The Career Insights Podcast

Welcome back for our 24th Career Insight podcast on Career Anchors . We are joined by our host Sarah Burgess, 10Eighty Career Coach Gill Amos and external guest Emma Birkbeck. Career anchors allow people to understand their values and motives which then enables them to make better career choices. In today’s episode, we will look at what career anchors are, how you can identify your career anchors,...

Welcome back for our 23rd Career Insight podcast on How To Be An Excellent Interview Candidate. We are joined by our host Sarah Burgess and 10Eighty Career Coaches Marc Whitmore and Maria Mann. In today’s episode, we will look at how an excellent candidate prepares for an interview, how they build rapport, how they answer the vague questions such as 'tell me about yourself?' and much mor...

Welcome back for our 22nd Career Insight podcast on Job Hunting For The Over 50s. We are joined by our host Sarah Burgess and 10Eighty Coaches Gill Amos and Alyson Ainsworth.   In today’s episode, we will look at several themes such as the fear of technology, the importance of energy and enthusiasm, the power of your network and incorrect assumptions such as am I too old to get a new job.  Meet Th...

Welcome back for our 21st Career Insight podcast on Non-Executive Director Positions and Portfolio Careers.  We are joined by our host Sarah Burgess and 10Eighty Non-Executive Directors Nigel Williams and Paula Jordan.  In today’s episode, we will look at how you can become a Non-Executive Director, the reasons why anyone can become a Non-Executive Director, how you can establish a portfolio caree...

In today’s episode, we will look at the importance of having a summer job hunt strategy, the techniques you can use to maintain the strategy, the benefits of taking breaks and much more. We are joined by our host Sarah Burgess, and 10Eighty Coaches Alyson Ainsworth, Gill Amos and Linda Litherland.   Meet The Coaches Alyson Ainsworth  With a huge experience working with large corporate organisation...

In today’s episode, we will look at the differences between face-to-face, relational and online transactional selling, the importance of authentic listening, how to set up your pricing structure, how you can convert conversations into paid business and much more.  We are joined by our host Sarah Burgess, and 10Eighty Business Mentors Trevor Merriden and David Mellor. Meet The Coaches Trevor Merrid...

Informational interviews are an effective way to find out more information about a role, organisation, sector or industry that you are interested in. In today’s episode, we will look at what an informational interview is, the techniques you can use to reach out and organise informational interviews, the benefits of them and much more.   We are joined by our host Sarah Burgess, and 10Eighty Career...

There are a number of different reasons for having career gaps such as  travelling, looking after children and going back into education. If you have had a career break and are now returning back to work then this podcast is for you.  In today’s episode, we will look at how you can address the gaps on your CV, whether or not you need to disclose the reasons for your career gaps, how you can get co...

Feeling nervous before and during an interview is completely normal. It is estimated that over 90% of adults get stressed during the interview process. During the interview, you should always expect to be asked a difficult question such as 'What are your weaknesses?' or 'tell me about yourself?'. Employers ask tough questions like this for a number of reasons. It is important t...

Changing job sector can be challenging. Where do you start? How do you identify the correct sector? How do you successfully make the transition? All of these questions are answered in today's episode where we will be joined by our host Sarah Burgess, 10Eighty Business Development Executive Hannah Nash and external guest Paul Burgess.   In today’s episode, we will look at how you can identify...

We are joined today by our host Sarah Burgess, 10Eighty CEO Michael Moran,  and Business Development Executive Hannah Nash. In today’s episode, Michael and Hannah will talk about some of the unusual ways they have found, or their clients have found jobs which include a chat in an elevator, conversations at the school gates, and more.   Who we are and how we can help 10Eighty is all about helping p...

Feeling nervous before and during an interview is completely normal. It is estimated that over 90% of adults get stressed during the interview process. It is important to recognise these nerves and find solutions to mitigate the affects. There are numerous things you can do to help control your nerves. In today’s episode, we look at how you can familiarise yourself with interview nerves, how to ha...

