Does this feel like a tricky balance for you right now? We know that taking purposeful steps towards your career development is a good thing... but what does or should that look like during exam season? Before we even start down a road on this, let me emphasise that the most important thing is that your mental and physical health are in good shape. It is from this foundation that you are in a more solid position to make some well informed, self-reflective decisions about where are how to spend y...
May 05, 2022•12 min•Season 4Ep. 12
GRATITUDE... No exaggeration - this is a key to success. (Whatever your definition of success is... and we do dig into that briefly here) Much to unpack but it's essentially very simple - and I enjoy talking to you about it in this episode... "An attitude of gratitude is the key to success" Truly - it's win win... You won't want to miss this one... and as promised in the episode, here are a few related links if you would like to read further about gratitude: Research: More powerful people expres...
Apr 28, 2022•14 min•Season 4Ep. 11
GOAL SETTING at the beginning of a new year is one thing... reviewing and resetting goals is another. There's something about it that feels practical and nuanced among the big dreams and ambitions. For some, the last quarter may have been a reminder that we cannot do all of the things all the time, so as we shift into a new season and a new quarter it is often beneficial to step back, reflect and reset (existing and new) goals. This short (less than 12-minute) episode encourages you to do exactl...
Apr 14, 2022•11 min•Season 4Ep. 10
"Do one thing every day that scares you." - Eleanor Roosevelt These powerful words kick off this episode - an episode all about the importance of getting out of your comfort zone. Getting out of your comfort zone is important because that is where your personal development happens. Progress happens. Goals are reached for and met. Not getting out of your comfort zone is akin to being stagnant and chances are, you don't want that. Do you? I know I don't. So, let's hang out together for 10 minutes ...
Mar 28, 2022•11 min•Season 4Ep. 9
WORK EXPERIENCE IS SOOOO IMPORTANT! Ooooh - am I shouting?! Please forgive my lack of chill on this one... I am saying it louder for the people at the back. Work experience is such a foundational, essential part of your career journey and one that can make such a positive difference to your career prospects, your academic motivation, your confidence and so much more. Engaging with the prospect of work experience from 14+ is a great idea however whenever you connect with this episode, please don'...
Mar 10, 2022•18 min•Season 4Ep. 8
If you are an average student... average... say with what would be a C or C- in GCSE subjects like maths and English - should you be denied a university education? I would say hellllll no... of course not - but it seems the UK Government has other ideas on this. I am coming in hot, frustrated and soooo exhausted with Government initiatives which feel like they limit the potential of our young people. This episode is based on leaked and early reports in relation to the Augar Review of Post-18 Edu...
Feb 24, 2022•28 min•Season 4Ep. 7
CURIOSITY can lead to magic in your career. It's true. There's all kinds of evidence to suggest this is true. In today's episode of the podcast, I primarily encourage you to be curious about your own wants and needs when it comes to careers. About your skills and interests. It is through this level of reflection that we keep on our toes with our careers and don't stagnate. Listen to this week's episode to find out more. Let's have a further chat about this on any of these platforms: Follow Your ...
Feb 17, 2022•18 min•Season 4Ep. 6
At the time of recording this episode, it is National Apprenticeship Week 2022 here in the UK, and it feels like a great time to remind you that traditional university is not the only post-18 route to take. It is the route, I took (hello Warwick University!). I loved it and wouldn't change it for the world, however there were less options in my day (yes, I said "in my day"!) and while university remains an exciting option - I don't want you to think it's your only one. So in this very quick epis...
Feb 10, 2022•14 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Ooooh, there is a lot we can learn from James Clear on the topic of goals, which has been the focus on the podcast this month. James Clear is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits, which has sold more than 5 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 50 languages. To be perfectly clear (see what I did there), he is not a guest on this episode, but perhaps that should be added to my goals list! In this episode, there is still so much to learn from him ...
Jan 27, 2022•20 min•Season 4Ep. 4
I think it's fair to say that I am excited to share on this topic . I mean I am hyped... just listen... that's an excitable Gina right there. I know why I am bouncing off the walls with excitement in this episode though... it is because I think I have found the secret / cracked the code / made a breakthrough when it comes to what can be done to keep striving towards your goals. And to elevate them. Seriously, there are a number of things I could have said here but the example I am giving really ...
