In this episode, we stay on the theme of your career journey and look at productivity.

Time blocking is a framework popularised by well we don't know.. so we are claiming it as our own.

More information on Time Blocking is here https://blog.rescuetime.com/time-blocking-101/

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In this episode, we resume our series of productivity frameworks or tips to help out every average mate in navigating life in the workplace. The concept that we talk about in this episode is the Eisenhower Matrix, or more commonly known as the Important/Urgent Matrix.

The key takeaways in this episode are the following:

• Where the framework originated.
• How to organise your tasks based on the eisenhower framework.
• How to implement this framework and integrate it to your daily routine.
• The commonalities between the previous framework GTD and the Eisenhower Matrix.
• and many more....

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In this episode, we stay on the theme of your career journey and look at productivity.

GTD or Getting Things Done is a framework popularised by David Allen, in this episode, we break down what getting things done is, how you can apply the framework to your daily work life and some of the tips and tricks we apply.

More information on GTD is here https://gettingthingsdone.com/

Get the book here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-free-Productivity/dp/0349408947

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Gone through the initial job hunt phase. You identified what you wanted, you created and submitted your CV, went through the interviews, and hurray! You are hired. Now, what's next?

In this episode, we talk about some of the First Day Highs and Lows that we have experienced both working remotely and on-site. There's too much to unpack, but here are some of the things we talked about:

• Preparation for your first day
• How to conduct yourself when meeting people for the first time
• Some of the unforgettable (aka embarrassing moments) we've had on our first days.
• and many more....

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In this episode, we take a break from our career journeys, join us for our first book club.

In this episode we discuss;

• Atomic Habits by James Clear,
• How you can create a habit
• How to track a habit,
• Which habits Matt tracks and what apps he uses.

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In this episode, we talk about interviews what you should avoid talking about and how to put your best foot forward.

We discuss;

• multi-stage interviews what you can learn from the process.
• How to prepare before the interview date,
• We share our tips, on taking notes and slowing the pace down
• Questions that we have experienced in our own interviews that made us stop and think

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In this episode, we talk about CVs what you should and shouldn't include and if adding a picture makes a difference.

We discussed the origin of the word Resume, did you know it comes from the Latin meaning backtrack? nor did we! where you can find examples of CVS online and how to structure your CV to help you land that interview.

More information on CV structures https://www.jobseeker.com/en/cv/articles/cv-format-structure

CV advice https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/cv-sections

Common CV mistakes to avoid https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/cvs-cover-letters/what-not-to-include-in-cv

More CV mistakes to avoid https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/5-things-you-should-never-put-on-your-resume

info on the picture on your cv debate https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/should-i-put-my-picture-on-my-resume

Online resume builder https://www.indeed.com/profile/resume-templates

Don't forget to check Microsoft word/apple pages/google docs as they all have great templates built in.

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In this episode, we delve into how to make your first move on your career path, where you can look to find opportunities, and how to work out if a career is right for you.

We discuss the significance of being proactive, tools you can use to identify where you could be a good fit such as Myers Briggs, and where you start looking to find your dream role.

More information on Myers Briggs https://www.16personalities.com/personality-types

More information on work experience https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/types-of-work-experience

The Princes Trust UK https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/

The Princes Trust Australia https://www.princes-trust.org.au/

How to make the most of recruitment events https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/making-the-most-of-virtual-job-fairs

Find local job fairs in the UK https://www.thejobfairs.co.uk/where-&-when

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In this episode, we delve into how you can identify your career path, why set backs are never permanent, how looking for oppotunities around your dream job can help build your skillset and confidence.

We discuss the significance of soft skills, the power of enthusiasm, and applying the Ikigai Method to guide your professional journey. As well as things you can do right now, such as setting up a linkedin profile, registaring on Fiver and volunteering.

More information on Ikigai https://www.betterup.com/blog/what-is-ikigai

Help how to craft a great fiver profile here

Help with how to create a linkedin profile here

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of 20-Minute Mentors! In this debut instalment, we take a moment to introduce ourselves and delve into the inspiration behind launching this podcast.

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