Career Zone Podcast
1) Showcasing the skills from your degree
Often in careers, we talk about developing skills alongside your studies, through volunteering, societies, part time work or internships. In this episode we focus on the skills you have gained direct...Show More
2) Working in Higher Education: In conversation with Layal Hakim, Associate Professor
Layal Hakim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Exeter. Layal grew up in a large family of 8 children from a low-income, ethnic minority back...Show More
3) Placement Year Unpacked: A Conversation with Placement Ambassadors
In this week’s episode, Employability and Careers Consultant, Ben Toulson, speaks to our Centre for Geography and Environmental Science Placement Ambassadors, Sophie Hartop, Abi Brookes and Sasha Clar...Show More
4) Working in Higher Education: In conversation with Professor Beverley Hawkins, Dean for Taught Students at the University of Exeter
Professor Beverley Hawkins is a Professor or Leadership and Organisational Studies in the Business School and the Dean for Taught Students at the University of Exeter. After undertaking her degree in...Show More
5) Sophia’s PhD Journey, part 1
Thinking of doing doctoral research? In this episode, Kate Foster, Employability and Careers Consultant, talks with Sophia, a second year PhD student. Sophia shares what motivated her to study a PhD, ...Show More
6) Making the most of career opportunities at university
In this week’s episode, Will King, Programme Officer, is joined by current student Frederick Proctor to discuss how to make the most of career opportunities. Frederick shares his experiences with the ...Show More
7) Benny’s PhD Journey, part 1
Thinking of doing doctoral research? 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, so...Show More
8) The importance of being curious
In this episode, Dawn Lees, Student Employability and Development Manager, explores the importance of being curious, how it can help you in the workplace and Dawn shares how you can develop your curio...Show More
9) Law Mini-Series: International Law: In conversation with Felix Tang, Young barrister Hong Kong, Chairman of the Standing Committee of Young Barristers of the Hong Kong Bar Association
In our Law mini-series podcast, our Law Employability and Careers Consultants; Rachel, Tess and Sunny, talk to experienced professionals from both legal and non-legal sectors to hear their career expe...Show More
10) Working in Higher Education: In conversation with Graham Perkins, Associate Dean for Education within the Business School
Graham Perkins is the Associate Dean for Education within the Business School and an Associate Professor in Human Resource Management. Graham has both professional and academic experience within the f...Show More