Dive into your Career

The theme of GOALS and GOAL SETTING continues in this second podcast episode of 2022. Why?! Well it's not because goal setting should only occur in the month of January (it is a year round, life long endeavour!) but the collective energy and hope of a new year means that you may be susceptible to thinking about what you can do differently or better (while simultaneously acknowledging how fabulous you are already!) 

So what are some of your goals this year? 

• Achieving a 2.1 in your degree / an A A B at A-level / securing an apprenticeship within tech? 
• Getting fit enough to run 10k?
• Writing a book? 

We have so many varied and wonderful goals and in this episode I talk about a popular goal setting method known as SMART. 

I also talk about how powerful goal methodologies like SMART can not only increase you chances of achieving your ambitions but they can also have a positive impact on your mental health. 

Listen... to find out more about why. 

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Do feel free to engage with this topic (or indeed with me) at any of the below:

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You've got this!

Let's talk about goals baby! 

According to the Cambridge Dictionary, a goal is an aim or a purpose. You know that though didn't you! 

In this first episode of 2022 and of a new season of the Dive Into Your Career podcast I am enthusing about goals and goal setting and encouraging you set some for this year. I am aware that not everyone is into setting goals but I genuinely don't see how you can roll through life without doing so... even subconsciously... so why not do it with purpose... with intent?!

If you're listening to this episode there is a strong chance that you are a student, new graduate or the supporter of one and at this stage in your life there are some potentially unspoken goals such as getting the best grads you can and meeting deadlines for assignments - however on the journey from education to employment it becomes even more important to actively reflect on goals. Even before working out the "how" you need to establish what it is you are aiming to achieve / do / be / have / feel. 

So, this is episode is a friendly kick in the behind, encouraging you to REFLECT and SET GOALS. 

... and while goal setting and progression is important year round, this January on series 4 of the Dive Into Your Career podcast all of the episodes will relate to setting goals in one way or another so stick around and let the Dive Into Your Career podcast be one of the soundtracks on your journey. 

You've got this! Proud of you... 

... and as ever remember to:

• 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!

How do you deal with job rejection?
How do you deal with job rejection for a position you were 'perfect' for? 

Have you ever been rejected? 

In this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast, Gina Visram talks about reflecting on rejection and redirection. 

Even though in the moment, "rejection" (i.e. having your application declined for a role you had applied for, potentially even one you are incredibly excited about and well suited to)... is tough - it is incredibly common. It can be hard on your soul and your spirit until you recognise... accept that it is an integral, unavoidable part of your journey. 

Listen to this episode to discover more about:

• What rejection is
• How common it is 
• Some personal, never shared before personal examples of rejection from Gina who is keen for you to know even when your livelihood is all about supporting others into careers, rejection is still part of the journey
• Practical things you can do if you have not progressed in a job application
• Quotes about redirection, the real theme of this episode (including some welcome reframes)

This is not a theoretical discussion. 

This is real, from the heart shares and information and if it helps you at all - please be sure to:

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

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Listen out for another episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast shortly. 

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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• 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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Also - are you a job seeker early in your career?
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You've got this!

How do I find a work experience placement?
How do I secure work experience in Year 10? Year 12?
How about work experience placements and internships at university?

Surveys around this topic typically show two thirds of employers "look for graduates with relevant work experience because it helps them prepare for work and develop general business awareness. "

In this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast, Gina Visram discusses 10 ways you can find work experience. 

This is not an exhaustive list of what you can do, but is a great place to start. Don't use the excuse that you can't do all therefore you are not making progress. .. start somewhere... and keep going from there.

The 10 ways include:

1. Decide you are going to!
2. Be open with your areas of interest
3. Be open to virtual and in person work experiences

... and so much more.

 This episode does not specifically refer to internships and placements for university students (that will be in a future episode - and there are some nuggets of information in previous episodes too) however many of the recommendations apply, so it's worth a listen.

Finding this episode useful? 

1. Share it with a friend (and you can be accountability buddies and support each other with the work experience search too!) 
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Let's have a further chat about this on any of these platforms:

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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)
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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!

The job market is competitive... sometimes tens, hundreds... even thousands of applicants for advertised roles. At the time of recording this episode, it is arguably a candidates market, with talk of #TheGreatResignation however it's always important to know how to ensure your application has impact. So, how do you make your application stand out? 

In this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast, Gina Visram shares 5 things you can do to make an impactful application. This is not an exhaustive list... nor do you need to do all of these if it feels overwhelming, but start somewhere. Don't let your application languish in a pile with minimal hope of being chosen to progress to the next stage. 

The topic is reflects on one of the most frequently asked questions Gina is asked. Hope it is helpful for you today whether you are applying for work experience, spring weeks, internships, placement years , graduate roles or anything beyond. 

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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?
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You've got this!

