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- 5 career stories you need to hear this week | Free careers support, flexible working and graduate jobs
In this week's episode, we're breaking down five stories every student, graduate and early-career professional should know, such as:
- Proposed changes to flexible working rights, and what this could mean for your future career.
- The government's plans to improve workplace health support, and why employee wellbeing should matter when choosing an employer.
- Free careers advice is now available through Jobcentres, even if you don't claim benefits.
- The debate around the value of university degrees is back -what should prospective students look for when choosing a course?
- Some experienced job seekers are worried about rejection due to being 'overqualified'.
Find out more on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-stories-know-week-october-8th-prospects-study-tips-and-careers-a-rv1ke/
Subscribe for weekly insights on careers, employability, and the changing world of work.
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📝 Take the Prospects job match quiz: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-match
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futureyou_pod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futureyou_pod
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProspectsJisc
📜 Episode transcripts: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts
5 min - 5 career stories you need to hear this week | AI recruitment, graduate opportunities and student housing
In this week's episode, we're breaking down five stories every student, graduate and early-career professional should know about:
- Are employers really using AI to hire people?
- Asian universities continue climbing the global rankings.
- New vocational GCSEs could transform career pathways.
- Universities told to plan student housing years in advance.
- Why getting a degree doesn't always mean equal opportunities.
Find out more on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-stories-know-week-october-2nd-prospects-study-tips-and-careers-a-czpge/
Subscribe for weekly insights on careers, employability, and the changing world of work.
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📝 Take the Prospects job match quiz: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-match
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futureyou_pod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futureyou_pod
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProspectsJisc
📜 Episode transcripts: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts
5 min - How to start your career at Rolls-Royce
There’s never been a more exciting time to start your career with Rolls-Royce.
For over 100 years, they’ve been a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people around the world. Their products and services are built on engineering excellence, innovation and a growth mindset.
Their 24-month graduate programme offers rotational placements across the engineering lifecycle, with opportunities in mechanical systems, software, manufacturing, materials and more.
Their summer and year-long internships offer hands-on experience, mentoring and opportunities to grow.
Whatever your background, they welcome diverse talent and support you to be at your best.
Apply now.
Explore Rolls-Royce: https://careers.rolls-royce.com/en/students-and-graduates/united-kingdom/internships-and-graduates?utm_target=emerging_talent&utm_medium=recruitment_marketing&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign_name=uk_prospects_podcast&utm_type=paid&utm_region=united_kingdom&utm_term=319
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/future-you-achieve-your-career-goals/id1477627168
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3uXOufxy2nDl7BvnuAt655?si=68bf143ae52b4309
📝 Take the job match quiz: Prospects Job Match quiz | Find the best career for you | 2026
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📜 Episode transcripts: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts
17 min - 5 career stories you need to hear this week | Career clinic, the best universities and AI
In this week's episode, we're breaking down five stories every student, graduate and early-career professional should know about:
In this week's career news roundup, we're breaking down five stories that could affect students, graduates and early-career professionals across the UK.
In this episode:
- A £300million government plan to help more disabled jobseekers into work.
- How AI is changing hiring and why AI skills matter, even if you're not in tech.
- Introducing our Career Clinic series on YouTube.
- The UK's best universities for specific subjects and why league tables don't always tell the full story.
- Why employers are investing more in health and wellbeing benefits.
Find out more on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-stories-know-week-september-25th-d6jte/
Subscribe for weekly insights on careers, employability, and the changing world of work.
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📝 Take the Prospects job match quiz: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-match
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futureyou_pod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futureyou_pod
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProspectsJisc
📜 Episode transcripts: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts
5 min - 5 career stories you need to hear this week | Rising living costs, MBA's and regretting your subject
In this week's episode, we're breaking down five stories every student, graduate and early-career professional should know about:
- Graduate employment rankings that might surprise you.
- How Gen Z is changing workplace culture and employer expectations.
- MBA programmes are helping professionals accelerate their careers.
- Students are struggling with rising living costs.
- Why many graduates would choose a different degree subject.
Find out more on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-stories-know-week-september-18th-uelke/
Subscribe for weekly insights on careers, employability, and the changing world of work.
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📝 Take the Prospects job match quiz: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-match
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futureyou_pod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futureyou_pod
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProspectsJisc
📜 Episode transcripts: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts
5 min - How to get an internship in 2026
Thinking about applying for an internship but don't know where to start?
