This is a series of podcasts for all those interested in careers! We chat with employers, graduates and apprentices about the changing world of work and the options open to young people. Hosted by David Allison, Co-Founder of GetMyFirstJob.
Talking with the Government Security Professions team
In this episode, David talks to the Government Security Professions team, including Chloe, a current apprentice.
3 Nov 2021
Talking with Severn Trent
In this episode, David talks to Jade Pearson about the world of Severn Trent. In the week of COP26, they discuss sustainability, and the significant role played by Severn Trent across the region as well as the skills required to keep the organisation running in this increasingly digital age.
20 Oct 2021
Coca Cola Euro Pacific Partners
In this episode, David talks with Sharon about the world of Coca Cola Euro Pacific Partners and the global opportunities it presents. Sharon shares the wide range of opportunities available from apprenticeships to graduate programmes and the hiring schedule for 2022.
6 Oct 2021
Talking with Apprentice Ambassadors
In this episode, David talks with four apprentice ambassadors working with a range of organisations. Hear about their first hand experiences, from the choice to take an apprenticeship or go to university to the realities of working life.
28 Sept 2021
Talking with AQA
In this episode of the podcast, David talks with Shabnam Shahani the Executive Strategy Director of AQA, one of the UK's leading Awarding Bodies. As well as talking about Shabnam's fascinating career around the world and her background in accountancy, Shabnam describes some of the new opportunities for young people with AQA's new Graduate and Apprenticeship programmes in a range of disciplines.
21 Sept 2021
Talking Investment Management
In this episode, David talks with Jenny Barber from Investment 2020 as well as Finley Woodus and Jonathan Whyte who have first hand experience of the Investment 2020 Traineeship programme and the opportunities it presents. Want to find out more about careers in Investment Management? Take a listen!
7 Jul 2021
Talking with PWC
In the final episode of series 1, David talks to Andrew Bargery, Talent Engagement Senior Manager and Keerthi Rachamallu, Technology Degree Apprentice at PwC, about placements within PwC, school engagement and much more!
29 Jun 2021
Talking with Coca Cola EuroPacific Partners
David talks to Sharon Blyfield, GB Talent and Early Careers Lead at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners about all things early talent and the jobs available within the organisation.
15 Jun 2021
Talking with Kaplan
David talks to Matt Rawlins, Director of Sales and Account Management and Carla Loss, Business Analyst Tutor at Kaplan about alternative routes to university, what apprenticeships actually are and what Kaplan apprentices experience.
8 Jun 2021
Talking with Transport for London
David talks to Heena Chaudray, Graduate & Apprentice Recruiter, and Aishah Secretary, a Human Resources Apprentice at Transport for London about all things careers.
18 May 2021
Talking with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
David talks to Blane Perrotton, a fellow of RICS and Managing Director of Pride Consulting IMS, he also won Young Surveyor of the Year in 2019 and Adelle Rhule-Martin, a member of RICS Matrics UK Board and an Apprentice surveyor at Avison Young.
11 May 2021
Talking with the Rural Payments Agency
David talks to Jake McClure, Director of Organisational Capability at the Rural Payments Agency, part of the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs about his career and what a career at the RPA is all about.
4 May 2021
Talking with Vodafone
David talks to Catherine Favret, Apprentice and Work Experience Programmes Lead and Noah Swanson, Project Management Apprentice and previously an industrial placement student at Vodafone.
20 Apr 2021
Talking with GSK
David talks to Josh Carney, Early Talent Attraction Specialist at GSK, a science-led global healthcare company about what makes candidates stand out in their applications
6 Apr 2021
Talking with the British Horseracing Authority
David talks to Zoe Elliott, Head of Careers at the British Horseracing Authority about the array of opportunities available in Horse racing that you may not have thought of!
23 Mar 2021
Talking with DHL
David talks to Sasha, Head of Emerging Talent at DHL about the options open to young people and looking beyond “stereotypical” apprenticeships.
16 Mar 2021
Talking with Microsoft
David talks to Becky King, the UK’s Apprentice Lead for Microsoft to discuss the changing nature of Digital roles and the future of work and the workplace.
2 Mar 2021
Talking with Cisco
David talks to Yas, Apprentice Programme People Leader and Melissa, Digital Technology Solutions Professional Apprentice at Cisco about early careers and what they look for in applicants.
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