your skills and knowledge to a real-life problem. It’s open to all undergraduates and sign up for Grand Challenges 2024 is now open! Sign up for Grand Challenges or find out more on the Grand Challenges webpage.  

Useful links:

• University of Exeter Career Zone sector page on charity and development work: Charity & Development Work | Career Zone | University of Exeter
• University of Exeter Career Zone professional pathways scheme in charity and development: Professional Pathways | Career Zone | University of Exeter
• My Career Zone Digital article on four career success secrets: https://mycareerzone.careercentre.me/u/vqjvwy76

Both groups discuss their experiences of completing Grand Challenges, their motivations for joining and the skills they developed throughout the week. 

You can find out more and sign up on the Grand Challenges webpages (www.exeter.ac.uk/students/grandchallenges)

Find out what’s running and book onto events via Handshake.

Case Interviews session will be running on Thursday 8 February 4:30-6:30pm.

You can book a 1-1 guidance appointment at the Career Zone.

You can find out more and sign up on the Grand Challenges webpages (www.exeter.ac.uk/students/grandchallenges)

Links:

• Employability support for International Students: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/jobsandworkplacements/internationalstudents/
• Help with Interviews https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/helpwith/helpwithinterviews/ 
• Help with Assessment Centres and Psychometric Testing https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/helpwith/helpwithassessmentcentresandpsychometrictesting/ 

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 Educators webpage

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 Educators webpages.

Links:

You can find current jobs on Handshake

What can I do with my degree: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/degree/modernlanguages/

Harry is the CEO and Founder of leading sustainability consultancy company Bright Tide. He is also a Law graduate and qualified Corporate Lawyer. Hear  the realities of being a company CEO and founder, the transition from a career in law to a career in the environmental sustainability sector, and advice for law students who are considering alternative careers to Law.

Click on the link to find out more about the innovative work Harry and his team are pioneering to address climate and biodiversity challenges around the world. https://www.bright-tide.co.uk/

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone , My Career Zone Digital , Employability for Law Students,

Building Brilliant Careers and University of Exeter Law and Legal Services Sector

Faye graduated from Exeter with an LLB in Law and is now a Law Lecturer here at Exeter. Hear about working as a university lecturer, Faye’s career journey and how she came to study Law and work as an academic. We also discuss her experiences of academic study, including what’s involved in PhD study and the funding process. This is a must listen if you are interested in a career in academia or achieving a PhD.  

During the episode we discuss some of the challenges Faye encountered whilst studying, in relation to this you may find some of the information below useful:  

Supporting Equality and Diversity  ; Widening Participation Student Support  ; Career Zone A2i Student Widening Participation Funding  

In addition to this episode, you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone , My Career Zone Digital , Employability for Law Students,  

Building Brilliant Careers and University of Exeter Law and Legal Services Sector  

Gordon graduated from the University of Exeter with an LLB in (Euro) (German), English, German and European Law, an LLM in European Legal Studies and a PhD in European Law. He is now working as Principal Counsel Competition for Siemens Energy in his home country of Germany. In this episode hear about Gordon’s experiences of studying and working in a different country, this includes how he came to complete a PhD, his varied career; including his experiences of working in private practice compared to in house, his transition from working in the UK to Germany and his general tips on studying and securing employment in the legal sector. 

In addition to this episode, you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone , My Career Zone Digital , Employability for Law Students,  

Building Brilliant Careers and University of Exeter Law and Legal Services Sector  

Useful links and resources:

• Aspiring Educators
• Education and teaching sector page
• Get Into Teaching
• Find postgraduate teacher training courses
• Teacher training at the University of Exeter

Useful links and resources:

• Environment and Conservation work
• Green Consultants
• conservation-careers.com
• environmentjob.co.uk/jobs
• environmentjobs.co.uk
• countryside-jobs.com

Links:

• Employability support for International Students: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/jobsandworkplacements/internationalstudents/
• Help with Interviews https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/helpwith/helpwithinterviews/ 
• Help with Assessment Centres and Psychometric Testing https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/helpwith/helpwithassessmentcentresandpsychometrictesting/ 

Simon is a former senior M&A partner for Clifford Chance and global head of the Firm’s sovereign wealth fund practice, he has been involved in recruitment and mentoring throughout his career. He has worked internationally across many jurisdictions in Europe, Asia and the Middle East on a wide variety of corporate, corporate finance and commercial matters. He has acted as a mentor to many Exeter University undergraduates and continues to do so. Hear Simon’s tips of how to tackle those all-important legal applications, including how to stand out, common mistakes to avoid, how to demonstrate transferable skills, and practical tips on how to move forward when facing rejection. This podcast is a must listen if you’re looking for the motivation to get started with your applications. 

