The Graduate Mentor Podcast is back with a bang! This week

Myrto is also giving away a copy of her book. In order to enter you will need to answer the following poll “Which type of interview Question do you find most difficult to answer?

Episode 12: People of color and their Successes in the world of corporate work - Featuring Bini Yoheswaran Esther Anyanwu
This week we met with Bini and Esther to discuss their success stories and the challenges of entering the corporate work world.
We heard past and present experiences of submitting applications, tackling interviews, and obtaining their first roles

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Last week we discussed with Vince Pizzoni the common challenges mentees face in obtaining their graduate jobs...

Following the success of that episode, this week we met with Urvi Dhruva.

Listen as Urvi explains how you can excel in your graduate Job and how to avoid getting fired 👀

She is the youngest mentor on the platform giving her insider knowledge into the current Graduate Job market.

This episode is jam-packed with advice, tips and a shoutout to Michael scot from The Office

In this episode, we spoke with Vince Pizzoni. We delved into the diverse landscape of career choices, job-hunting challenges, and personal growth.

From leveraging your degree to exploring unexpected avenues, we discuss how to identify and pursue career opportunities that align with your interests and qualifications.

If you have any questions for Vince you can book a free mentoring session with him here

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Disclaimer: This episode covers some sensitive subjects so if you are someone currently struggling with mental health then please see the resources below before continuing with this episode

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Half of all workers will have multiple income streams by 2030.🛸👽

🍃In this workshop, you will learn how the world of work is changing, and how you can become more independent and generate multiple income streams as part of a successful portfolio career.

🌿Ben Legg is CEO and co-founder of The Portfolio Collective, which helps professionals launch and sustain successful portfolio careers through offering training, community, collaboration and work opportunities. In addition to leading The Portfolio Collective, Ben also has his own portfolio career – mentoring startup & scaleup founders, helping investors pick winners and supporting Oxford University’s entrepreneurial initiatives.

🌆Ben’s early career included British Army Officer, McKinsey strategy consultant, executive at Coca-Cola, COO of Google Europe and various global technology CEO roles. He has lived in nine countries and is the author of the award-winning book: Marketing For CEOs – Death Or Glory In The Digital Age.

Anum Merchant is a Talent & Learning Specialist and Career Coach with 8 years of experience. She is currently working for EY MENA as an experienced hire recruiter. Anum is passionate about coaching individuals who are struggling with their careers or jobs. She has helped many job seekers identify their strengths and passions, providing practical tips and insights for job seeking, networking, and interview techniques. Her blog has become a valuable resource for job seekers looking for guidance on job seeking, career development, and personal growth.

Ever wondered what the job market will be in the future? 🤔🔮
Joe Little joined us today to explain in detail how you can prepare yourself and your skills for the jobs market of the future; he also covered how companies can create a 10-15 year plan to succeed and stay relevant!

Hear about Muhammad’s incredible story to land his dream job with KPMG.

You don’t need to be a leader to be a leader! 💪
Tanya McCalmon teaches us how to influence others and have an impact on a business 🤩
This talk will help you think about:
- How you can build credibility and trust among your peers
- How to build sponsorship and allyship
- How to develop intercultural competence and focus on things you have in common with others to gain influence
- How to leverage the power of storytelling to take people with you
- Why resilience is an important factor when developing influencing skills