Dive into your Career

Ah. The good ole cover letter. The staple of most job (or internship or work experience) seekers and also the one that can sometimes cause the most angst.

Do I need to write a cover letter? Is it really essential though? 

'Hint' - it is!

In this episode of the podcast, there are 5 (ish) important things you should know about cover letters. 

What is your biggest takeaway from this episode? 

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• 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
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Also - are you a job seeker early in your career?
Download the checklist: 25 UNMISSABLE TIPS TO SKYROCKET YOUR JOB APPLICATION SUCCESS RATE

You've got this!

Trick or Treat?!In this loosely Hallowe'en inspired episode, Gina Visram reflects on the ups and downs of job hunting. Which parts do you enjoy? Which feel particularly arduous?

Enjoy this episode and be sure to get in touch with your thoughts.

Direct messages welcome via Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/diveintoyourcareer/

or via LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/ginavisram 

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 can contribute some wisdom / reflections)
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• E-mail me on [email protected] with any queries

Also - are you a job seeker early in your career?
Download the checklist: 25 UNMISSABLE TIPS TO SKYROCKET YOUR JOB APPLICATION SUCCESS RATE

You've got this!

The first *Student Spotlight* from the Dive Into Your Career podcast features future doctor Isi The Medic. In Autumn 2020, Isi Ukponzene started on the "Graduate Entry" Medicine programme at Warwick University, a route she is proudly taking after what she describes as 4-failed attempts to become a medical student.

Sometimes, missing the grades for undergraduate medicine can be the end of that journey (even if it's just by one, as in Isi's case) , but this interview will make it clear that determination,  intelligence, resilience and a clear sense of purpose means that there are alternative routes to a career as a doctor.

With details about her cultural background, academic journey, information about work experience - and an addition focused on the importance of diversity, inclusion and ultimately representation in medicine - this is not only an episode that should be listened to but one that should be shared.

... and when you have finished this episode, be sure to visit YouTube and Instagram where you can catch up with content which documents her journey through Medicine and some advice about applications, designed to help and inspire you and / or the future medic in your life.

Visit Isi The Medic's You Tube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzPksK3_cUVlwS7SRJXXn1Q

and follow her on Instagram: @isi_themedic

Furthermore, whichever industry you are considering, there is so much great information to take from this conversation.

As always, if you are getting value from this podcast please subscribe, share and leave a review so more students like you can access it and similarly access these episodes, created with them in mind. 

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 can contribute some wisdom / reflections)
• Sign up for the mailing list (for students and graduates... a list for their supporters will follow)
• E-mail me on [email protected] with any queries

Also - are you a job seeker early in your career?
Download the checklist: 25 UNMISSABLE TIPS TO SKYROCKET YOUR JOB APPLICATION SUCCESS RATE

You've got this!

 As you've already clicked on a podcast episode entitled "Where can I find virtual work experience" - chances are you are already sold on how important work experience is. For a moment though, let's start at the beginning. In this episode we will look at: 

• What is virtual work experience? 
• What is needed to access virtual work experience (both in terms of applying and actually once started) 
• What does a virtual work experience include

Beyond this, you will discover which organisations are offering virtual work experience in areas including business and finance, technology, law, HR, engineering, health and social care and more. 

What virtual work experience will you aim to secure? 

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 can contribute some wisdom / reflections)
• Sign up for the mailing list (for students and graduates... a list for their supporters will follow)
• E-mail me on [email protected] with any queries

Also - are you a job seeker early in your career?
Download the checklist: 25 UNMISSABLE TIPS TO SKYROCKET YOUR JOB APPLICATION SUCCESS RATE

You've got this!

Thanks to Emily Spaven, a News Editor at Linked In - it has been very easy to bring you some current (at the time of recording) and insightful information about which organisations in the UK are hiring more than 50 people right now. This list is far from exhaustive but it is comprehensive in that it gives examples of roles in sectors from Accounting to Broadcast Media and Defence and Space to Retail. 

There is one sector in there which surprised me and if you do explore the organisations let me know why you think one particular organisation is bucking the trend in relation to similar organisations. 

Furthermore - this podcast mentions further organisations (currently advertising on Guardian Jobs) - including a number that are recruiting for a small number of positions - but it all illustrates that while it may be hibernating in parts, the job market is not dead. 

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 can contribute some wisdom / reflections)
• Sign up for the mailing list (for students and graduates... a list for their supporters will follow)
• E-mail me on [email protected] with any queries

Also - are you a job seeker early in your career?
Download the checklist: 25 UNMISSABLE TIPS TO SKYROCKET YOUR JOB APPLICATION SUCCESS RATE

You've got this!

It is Black History Month in the UK at the time of releasing this episode. 

I always think it would be brilliant to have a world which was so equitable that we wouldn't need varying affinity awareness days/months but alas, we are far, FAR from that as a reality and as such this feels like as good a time as any to touch on the important points of equality and equity. 