During the episode Simon recommends helpful resources for commercial awareness and working in the city, these are:  

All you need to know about the city - Christopher Stoakes  

All you need to know about commercial awareness - Christopher Stoakes

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone , My Career Zone Digital , Employability for Law Students,  

Building Brilliant Careers and University of Exeter Law and Legal Services Sector  

Links:

What to wear at interview: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Y1bq6peke1JTiqbfbTWBf?si=w8qoor0rRsiiXgcZE6tFzA&nd=1

In our Law mini-series podcast, Rachel Gaunt Employability and Careers Consultant for the Law School, talks to experienced professionals from both legal and non-legal sectors about their career experiences and advice.  

Emma graduated from Exeter with a BA in Politics and subsequently went on to complete a graduate entry law degree and the Bar Vocational Course. She is now a Barrister with 5 Essex Court, working in public law, public inquiries and inquests, and a range of civil work. In this episode hear about Emma’s decision to pursue a career as a Barrister, how she secured the all-important pupillage, including tips and advice on joining an Inn of Court. We also discuss what it felt like to be newly qualified, the realities of being self-employed and Emma’s experience of taking time out to have a family and returning to sustain a demanding career alongside juggling family life.  

During the episode Emma mentions helpful resources when trying to secure pupillage, these are: 

• Middle Temple Pupillage Podcast: https://www.middletemple.org.uk/members/inn-initiatives/event-recordings/pupillage-podcast 
• 5 Essex Court (Emma’s Chambers) pupillage selection process reports for 2021 and 2022, which include insight into the application process and a steer on what makes for a successful candidate: https://5essexcourt.co.uk/join-us/pupillage 

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone , My Career Zone Digital , Employability for Law Students, Building Brilliant Careers and University of Exeter Law and Legal Services Sector  

In this episode, Rosie considers the practical steps you can take to improve your emotional intelligence (the new ‘human superpower’) and increase your chances for success. For further development, listen to another Career Zone podcast 'Resolving conflicts in the workplace', or attend an Active Listening in Digital Environments workshop. 

Luke graduated from Exeter with an LLB in Law in 2011. He is an English-qualified solicitor working in house as a Legal Director at Adidas in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, focusing on global licensing matters.

Hear about all things working in house, including training, skills required, differences to private practice, benefits, challenges, and career progression. This podcast is a must listen if you’re not quite sure what you want to do when you graduate. Luke shares how important it has been to take time to explore his preferences and skill strengths in work to make informed career decisions. 

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; My Career Zone Digital , Employability for Law Students and Building Brilliant Careers

If you would like advice with any employability query, please book an appointment with the Career Zone. You can book an appointment via the Live Chat on the Career Zone website or by visiting the Career Zone desks in the Forum on Streatham campus and in the Exchange on Penryn campus.

Links and Resources :

• If you would like help making career decisions or exploring your career/further study options, please contact the Career Zone to book a Guidance appointment.
• Book onto a CV/Application form advice session via Handshake
• Book onto a skill session via Handshake, topics include Problem Solving, Communication and Collaboration and Personal Resilience.
• Develop your sustainability skills with Green Consultants  (ex.ac.uk/greenconsultants)
• Attend one of our Employer Events

*Data mentioned in this podcast is from late summer 2023.

Jenny is our Faculty Employability Lead for Social Sciences and has experience working in careers, both in strategic and operational roles. Hear Jenny’s tips about where to start with your career planning, key factors to consider, practical steps to help make informed decisions and what’s available within Career Zone to help you.

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone , My Career Zone Digital , Employability for Law Students,

Building Brilliant Careers and University of Exeter Law and Legal Services Sector

If you are having any financial concerns, please get in touch with the Students' Guild or The Students' Union Advice Teams.

