In episode 30 of the Graduate Job Podcast I speak with author, blogger, and former financial advisor Kim Stephenson, who shares with us his insight as we cover a wide range of topics. We touch upon ideas of money, the stories you might have been telling yourself about money and the impact that they might be having on your job search. We also cover evolutionary biology and touch upon our old friend, yes the importance of understanding your values. No matter where you are as you look for work, be it unsure of where to apply, through to getting ready for an assessment centre, make sure you listen on as Kim’s thoughts on money will definitely get you thinking. As always, all links to everything we discuss and a full transcript are available in the show notes at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/money. Before we start don’t forget, I love to hear your feedback so do get in touch either by email or twitter, on twitter I’m @GradjobPodcast, and email is hello@graduatejobpodcast.com. What you love, people or companies you’d like to see on the show, send them all my way. But now without further ado, let’s dive head first into episode 30.

In episode 29 of the Graduate Job Podcast I speak with author, blogger, and former tenured professor Karen Kelsky, who shares with us her secrets of how you can turn your PH.D into a job. Now you might be thinking ‘I don’t have a PH.D, this is no use to me’. But you would be very wrong indeed as Karen shares a wealth of insight that PH.D or not will blow you socks off. Amongst other topics we cover why being yourself could be holding you back, why you should think again about stating how passionate you are for a subject, and why the job market is just like dating. Whether your academic experience goes up to a PH.D, or if it ended when you were 16 this is an episode you won’t want to miss! As always, all links we discuss and a full transcript are available in the show notes at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/PHD but without further ado, let’s dive head first into episode 29.

In episode 28 of the Graduate Job Podcast I speak with NLP Life Coach, Hypnotherapist, Careers Advisor and author Chris Delaney, who opens up his full toolbox of tips and techniques to help you influence the interview. Chris shares his insight into how you can overcome a lack of confidence or negative self-talk, quickly build rapport with the interviewer, and then influence them with the language you use. Chris also shares techniques for how you can negotiate a higher wage and use suggestion to ensure you get a job offer with influencing tricks that would put a Jedi to shame. If you have any sort of job interview coming up, then this is definitely the episode for you. As always, all links we discuss and a full transcript are available in the show notes at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/influence but without further ado, let’s jump straight in with episode 28.

We focus down this week for episode 27 and explore one of the biggest and best graduate schemes, which is striving to end educational inequality, as I speak to James Darley, Graduate Recruitment Director at Teach First. We delve into Teach First and particularly its Leadership Development Programme, examining what exactly it is, how you apply, and how you can stand out. We discuss the application process in detail and also cover why even if you are set on the corporate life, why Teach First could be the ideal place to start your career. If you’ve ever thought teaching as a profession this is an episode you won’t want to miss. As always, links to all we discuss and a full transcript are available in the show notes at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/teachfirst, but let’s not waste any more time and crack straight on with episode 27.

This week I speak with Simon Reichwald, a true expert in the world of graduate recruitment. Simon is the Director of the Bright Futures Society, and Bright Futures Resourcing, and on the Advisory Council for the Association of Graduate Recruiters. What Simon doesn’t know about graduate recruitment isn’t worth knowing. Today we focus on his work at Bright Futures who are the UKs largest career focussed society. We cover a fair few topics from who Bright Futures are and why you should get involved, why you need differentiate yourself in your job search and how you can go about doing it, through to why now is the best time in the last 7 years to be looking for a job. No matter where you are currently in your job search, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! As always, links to all we discuss and a full transcript are available in the show notes at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/brightfutures, but let’s not beat around the bush and crack straight on with episode 26.

This week I speak with Jane Sunley, best-selling author and CEO of people engagement specialists, Purple Cubed. We cover a wide range of topics in this episode, from looking at where you are currently in your career journey, the importance of your values and why you need to be spending some time thinking about them, why and how you should go about getting a career mentor, through to top tips to make your job application stand out! No matter where you are currently in your job search, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! As always, links to all we discuss and a full transcript are available in the show notes at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/purple, but let’s not waste any more time and crack straight on with episode 25.

This week I speak with Corinne Mills, bestselling, author and Managing Director of Personal Career Management, as we delve into the topic of how to sell yourself effectively on your job hunt. We explore how and why you should be proactive in selling yourself, the importance of body language and vocal tonality, and share some great tips on how you can begin to share your skills without coming across as arrogant. If you’re currently looking for a job, or even if you’re in work but looking to progress through the ranks, then this is an episode you’re not going to want to miss. As always, links to all we discuss and a full transcript are available in the show notes at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/sellyourself, but without further ado, let’s dive straight in with episode 24.

