Career Zone Podcast

In this week’s podcast, Employability and Career Consultants Dominic Prosser and Jenny Phillips discuss why it’s important to say no in the workplace. Dominic and Jenny talk about when you should be saying no and share their tips on the different ways you can say no.

References mentioned in this episode:

Campbell, J. (2019) The Resilience Dynamic, Practical Inspiration Publishing: London.

Lees, J. (2019) Secrets of Resilient People, Teach Yourself: London.

Wong, T. (2020) Digital Onion, online at digitalonion.com [accessed 14th July 2021]

As part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Rae is joined by University of Exeter student, Ridi. Ridi shares her experience of being neurodivergent and how neurodiversity can be explored and supported within the workplace.

If you would like to book an appointment with a Careers Consultant, contact the Career Zone and ask for a Guidance appointment.

You can find out more about Ridi's art business at: 

Art page Instagram: @creativeweirdo_98

Art website: https://creativeweirdoshop.bigcartel.com/

In this episode, Jenny Phillips and Dominic Prosser, Employability and Career Consultants, discuss how to bounce back after a job rejection. Jenny and Dominic talk about some of the practical things you can do in this situation and share ideas on how you can become more resilient.

If you would like to book an appointment with a Careers Consultant, contact the Career Zone and ask for a Guidance appointment.

Throughout term time the Career Zone run a range of skill sessions including on Personal Resilience. You can find out what is running and book your place on Handshake. 

For International Women's Day, Rae is joined by Daisy Anderson, University of Exeter graduate and founder of ROOBARB'S. Daisy shares the process of starting her business, ROOBARB'S from the initial idea to learning how to adapt her business idea. Daisy also discusses the support she has received from Student Startups and from her mentor. 

You can find ROOBARB'S on the following:

Instagram: @roobarbsfood

Facebook: @roobarbs

Website: www.roobarbs.com

Email: [email protected]

You can find more information on Student Startups here.

If you're thinking about working for yourself, building a portfolio or entrepreneurial career, contact the Careers Zone to book an Entrepreneurs Guidance appointment.

In this week’s episode University of Exeter graduate, Lucy, Director of Legal and Data at Terrafirma, shares her top tips for graduates looking to secure their first role in the Green sector.

You can find more information for career development for sustainability here.

You can find out more about Green Consultants and access the training to explore whether working in the sustainability sector is for you, here.

In this episode, Rae is joined by University of Exeter student Maisie, a member of the Enactus Society. Maisie shares how her project, creating a climate change story book for children, came about from taking part in Challenges Online and how the project has benefited from the support Enactus offers.

You can find out more about Enactus here.

If you're thinking about working for yourself, building a portfolio or entrepreneurial career, contact the Careers Zone to book an Entrepreneurs Guidance appointment.

Grand Challenges will be running from 6th-10th June 2022. Visit the Grand Challenges website to find out more and to sign up. 

You can find out more information about the Sustainable Development Goals and the SDG Teach In here. 

Katie Fennell-Harris, Programme Officer at the University of Exeter, introduces the Aspiring Educators programme and the range of opportunities available to you. Katie is joined by Leanne Galloway, an Early Years Adviser and Ofsted Inspector, who shares her top 5 skills that you need if you are thinking about a career in teaching. Katie also discusses how you can go about gaining teaching experience to work out where your passion lies.

Links:

Aspiring Educators Programme

Primary Enrichment

Learning for Teaching Module

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

In this episode we look at the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how they can relate to your career planning. Rae takes a look at a some of the SDGs to help you think further about what interests you and how focusing on your passion and skills can help you to make a difference.  

For more information visit:

United Nations Sustainable Development – 17 Goals to Transform Our World.

THE 17 GOALS | Sustainable Development (un.org)

(99+) Using the SDGs to guide your sustainability career | LinkedIn

Entrecomp | Career Zone | University of Exeter

Career Zone at Exeter activities you may wish to get involved with to explore the SDGs further:

Create Your Future | Career Zone | University of Exeter

Aspiring Educators | Career Zone | University of Exeter

Grand Challenges | Grand Challenges | University of Exeter

Green Consultants | Career Zone | University of Exeter 

In this episode, we will be thinking about careers in the green sector. Rae discusses what the green sector is and how every job has the potential to become green. University of Exeter graduates, Grace and Jasmin, share their advice on how to get involved in the green sector.

Resources & links  

Career Development for Sustainability | Career Zone | University of Exeter 

Green Consultants | Career Zone | University of Exeter 

Grand Challenges | Grand Challenges | University of Exeter 

Exeter Award Themes | Career Zone | University of Exeter – sustainability theme 

Career Mentor Scheme | Career Zone | University of Exeter

Sector Information: Environment and conservation | Career Zone | University of Exeter 

Prospects sectors and job profiles 

Education for Sustainability - Sustainability - University of Exeter 

Student volunteering - Sustainability - University of Exeter 

Visit Handshake to find out what jobs and placements are currently available in this area. 

External Links

IEMA - Sustainability skills map 

Green Jobs Taskforce (publishing.service.gov.uk) 

United Nations Sustainable Development – 17 Goals to Transform Our World.

Content warning: This podcasts discusses eating disorders.

In this week’s episode Rachel Sloan, Employability and Placements Adviser, is joined by Jo Whitfield, National Officer for Beat Eating Disorder Charity. Jo discusses eating disorders in the workplace and shares tips on how to manage them in a workplace.

For more information and support on eating disorders visit:

• Beat: Access to resources including self-help guides and to Beat helpline which is available all year round.