Further links:

• Find out more about how the Career Zone can support you on the Career Zone webpages (www.ex.ac.uk/careerzone)
• Find jobs and internships including SCP roles on Handshake (https://exeter.joinhandshake.co.uk/edu/postings/pending?page=1).
• If you are an international student, you can access visa support from the International Support Team 
• Internship Schemes (www.ex.ac.uk/internships)
• Professional Pathways (http://ex.ac.uk/professionalpathways)    
• Green Consultants (www.ex.ac.uk/greenconsultants)

Careers support | Alumni and supporters | University of Exeter
Alumni network: Alumni networks | Alumni and supporters | University of Exeter

Help with: Help with... | Career Zone | University of Exeter

Handshake: Handshake | Career Zone | University of Exeter

My Career Zone Digital: Welcome (careercentre.me)

Graduate Jobs: Graduate Jobs | Career Zone | University of Exeter

Further resources:

My Career Zone resource on top tips for securing a job when changing a career: https://mycareerzone.careercentre.me/resources/elearning/Hub.aspx?search=career%20change

My Career Zone resource on "what it feels like to change career": https://mycareerzone.careercentre.me/resources/elearning/Hub.aspx?search=career%20change

My Career Zone resource on "career change considerations": https://mycareerzone.careercentre.me/u/fekv13jn

Enterprise and Entrepreneurship: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/enterpriseentrepreneurship/

Help with researching sectors and employers: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/helpwith/helpwithresearchingsectorsandemployers/

Help with networking: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/helpwith/helpwithnetworking/

Career Mentor scheme: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/employability-schemes/careermentorscheme/

You can view current jobs on Handshake 

Links: 

• Heritage and Culture webpages: 
• Pathways to Arts, Culture and Heritage 
• Career Mentor Scheme 
• A2I 

If you would like to talk to an Employability Careers Consultant about your start-up idea, visit the Career Zone or use the Live Chat on the website.   

You can book into a  session on Networking or LinkedIn via Handshake

To discover more about placement options during your time at university, visit our webpages here

You can find out more about QWERTY Beer Box/Commerce here;

QWERTY Beer Box which focuses on beer gift hampers and championing the awesome independent UK breweries out there. Key periods throughout the year for us include Father’s Day (June 18th), Birthdays & Christmas, here www.qwertybeerbox.co.uk

University of Exeter staff and students can find out more about QWERTY Beer Box and Fathers Days promotion via this  link

QWERTY COMMERCE which focuses on enhancing brand's online sales - with a special emphasis on Amazon, here - www.qwertycommerce.com

This episode was devised by Dawn Lees, written by Laura Lawrence and recorded by Rachel Sloan.  

Links: 

• Link to CV, Cover Letter and Application Forms sessions on Handshake 
• Help with CVs, Cover Letters and Application Forms: 
• You can book a 1-1 advice appointment with an Employability and Placements Adviser by contacting Career Zone online, by phone or in person. 

Find out more about the Career Equation.

Links:  

• You can book a Careers Guidance one-to-one appointments if you’re thinking about working freelance or building a portfolio or entrepreneurial career. Ask to book an 'Entrepreneurs Guidance appointment' at the Career Zone. 

• Find out more about Freelance work and how the Career Zone can support you here - https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/sector/self-employment/  

Links: 

You can book a 1-1 guidance appointment with an Employability and Career Consultant by contacting Career Zone online, by phone or in person. 

Listen to another episode: Why understanding your strengths is so important - an employer's perspective.

This episode was devised by Dawn Lees, written by Laura Lawrence and recorded by Rachel Sloan

Further Career Zone website resources

Help with self-awareness | Career Zone | University of Exeter

https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/helpwith/helpwithinterviews/

Other resources

Learn about strengths and how you can discover yours by watching this video.

Attend the popular termly in-person workshop Discover your strengths and why it is essential to career planning.

Listen to another Recruiter Perspectives: In conversation with Hannah Salton, Career Coach

My Career Zone Digital has lots more, including videos and articles, to help you identify your strengths, including:

• Recognising strengths & weaknesses
• Strengths vs Skills: what’s the difference?
• Strengths assessment
• Asking questions at interview

This episode was devised by Dawn Lees, written by Rae Roberts and recorded by Rachel Sloan.  

Links: 

Link to CV, Cover Letter and Application Forms sessions on Handshake 

Help with CVs, Cover Letters and Application Forms: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/careers/research/helpwith/helpwithcvscoverlettersandapplications/ 

You can book a 1-1 advice appointment with an Employability and Placements Adviser by contacting Career Zone online, by phone or in person. 

You can book a 1-2-1 appointment with a member of the Career Zone here

Green Consultants is an interactive programme, designed to provide students with the additional skills and experience required to work in the highly competitive environmental and sustainability sector. It is open to all students, and you can start now! Find out more on our Green Consultants webpage - https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/employability-schemes/greenconsultants/

You can find out more about Green Consultants by listening to 'Introducing Green Consultants'.

