Career Advice for the Clueless

Today’s guest Liam currently works for PepsiCo. He’s an R&D Nutrition Associate Scientist.

On this episode we will discuss:

• What  nutrition associate actually do on a day to day basis?
• What you can expect from a nutrition and food science degree?
• Liam’s role as the Head of Nutrition at a professional football team + how you can get into the sport industry

Liam has a Master’s degree in Sports Nutrition and has worked for companies such as Kellogg’s and GSK. He will tell us about all of this and reveal what he has learned in his career so far.

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On this episode, we will be speaking to Tara Higgins- Senior Vice President Commercial, Encore & President, Hargrove.

Having worked in the events management industry for 25 years, Tara discusses what you can expect from a career in events management, from the creative design element, through to organising the complex logistics of events, there is certainly a lot more involved than you might think.

This is an industry that can take you around the world, whilst also giving you the chance to do what you love. I hope you enjoy the episode- please follow the podcast on the socials below and DM us on Instagram for an events management career sheet.

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Please see below about Encore & Hargrove:

Creating memorable event experiences that connect, inspire, engage and transform organizations for nearly 80 years. With over 1.7 million hybrid, virtual, and in-person events produced every year, Encore has the unique ability to seamlessly connect in-person and virtual audiences.

As the industry leader with a global footprint reaching more than twenty countries, Encore’s vast network of local and global industry professionals know each individual market inside and out.

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On today’s episode, we hear from Jess who is currently studying an Accounting and Business degree which is sponsored by pwc.

Jess explains how a sponsored degree works and gives some tips on how to impress during the application stage and secure your own sponsored degree. It is a lot more work than you might think!

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Don’t think university is for you? On this episode, we will be speaking to Isobel, who is a Tax Apprentice for Ernst & Young (EY).

You will hear about what a tax apprentice does and Isobel will discuss the best and worst parts of her role. Finally, you will hear how Isobel secured the apprenticeship and she will give you tips on how you can smash the application process and land an apprenticeship with EY!

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On today’s episode, we will be speaking to Katarina, who currently works as a Designer for Sky Sports.

You will hear about Katarina’s time at university and how her specialised course set her up for future success.

Katarina will also discuss how she landed a graduate position within Sky News and explains the tough interview process all applicants must go through, giving you crucial tips for succeeding at an assessment centre day.

Furthermore, Katarina explains her day to day role and shares some highlights, such as working on the Royal Wedding production. But perhaps most importantly, Katarina reveals what skills/qualities she looks for in a candidate when hiring for junior positions.

Alongside her role with Sky, Katarina performs freelance work so please do check out some examples of her great work on her Instagram- @duvnjakdesigns.

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On today’s episode, we will be speaking to Amiel; a BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise science student, currently working for Walsall football club. 

You will get a taste of what to expect from a sports and exercise science degree and also learn how you can apply this knowledge in the real world. 

Amiel is working on the strength and conditioning of the players and assisting in the rehabilitation of injuries- invaluable experience for this field. Amiel will also give advice on how you can land your own work experience within sports, so listen closely.

 If you are thinking of studying a sports related degree at university or simply have an interest in PE or biology then this is the episode for you. 

Records are there to be broken and therefore this industry is always looking for bright new minds to take people to the next level, could you be one of them?

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On today’s episode, we will be speaking to Ellis, a junior trader on the Securities and Finance desk of Santander Corporate & Investment Banking.

This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from a trader at an Investment Bank. You will gain a better overall understanding of the role of a trader, hear about the best/worst parts of the job and also learn how you can improve your chances of landing work experience or a grad role as a trader for an investment bank.

It’s also worth mentioning that a career in trading isn’t just for those studying Economics or Finance related degrees. We cover this more on the episode, but don’t rule out this career just because you might not study a finance related degree.

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Ever thought about becoming a pilot? Through lack of discussion in schools and colleges, not many people know how you can become a pilot and what the training process involves. This episode will help change that!

On this episode, you will hear from Easyjet pilot Jess. Jess will explain how to become a fully qualified commercial pilot and speaks openly about the challenges he faced along the way- such as the financial cost of training and the complex theory exams.

Jess will also share advice for anybody thinking of entering the industry and gives a genuine insight into what helped him land his role with Easyjet, with key lessons to be learned throughout the episode.

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