Have you recently graduated and you're now ready to embark on your career journey, but feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about what lies ahead? Welcome to The Graduate Mentor Podcast! The show where we bring you the knowledge, insights, and wisdom of successful industry professionals. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from those who have already made their mark in the world. Subscribe to The Graduate Mentor Podcast today! 🎓
Episode 14: Getting The Most Out Of LinkedIn with Zara Easton
21 Nov 2023
Episode 13: Meet The Author Myrto Skourletou - The Only Interview Guide You Will Need
The Graduate Mentor Podcast is back with a bang! This week
we met with Myrto Skourletou to discuss her brand-new book The Only Interview Guide You Will Ever Need we took a deep dive into the book and uncovered some great insights. Particularly we looked at at how interviews might have changed and how applicants need to adapt to the current market.
Myrto is also giving away a copy of her book. In order to enter you will need to answer the following poll “Which type of interview Question do you find most difficult to answer?
12 Oct 2023
Episode 12: People of colour and their success in the corporate world - Featuring Bini Yoheswaran and Esther Anyanwu
Episode 12: People of color and their Successes in the world of corporate work - Featuring Bini Yoheswaran Esther Anyanwu
This week we met with Bini and Esther to discuss their success stories and the challenges of entering the corporate work world.
We heard past and present experiences of submitting applications, tackling interviews, and obtaining their first roles
Connect with Bini
Graduate Mentor Profile (https://graduatementor.uk/profiles/bini-yhttps://graduatementor.uk/profiles/bini-yoheswaran/oheswaran/)
LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bini-yoheswaran-b3706621/)
Connect With Esther
LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?fetchDeterministicClustersOnly=false&heroEntityKey=urn%3Ali%3Afsd_profile%3AACoAACaPqXUB4iP3Xa1gFpbCzoqQCZt7iaJtXZE&keywords=esther%20anyanwu&origin=RICH_QUERY_TYPEAHEAD_HISTORY&position=0&searchId=dfee2a74-8a93-4c33-9f91-826b4322d8c4&sid=JjW)
Book your FREE one-to-one session with Graduate Mentor (https://graduatementor.uk/) today!
5 Sept 2023
Episode 11: Career Climb: Excelling in Your Graduate Job - Featuring Urvi Dhruva
Last week we discussed with Vince Pizzoni the common challenges mentees face in obtaining their graduate jobs...
Following the success of that episode, this week we met with Urvi Dhruva.
Listen as Urvi explains how you can excel in your graduate Job and how to avoid getting fired 👀
She is the youngest mentor on the platform giving her insider knowledge into the current Graduate Job market.
This episode is jam-packed with advice, tips and a shoutout to Michael scot from The Office
11 Aug 2023
Episode 10: Strategies for Getting Hired as a Recent Graduate- Featuring Vince Pizzoni
In this episode, we spoke with Vince Pizzoni. We delved into the diverse landscape of career choices, job-hunting challenges, and personal growth.
From leveraging your degree to exploring unexpected avenues, we discuss how to identify and pursue career opportunities that align with your interests and qualifications.
If you have any questions for Vince you can book a free mentoring session with him here (https://graduatementor.uk/profiles/vince-pizzoni/)
Connect (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincepizzoni/) with Vince on LinkedIn
25 Jul 2023
Episode 9: Student Wellness in 2023 - Featuring Sandeep Saib
Disclaimer: This episode covers some sensitive subjects so if you are someone currently struggling with mental health then please see the resources below before continuing with this episode
Online Sources
Mind Charity (https://www.mind.org.uk/)
Mental Health Foundation (https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/)
Mental Health UK (https://mentalhealth-uk.org/)
Samaritans – 24hr confidential service (https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/)
Rethink Mental Illness Charity (https://www.rethink.org/)
Mental Health First Aid for England (https://mhfaengland.org/?gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwvilBhCFARIsADvYi7J3PL6pBbnkWu6zpfkjpN6uI8NrBdzwBd-y85W_GNMA5BZR_saPhUUaAie0EALw_wcB)
Hub of Hope app (https://hubofhope.co.uk/)
Headspace app (https://www.headspace.com/?%243p=a_google_adwords&%24always_deeplink=false&lpurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.headspace.com%3Fgclsrc%3Daw.ds%26&~ad_set_id=51529951612&~campaign_id=917256451&~channel=g&~keyword=headspace&~placement&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwvilBhCFARIsADvYi7KrRPfK5Cz8j0s1jaxwGHjuRQOjYs38qyQmERMSKtfaFVJ24qwI1mIaAr58EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&%24web_only=true&_branch_match_id=1204365380951055157&utm_source=Google%20AdWords&utm_medium=paid%20advertising&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAAz2PXW%2BCMBSGf025G9hiFZY0C6JsjH3JkiVekSOtfFigUlznfv3AJSbn5pwnb57zlsOg9L3jlAK4VpCLOyP2Nihly6o9OsIBpWPP7%2FQb3z8gMncVg6zoukKKDLjpeq6t8QzSwEVnXAg15dgBpBaWVOdesnJSIDdAJBrHGGPfZHbeNciNilzqPkfuGozNNSILCy03wDMthqzijGJKfJ%2FiBSYTyKFRUBXthHy8JHQxp%2FgKSmhbIVkxLUdxmb5jN5c1WsZEWM%2BScFsb813JVRlGQRrrYP29q5ZJn34cEhr%2BevVM4xp%2BzONTfU637%2FVOu97psm026etnMhwg%2Bnom85OJcRND0FNvE7yYzOQr678Iu9b4A4t2D35aAQAA)
Calm app (https://www.calm.com/)
Today's episode will focus on
What mental battles do students face attending university in 2023?