We welcome any feedback or suggestions to help make the Career Zone accessible to all our students.  

At 1:39 Mel mentions 'WP' students, which stands for 'Widening Participation'. If you're not sure what that means, have a look on our website here: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/wp-support/

Link to resources:

Katie Stone’s research: https://www.bera.ac.uk/blog/co-developing-inclusive-and-accessible-e-learning-resources-placing-disabled-and-neurodiverse-student-voices-at-the-centre-of-our-practice

Link to the Supporting Equality and Diversity page: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/equality/

Link to the Wellbeing page: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/wellbeing/

This episode was devised by Dawn Lees, written by Rae Roberts and recorded by Rachel Sloan.

Links:

Problem Solving – book via Handshake

Presentation Skills – book via Handshake

Assertiveness and Understanding Human Behaviour – book via Handshake.

Exe-Change the Norm is free and open to all University of Exeter students, across all campuses. The four training sessions cover topics including sexism and sexual harassment, partner abuse, racism and racist micro-aggressions. You’ll learn how to effectively step-in to help, if you see these sorts of behaviours occur.

Links:

• You can find out more about the Exe-Change the Norm programme here - https://www.exeter.ac.uk/departments/inclusion/support/training/exe-changethenorm/
• You can book onto a session by searching for ‘Bystander training’ on Handshake

Links for episode description:

• Global Leaders EAIE Conference Rotterdam 2023  
• Global Employability webpages.

Links:

For more information on Degree Apprenticeships visit https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/degreeapprenticeships/

Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education website: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/

Recycle It Global https://www.rig-uk.com/

If you are navigating change there is plenty of help available to you.

Link to Career Guidance support including sessions such as Exploring and Making Career Decisions. https://www.exeter.ac.uk/careers/about/guidance/

You can book a 1-1 advice appointment with an Employability and Career Consultant by contacting Career Zone online, by phone or in person

Wellbeing Team https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/wellbeing/

Guild Support for you. https://www.exeterguild.com/page/support-for-you 

If you are feeling stuck there is plenty of help available to you.

Link to Career Guidance support including sessions such as Exploring and Making Career Decisions. https://www.exeter.ac.uk/careers/about/guidance/

You can book a 1-1 advice appointment with an Employability and Career Consultant by contacting Career Zone online, by phone or in person

Wellbeing Team https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/wellbeing/

Guild : Support for you. https://www.exeterguild.com/page/support-for-you

This episode was devised by Dawn Lees, written by Owen Wood and recorded by Rachel Sloan.

If you would like to book an appointment with an Employability and Placements Adviser to discuss work experience within these types of organisations, or to find out more about placement modules, please do so via the Career Zone - https://www.exeter.ac.uk/careers/

Grand Challenges is a project week, in which students work in interdisciplinary groups to design innovative solutions to real world challenges. This year, Grand Challenges will be taking place 5th-9th June 2023. For more information on the week and to sign up visit the Grand Challenges webpage.

This episode was written by Laura Lawrence and recorded by Rachel Sloan.

For more support on how you can develop your employability including help with self-awareness and help with developing your skills, visit the Career Zone webpages.

More information on the support mentioned in the podcast can be found in the links below: 

• Regardless of which year of study you are in, it is important to start your career planning as soon as possible as some professions require planning and experience. Find out more about the Decide Resources on offer. 

• Employment Sector webpages 
• Decide podcast 
• Link to skill sessions on Handshake 
• If you would like to talk to a Career Consultant to discuss your career options, you can book a guidance appointment by contacting the Career Zone.   

Kelly graduated from the University of Exeter with an LLB in Law in 2020. She has now returned to work in her home country as a Legal Executive at Securities and Futures Commission after studying in the UK for 6 years. Hear about Kelly’s untimely return home due to the pandemic, how she navigated the start of her career journey in unexpected circumstances, her knowledge on qualifying in Hong Kong with an overseas degree, including tips on what to consider and her thoughts on the legal sector in general in Hong Kong.

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; My Career Zone Digital , Employability for Law Students and Building Brilliant Careers

Relevant Links:

• Volt entrepreneurs  
• Collaborative Capacities
• Student Start-ups
• You can book a 1:1 'Entrepreneurs Guidance' appointment to discuss your individual situation by going to the Career Zone.