Finding a job can be overwhelming especially when you have to write numerous cover letters, prepare for interviews and deal with potential interview ghosting and rejection. Sometimes it can feel like an endless cycle.  However, you are not alone. It is important to look after your mental health when you are job hunting.  We are joined today by our host Sarah Burgess and Career Coaches Gill Amos an...

It can be hard to find time for volunteering. However, volunteering can be exceptionally refreshing and rewarding. Volunteering can allow you to connect with others, enhance your skills and knowledge, improve your career prospects and more. Over the past couple of years, volunteering rates have been increasing especially digital volunteering. It is estimated that during the pandemic 90% of volunta...

Since COVID-19, there has been a 37% increase in portfolio careers. Portfolio careers allow individuals to work on a wide variety of different projects, increased flexibility, and you are able to develop new skills or expand your knowledge level.  We are joined today by our host Sarah Burgess, and coaches Trevor Merriden, and David Mellor. In today’s episode, we look at what a portfolio career is,...

How do you handle multiple job offers? Being offered a new role is wonderful; but what if you have more than one to choose from - how do you decide? And what should you be negotiating when you get that offer? In today's episode we are joined by our host Sarah Burgess, and coaches Katherine Lambert and Kris Thorne. They will talk about tactics you can use to negotiate your terms, how to examin...

It is estimated that recruiters spend between 6-8 seconds reviewing your CV. It is crucial that applicants submit a CV that gives them the best chance of being successful in their job hunt.  However, have you ever spent hours wondering what type of CV you should create?  Choosing between a functional or chronological CV can be challenging. What format is appropriate? What do I need to include? How...

Are cover letters a thing of the past? It is estimated that 90% of employers view cover letters as a valuable way to assess candidates, 77% of employers give preference to a candidate who sent a cover letter, and 72% of employers will expect to receive a cover letter even if it's not mandatory. However, only 38% of candidates send a cover letter when it is required. In today's episode we...

It is estimated that you will go through an average of 1.5 job transitions each year. It is important to think about how you can get up to speed, as well as how you can make a good first impression.  The first 90 days in a new role can be challenging and exciting.  In today's episode, we are joined by our host Sarah Burgess, and 10Eighty coaches Katherine Lambert and Michaela Henshaw. They wi...

Interview rejection is always hard. It is estimated that more than half of all candidates are rejected after the first interview. Remaining resilient can be a challenging task; however, there are different techniques that you can implement which will make the process easier.  In today's episode we are joined by our host Sarah Burgess, and coaches Kris Thorne and Katherine Lambert. They will l...

Strength-based interviews are used to find out the candidates strengths and interests and have been growing in popularity over the past couple of years with more organisations adopting this interview style.  In today's episode, our host Sarah Burgess is joined by Career Coaches Marc Whitmore, Clare Endicott, and Alyson Ainsworth as they discuss what a strength-based interview is, why they are...

Do you have an elevator pitch? Have you ever created your elevator pitch on the spot that ended up being vague? Do you know why elevator pitches are so important? Having a great elevator pitch is so important and cannot be undervalued. To put it simply, you never know when you will use your elevator pitch. You might be in a queue, or in a lift with a potential job hunter or your CEO and you have m...

Have you ever wondered what is your draining your energy? When was the last time you felt fully energised? In today's episode, we are joined by our host Sarah Burgess, and career coaches Kris Thorne and Marc Whitmore. They will look at what energy vampires are and the effect they can have on you, how you can identify your energy vampires, and ways you can control them.    Energy zappers and e...

Networking can be daunting. However, the importance and power of networking cannot be undervalued.  It is estimated that 80% of jobs are obtained through networking, over 70% of jobs are never published online, and over 75% of working professionals expressed that networking is crucial for career success.  In today's episode, we are joined by our host Sarah Burgess, 10Eighty director Liz Sebag...