Jan 20, 2022•28 min•Season 4Ep. 3
The theme of GOALS and GOAL SETTING continues in this second podcast episode of 2022. Why?! Well it's not because goal setting should only occur in the month of January (it is a year round, life long endeavour!) but the collective energy and hope of a new year means that you may be susceptible to thinking about what you can do differently or better (while simultaneously acknowledging how fabulous you are already!) So what are some of your goals this year? Achieving a 2.1 in your degree / an A A ...
Jan 13, 2022•29 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Let's talk about goals baby! According to the Cambridge Dictionary, a goal is an aim or a purpose. You know that though didn't you! In this first episode of 2022 and of a new season of the Dive Into Your Career podcast I am enthusing about goals and goal setting and encouraging you set some for this year. I am aware that not everyone is into setting goals but I genuinely don't see how you can roll through life without doing so... even subconsciously... so why not do it with purpose... with inten...
Jan 06, 2022•19 min•Season 4Ep. 1
How do you deal with job rejection? How do you deal with job rejection for a position you were 'perfect' for? Have you ever been rejected? In this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast, Gina Visram talks about reflecting on rejection and redirection. Even though in the moment, "rejection" (i.e. having your application declined for a role you had applied for, potentially even one you are incredibly excited about and well suited to)... is tough - it is incredibly common. It can be hard on y...
Dec 09, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 12
How do I find a work experience placement? How do I secure work experience in Year 10? Year 12? How about work experience placements and internships at university? Surveys around this topic typically show two thirds of employers "look for graduates with relevant work experience because it helps them prepare for work and develop general business awareness. " In this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast, Gina Visram discusses 10 ways you can find work experience. This is not an exhaustive ...
Nov 25, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 11
The job market is competitive... sometimes tens, hundreds... even thousands of applicants for advertised roles. At the time of recording this episode, it is arguably a candidates market, with talk of #TheGreatResignation however it's always important to know how to ensure your application has impact. So, how do you make your application stand out? In this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast, Gina Visram shares 5 things you can do to make an impactful application. This is not an exhausti...
Nov 07, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 10
How do I stop comparing myself with others? Is comparison with others bringing you down? Making you feel sad? Insecure? Annoyed (at yourself and at their success - though of course you're likely to be happy for them too). But why? Why always them? Why not you? Ooooh - the realness! In this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast, Gina Visram introduces you to a term she first learned from one of her online business mentors, Marie Forleo. "Comparisonitis" - the disease / infliction in which ...
Oct 28, 2021•18 min•Season 3Ep. 9
This episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast is your reminder that even though you have just touched down at university and may not even have unpacked all of your bags as yet... the application cycle for some popular sectors is underway and you won't want to miss these opportunities. Opportunities within the finance / banking / consulting sectors are open now (including spring weeks, internships and graduate jobs) with deadlines in October, November and December - and also with some rolling...
Oct 19, 2021•19 min•Season 3Ep. 8
It's a new academic year... new energy... new possibilities... and a great time to talk about what you could be doing this academic year to positively move things forward in your career development. And that's exactly what this episode focuses on today: 8 ways to improve your career prospects this academic year. Whether you are new to uni... end of high school... a new graduate - lots here is applicable to you. One thing to remember however is that this isn't designed to be a list to overwhelm y...
Oct 01, 2021•18 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Have you ever considered when is the best time to focus on your career (it's development, prospects and possibilities)? Now... I'd say the answer is now ... and there's good reason for this. "CAREER (according to the UK Career Development Institute) describes our journey through life, learning and work. We need actively to develop our careers to make the best of them. This process of career development takes skill as well as knowledge and the right attitude. Individuals need to work on career de...
Sep 09, 2021•20 min•Season 3Ep. 6
If you completed your GCSEs, A-Levels, IB, BTECs or your equivalent of these high school / secondary school exams - CONGRATS! You did it! In this crazy time of Covid which has turned so much of our world upside down - you completed these significant qualifications. So what comes next for you? (If you are a parent / key supporter of someone who did - this episode will be useful to you too). In this episode, we talk about what comes next at 16+ and then (from about 11 mins) what comes after 18+. B...