Duncan is an English-qualified solicitor and senior associate at the law firm Osborne Clarke. He is originally from Devon in the UK but currently lives and works in Munich, Germany. Hear about Duncan’s decision to pursue a career in international arbitration, his experiences of transitioning from student life to working in London, relocating to Germany, initially in the role of paralegal through to qualification via the New York Bar and then eventually into his current role as a Senior Associate.

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; My Career Zone Digital , Employability for Law Students and Building Brilliant Careers

If you would like to book an appointment with a Careers Consultant to discuss your career options, contact the Career Zone and ask for a Guidance appointment.

Link to Amy Matthews page: https://www.amymatthewscomedy.com/

Find out more about Expanding Your Career Horizons here https://www.exeter.ac.uk/careers/events/careerhorizons/ 

You can find out more about upReach and whether you are eligible for support here. Click here to apply to upReach.

You can find more resources on our Expanding your Career Horizons - find a job you love! webpage.

You can find more resources on our Expanding your Career Horizons - find a job you love! webpage.

You can find more resources on our Expanding your Career Horizons - find a job you love! webpage. If you would like to talk with a Career Consultant about your career options, you can contact the Career Zone who will be able to book you a guidance appointment.

Links to book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Graduate-Careers-Uncovered-recruiter-demystify/dp/B0BCCYSNBJ/

Support the Career Zone offers

• Self-awareness https://www.exeter.ac.uk/careers/research/helpwith/helpwithself-awareness/
• Developing your skills https://www.exeter.ac.uk/careers/research/helpwith/helpwithdevelopingyourskills/
• Networking https://www.exeter.ac.uk/careers/research/helpwith/helpwithnetworking/
• Researching sectors and employers https://www.exeter.ac.uk/careers/research/helpwith/helpwithresearchingsectorsandemployers/

Social Media: Wondering how you can develop your own personal brand, why a growth mindset is important or how to deal with multiple job offers? Listen to more top tips from a former recruiter in this week’s episode of the Career Zone podcast.

Pan graduated from the University of Exeter with an LLB in Law in 2017. Originally from Cyprus he is now working as an Associate in London. Hear about Pan’s reasons for choosing to stay in the UK to work, his experience of the application process, including tips on how to evidence skills required, the transition from student to work life and cultural differences between Cyprus and the UK, and within the UK; London city life compared with Exeter city Life.

** The books Pan mentions are ‘All you need to know about the city’ and All you need to know about commercial awareness’ both Christopher Stoakes**

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; My Career Zone Digital , Employability for Law Students and Building Brilliant Careers

Further information about skills sessions and 1-1 guidance for setting up your own business can be found here: Enterprise & Entrepreneurship | Career Zone | University of Exeter

Follow the below links for information relating to creative industries:

Developing your Creative Practice fund: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/dycp

Edinburgh Television Festival Talent Schemes: https://www.thetvfestival.com/talent-schemes/

Creative UK (aimed at creative business owners): https://www.wearecreative.uk/

Creative Industries Council: https://www.thecreativeindustries.co.uk/

You can find out more about Prefcap here https://prefcap.io/

You can find out more about upReach and whether you are eligible for support here.

Hear from the team at Maples Group about what life is like training and working as a lawyer in Jersey. Listen to them talking about some of the interesting cases/deals they've been working on, what their drivers were to work and live in Jersey, and hear about how you can get the big city experience, but working from somewhere you can spend your evenings and weekends at the beach!

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; My Career Zone Digital , Employability for Law Students and Building Brilliant Careers

You can find out more about upReach and whether you are eligible for support here.

Gabriel graduated from the University of Exeter with an LLB in Law in 2016. Originally from Singapore he is now working as an Associate in London. Hear about Gabriel’s reasons for choosing to stay in the UK to work, the value of work experience in helping him to make career decisions, experiences of securing a training contract and his top tips for applications.

**The website Gabriel refers to is Chambers Student True Picture https://www.chambersstudent.co.uk/law-firms **

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; My Career Zone Digital , Employability for Law Students and Building Brilliant Careers

Kiera graduated from the University of Law with an LLB in Law in 2018, then went on to complete her BPTC LLM in 2019 and was called to the bar the same year. Originally from the Southwest she is now working as an Associate Barrister for Browne Jacobson based in Exeter. Hear about the steps to become a Barrister and Kiera’s own personal experiences. This includes what Kiera wishes she’d known before undertaking the journey and her top tips for aspiring Barristers. 

