The JobPod

In this episode we talk to Sean, a recruitment consultant, currently helping the Discovery Channel build their engineering team.

Thing we cover:

-      What is recruitment and how does it work?

-      What industries it covers

-      The best and worst parts about it

-      Best advice on getting into it

“Social butterfly” was the term used by Sean to describe the job of a recruitment consultant. Often associated with a “sales position” you are essentially a professional networker, and matchmaker, and if successful, will have a very lucrative and fulfilling career.

Discover Channel UK - https://www.discoveryuk.com/

Handy links:

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/recruitment-consultant

https://www.theguardian.com/money/2006/jul/15/careers.graduates3

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In this episode we talk to Gabriel, a Strategy Consultant at RateSetter, about what it’s like working in FinTech, and what his role as a strategy consultant involves.

Things covered

-      What FinTech and Strategy is

-      The best advice for someone considering getting into FinTech

-      Other positions within a FinTech company (there are so many)

An assumption is often made that FinTech only employs the people who can code, or people who are amazing at maths. Where they do hire these people, it also isn’t the only trait employers in FinTech look for when hiring.

After talking to Gabriel, we learn there are hundreds of different roles within a FinTech company where those skills aren’t necessarily paramount.

Top tips - Join a FinTech society or “techhub”, and start getting involved. Follow on twitter, connect on LinkedIn.

RateSetter - https://www.ratesetter.com/

Handy links:

11FS – https://11fs.com/

Article - https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2015/feb/03/what-you-should-know-about-fintech-positive-powers-banking

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In this episode we talk to twins, Charlie and Rupert Avery, founders and owners of Dos Mas, about what it’s like working in the street food industry and building a small brand.

Things covered:

• What it’s like being a start-up in the street food industry
• Multiple lessons for entrepreneurship
• How to get into street food
• What type of person this is right for

Everything from market research, competitor analysis to becoming industry experts, is covered in this episode.

At its core, Charlie and Rupert have followed their passion, and what they believe in. This is the attitude they believe any aspiring entrepreneur should have at the start of building their brand. The reality is - money, fame and fortune might not come immediately, so you have to genuinely believe in what you are creating, the rest will follow.

Top tips – research and get to know the street food market. Check out Kerb who Rupert works for - https://www.kerbfood.com/ go a step further and research other street food companies.

Dos Mas insta - https://www.instagram.com/dosmas_tacos/?hl=en

Avery twins insta - https://www.instagram.com/averytwins_/?hl=en

Superlinks:

https://www.theguardian.com/guardian-masterclasses/2017/oct/31/how-to-start-your-own-street-food-business

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In this episode we talk to Jo, an Assistant Buyer at ASOS.

Things covered:

• What is a Buyer at ASOS, and how online fashion works
• The structure of an online fashion platform, Buyers, Designers, Marketing, Finance etc.
• Best advice for someone considering getting into the fashion or online industry
• How to get into fashion
• What type of person this is right for

Have you ever thought “who buys the materials for this brand?” Well, that person, believe it or not, is called a Buyer, and they’re in pretty much all fashion brands.

We talk about what it takes to become a Buyer and what to expect, but also the other roles and positions you can find in ASOS. *Hint – they have over 4000 employees, a buyer is definitely not the only position.

If you like fashion but aren’t too sure what to do in it, give this a listen.

ASOS - https://www.asos.com/

Links for Buyers:

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/retail-buyer

Links for getting into Fashion:

Here’s a really helpful article which The Guardian posted about getting into fashion - https://www.theguardian.com/small-business-network/2013/may/30/get-started-fashion-industry-roundup

Other tips or recommendations – research the structure of a fashion company and begin to roughly understand what each department does. This should get the ball rolling for you!

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In this episode we talk to George, an assistant producer at Wall to Wall.

Things covered:

• What it’s like to create and produce nature documentaries for someone 2-3 years into their career.
• Structure of a traditional production company - runner, assistant producer, producer, camera person, executive producer, directors
• How to get into production
• What type of person this is right for

Ever thought “how do they even make Blue Planet with David Attenborough?”

Welcome, to one arm of the world of production.

It’s pretty cool. Lots of travelling, planning, organising, filming of course.

George gives us his best tips on how to get into production. From someone who didn’t study media or film, it’s really interesting to see how he’s networked his way into a position at Wall to Wall. It’s never too late.

Wall to Wall - https://www.walltowall.co.uk/

Handy links to explore in more depth.

• https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/tv-or-film-producer

Here’s a really helpful article we found from The Guardian about getting into the TV + production world.

• https://www.theguardian.com/education/2008/nov/22/graduates-television-media-careers “We look for people who are prepared to make the tea before they move up”

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Just Sam, the host, rambling on about The JobPod and Begin + Discover.

You should definitely listen to it.

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