Aug 17, 2021•21 min•Season 3Ep. 5
In 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared 15 July as World Youth Skills Day, to celebrate the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship. (Source: https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-youth-skills-day) Inspired by World Youth Skills Day, in this episode of the podcast - Gina Visram encourages you to think about your skills (transferable and technical) and gives a few prompts which makes this an easy process. She also...
Jul 15, 2021•17 min•Season 3Ep. 4
It's coming home... isn't it?! Admittedly inspired by the vibe surrounding the Euro2020 tournament (I know, right?!), this week's episode asks the question "Do you celebrate your wins" and (spoiler alert!) wholeheartedly inspires you to do so. This episode does not consist of a "how to" or a step by step process but is an in the moment reflection of if we celebrate, how we celebrate and why it's important. There are also some layers explored about celebrating privately and / or publicly, the imp...
Jul 08, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 3
What are you intending to do after you finish school and / or what were the options you considered? In the past few years, in the UK, there have been an increasing number of options about what young people can do after school... beyond the traditional full time university route. In this conversation with Anna Morrison from Amazing Apprenticeships and Conor Cotton from Not Going to Uni - we are reminded about exciting alternatives to full time university. Thinking about an apprenticeship? Degree ...
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 2
The Dive Into Your Career podcast is back and we are kicking off season 3 with an episode all about sorting out your summer... a summer that has the potential to be fun and purposeful now but also to have a major impact on your potential to access future opportunities. This isn't a pressure thing at all. It's not that what you do in summer 2021 will make or break your life chances - lol - it is however acknowledgement. Recognition that often summer break is an important time when students create...
Jun 24, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Are you neglecting to use one of the most powerful careers support resources at your fingertips? Your university careers centre is a powerful resource that you have access to and in this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast, Gina speaks to Barnaby Mollett, a Careers Consultant at the London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE). Do feel free to engage with this topic (or indeed with me) at any of the below: The Dive Into Your Career podcast page of the Your Career And Future ...
May 27, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Today's episode is all about passion projects and why you (yes, you) should have one. Check it out... Do feel free to engage with this topic (or indeed with me) at any of the below: The Dive Into Your Career podcast page of the Your Career And Future website where you can also leave me a message suggesting a careers-related topic for a future episode Follow Your Career And Future on Instagram and TikTok Via "Gina Visram" on LinkedIn (where they may be a post with a link to this episode where you...
May 20, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Sometimes a few words convey the message that needs to be delivered. In this short, sharp and hopefully helpful episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast, Gina shares a quote which, for her, is a guaranteed winner when it comes to stopping the excuses. So go on... play this episode again... and again if it helps and remember how these words can soothe you, add some much needed perspective and spur you on towards your goals and plans. As ever, if you would like support accelerating your journe...
May 06, 2021•7 min•Season 2Ep. 18
In this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast about "Diversity, Recruitment & Standing Out as a Jobseeker", Gina Visram is in conversation with Tobi Ogundipe of Diverse, a recruiter who is committed to supporting underrepresented young professionals in securing early-career roles with inclusive employers. His company Diverse. is a purpose-driven start-up, committed to democratising access to the best early-careers advice before connecting our diverse community to inclusive employers. ...
Apr 29, 2021•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 17
In this quick episode (albeit not less than 10 minutes as hoped!) - Gina Visram of Dive Into Your Career lists and briefly expands on 10 ways to find your first job. Spoiler alert: This process is not magic. Effort is needed. And chances are... following one of these ways isn't going to be nearly enough. Following as many as you can while keeping your sanity and ideally enjoying the process is recommended. This could very well have been a list of 50 ways but that would potentially have been over...
Apr 22, 2021•11 min•Season 2Ep. 16
TikTok is probably best known for dance vids, comedy, skits and all sorts of short, sharp amusing content that can make you smile and lift your spirits. Did you know however, that there are some awesome creators in the Careers space who are delivering awesome content on TikTok? Well... it's true and this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast focuses on "Interesting Careers Mentors on TikTok" . For real. While you are on this journey from education to employment there will be times that yo...
Apr 15, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 15