Please note, Kiera refers to a requirement for aspiring solicitors who are non-law undergraduates to complete the law conversion course. Since the introduction of the SQE in September 2021 this has changed, technically there isn’t a requirement to do this, however we recommend checking with your shortlisted firms in the first instance. See here for more information: GDL and SQE What's going on with conversion courses

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; My Career Zone Digital , Employability for Law Students and Building Brilliant Careers

To find out more about upcoming Career Fairs/events please visit Exeter.ac.uk/careers

Daniel graduated from the University of Exeter with an LLB in Law in 2018. Originally from Nigeria he is now working as an Associate in London.  Hear about Daniel’s experiences of studying in the UK, choosing to secure work in the UK, obtaining a training contract and how he was supported by his employer to secure a working VISA.

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; My Career Zone Digital , Employability for Law Students and Building Brilliant Careers

How does British culture affect the workplace? How can you prepare? In this podcast, Rhianna Skeates, an Employability and Placements Adviser will share some top tips to help you. 

For more information on the support mentioned in the podcast, visit the International Students Career Zone web-page. 

Luke graduated from Exeter with an LLB in Law in 2011. He is an English-qualified solicitor working in-house as Legal Director at Adidas in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, focusing on global licensing matters. Hear Luke’s experience of working in house, how his decision to work in house lead to the opportunity to work overseas, the transition from working in the UK to Amsterdam and his journey to becoming a solicitor including the importance of transferable skills.

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; My Career Zone Digital , Employability for Law Students and Building Brilliant Careers

Links: 

• Come and see us in Career Zone if you need help with your CV 
• You can find jobs on Handshake 

More information on the programmes mentioned in the podcast can be found in the links below: 

• Professional Pathways programme is a suite of sector specific training courses and paid 35 hour internships that will take place in June 2023.  
• Exeter Award is an extracurricular and co-curricular employability award open to all current undergraduates and taught postgraduates. Completing the Award will help you make the most of your professional experience. Exeter Leaders Award is an extracurricular and co-curricular award that recognises leadership roles you've undertaken during your time at the University of Exeter. It also provides a framework to help you develop as a leader.   
• Change Makers is an online training programme is delivered by the Cornwall School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) in association with the Career Zone and has been designed specifically to help students develop their ideas for social and environmental change into viable ventures. 

• You can book onto skill sessions on Handshake 

Currently a published academic and professional youth worker working for YZUP tackling drug and alcohol awareness training in schools, she guides us through her pathway from her Geography degree to the world of work, the importance of volunteering and letting go of the career fears that we all may experience, whether at University or as a graduate.

Louisa currently runs her own business, Packshare, which champions sustainable packaging from mail order businesses using a circular economy model and returns to Higher Education for a PhD this summer to explore the relationship between young people’s digital environments, the content shared within, and the changes needed within legislation to keep everyone safe. She also runs her own podcast for Headstart.

Links discussed within the episode:

Headstart Online Resilience Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XwM8WPsFDXM2HWZtqlmFW

“Online Resilience and Wellbeing in Young People: Representing the Youth Voice” by Louisa Street & Andy Phippen: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09MF71NNL/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk

TEVI: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/research/esi/business/tevi/

PhDs: https://www.findaphd.com/

You can view current jobs on Handshake 

The majority of Undergraduate courses at the University of Exeter have the option to add study or work abroad, or sometimes both.  If you have any questions regarding the global opportunities available, please contact our Outbound team at outbound@exeter.ac.uk or visit the Global Opportunities SharePoint site here

Find out more on the Career Zone webpage.

For more information on how to utilise the Alumni tool on LinkedIn, book onto one of our LinkedIn Lab sessions

The majority of Undergraduate courses at the University of Exeter have the option to add study or work abroad, or sometimes both.  If you have any questions regarding the global opportunities available, please contact our Outbound team at outbound@exeter.ac.uk or visit the Global Opportunities SharePoint site here

To support your transition from university into employment or further study, we have created the Get Ready to Graduate programme. Whether you are exploring options, planning your next steps or actively applying for opportunities, we have something for everyone.  Click here for more information on Get Ready to Graduate | Career Zone | University of Exeter or Careers Forever - Exeter (careercentre.me), to help you whatever stage of career planning you are at.  If you’re still unsure, book a guidance appointment to start a conversation.

