Dive into your Career

This one will raise a smile... In this episode, Gina has a quick conversation with her 4-year old about goals and goal setting (Yup... seriously!). The lack of filter from kids is so refreshing and the honesty about the goals that come to mind is funny. An impromptu discussion with a child this age about  this topic is fascinating - and a great reminder that our goals can be as complicated and / o...

Where are my goal setting sceptics?! Don't look over your shoulder and the person behind you - lol - there's a very good chance that I am talking to you. If you think that it is safer on your ego, heart and soul NOT to set goals because odds are you won't achieve them, I invite you to step out of your comfort zone and explore a different perspective. This is the episode for you if y...

Being in an odd position where it is hard to know what we can plan (when so much is out of our control!) - in this episode, Gina shares 6 universally relevant goals to consider committing to. Yes... universally relevant - regardless of where you are in the world, what stage you are in of your education to employment journey and more.  If you are wondering what on earth this year has lined up, this...

This very current, from the heart episode is a CALL TO ACTION with a GOAL SETTING context following crazy global events including insurgency in Washington and a pandemic affecting the whole world. Welcome to the second series of the Dive Into Your Career podcast. It is now 27 episodes in and the goal to inform and inspire students on their journey from education to employment remains as true as it...

The end is in sight! 2020... the year that so many will be unlikely to forget is nearly over. In this episode, Gina Visram talks to early careers job-seekers (students and new graduates) about 5 useful things they can do this holiday season . Don't worry - this isn't a standard careers exploration to do list. It is a recognition of a crazy year and a need to unwind and set yourselves up....

This episode is inspired by a recent LinkedIn post in which someone told students to stop obsessing about internships, in what could potentially be described as a disparaging "oh, you're being so silly" type of why.  You can get a fuller breakdown of the context in the episode but it made this week's topic a no brainer. "Are Internships really that important?"  So are...

As we edge towards the end of this trying year (to put it mildly), this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast focuses on one motto to keep you going right now.  Seriously, just one.  It's powerful and a game changer.  You don't want to miss this one. Listen in for the motto which might give you some much needed perspective and motivation. Then, go forth and keep doing you. You&apo...

Sometimes job hunting can feel incessant. Soulless. Exhausting. Pointless. Unfulfilling. A complete black hole of time. So, damn annoying! Right?!  It is, alas, necessary - so as is always the case when you can't get out of doing something, it is recommended that you fix up that mindset and make the most of it.  There's so much that can be done in this respect but in this episode Gina ke...

What words do you think of when you hear the word 'entrepreneur'? For some, entrepreneurship may be a terrifying thought, For others, it is liberating. Inspired by Global Entrepreneurship Week 2020, in this week's episode, Gina Visram talks about the reason why - regardless of your career plans - it is worth embracing some fundamental entrepreneurial qualities. This one can elevate...

In this episode, career coach and consultant Gina Visram answers one of her most asked questions... Should I apply for a job I am unqualified for? That question isn't always phrased in that way but it is often implied. Sometimes it is hinted at through resistance, whispering through imposter syndrome and prevalent via self-doubt.  So should you apply for a job you are unqualified for? Gina&ap...

Ah. The good ole cover letter. The staple of most job (or internship or work experience) seekers and also the one that can sometimes cause the most angst. Do I need to write a cover letter? Is it really essential though?  'Hint' - it is! In this episode of the podcast, there are 5 (ish) important things you should know about cover letters.  What is your biggest takeaway from this episode...

Trick or Treat?!In this loosely Hallowe'en inspired episode, Gina Visram reflects on the ups and downs of job hunting. Which parts do you enjoy? Which feel particularly arduous? Enjoy this episode and be sure to get in touch with your thoughts. Direct messages welcome via Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/diveintoyourcareer/ or via LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/ginavisram  Do feel free t...

The first *Student Spotlight* from the Dive Into Your Career podcast features future doctor Isi The Medic. In Autumn 2020, Isi Ukponzene started on the "Graduate Entry" Medicine programme at Warwick University, a route she is proudly taking after what she describes as 4-failed attempts to become a medical student. Sometimes, missing the grades for undergraduate medicine can be the end of...

 As you've already clicked on a podcast episode entitled "Where can I find virtual work experience" - chances are you are already sold on how important work experience is. For a moment though, let's start at the beginning. In this episode we will look at:  What is virtual work experience?  What is needed to access virtual work experience (both in terms of applying and actually...

Thanks to Emily Spaven, a News Editor at Linked In - it has been very easy to bring you some current (at the time of recording) and insightful information about which organisations in the UK are hiring more than 50 people right now. This list is far from exhaustive but it is comprehensive in that it gives examples of roles in sectors from Accounting to Broadcast Media and Defence and Space to Reta...

It is Black History Month in the UK at the time of releasing this episode.  I always think it would be brilliant to have a world which was so equitable that we wouldn't need varying affinity awareness days/months but alas, we are far, FAR from that as a reality and as such this feels like as good a time as any to touch on the important points of equality and equity.  In this episode the two t...

There's a chance, a strong chance that no matter where in the world you are, your thoughts have included matters relating to Breonna Taylor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the last few days. In this episode, I share how the circumstances surrounding their lives and/or deaths can help to encourage us to do better, show up and make our communities and the world a better place.  Don't miss five...

September always feels like a new year. A time for new opportunities. Inspired by students returning to university, in this episode, Gina talks about 5 good habits for the new academic year.   Do feel free to engage with this topic (or indeed with me) at any of the below: The Dive Into Your Career podcast page of the Your Career And Future website where you can also leave me a message suggesting a...

This episode will be particularly of interest to parents who want to help their young person thrive in their education and make the right choices for their next steps. Nonetheless, it's a great listen for students themselves too. As parents continue to be huge influencers even when young people are 17 and 18, it makes sense to ensure that both student and parent are well informed about the un...

#RIPChadwickBoseman #WakandaForever The word "incredible" was used approx. two thousand times in this episode (only a slight exaggeration!) and that's because it is a 'from the heart' episode in which careers and life inspiration from the late, great Chadwick Boseman is discussed.  Perhaps best known for his role as King T'Challa in Marvel's Black Panther (and th...

It's here! The new academic year is upon us (or around the corner) and in this truly bizarre year, it remains as important as ever to set some goals for the new academic year. Yes, even in a pandemic when lots can change (Never be afraid of shifting your goals when life circumstances change. It's still beneficial to have some to start with).  In this episode of the Dive Into Your Career...

Resilience is one of those characteristics that is incredibly useful in the personal and professional sphere, now and in the future.  Courtesy of Covid-19, subsequent lock downs and the sudden move from in person to remote learning, the resilience of students has been evident. Couple that with the A-Level (and potentially GCSE) results fiasco and well, the word "resilience" comes into pl...

A-Level results day is memorable every year... however in this year of operating amid the intense differences due to Covid (namely students not actually sitting their summer exams) - there are some important differences that are useful to bear in mind when navigating the steps beyond opening your results.  In this episode, Gina Visram discusses this scenario and what shares some ideas about how to...

You've been invited for an interview (woohoo!) or are anticipating you will be - either way, it's something to celebrate because you are making the effort to prepare for the experience.  In this episode, we talk about different types of interview - so that you are equipped when it comes to different formats. Hopefully this gives you a great starting point to do further research.  The nex...

This episode is inspired by a real-life event...  In this episode, you are encouraged to cultivate your careers curiosity. What does that even mean? Simply speaking - it is all about building and acting on your interest in what someone does in their professional life.  These discoveries can be so powerful and the sources of awesome, inspiring information are often much closer to home than you real...