Welcome to "In the Grad Scheme of Things", a brand new podcast brought to you by Wiser Academy, an award-winning student ambassador programme at universities across the UK and Ireland.
Need tips on acing that interview? Curious about crafting an eye-catching CV? Rhea and Rakhi will be giving you all the tools you need to kick-start your career.
Not only that, but we'll also be bringing you exclusive interviews with CEOs, founders and partners at leading companies, showing you the path they took to success and how you can follow in their footsteps.
Whether you're a recent graduate ready to take the professional world by storm or a student about to kick off your career adventure, we've got you covered.
15: A live podcast event, with the ex-Managing Director of Citi Bank
For the final episode of season 1, the girls end with a bang as they are joined by a live audience of 50 students from across the UK.
Rakhi and Rhea sit down with Bernard Sinniah, the ex-Managing Director of Citi Bank who made his mark on the renowned bank during his 40 year career there.
Bernard takes us on his journey from boarding school in Sri Lanka to managing over $500 million in revenue. The floor is then opened to the audience for a Q&A session with Bernard - it's not an episode to miss!
29 Nov 2023
14: How I Became The CEO of Pret
Rhea and Rakhi sit down for one of their most exclusive episodes to date - as they interview the CEO of Pret, Pano Christou.
Pano takes students along his journey from an Assistant Manager at Pret to becoming the third-ever CEO.
Fancy going from student to CEO? Want to know how to climb the ranks at an industry-leading company? Curious to see how Pano did it?
Join us for the ride.
22 Nov 2023
13: Making Partner at DLA Piper
Today, the girls sit down with Laura, a female partner at DLA Piper to unpack what it takes to climb the ranks at a renowned law firm.
Laura takes us through her highs and lows of being a woman in a male-dominated industry - giving students tips on how she made it to the top and the life lessons she learnt along the way.
15 Nov 2023
12: Converting Your Placement Like A Pro
This week, the girls uncover the secret formula to converting a placement role to a full-time graduate role.
From securing the dream placement role to making yourself invaluable in a team, a year in industry is the starting steps of your career - so make it count.
8 Nov 2023
11: The Power of Personal Branding, with Amelia Sordell
The girls sit down with Amelia Sordell, the founder and CEO of Klowt, the UK's leading personal branding agency - a 7 figure business with people at its core.
Amelia teaches students how to best brand themselves in their early career and use it to skyrocket their opportunities.
Can a LinkedIn presence land you your dream role? Does your personal brand need to be the authentic you? Is a personal brand just for social media? Find out now.
1 Nov 2023
10: Climbing The Ladder At Clifford Chance
On this week's episode, Rhea and Rakhi discover what it takes to climb the ranks at one of the world's largest law firms, Clifford Chance.
David Alfrey, Lawyer and Member of the Global ESG Board at Clifford Chance, takes us back to the start of his career journey to unpack what it takes to stand out in such a large firm.
Applying for law firms and need to give your application an edge? Want the juice on how to excel fast in Law? This is the episode for you.
25 Oct 2023
9: How to Ace An Assessment Centre
This week, the girls are being handed the secret formula for how to ace an assessment centre.
Our in-house expert, who has facilitated assessment centres for Burberry, Universal Music and Frasers Group, is giving students the perfect 8-step strategy to leave every assessment centre victorious.
18 Oct 2023
8: Making Impact in a Big Firm
On today's episode, the girls learn how to pair a successful career with being a leader in driving social change at a young age.
Vincent Egunlae, co-founder of the Open Private School and Grant Thornton's Ethnicity Network, gives students actionable steps to take control of their professional development whilst making meaningful impact too.
11 Oct 2023
7: The Secret to Nailing An Interview
In today's episode, the girls chat with Wiser's Managing Director of Early Talent, Amelia Birch, to uncover her secrets to nailing an interview.
With 10+ years of recruitment experience, Amelia knows exactly what makes an interviewer tick. From no-go questions to killer preparation tips, this episode is guaranteed to boost your early career!
4 Oct 2023
6: Becoming the CEO of Sky UK & Ireland
An "In The Grad Scheme of Things" exclusive interview.
Rhea and Rakhi head to Sky Campus to film with the CEO of Sky UK & Ireland, Stephen Van Rooyen.
Stephen reflects on his journey in Media and what it really takes to grab the top seat at a billion-pound company.
Interested in the C-suite? Want to break into the Media Industry? Just love Sky shows? This is the episode for you.
27 Sept 2023
5: Breaking Into Investment Banking
Today on "In The Grad Scheme of Things", Rhea and Rakhi chat to a hiring manager within the Investment Banking field to find what makes an application stand out from the crowd.
Want to know what your CV needs? Unsure of how to nail the interview? Listen up, as the girls get first-hand advice from the eyes behind the process.
20 Sept 2023
4: CV and Cover Letter Glow-Up
In today's episode of "In The Grad Scheme of Things", Rhea and Rakhi chat to an experienced hiring manager to get you all their pearls of wisdom on how to make your application stand out from the crowd.
Is your CV in need of some TLC? Do Cover Letters put you off? Well, join us in this masterclass to boost your application and finesse the first stage.
13 Sept 2023
3: Founding a Global Business in your 20s - The 'Too Good To Go' Story
In today's episode of "In The Grad Scheme of Things", Rhea and Rakhi chat to Jamie Crummie, the founder of a multi-million pound business, Too Good To Go.
Jamie opens students' eyes to the power of combining entrepreneurship with environmental and social change.
Being listed in 'Forbes 30 Under 30', Jamie reflects on the impact of taking risks in his early career, encouraging students to step out of their comfort zone and to not fear failure.
Apply to undergrad and grad opportunities: http://linktr.ee/wiseracademy
6 Sept 2023
2: The Uni Survival Guide
In this episode of "In The Grad Scheme of Things", Rhea and Rakhi will be guiding you through university life and how to make the most of your time there.
Reminiscing on their experiences, the girls reflect on what they would have done differently and how uni has shaped their careers today.
Apply to undergrad and grad opportunities now: https://linktr.ee/wiseracademy
29 Aug 2023
1: From No CV to CEO of Itsu
Welcome to "In The Grad Scheme of Things" with Rhea and Rakhi.
For our first episode we're speaking to Ganan Kanagathurai, following his story from student to CEO of Itsu and beyond. We'll be diving into the huge range of industries that Ganan has explored to bring you all the top tips on how to be at the top of your game.
Thanks for listening!
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22 Aug 2023
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