References mentioned in this episode:

Campbell, J. (2019) The Resilience Dynamic, Practical Inspiration Publishing: London.

Lees, J. (2019) Secrets of Resilient People, Teach Yourself: London.

Wong, T. (2020) Digital Onion, online at digitalonion.com [accessed 14th July 2021]

If you would like to book an appointment with a Careers Consultant, contact the Career Zone and ask for a Guidance appointment.

You can find out more about Ridi's art business at: 

Art page Instagram: @creativeweirdo_98

Art website: https://creativeweirdoshop.bigcartel.com/

If you would like to book an appointment with a Careers Consultant, contact the Career Zone and ask for a Guidance appointment.

Throughout term time the Career Zone run a range of skill sessions including on Personal Resilience. You can find out what is running and book your place on Handshake. 

You can find ROOBARB'S on the following:

Instagram: @roobarbsfood

Facebook: @roobarbs

Website: www.roobarbs.com

Email: roobarbsfood@gmail.com

You can find more information on Student Startups here.

If you're thinking about working for yourself, building a portfolio or entrepreneurial career, contact the Careers Zone to book an Entrepreneurs Guidance appointment.

You can find more information for career development for sustainability here.

You can find out more about Green Consultants and access the training to explore whether working in the sustainability sector is for you, here.

You can find out more about Enactus here.

If you're thinking about working for yourself, building a portfolio or entrepreneurial career, contact the Careers Zone to book an Entrepreneurs Guidance appointment.

Grand Challenges will be running from 6th-10th June 2022. Visit the Grand Challenges website to find out more and to sign up. 

You can find out more information about the Sustainable Development Goals and the SDG Teach In here. 

Links:

Aspiring Educators Programme

Primary Enrichment

Learning for Teaching Module

In this episode we look at the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how they can relate to your career planning. Rae takes a look at a some of the SDGs to help you think further about what interests you and how focusing on your passion and skills can help you to make a difference.  

For more information visit:

United Nations Sustainable Development – 17 Goals to Transform Our World.

THE 17 GOALS | Sustainable Development (un.org)

(99+) Using the SDGs to guide your sustainability career | LinkedIn

Entrecomp | Career Zone | University of Exeter

Career Zone at Exeter activities you may wish to get involved with to explore the SDGs further:

Create Your Future | Career Zone | University of Exeter

Aspiring Educators | Career Zone | University of Exeter

Grand Challenges | Grand Challenges | University of Exeter

Green Consultants | Career Zone | University of Exeter 

Resources & links  

Career Development for Sustainability | Career Zone | University of Exeter 

Green Consultants | Career Zone | University of Exeter 

Grand Challenges | Grand Challenges | University of Exeter 

Exeter Award Themes | Career Zone | University of Exeter – sustainability theme 

Career Mentor Scheme | Career Zone | University of Exeter

Sector Information: Environment and conservation | Career Zone | University of Exeter 

Prospects sectors and job profiles 

Education for Sustainability - Sustainability - University of Exeter 

Student volunteering - Sustainability - University of Exeter 

Visit Handshake to find out what jobs and placements are currently available in this area. 

External Links

IEMA - Sustainability skills map 

Green Jobs Taskforce (publishing.service.gov.uk) 

United Nations Sustainable Development – 17 Goals to Transform Our World.

In this week’s episode Rachel Sloan, Employability and Placements Adviser, is joined by Jo Whitfield, National Officer for Beat Eating Disorder Charity. Jo discusses eating disorders in the workplace and shares tips on how to manage them in a workplace.

For more information and support on eating disorders visit:

• Beat: Access to resources including self-help guides and to Beat helpline which is available all year round.
• University of Exeter Wellbeing Services offers individual support sessions for students experiencing eating difficulties.
• Contact your GP for further advice and support.

If you're thinking about working for yourself, building a portfolio or entrepreneurial career, contact the Careers Zone to book an Entrepreneurs Guidance appointment.

If you would like help making career decisions or exploring your career/further study options, please contact the Career Zone to book a Guidance appointment. 

For more resources on digital & coding skills and to find out what events are running throughout the week, visit the Digital & Coding webpages.