In episode 23 of the Graduate Job Podcast I speak with Stefan Thomas, author of Business Networking for Dummies, and all-round expert on networking. We explore how as a student or recent graduate you can start to network effectively, how and why you should make the first move, and why you need to move out of your comfort zone into your adventure zone. If you think networking is just something other people need to do, or if your networking only currently extends as far as having a LinkedIn profile, then this episode is for you. As always, all links we discuss and a full transcript are available in the show notes at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/networking. But without further ado, let’s crack on with episode 23.

Welcome to the 22^nd episode of the Graduate Job Podcast.

With summer just around the corner, this week we have a special episode dedicated to some of the most fun and most exciting jobs you can do over the summer months. I speak with Oxfam Festival Stewards, Stoke Travel, and Xplore Activity Camps, who each share some amazing opportunities you can do whilst the sun is shining. Apart from being brilliant fun, you will also raise money for charity whilst seeing the best bands in the world, take part in the craziest festivals in Europe, and help educate kids from around the worlds, all the while adding exciting content to your CV. So if your exams have just finished and you’re looking for inspiration, or you’re bored with your part time job and want a summer to remember then this episode is for you. As a reminder, links to everything we discuss can be found on the website at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/summer 

In episode 21 of the Graduate Job Podcast I speak with Prash Majmudar, Chief Technology Officer for hot London tech start up Growth Intelligence, as he shares with us everything you need to know about how to get a job in data science. Prash delves into all aspects of the recruitment process, from what you need to do to stand out in interviews, to his top tips on how to let your data science skills speak for themselves. It’s well worth listening to no matter what you’re applying for, as Prash’s insights into the application process more generally are priceless. As always, links to all we discuss and a full transcript are available in the show notes at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/data, but without further ado, let’s crack on with episode 21.

In episode 20 of the Graduate Job Podcast I speak with Brad Burton, motivational speaker, business owner, and best-selling author, who shares his inspirational story of how he made it in the business world and his many challenges along the way. As a warning Brad pulls no punches with the language he uses, so if you don’t like the odd swear word it’s best that you skip this one. However, if you like your motivation full, frank, and straight between the eyes then this is definitely for you. Brad covers what is holding you back from success, why working for other people is a gamble, and why you should definitely think about starting your own business. As always, links to all we discuss and a full transcript are available in the show notes at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/arse, but without further ado, sit back, relax, and brace yourself for half an hour with the one and only Brad Burton.

In episode 19 of the Graduate Job Podcast I speak with former graduate recruiter turned author and career coach Matt Hearnden. As a former graduate recruiter Matt has been freed from the shackles of corporate life, and as such he is able now to spill the beans on what it’s really like to have to wade through thousands of online applications, and conduct hundreds of telephone interviews and assessment centres. Matt doesn’t hold back and shares with us the secrets of exactly what you need to do to get that graduate job, including great advice on why you are probably getting rejected on the online application stage, and the simple tricks to get a yes from the telephone interview. If you are thinking of applying to a large graduate scheme then this is a must listen episode for you.  As always, links to all we discuss and a full transcript are available in the show notes at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/secrets

In episode 18 of the Graduate Job Podcast I speak with Brian Sinclair, Graduate Recruitment Manager at EY, as we cover all things related to bagging a graduate job or internship at EY. Brian has decades of graduate recruitment experience and shares exactly what you can expect in the recruitment process, and what you need to do to stand out from the crowd. If you’ve ever thought about applying for a graduate job or internship at EY or any professional services company, then this is the episode for you.  

In episode 17 of the Graduate Job Podcast I speak with independent LinkedIn trainer Mark Williams, as we cover the topic of how to use LinkedIn in your job search. Mark is a LinkedIn expert and trainer, and host of the podcast LinkedInformed, and he reveals 4 tips which will maximise your profile and accelerate your job search. If you have been thinking about creating a LinkedIn profile, or need to spruce up an existing one, then this episode is for you.  

In episode 16 of the Graduate Job Podcast I speak with career coach and best-selling author John Lees, as we cover the topic of how to get a job you love. John shares his expert advice on the steps you need to take to find a job and career which will excite you. He reveals the key to networking and insightful questions which you need to ask to ensure that you end up in a job you will love. If you are a current student, or recently graduated but in a job you aren’t happy with, this is the episode for you. 

In episode 15 of the Graduate Job Podcast I speak with bestselling travel author and gap year expert Susan Griffith, as we cover the topic of how to have a CV enhancing gap year. Susan shares her decades of experience in how to work your way around the world, sharing how to plan and execute an amazing gap year or two. She provides great insight into beginning to plan the gap year, and the best ways to volunteer, teach English and work around the globe. If you’re looking for travel inspiration after your finals, or need excitement and a break from a job that’s not going anywhere, then this episode is for you. 