How do I stop comparing myself with others?

Is comparison with others bringing you down? Making you feel sad? Insecure? Annoyed (at yourself and at their success - though of course you're likely to be happy for them too). But why? Why always them? Why not you?

Ooooh - the realness!

In this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast, Gina Visram introduces you to a term she first learned from one of her online business mentors, Marie Forleo. "Comparisonitis" - the disease / infliction in which we negatively compare ourselves to others. This isn't a verbatim definition but if you'd like to have a look at Marie talking about it in relation to business - in a way where you can also apply the lessons to your own situation - check out the link below. 

This feeling as human and relatable as it is, is mainly detrimental to your own progress.   

So, what is the best way to live with comparisonitis in a way that it becomes a positive, not a negative in your life? Learn some techniques in this episode. 

Gina talks about a new method that she has just created (seriously,  it was for this episode!) - called the CHEER method. This stands for:

• Celebrate
• Help
• Embrace
• Equivalent
• Reflect

To find out more about what these words really mean in this context, you'll need to check out the episode. 

All of these can help you to turn comparison into something powerful and even positive in your world. You can try all of these or try one - don't overwhelm yourself... but do something different,  because the crappy feeling around comparison isn't serving you right now, is it? 

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PS - Here is the link to a video that Marie created about comparisonitis. Remember, her content is targeted at entrepreneurs however this content applies for so many circumstances (including yours if you have read this far!) 

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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You've got this!

This episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast is your reminder that even though you have just touched down at university and may not even have unpacked all of your bags as yet... the application cycle for some popular sectors is underway and you won't want to miss these opportunities. 

Opportunities within the finance / banking / consulting sectors are open now (including spring weeks, internships and graduate jobs) with deadlines in October, November and December - and also with some rolling opportunities for which early application is advised. 

Useful websites such as Target Jobs and Bright Network are also recommended as resources. 

In addition, opportunities in a wide range of sectors are available via 10000 Black Interns (deadline is 7 November 2021) 

This is a time sensitive episode so listen now (that said, if you are listening beyond the deadlines, sign up for the mailing list of organisations you are interested in, where applicable, so you keep an eye on opportunities for the future). 

Want to continue the conversation with Gina? 
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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)
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Also - are you a job seeker early in your career?
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You've got this!

It's a new academic year... new energy... new possibilities... and a great time to talk about what you could be doing this academic year to positively move things forward in your career development. And that's exactly what this episode focuses on today: 8 ways to improve your career prospects this academic year. 

Whether you are new to uni... end of high school... a new graduate - lots here is applicable to you. One thing to remember however is that this isn't designed to be a list to overwhelm you. It's meant to do the opposite, so it's not a case of doing all of the things at the same time (some are quite contradictory actually so that would be tricky!)

Take one or two of the action points and apply it. 

We move. 

Let's go. 

... and as always, please do take a moment to share this episode if you like it. Screenshot and share on Insta tagging in @diveintoyourcareer and if you would like to get in touch, LinkedIn is one of the easiest ways to do so and I'd be happy to connect. 

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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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!

Have you ever considered when is the best time to focus on your career (it's development, prospects and possibilities)? Now... I'd say the answer is now ... and there's good reason for this. 

"CAREER (according to the UK Career Development Institute) describes our journey through life, learning and work. We need actively to develop our careers to make the best of them. This process of career development takes skill as well as knowledge and the right attitude. Individuals need to work on career development skills throughout their lives."

With that definition, can you see why right now is a great time to focus on your career? 

Topics covered in this episode include: 

• Definition of career
• What career exploration night look like  (at any age and stage)
• What  'long-term' career goals could encompass, practically speaking
• Whether you can change your mind
• Acknowledgement that career happiness and life happiness can go hand in hand 

Whether you are entering sixth form, university, a year in industry, your first job after graduation or beyond - you'll recognise the importance of now when it comes to your career journey. Enjoy!

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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
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• 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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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 completed your GCSEs, A-Levels, IB, BTECs or your equivalent of these high school / secondary school exams - CONGRATS! You did it! In this crazy time of Covid which has turned so much of our world upside down - you completed these significant qualifications. 

So what comes next for you? 

(If you are a parent / key supporter of someone who did - this episode will be useful to you too). 

In this episode, we talk about what comes next at 16+ and then (from about 11 mins) what comes after 18+. 

Broadly speaking - those next steps are likely to include further full time study (at a sixth form, college, university etc.), an apprenticeship, a job and / or a gap year... but you will know that even though it's not a hugely long list of options - details are everything and you may be feeling a wide range of emotions and / or uncertain about the next step for you. 

Listen to this episode and hopefully you will be poised to readily embrace what comes next. 

Have a question for Gina? 

E-mail via gina @ yourcareerandfuture . com (no spaces) 

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!