Career Zone Podcast

Career Zone Podcast

University of Exeter Career Zone

Episodes 265
Avg. Duration 13m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jun 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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44%
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About This Podcast

Welcome to the brand new Career Zone Podcast. In each episode, staff from the Career Zone discuss careers related topics that‘s on students‘ minds right now. Our goal is to help prepare you for life and work after University, offering quality assistance and advice throughout your course, and for as long as you need it after Graduation. We’ll help you with a wide range of enquiries, such as: CV and application form advice, booking 1:1 appointments, advice on finding work experience, graduate jobs, or postgraduate study, Guidance for interviews and assessment centres, Helping you decide which of our free workshops and events will be right for you. Visit: www.exeter.ac.uk/careers or email [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @uoecareers or @uoecornwallcareers and include the #careerzonepodcast so that we can follow up in a future episode Find our Spotify playlists on topics including Creative Careers, Getting into Law and Getting Ready to Graduate, search ex.ac.uk/thecareerzoneplaylists

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Recent Episodes

From Graduate to Professional: Navigating the transition from university into work.

Jun 10, 2026 26m

In this week’s episode, we are joined by recent graduate Lowenna Luke to discuss what it’s really like to transition from university into a graduate level job. Lowenna shares her journey of searching…

Introducing China Career Ready

Jun 01, 2026 21m

In this week’s episode, Simon Allington, Employability and Careers Consultant, is joined by current postgraduate student Gia Yu to discuss career planning across China and the UK. Gia shares her…

Osmosis in the Workplace: Why Showing Up Still Matters

May 22, 2026 6m

In this week’s episode we explore the power of workplace osmosis, the often invisible learning that happens from being around others. From spontaneous conversations to unplanned collaborations and…

Sophia's PhD Journey, Part 2

May 14, 2026 9m

This week, we catch up with final year PhD student Sophia, to hear how her PhD journey is going. Sophia shares some of her highlights of her studies, the importance of adaptability in research, and…

Working in Higher Education: In conversation with Nathan Mayne, Professor of Astrophysics and Planetary Climates.

May 06, 2026 53m

In this week’s episode, Dawn Lees is joined by Professor Nathan Mayne, as he shares his journey from a working class background to a successful career in academia. Nathan explores how he overcame…

Benny's PhD Journey, Part 2

May 01, 2026 12m

Thinking of doing doctoral research? In this episode, Kate Foster, Employability and Careers Consultant, catches up with Benny, a first year PhD student. Benny shares how his PhD is going and what he…

Risk assessments: What they are and why they matter

Mar 26, 2026 12m

In this episode we explore what risk assessments are, why they matter and the key skills needed to carry them out effectively. Here we explore how risk assessments play a vital role across a range of…

Top Tips from International Alumni: In conversation with Bhumika and Rutuja.

Mar 19, 2026 29m

In this episode, Employability and Careers Consultant Joan Wright chats with alumni Bhumika Mathkar and Rutuja Lokare, about their journeys from Mumbai to studying masters degrees and working in the…

Introducing Green Consultants

Mar 13, 2026 11m

In this week’s episode Helen Hicks, Programme Officer talks with Harriet, one of our Student Programme Assistants about Green Consultants. Helen and Harriet discuss what is involved in completing…

Working in Corporate Sustainability: In conversation with alumni Mathys Reiss, Climate Action Associate

Mar 06, 2026 26m

In this week's episode, Nicky Hutchinson, Employability and Career Consultant, is joined by alumnus Mathys Reiss, now a Climate Action Associate working at the World Business Council for Sustainable…

Using LinkedIn without losing yourself

Feb 27, 2026 8m

In this week’s episode we’re exploring the love-hate relationship many students have with LinkedIn. For some, it is a great place to find opportunities and connections. For others, it can feel like a…

ADHD and Academia: In conversation with Sian Robinson, Senior Lecturer

Feb 19, 2026 36m

In this week’s episode, Sian Robinson shares her career journey to becoming Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management. Sian reflects on her non-standard route into higher education and talks about…

Global Leaders in action: Student experiences from the EAIE Conference

Feb 12, 2026 10m

In this week’s episode, current students Zabi, Jeremy, Kunal and Owen, discuss their experience of taking part in the EAIE Conference. They share how they have applied the skills they developed from…

Showcasing the skills from your degree

Feb 05, 2026 5m

Often in careers, we talk about developing skills alongside your studies, through volunteering, societies, part time work or internships. In this episode we focus on  the skills you have gained…

Working in Higher Education: In conversation with Layal Hakim, Associate Professor

Jan 27, 2026 32m

Layal Hakim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Exeter. Layal grew up in a large family of 8 children from a low-income, ethnic minority…

Placement Year Unpacked: A Conversation with Placement Ambassadors

Jan 21, 2026 21m

In this week’s episode, Employability and Careers Consultant, Ben Toulson, speaks to our Centre for Geography and Environmental Science Placement Ambassadors, Sophie Hartop, Abi Brookes and Sasha…

Working in Higher Education: In conversation with Professor Beverley Hawkins, Dean for Taught Students at the University of Exeter

Jan 13, 2026 29m

Professor Beverley Hawkins is a Professor or Leadership and Organisational Studies in the Business School and the Dean for Taught Students at the University of Exeter. After undertaking her degree…

Sophia’s PhD Journey, part 1

Jan 08, 2026 12m

Thinking of doing doctoral research? In this episode, Kate Foster, Employability and Careers Consultant, talks with Sophia, a second year PhD student. Sophia shares what motivated her to study a PhD,…

Making the most of career opportunities at university

Dec 11, 2025 12m

In this week’s episode, Will King, Programme Officer, is joined by current student Frederick Proctor to discuss how to make the most of career opportunities. Frederick shares his experiences with the…

Benny’s PhD Journey, part 1

Dec 04, 2025 11m

Thinking of doing doctoral research? In this episode, Kate Foster, Employability and Careers Consultant, talks with Benny, a first year PhD student. Benny shares what motivated him to study a PhD,…

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