My Career In Lockdown

The last episode in the series is packed with advice on all things careers and job searching. Oscar asks Cath and Chris a range of questions, such as: Should you be using LinkedIn in your job search? Do you need a separate CV and cover letter for each role you apply for? Do you have any specific advice for international students? What if I don’t get a job? And more!

How can you look after your wellbeing at work? Oscar chats to wellbeing professional, Keith, who offers some fantastic tips for workplace wellbeing. Cath and Chris also encourage you to consider working for employers where wellbeing is a key part of the company culture.

So you’ve been offered a job? Well done! How can you settle in and impress in your first few months? Listen to Oscar chat to Cath and Chris about this topic in the latest episode.

This week we discuss potentially the most nerve-wracking stage of the recruitment process – the interview! Oscar chats to Cath and Chris as they pack in lots of advice on how to impress at an interview, as well as how NOT to impress at an interview!

Oscar catches up with Cath and Chris as they discuss the different types of organisations you could work for, from big to small or whether you want to be your own boss. Oscar also chats to Karla who worked overseas during her time at Cardiff University about why you might like to consider working abroad.

In the first episode of the new season, Oscar sits down to chat about going into the world of work. Discussing everything from how to start planning your career, what you can do with your degree and where to look for jobs.  Oscar is joined by Careers Advisers, Cath and Chris and speaks with graduate Emily from Admiral about graduate schemes.

The time of lockdowns has come to and end and the job market is slowly getting back to normal, so we've had a new name and a fresh lick of paint!  Join your new host Oscar and a few familiar faces in our newest season.

In our last episode of My Career In Lockdown, Cath, Ghoncheh and Sahina recap some valuable lessons learnt on the series. We discuss tips for career planning and starting a new job as the podcast series comes to an end. We leave you with our reflections and gratitude for making this podcast journey so memorable. Thank you!

This week, we talk about diversity in the workplace with Tracy Thomas, the chief HR officer from Cardiff Council. We discuss the advantages of a diverse workforce and the different job roles available at Cardiff Council. Then, we catch up with Cath once again for some more advice and address some concerns students might have, digging deeper into the topic of inclusion and questions which employers shouldn’t ask.

In this episode, Ghoncheh and Sahina catch-up with Katie, the founder of the Instagram page "The Graduate Club". They also talk with Elena, a music student who has volunteered alongside her studies as a Student Mentor. This week, Cath has joined the hosts in person for the first time since the pandemic to give some top tips on making your applications stand out.

Asking questions like why work experience is important and the benefit of volunteering for gaining transferable skills, Ghoncheh and Sahina find out more ways to strengthen our job prospects. Tune in as we unravel the important topic of how extracurricular activities will help you gain personal and career confidence.

In this episode, Ghoncheh and Sahina discuss the effects of the pandemic on the current job market. They share their concerns with Dr Charlie Ball, Head of Higher Education Intelligence at Graduate Prospects and adviser Chris Barnes from Career Service. 

This year’s hosts, Ghoncheh and Sahina, welcome you to season two of “My Career in Lockdown”.  In this episode, they catch up with Mike and Chloe from last season to see how they have been doing since they graduated, and had a chat with Cath from Careers to discuss how the World has changed in the last 12 months.

Join this years hosts, Sahina and Ghoncheh for season 2. They’ll be delving into the current job market and discussing a new question, a new issue and a new concern every Friday

Mike, Chloe and Cath catch up to see what we've learnt and review some of our favourite career tips from the series. Thank you to FesliyanStudios and ChanWalrus for background music.

Mike, Chloe and Cath catch up to see what we've learnt and review some of our favourite career tips from the series. Thank you to FesliyanStudios and ChanWalrus for background music. 

Ever thought of working for yourself? This week, Chloe & Mike chat to Dan Swygart, a former Cardiff student and CEO of multi-million dollar company ‘Alpaca’ . And we join Cath to try out our elevator pitches and some power poses. Thank you to FesliyanStudios and ChanWalrus for background music

So what exactly is LinkedIn? Mike and Chloe explore how we can use social media to help us find jobs, reach out to employers and stand out. With help from Chris Barnes they try and work out how Linkedin works? Thank you to FesliyanStudios and ChanWalrus for background music

In this episode, we tackle the treacherous world of job interviews and CV’s.  Mike & Chloe get advice from some expert recruiters on what not to do in a job interview and how to stand out from the crowd.  And Cath dishes the dirt on CV's and cover letters. Thank you to FesliyanStudios and ChanWalrus for background music. 

It's a bumper episode this week as we’re asking one of the most important questions — are there any jobs out there? Mike & Chloe speak to Charlie Ball about what the current job market looks like and catch up with Cath to chat about the best way to job search, as well as catching up with Katie to discuss her graduation. Thank you to FesliyanStudios for background music.