Working with children and young people

Student take over | Finding your passion | Defining employability | Networking | Resilience


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In this student take over episode Charlotte and Sam talk

with Christine Smith who is a Careers Consultant at the University of Bedfordshire. Christine discusses different personality tests that can be used to identify your strengths and passions and how these can help you identify suitable careers. Christine, Charlotte and Sam debate what makes someone more employable and the concept of ‘squiggly careers’. They also highlight the importance of building professional networks and resilience. 

Resources mentioned in the episode:

16 personalities, prospects website, red bull wing finder,

squiggly careers


More about Christine:

"I am a Careers Consultant at the University of Bedfordshire. We help current students or graduates unlock their potential and enable them to manage their future career planning and progression. I work collaboratively with students, alumni, academics and employers across a range of courses. These include Performing Arts, Education and Sport. As an advice and guidance specialist in all aspects of teaching and related professions, I have national experience over many years in this sector”

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