Dive into your Career

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Are you a student or new graduate early on your career journey? A bit stressed trying to work out your next steps? You're in the right place. Hosted by qualified careers guidance professional Gina Visram from Your Career And Future, The Dive into your Career podcast is the hub for all things "early careers" and is created with secondary (high) school and university (college) students in mind. Gina's supports students and new graduates on their journey from education to employment in a spirit of fun and optimism not fear and overwhelm.

Want to write a powerful CV and cover letter? Keen to understand why networking is important and the best ways to do it? Curious about how your application can stand out in the graduate or apprenticeship recruitment process? Ready to know more about what employers are looking for in candidates? Interested in learning about what you can do now to be an appealing candidate in the present and future? Keen to start your career on solid financial footing? Want to demystify how to make the most of LinkedIn? Stay tuned for solo and interview episodes which answer the questions you are asking, as a determined and driven person in the early days of your career development. Welcome to the Dive into your Career podcast.

For more from Gina and to explore her products and services, go to the Your Career And Future website - https://yourcareerandfuture.com/

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Episodes

010: Goal setting for the new academic year

It's here! The new academic year is upon us (or around the corner) and in this truly bizarre year, it remains as important as ever to set some goals for the new academic year. Yes, even in a pandemic when lots can change (Never be afraid of shifting your goals when life circumstances change. It's still beneficial to have some to start with). In this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast, Gina Visram shares 5 key factors to consider and implement in setting goals for a new academic year. Y...

Aug 27, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 10

009: What is resilience and how do I demonstrate it?

Resilience is one of those characteristics that is incredibly useful in the personal and professional sphere, now and in the future. Courtesy of Covid-19, subsequent lock downs and the sudden move from in person to remote learning, the resilience of students has been evident. Couple that with the A-Level (and potentially GCSE) results fiasco and well, the word "resilience" comes into play again. Let's take a closer look at this important quality of resilience and what it can mean for you as you ...

Aug 20, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 9

008: Tips for A-Level Results Day 2020

A-Level results day is memorable every year... however in this year of operating amid the intense differences due to Covid (namely students not actually sitting their summer exams) - there are some important differences that are useful to bear in mind when navigating the steps beyond opening your results. In this episode, Gina Visram discusses this scenario and what shares some ideas about how to navigate this results day. The overarching theme of this episode is the importance of COMMUNICATION ...

Aug 13, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 8

007: Let's explore different types of interview

You've been invited for an interview (woohoo!) or are anticipating you will be - either way, it's something to celebrate because you are making the effort to prepare for the experience. In this episode, we talk about different types of interview - so that you are equipped when it comes to different formats. Hopefully this gives you a great starting point to do further research. The next episode will be about types of interview questions, so stay tuned. Do please remember to subscribe, rate, revi...

Aug 06, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 7

006: Cultivate your careers curiosity

This episode is inspired by a real-life event... In this episode, you are encouraged to cultivate your careers curiosity. What does that even mean? Simply speaking - it is all about building and acting on your interest in what someone does in their professional life. These discoveries can be so powerful and the sources of awesome, inspiring information are often much closer to home than you realise. There is a challenge for you in this episode - so tune in and feedback on how you get on! Remembe...

Jul 31, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 6

005: Let's talk about the Class of 2020

In this season of global upheaval (courtesy of Covid), a group which has dealt with a significant amout of change and disappointment is the Class of 2020. The term "Class of 2020" is used loosely in thinking about further and higher education at this time and more specifically in speaking to the graduating classes at A-Level (and equivalent) and at university level - where they are now progressing on to their next steps (post education). There's been talk about whether those graduating in 2020 w...

Jul 29, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 5

004: What are employability skills?

Employability skills are sometimes referred to as 'transferable' skills or 'soft skills' - and understanding these is a key part of your early (and future!) career progression. In this episode of Dive Into Your Career - we take start the process of talking about what some of the key employability skills are - and why everyone needs to develop these. (And we'll take a look at each of these in turn, in future episodes). If you are getting value from this podcast please subscribe, share and leave a...

Jul 24, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 4

003: Don't underestimate the importance of hobbies

Did you know that keeping up with your hobbies can have a positive impact on your career prospects? Sound strange? In this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast, we explore how you being you... doing what you enjoy - football dance, playing the guitar, reading, gymnastics, gaming, creative writing, playing chess, horse-back riding, playing basketball and more - this has the potential to have a positive impact on your career development and job hunt. How? Tune into this episode and find ou...

Jul 23, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 3

002: 3 Must Haves for Job Seekers

It's important not to take anything for granted so in these first few episodes of the Dive Into Your Career fundamental we are re/visiting some of the fundamentals as it's important not to make assumptions about where your knowledge levels "should" be. It's that kind of judgement that can mean some of the foundational steps are missed. Don't miss the basics! In this episode, Gina Visram talks about what she considers to be the 3 Must Haves for job seekers. Remember to subscribe so you don't miss...

Jul 23, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 2

001: Welcome to the Dive Into Your Career podcast

Welcome to the Dive Into Your Career podcast... an exciting space for students and graduates who want to access information and advice about early career development in the spirit of fun, not fear. Hosted by qualified careers guidance professional Gina Visram - this episode let's students (and their parents and influencers) know that they are in the right place to access important information and advice in a streamlined way. Welcome. Listen. Subscribe. Once you've listened to a few episodes, can...

Jul 23, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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