This week I'm joined by Rowan Smith, who shares their experience of landing an internship with University of East Anglia (UEA).
We discuss:
- how an internship can open doors to your future career
- how to find internship opportunities that are worth applying for
- how to make your CV and application stand out
- what employers are really looking for
- why you don't need loads of experience to get started.
Explore internships (where to find them, what they are and how to apply): https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/work-experience-and-internships/internships/
Creative internships: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/creative-arts-and-design/creative-internships/
Marketing internships: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/marketing-advertising-and-pr/marketing-internships/
Finance internships: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/accountancy-banking-and-finance/finance-internships/
How to write an internship cover letter: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/cvs-and-cover-letters/cover-letters/internship-cover-letter/
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/future-you-achieve-your-career-goals/id1477627168
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3uXOufxy2nDl7BvnuAt655?si=68bf143ae52b4309
📝 Take the job match quiz: Prospects Job Match quiz | Find the best career for you | 2026
📩 Follow Future You on:
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📜 Episode transcripts: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts
17 min - 5 career stories you need to hear this week | Retail scheme, work/life balance, and workplace training
In this week's episode, we're breaking down five stories every student, graduate and early-career professional should know about:
- a new retail scheme creating thousands of opportunities for young people
- new research revealing how students are balancing university, work and life
- plans to give every university student access to work experience
- why workplace training is changing - and what that means for your career
- why your first graduate job could shape your future earnings.
Find out more on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-stories-know-week-september-11th-kycde/
Subscribe for weekly insights on careers, employability, and the changing world of work.
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📝 Take the Prospects job match quiz: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-match
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futureyou_pod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futureyou_pod
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProspectsJisc
📜 Episode transcripts: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts
5 min - 5 career stories you need to hear this week | Soft skills, lifelong learning and CV mistakes
In this week's episode, we're breaking down five stories every student, graduate and early-career professional should know about:
- new upfront financial support for healthcare students on placements
- the simple CV mistake that could stop recruiters finding your application
- the workplace skills employers say are becoming even more valuable
- which jobs workers feel are the most secure
- why lifelong learning could become essential throughout your career.
Find out more on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-stories-know-week-september-4th-k5jse/
Subscribe for weekly insights on careers, employability, and the changing world of work.
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📝 Take the Prospects job match quiz: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-match
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futureyou_pod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futureyou_pod
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProspectsJisc
📜 Episode transcripts: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts
6 min - Is a gap year a good idea?
Thinking about taking a gap year, but worried you’d fall behind?
This week we’re joined by Blaise, who was certain they weren't going to university and took a gap year instead. They explain how by doing so they were able to land an apprenticeship in their chosen industry, travel abroad and get new skills.
Should I take a gap year? https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/gap-year/should-i-take-a-gap-year/
Gap year ideas: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/gap-year/gap-year-ideas/
How to plan your gap year: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/gap-year/how-to-plan-your-gap-year/
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/future-you-achieve-your-career-goals/id1477627168
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3uXOufxy2nDl7BvnuAt655?si=68bf143ae52b4309
📝 Take the job match quiz: Prospects Job Match quiz | Find the best career for you | 2026
📩 Follow Future You on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futureyou_pod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futureyou_pod
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@futureyoupod
📜 Episode transcripts: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts
27 min - 5 career stories you need to hear this week | AI skills, degree apprenticeships and youth employment
In this week's episode, we're breaking down five stories every student, graduate and early-career professional should know about, including:
- Degree apprenticeships are more popular than ever - but competition is tough.
- New global figures show youth unemployment is rising, as well as where opportunities are growing.
- Summer jobs pay more than young people expect, with opportunities across a variety of sectors.
- The government is launching AI boot camps to help young people into work.
- Why changing jobs strategically could actually help your career.
Find out more on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-stories-know-week-august-21st-prospects-study-tips-and-careers-a-ssi6e/
Subscribe for weekly insights on careers, employability, and the changing world of work.
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📝 Take the Prospects job match quiz: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-match
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futureyou_pod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futureyou_pod
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProspectsJisc
📜 Episode transcripts: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts
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About Future You: achieve your career goals
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Future You is a careers and student advice podcast. From A-level results day to starting your new job, we’re with you every step of the way on your journey to future you.
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