Future You: achieve your career goals

Thinking about taking a gap year, but worried you’d fall behind? 

This week we’re joined by Blaise, who was certain they weren't going to university and took a gap year instead. They explain how by doing so they were able to land an apprenticeship in their chosen industry, travel abroad and get new skills.  

Should I take a gap year? https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/gap-year/should-i-t...

In this week's episode, we're breaking down five stories every student, graduate and early-career professional should know about, including:   

• Degree apprenticeships are more popular than ever - but competition is tough. 

• New global figures show youth unemployment is rising, as well as where opportunities are growing. 

• Summer jobs pay more than young people expect, with opportuni...

This week I sit down with Sue Attewell, head of AI at Jisc as we discuss the impact AI is having in the workplace, and how it’s potentially going to affect the job market and future careers. 

How to get a job in AI: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/information-technology/how-to-get-a-job-in-ai/ 

The impact of AI on mak...

In this week's episode, we're breaking down five stories every student, graduate and early-career professional should know about:  

• Record university admissions. 262,820 18-year-olds have secured university or college places this year, the highest number ever recorded. 

• Student loans under the spotlight. A new report claims graduates on newer loan plans could repay significantly more over th...

In this week's episode, we're breaking down five stories every student, graduate and early-career professional should know about: 

•  what the new partnership between the Universities of Greenwich and Kent  could mean for the future of higher education. 

• why more than 120 MPs are calling for an urgent review of the student loan repayme...

A-level results day is here again. It can be both exciting and stressful, so this week Nadine Payne, group director of careers, opportunities and progression for the Eastern Education Group joins us to talk through your options, how to navigate the day and when to start celebrating (it’s earlier than you think!).  

What to do on A-level results day: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/a...

In this week's episode, we're breaking down five stories every student, graduate and early-career professional should know about: 

•  why technical education could become a bigger part of secondary school 

•  what the government's latest apprenticeship and college funding package means for young people 

• why the World Economic Forum says qualifications are only one part ...

This week I'm joined by Kaiyan who shares how he secured a placement year with Enterprise Mobility, the skills he gained, and how it led to a graduate job offer. 

Explore internships: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/work-experience-and-internships/internships/ 

Creative internships: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/cre...

In this week's episode, we're breaking down five stories every student, graduate and early-career professional should know about:

• Why graduate opportunities are growing outside London. 

• New research into the UK's 'always-on' work culture, and why work-life balance should matter when choosing your first job. 

• Why university places are becoming more competiti...

In this week's episode, we're breaking down five stories every student and graduate should know: 

• Why salary transparency could change the way you apply for jobs. 

• How skills-based hiring is reshaping recruitment, and why your transferable skills matter more than ever. 

• How you can help shape future careers advice for students and graduates. 

Networking isn’t just awkward small talk and exchanging business cards.  

In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Rea, Head of strategic relationships and Hedd to break down what networking really means, and why it could be one of the biggest career skills you develop. 

Whether you're heading to a careers fair, building your LinkedIn profile, applying for graduate jo...

In this week's episode, we're breaking down five stories every student, graduate and early-career professional should know about: 

• Why MPs are calling for changes to the student loan system and what that could mean for future students.
• UCAS Clearing is now open, and not just for people who missed their grades.
• The latest student satisfaction survey reveals that more stude...

In this week's episode, we're breaking down five stories every student, graduate and early-career professional should know about: 

• What new research says about GCSEs and future earnings and why your results don't define you.
• Could new government proposals create more apprenticeships and work placements.
• Why one of the world's biggest car manufacturers found that AI can't replace hu...

Getting your results and heading into Clearing might feel scary - but it doesn’t have to. 

In this episode, Amy shares her story, from opening her results to finding her place at the University of Reading. She talks about what it’s like going through Clearing and why it actually turned out to be the best thing that could have happened to her. 

We’re also joine...

In this week's career news roundup, we're breaking down five stories that could affect students, graduates and early-career professionals across the UK.  

In this episode: 

• The UK is set to rejoin Erasmus+ 

• How your degree subject could affect your future earnings 

• The barriers international students are facing 

• Why university rankings don'...

In this week's career news roundup, we're breaking down five stories that could affect students, graduates and early-career professionals across the UK. 

In this episode: 

• why the minimum wage could rise above £13 an hour - and what that means for job opportunities 
• how flexible and hybrid working are reshaping early careers 
• why studying abroad could have long-term career benefits 
• what new ...

Job hunting may feel exciting at first…Then the applications pile up, the rejections start landing, and suddenly you’re thinking 'what am I even doing?' 

In this episode, we’re talking honestly about the realities of searching for work - from staying motivated after months of applications to handling rejection and figuring out what employers are actually looking for.&n...

In this week's careers roundup, we break down five important stories shaping the future of work in the UK. From the challenges facing young people entering the job market to the growing demand for technical skills and postgraduate qualifications, we explore what these trends mean for students, graduates and anyone planning their next career move. 

In this episode: 

• Why opportunity, not motivation, is holding many yo...

It's volunteers week! (https://volunteersweek.org/) 

Volunteering is a great way to build new skills, grow your confidence, and develop qualities employers really look for. It also gives you something meaningful to talk about in interviews - plus, it can be genuinely rewarding along the way. 

This week, Amelia shares her journey with volunteering - from getting involved at university with her students’ un...