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ProfessionUP

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by Ali Fazel

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Podcast Overview

Join Ali Fazel, final year Policy, Politics and Economics student at the University of Birmingham, as he talks to guests (in both senior and graduate roles) from various white-collar professions for a taster of what professional life in their sector entails and most importantly, tailored advice on how to get there. Whether you’re coming to the end of your university degree, or you’re a graduate, or you’re looking into a career change – ultimately, things are changing for you, you’re moving on. Each episode will grant you thorough insight into a different career path that could work for you.

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Recent Episodes

October 17, 2021

In conversation with Ben Harper, PwC Technology Degree Apprentice

In this episode, Ali is joined by Technology Degree Apprentice at PwC, Ben Harper. Ben gives listeners an insight into what life at a Big Four firm is all about. They discuss the unconventional apprentice route, some of the work graduates and apprentices can expect to get into and a bit about culture at PwC.  The perfect episode if you're looking to start your applications to Big Four firms or just have a general interest in the technology sector.

February 6, 2021

In conversation with Ronan Hynes, Front End Developer of Learning Management Systems

On this episode, Ali is joined by his friend Ronan Hynes where they discuss the tech industry.  Having only graduated from Lancaster University last summer, Ronan shares some candid tips on how he secured a job within the sector, how to stand out when applying for tech roles and gives us a deeper insight into E-Learning and how his line of work had led him to working with the likes of Lego, Amnesty International and L'Oréal.  The perfect episode for anyone considering a career in tech or if you're after some commercial awareness within the field.

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December 14, 2020

In conversation with Dr David Pendlebury, Former Vice President Technology and Engineering of Ascend Performance Materials

In the third episode of ProfessionUP, Ali is joined by Virginia-based Dr Pendlebury who has had a long and varied career with global chemical manufacturing firms including Allied Signal, American Standard and Ascend Performance Materials working on some of the largest chemical manufacturing projects in the world. Together they discuss what post-grad STEM careers can look like, work culture in the UK and the US, opportunities for non-STEM students in the field, the chemical manufacturing sector before ending with some pearls of wisdom for students and graduates from Dr Pendlebury. The perfect episode for anyone considering careers in finance and STEM.

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What is ProfessionUP?: Join Ali Fazel, final year Policy, Politics and Economics student at the University of Birmingham, as he talks to guests (in both senior and graduate roles) from various white-collar professions for a taster of what professional life in their sector entails and most importantly, tailored advice on how to get there.

Whether you’re coming to the end of your university degree, or you’re a graduate, or you’re looking into a career change – ultimately, things are changing for you, you’re moving on. Each episode will grant you thorough insight into a different career path that could work for you.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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