In episode 14 of the Graduate Job Podcast I cover the 7 books that I think every job seeking graduate should read. I cover books for all stages of the recruitment and job hunting process, from the beginning when you might not know where to start, through to how to create an amazing CV, and for the final stages of the assessment process of interviews and assessment centres. Everyone is a winner and reading any of them will enhance your job hunting prowess. If you’re currently looking for a book to get your job search back on track, then this is the episode for you. 

In episode 13 of the Graduate Job Podcast we focus on how to get a job in television, as we speak with author and BBC Talent Manager Elsa Sharp. If you’ve ever thought about a career or job in TV then this episode is perfect for you. It’s well worth listening to no matter what you’re applying for, as Elsa’s insights into work experience, networking and the importance of having the correct attitude are applicable across all industries. So sit back, relax and let’s crack on with episode 13 of the Graduate Job Podcast.

In episode 12 of the Graduate Job Podcast I speak with bestselling author and PR and branding expert Jennifer Holloway, as we cover the topic of how to create your own personal brand. Jennifer shares why everyone needs to start thinking about their personal brand, no matter what your age or experience. She provides great insight into how you can begin to develop your personal brand, and the best ways for you to share it with the world. If you are a current student or recent graduate then this episode will ensure that you set yourself up for personal branding success. 

In episode 11 of the Graduate Job Podcast I speak with bestselling author Michael Tefula as we cover the topic of how to stop procrastinating in your search for a job. Michael shares his strategies for recognising the reason why you are procrastinating in your job hunt, and also tips for how you can overcome it. If you have been putting off applying for a job, or have several half-finished online applications, then this is the episode for you.  

In episode 10 of the Graduate Job Podcast I speak with Lis McGuire, professional CV writer and the founder of Giraffe CVs as delve into all aspects of creating an amazing CV. We go from how to get the CV writing process started through to the language to use, top hints and tips to catch a recruiter’s interest and we even get deep into the specific fonts to use. If you’re creating a new CV or if your existing one needs an update, then this is the episode for you.

This week I speak with Alastair Paterson, CEO of Digital Shadows, a hot UK tech start-up who are flying in the field of digital security. Alastair shares his considerable experience to tell you exactly what you need to do to get a job with a tech start-up.  We cover all aspects of the recruitment process at a small start-up, from how to get an internship, how to get the job itself, common mistakes people make, how to stand out from the crowd, and finally how then to negotiate yourself some equity.  

This week on the Graduate Job Podcast I speak with Jack Catherall, Managing Director of GradEye, an innovative social recruitment platform which uses video CVs to connect graduates to employers. We cover all aspects of making a memorable video CV, from how to record it, though to top tips and basic mistakes to avoid. We also explore wider aspects of the recruitment process such as how to make your CV stand out, and amazing tips to wow any CEO. So sit back and enjoy this 8^th episode of the Graduate Job Podcast. 

In this 7th episode of the Graduate Job Podcast we focus on how to get a job in PR, as we speak to PR expert and author Sarah Stimson. If you’ve ever thought about a career and job in PR then this episode will blow your socks off. It’s well worth listening to no matter what you’re applying for as Sarah’s insights into work experience, internships and the application process more generally are priceless. So get yourself ready and let’s crack on with episode 7 of the Graduate Job Podcast.

In this sixth episode I speak with author and career coach David Shindler, who guides us through the tricky transition period from university to getting a job. Recently graduated and stuck in a rut, or soon to graduate and you want to make the transition process as easy as possible? Then this episode of the Graduate Job Podcast is for you.

Hello, and welcome to the fifth episode of the Graduate Job Podcast. Today I speak with author and blogger Mildred Talabi as we cover how to effectively use social media in your job hunt. Not sure on the best way to use LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Google+ then this episode is for you. Ready? Let’s go straight to episode 5. 

In this fourth episode I speak with best-selling careers author Steve Rook as we delve into the topic of career planning. Not sure on the first steps to take, or do you feel like your career isn’t going where you want it to? Then this episode is for you. 

This week I speak with Richard Maun, business coach, author of the excellent Job Hunting 3.0 and visiting lecturer on career matters and communication skills. Together we explore Richard’s 3 job hunting secrets. Implement these and you will be well on the way to bagging that amazing job.

In this second episode I speak with career expert, Denise Taylor as we explore the topic of assessment centres. Denise is an award winning career coach, best-selling author, and chartered psychologist, and she shares her experience of how to impress at all aspects of an assessment centre, from the group exercises, through to presentations and face to face interviews. Having designed and run hundreds of assessment centres over the last 20 years Denise is able to share amazing tips that will help you to ensure that you will impress on the big day.

In this first episode I speak with author and career coach Jon Gregory as we focus on the topic of interviews. We explore how to ace telephone interviews through to tips for having amazing face to face interviews, and everything else in between.