References:

Microsoft’s Unlocking the UK’s potential with digital skills Unlocking the UK's Potential with Digital Skills - Microsoft UK

JISC Building Digital Capability Building digital capability | Building digital capability (jisc.ac.uk)

CBI learning-for-life-report.pdf (cbi.org.uk)

Digital skills must go hand-in-hand with human skills | Luminate (prospects.ac.uk)

How can employers upskill graduates post COVID? | Luminate (prospects.ac.uk)

Claire Barrett is a Director at APIsFirst who makes strategy happen: translating goals and aspirations into technology change that sticks. She has a background in IT leadership and consulting at large, globally recognised organisations in sectors such as financial services, manufacturing and government. She recently returned to the UK after having spent most of her career in Australia and Hong Kong.

For more resources on digital & coding skills and to find out what events are running throughout the week, visit the Digital & Coding webpages.

For more resources on digital & coding skills and to find out what events are running throughout the week, visit the Digital & Coding webpage. 

If you would like to explore this further the University Wellbeing team will be running a webinar on 9th Feb on perfectionism that will help you understand perfectionism better overall and provide you with techniques based on a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy approach.

Grand Challenges is a project week, in which students work in interdisciplinary groups to design innovative solutions to real world challenges. This year, Grand Challenges will be taking place in one of these two weeks: 6th-10th June or 13th-17th June 2022. The exact week will be confirmed soon. For more information on the week and to sign up visit the Grand Challenges webpage.

For more information on the Law sector and to view the range of resources available to you, visit the Law sector page on the Career Zone webpage. 

For more information on different sectors and to view the range of resources available to you, visit the employment sector page on the Career Zone webpage.

The Exeter Leaders Award is an employability achievement award that recognises leadership roles you've undertaken during your time at the University of Exeter. It also provides a framework to help you develop as a leader. For more information and to register, visit the Exeter Leaders Award webpage.

The Career Zone runs Personal Resilience sessions throughout the term. To find out more and to book your place, visit Handshake. 

You can find out more about Enactus here, where you can also find out more about the PlastExe project and the Biosmart project mentioned in this episode.

If you're thinking about working for yourself, building a portfolio or entrepreneurial career, contact the Careers Zone to book an Entrepreneurs Guidance appointment.

You can find out more about Compassionate Careers and the events running by clicking here.

You can find out more about Enactus here, where you can also find out more about the Black Live Matter Action for Change project and the Grow project mentioned in this episode.

If you're thinking about working for yourself, building a portfolio or entrepreneurial career, contact the Careers Zone to book an Entrepreneurs Guidance appointment.

You can find out more about Global Entrepreneurship Week and the events running by clicking here.

Student Startup drop ins run on Tuesday 2-3pm, and details on how to attend can be found here.

More information on Student Startups, including the Pre-Incubator and Incubator Programmes can be found here.

You can find the SCRATCH Startup magazine here.

You can find out more about Max’ business by visiting Just Surf.

If you're thinking about working for yourself, building a portfolio or entrepreneurial career, contact the Careers Zone to book an Entrepreneurs Guidance appointment.

You can find more information on Oyana Soaps at oyanasoaps.com/ or find them on Instagram @oyanakenya and on Facebook.

More information on Student Startups, including the Pre-Incubator and Incubator Programmes can be found here.

You can find out more about Enactus here.

If you're thinking about working for yourself, building a portfolio or entrepreneurial career, contact the Careers Zone to book an Entrepreneurs Guidance appointment.

Green Consultants is an award winning programme designed to provide students with additional skills and experience required to work in the highly competitive environmental and sustainability sector. You can find out more about Green Consultant and access the training here. 

Develop your confidence and other skills, including Assertiveness and Understanding Behaviour, by attending one of our skill sessions. Sessions are running online and in person, to book your space visit Handshake.

You can find out more about Create Your Future here. Listen on Spotify and ITunes.

You can follow us on Instagram @uoecareers or @uoecornwallcareers or on Twitter @UoECareers or @UoECornwallCZ and include the #careerzonepodcast so that we can follow up in a future episode.  

You can find more information on specific sectors visit the Career Research and Planning pages.

You can find out more about Create Your Future here. 

Please click here for the transcript of this episode. 

Follow us on Instagram @uoecareers or @uoecornwallcareers or on Twitter @UoECareers or @UoECornwallCZ and include the #careerzonepodcast so that we can follow up in a future episode.  

Follow us on Instagram @uoecareers or @uoecornwallcareers or on Twitter @UoECareers or @UoECornwallCZ and include the #careerzonepodcast so that we can follow up in a future episode.

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References: Burning Glass After the storm: the jobs and skills that will drive the post-pandemic recovery (February 2021). After the Storm | Burning Glass Technologies (burning-glass.com)

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