Dive into your Career

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 your time right now. 

Whether you are working towards exams as part of your university degree, your A-Levels or equivalent, your GCSEs etc - there's a chance that this question has crossed your mind. 

The main thing here is understanding that "balance" does not mean 50/50. Listen to the episode and I hope it helps you to work out what the best balance is for you during exam season. 

Best of luck with it!

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... and don't forget, you can leave a quick review for the podcast too. It's much appreciated! Catch you on another episode soon. 

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
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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!

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 express less gratitude (Harvard Business Review - HBR)
The science behind gratitude (Happify)

Let's have a further chat about this on any of these platforms:

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• E-mail me on [email protected] with any questions you have or suggestions for future podcast topics 

... and don't forget, you can leave a quick review for the podcast too. It's much appreciated! Catch you on another episode soon. 

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)
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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!

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 exactly that. Reset. 

Remember, as always - physically write down goals (don't let them just ricochet in your head!). I'd love you to share one of them with me - whether obviously CAREER focused or more academic or lifestyle focused. Feel free to share via comments in any social media platform where we are connected or via e-mail... or via LinkedIn messages. 

Most importantly though, do this for yourself. The time is going to pass anyway. You may as well have some renewed purpose for it. 

Let's have a further chat about this on any of these platforms:

• Follow Your Career And Future on Instagram and TikTok
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• E-mail me on [email protected] with any questions you have or suggestions for future podcast topics 

... and don't forget, you can leave a quick review for the podcast too. It's much appreciated! Catch you on another episode soon. 

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!

"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 or for a short episode designed to cheer you on along your early career journey. Do feel free to get in touch via socials to share any examples you'd like to share about getting out of your comfort zone. 

Let's have a further chat about this on any of these platforms:

• Follow Your Career And Future on Instagram and TikTok
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• E-mail me on [email protected] with any questions you have or suggestions for future podcast topics 

... and don't forget, you can leave a quick review for the podcast too. It's much appreciated! Catch you on another episode soon. 

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!

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't feel like you have missed the boat. The best time to start may have been yesterday but the next best time is today. 

So, listen to this episode, share it if you have found value in it and if you have connected with this episode on a social media platform, do feel free to comment below and let's have a conversation about this. 

For now, check out 3 steps to finding and securing work experience... and let me know how you get on! 

Let's have a further chat about this on any of these platforms:

• Follow Your Career And Future on Instagram and TikTok
• Sign up for the mailing list (being consistent with this is one of my goals for 2022!) 
• E-mail me on [email protected] with any questions you have or suggestions for future podcast topics 

... and don't forget, you can leave a quick review for the podcast too. It's much appreciated! Catch you on another episode soon. 

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!

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 Education and Funding. 

When tuning into this episode it is important to know that:
1. I have not read the whole report or all of the recommendations forthcoming from the Government (they had not yet been released at the time of recording) 
2. I am basing the information I have shared on a variety of normally dependable sources - including The Guardian and The BBC
3. I am open to having my opinion swayed and changed if the wider reading helps me understand the perspective being presented 
4. After more than a decade of working in education (in the state, university and independent sector) and even prior to that with educational charities - I feel sufficiently informed to share this reaction to what has been reported on these topics so far. 

I don't believe it should be down to governments to decide who is worthy to attend university and to decide what subjects lead to employability as the UK is a country in which all talents are needed from our STEM minds to our creative ones and everything in between. 

So... listen along. Share in the rage presented... or disagree entirely. I am so ready and open to hear what you think. If you have found this episode from amy social media platforms do please comment below and we can get a conversation going. 

Let's have a further chat about this on any of these platforms:

• Follow Your Career And Future on Instagram and TikTok
• Sign up for the mailing list (being consistent with this is one of my goals for 2022!) 
• E-mail me on [email protected] with any questions you have or suggestions for future podcast topics 

... and don't forget, you can leave a quick review for the podcast too. It's much appreciated! Catch you on another episode soon. 

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!

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 Career And Future on Instagram and TikTok
• Sign up for the mailing list (being consistent with this is one of my goals for 2022!) 
• E-mail me on [email protected] with any questions you have or suggestions for future podcast topics 

... and don't forget, you can leave a quick review for the podcast too. It's much appreciated! Catch you on another episode soon. 

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!

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 episode I mention apprenticeships and let you know a little more about them. This is a topic I can certainly go into greater detail about in the future however today, I am encouraging you to have a look at the options that exist and see whether they appeal. So, check out websites like the National Apprenticeship Service and more and also look up the name of your favourite organisations and apprenticeships and see if they have any. Amazon, Google, the NHS - they all offer apprenticeships so enjoy your exploration. 

Finally for now, an earlier episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast features Anna Morrison from Amazing Apprenticeships and Conor Cotton of Not Going to Uni and the hour long chat goes into some real depth. You can check out that episode here. 


Let's have a further chat about this on any of these platforms:

• Follow Your Career And Future on Instagram and TikTok
• Sign up for the mailing list (being consistent with this is one of my goals for 2022!) 
• E-mail me on [email protected] with any questions you have or suggestions for future podcast topics 

... and don't forget, you can leave a quick review for the podcast too. It's much appreciated! Catch you on another episode soon. 

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!

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 however as I introduce 3 of his powerful ideas - ideas which can potentially yield fantastic results on your goal setting journey. If you are a student or new graduate, this will be some important food for thought and for anything that resonates, implementation (such as the goal competition piece- maybe you don't want to have too many goals you are striving towards while also coming to the end of a degree and applying for jobs!)

I'm excited for this to be a taster of his best-selling work in this space and if you'd like to find out more, this link is a great place to start -  https://jamesclear.com/goal-setting


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As ever, do review the podcast on Apple podcast or wherever you listen. It helps others who will benefit to stumble across it. Consider it your good deed for the day! 

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!

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 is just one thing... which will so positively change your life for the better. 

Want to know what that one thing is? 

Good - check out the episode. It is just under half an hour long and definitely worth your time. Have a listen. Think about it. Reflect on examples you can resonate with. Implement (seriously, you will be able to do so immediately... you'll see). Then connect with me and tell me about it. 

So tell me... what do you think? Feel free to screengrab the podcast of take a pic of you listening to it and post it to your Insta Stories and tag me - @diveintoyourcareer


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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!