We will discuss a recent BBC video that Sandeep and her mum have appeared in called “How to help someone struggling with their mental health.”
We will explore how mentors can start such conversations around mental health and are best prepared to cover questions on this topic within their 121 sessions with mentees.
We will finish off with a deep dive into useful resources for mentors and mentees to be aware of.
Connect With Sandeep
Book a FREE (https://graduatementor.uk/profiles/sandeep-saib/) mentoring session with Sandeep
Connect (https://linktr.ee/ssaib) on socials
Watch (https://youtu.be/_CQr45tIGC0) My Mental Health Documentary
How to help someone stuggling with mental health (BBC Video) Watch Here (https://www.bbc.co.uk/ideas/videos/how-to-help-someone-struggling-with-their-mental-h/p0fmpf91)
6 Jul 2023
Episode 8: What is a Portfolio Career? - Featuring Ben Legg CEO/Co Founder of The Portfolio Collective
Half of all workers will have multiple income streams by 2030.🛸👽
🍃In this workshop, you will learn how the world of work is changing, and how you can become more independent and generate multiple income streams as part of a successful portfolio career.
🌿Ben Legg is CEO and co-founder of The Portfolio Collective, which helps professionals launch and sustain successful portfolio careers through offering training, community, collaboration and work opportunities. In addition to leading The Portfolio Collective, Ben also has his own portfolio career – mentoring startup & scaleup founders, helping investors pick winners and supporting Oxford University’s entrepreneurial initiatives.
🌆Ben’s early career included British Army Officer, McKinsey strategy consultant, executive at Coca-Cola, COO of Google Europe and various global technology CEO roles. He has lived in nine countries and is the author of the award-winning book: Marketing For CEOs – Death Or Glory In The Digital Age.
25 May 2023
Episode 7: How to navigate the job market as a Graduate - with special guest Anum Merchant
Anum Merchant is a Talent & Learning Specialist and Career Coach with 8 years of experience. She is currently working for EY MENA as an experienced hire recruiter. Anum is passionate about coaching individuals who are struggling with their careers or jobs. She has helped many job seekers identify their strengths and passions, providing practical tips and insights for job seeking, networking, and interview techniques. Her blog has become a valuable resource for job seekers looking for guidance on job seeking, career development, and personal growth.
23 May 2023
Episode 6: What skills might the world need in 10 years time - With Special Guest Joe Little!
Ever wondered what the job market will be in the future? 🤔🔮
Joe Little joined us today to explain in detail how you can prepare yourself and your skills for the jobs market of the future; he also covered how companies can create a 10-15 year plan to succeed and stay relevant!
23 May 2023
Episode 5: A Graduate Success Story - Muhammed
“My mentor gave me the self belief I needed at a low point.”
Hear about Muhammad’s incredible story to land his dream job with KPMG.
23 May 2023
Episode 4: How to Influence without Authority - with special guest Tanya McCalmon!
You don’t need to be a leader to be a leader! 💪
Tanya McCalmon teaches us how to influence others and have an impact on a business 🤩
This talk will help you think about:
- How you can build credibility and trust among your peers
- How to build sponsorship and allyship
- How to develop intercultural competence and focus on things you have in common with others to gain influence
- How to leverage the power of storytelling to take people with you
- Why resilience is an important factor when developing influencing skills
23 May 2023
Episode 3: Expand Your Global Mindset - with special guest Sally Walker!
Today's webinar was all about learning how to thrive in a multicultural work environment and how to present yourself successfully in career-related situations where there are cultural differences!
Sally is a career and leadership coach with extensive international experience gained in her early career as an HR leader working for ExxonMobil and GE
18 May 2023
Episode 2: What I wish I knew before I started my career - With special guest Anna Mosley!
Listen to a inspiring and motivational webinar from our speaker, Anna Mosley
Being a perfectionist with tunnel vision can really affect your uni life and work life.
Anna explains how to overcome this and create yourself a 'growth mindset' instead.
18 May 2023
Episode 1: Graduate Mentor X Ambitious About Autism
This month's webinar discusses an insightful understanding of autism from a mentor and employer perspective 🙌
Tanya helps us realise different ways to support autistic young people, along with many resources to put into practice!
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