Future You: achieve your career goals

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  • 5 career stories you need to hear this week | Budget changes, graduate visa and recruitment scams

    In this week's episode, we're breaking down five stories every student, graduate and early-career professional should know, including: 

    • Budget changes that could affect your pay and student loan repayments. 
      • Changes to the UK's Graduate visa for international students. 
        • New research shows that young people want more work experience and careers support. 
          • The rise in recruitment scams and how to protect yourself. 
            • Why young professionals are considering taking on a second job. 
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              Find out more on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-stories-know-week-30th-october-prospects-study-tips-and-careers-a-iajqe/ 

              Subscribe for weekly insights on careers, employability, and the changing world of work. 

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              📜 Episode transcripts: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts 

              5 min
            • Transitioning from university to the workplace

              This week, we're joined by Marihah, who completed a two-year graduate scheme in the marketing department at Jisc. She shares her experience of transitioning from university to the workplace, discussing the challenges she faced, what she learned, and how she built confidence in a professional environment. 

              Read more on how to prepare to enter the world of work: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/the-topic/graduates-prepare-to-enter-the-world-of-work/ 

              Explore graduate schemes 2027: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/getting-a-job/graduate-schemes/ 

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              YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProspectsJisc 

               

              📜 Episode transcripts: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts 

              21 min
            • 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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                        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. 
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                                  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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                                  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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                                  📝 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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                                            📜 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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                                                      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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                                                                📝 Take the job match quiz: Prospects Job Match quiz | Find the best career for you | 2026 

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                                                                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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                                                                          📜 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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                                                                                    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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