In this episode the two terms are compared, the relevance of activism at this time is mentioned and some powerful explorations of what racism looks like in the work place are also considered. Definitions which show how even the most genuinely well-intentioned and kind hearted person can contribute racism by not recognising how powerful it can be within institutions. 

Gina also mentions some organisations targeted at BAME students which would be good to check out. 

You deserve to be here. Don't ever forget it. 

As ever, do connect and continue the conversation over with Gina (Gina Visram) on LinkedIn or via Dive Into Your Career on the socials. 

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 can contribute some wisdom / reflections)
• Sign up for the mailing list (for students and graduates... a list for their supporters will follow)
• E-mail me on [email protected] with any queries

Also - are you a job seeker early in your career?
Download the checklist: 25 UNMISSABLE TIPS TO SKYROCKET YOUR JOB APPLICATION SUCCESS RATE

You've got this!

There's a chance, a strong chance that no matter where in the world you are, your thoughts have included matters relating to Breonna Taylor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the last few days. In this episode, I share how the circumstances surrounding their lives and/or deaths can help to encourage us to do better, show up and make our communities and the world a better place. 

Don't miss five powerful quotes from the late, great Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

If you are even considering listening to this episode it means that you are here and that you have more opportunities to do good things... to work towards your career goals... to make a positive impact. Take 18 minutes to listen to today's podcast and leave renewed, remembering that even amid tragedy and injustice we can choose to do our bit to lift our communities and build up our world. 

#RIPRuthBaderGinsburg
#RIPBreonnaTaylor
#JusticeforBreonnaTaylor

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 can contribute some wisdom / reflections)
• Sign up for the mailing list (for students and graduates... a list for their supporters will follow)
• E-mail me on [email protected] with any queries

Also - are you a job seeker early in your career?
Download the checklist: 25 UNMISSABLE TIPS TO SKYROCKET YOUR JOB APPLICATION SUCCESS RATE

You've got this!

September always feels like a new year. A time for new opportunities. Inspired by students returning to university, in this episode, Gina talks about 5 good habits for the new academic year.  

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 can contribute some wisdom / reflections)
• Sign up for the mailing list (for students and graduates... a list for their supporters will follow)
• E-mail me on [email protected] with any queries

Also - are you a job seeker early in your career?
Download the checklist: 25 UNMISSABLE TIPS TO SKYROCKET YOUR JOB APPLICATION SUCCESS RATE

You've got this!

This episode will be particularly of interest to parents who want to help their young person thrive in their education and make the right choices for their next steps. Nonetheless, it's a great listen for students themselves too. As parents continue to be huge influencers even when young people are 17 and 18, it makes sense to ensure that both student and parent are well informed about the university application process.

That's where Lucy Aditi comes in. Lucy is a tutor, coach and consultant with over 20 years’ experience supporting teenagers and their parents to get the best from the UK education system.

In this episode she gives a brief, clear introduction into UCAS (the university application system for those who want to go to university in the UK); talks about why overall family understanding is important; gives 4 top tips for what students should be considering when choosing a university; talks about the worst ways to begin a personal statement and so much more.

Lucy also shares a brilliant opportunity for parents who want to powerfully support their young people. She invites parents and/or guardians to a free 5 day challenge, starting 14 September 2020, which reveals how busy parents can help their children get into university by working together to make the best choices and complete a successful application.

Sign up now, here https://thelifetutor.ck.page/a212c22519

As always, if you are getting value from this podcast please subscribe, share and leave a review so more students (and their supporters) like you can access it and similarly access these episodes, created with them in mind. 

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 can contribute some wisdom / reflections)
• Sign up for the mailing list (for students and graduates... a list for their supporters will follow)
• E-mail me on [email protected] with any queries

Also - are you a job seeker early in your career?
Download the checklist: 25 UNMISSABLE TIPS TO SKYROCKET YOUR JOB APPLICATION SUCCESS RATE

You've got this!

#RIPChadwickBoseman
#WakandaForever

The word "incredible" was used approx. two thousand times in this episode (only a slight exaggeration!) and that's because it is a 'from the heart' episode in which careers and life inspiration from the late, great Chadwick Boseman is discussed. 

Perhaps best known for his role as King T'Challa in Marvel's Black Panther (and the Avengers series), the world was shocked upon hearing the news of the death of Chadwick Boseman on 28 August 2020. 

This is not a eulogy or a series of facts - but this episode talks about some of the lessons Chadwick Boseman directly and indirectly shared which can be hugely inspirational when it comes to career development and life direction. 

Please forgive any inaccuracies if they exist and know that the intention here is to motivate and inspire - something Chadwick Boseman achieved so beautifully in his life, cut far too short. Do feel free to connect on social media and share your inspiration too. 

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 can contribute some wisdom / reflections)
• Sign up for the mailing list (for students and graduates... a list for their supporters will follow)
• E-mail me on [email protected] with any queries

Also - are you a job seeker early in your career?
Download the checklist: 25 UNMISSABLE TIPS TO SKYROCKET YOUR JOB APPLICATION SUCCESS RATE

You've got this!