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This week we are talking with Parveen Dhanda, who is head of programmes at Tech Nation. Tech Nation is the growth platform for tech companies and leaders. It fuels the growth of game-changing founders, leaders and scaling companies so they can positively transform societies and economies around the world. We ask Parveen what attracted her …
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This week we are talking with Henry Whorwood, who is Head of Research & Consultancy at Beauhurst. Beauhurst is an online platform that assists companies and individuals to discover, track, and understand high-growth businesses. We ask Henry what attracted him to the business, which was itself a start-up at the time he joined. We also …
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As we move forward into the future where learning and information become increasingly accessible to all, a digital portfolio is going to be the way in which you showcase who you are and what you have learned along the way. To discuss how you can best use a digital portfolio in a personal sense or …
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This week on the show, we are talking with Sarah Ward from CMR Surgical who are based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. CMR Surgical is a company who is developing a new surgical robot to help surgeons carry our keyhole surgery. Sarah is a Research Engineer at the company. We ask Sarah about her role in …
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This week on the show, we are talking with Mark Davidson, who is the Deputy Head Teacher at Newbattle High School in Dalkeith, Scotland. The school recently won the Scottish Education Award for Employability and Creativity Skills Across Learning, which is a fantastic achievement and very well deserved. We ask Mark about what went into …
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ME Education was founded in 2009 as one of the first agencies in Dalian providing local educational institutions with a comprehensive package of recruiting services. In partnership with Shahekou Educational Bureau, ME Education was a part of “The 12th Five-Year-Plan” and established co-operation with 19 public schools, providing employment for over 500 foreign teachers. We …
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This week, we’re speaking with Lee Clarke, who is the Cadet Training Manager at V.Ships. We discuss the company culture at V Ships to get a flavour of what it would be like to work there. We explore the opportunities available in the company, what they are looking for from cadet applicants and how they …
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Eduvate and Warwick University Networking Event: 12 March 2019 – Skills Readiness for Industry 4.0 Selecting the right GCSEs, A-levels and Degree has become increasingly difficult for today’s ‘Generation Z’ teenagers. Many jobs that they are trying to prepare themselves for in the future, do not exist currently. This provides an equally challenging dilemma for …
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Carla Gregory leads the Strategy and Operations Practice at NEOS, a boutique management consultancy based in the US that specializes in the insurance industry. After graduating with a degree in English Literature, she joined global firm Accenture and learned the consulting craft from the ground up. In the past 30 years, Carla has worked for …
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This week, we’re back at Britannica Digital Learning, and we are speaking to Darcy Carlson, who is Director of Education Consultants at Encyclopaedia Britannica Darcy discusses Britannica’s pioneering educator outreach program in the U.S. She explains how Britannica is reinventing the concept of the encyclopedia, emphasises the goal of “information literacy,” and shows that knowing …
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This week, we’re back at Britannica Digital Learning, and we are speaking to Hannah Creelman, who is Head of Training and Development for Britannica in Sydney, Australia. Hannah explores outreach from the perspective of Australasia, using work with the indigenous population as an example. She emphasises how fact-checked information empowers young people on the move from education …
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Have you ever considered a career in cybersecurity? Probably not, but we think it should be high on your list of options for the future. No degree is required, and only 60% of the available jobs are currently filled. As a result, this means the salaries are very attractive indeed! We recently attended ‘Cyber Recoded’, …
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Data provided by Pagan Research 1. Herjavec Group Top Ranked company, 1st in Cybersecurity Ventures listing of the World’s 500 Hottest Cybersecurity Companies. The Herjavec Group (THG) is one of Canada’s fastest-growing technology companies and the country’s largest IT security provider. THG delivers complete security and network acceleration services to companies around the globe, supported …
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What if we told you there is an organisation that has an annual $2,000,000 scholarship programme available to students just like YOU. You would say “tell me more”, right? Well, this week we have a fascinating conversation with Brenda Harwick, who is Senior Manager of On-Campus Instruction at the GIA. That’s the Gemological Institute of America. An …
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This week, we’re back at Britannica Digital Learning to meet the people behind the product and to find out ‘what makes a great team’. We start our conversations with Caroline Kennard, the International Business Development Director. We ask Caroline whether cultural fit is more important than a degree. The answer might surprise you! Our journey …
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The Top Employers Institute selects its top employers through a six-step certification process. This involves in-depth research into the company’s HR process and an external audit of the research findings before awarding the companies final certification. Here are the employers that made its final cut: Abbott Health technology company employing 94,000 staff to help people live the …
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This week we’re talking to John Edward, who is the Director of the Scottish Council for Independent Schools. We touch on a wide range of topics relating to education and what the future looks like for students entering the workplace of the future. John has a unique viewpoint on education and provides fascinating insights. He …
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This week we’re talking with Britannica Digital Learning, and their Senior Vice President of Digital Learning, Leah Mansoor. Britannica, formerly known in the analogue world as Encyclopedia Britannica is one of the companies dedicated to reliable and verifiable information online. In a world awash with fake news, access to a reliable and verifiable toolkit has …
Continue reading Episode 25 – The Future of Learning – Leah Mansoor – Senior VP of Britannica Digital Learning
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In this week’s show: We turn our attention to the USA, and a company voted number 4 by Forbes in the recruitment industry. Vaco recruitment provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search and strategic staffing for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, healthcare, operations, administration and more. As a premier …
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In this week’s show: We have a shining example of how to treat employees, and a notable -success on the challenged high street– the two couldn’t possibly be linked, could they Darren Burns, UK National Recruitment Ambassador for Timpson, delivers real insight into how they will continue to hire a socially diverse workforce. Delivering a …
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You never get a second chance to make a first impression, and in terms of your cover letter you have a maximum of 30 seconds to make that impression. Why? The person reading your cover letter wants to roll it into a ball, throw it in the bin, and get on with their day. They’re burnt out …
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In this week’s show…. We have an exclusive interview with a young European named Elisabetta. A young Italian who is working and living in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Elisabetta shows how to study and earn good money at the same time, without breaking into a sweat – well, just a little bit. Happy at work and …
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As the 2018 school year comes to a close, people around the world are looking ahead to 2019 — and this means new college rankings. Every year, college students and college grads alike pore over college rankings to see where their schools landed. These rankings attempt to highlight universities that do an excellent job of …
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Do great grades mean you are more likely to be employed? It’s not a guarantee by any means. The relationship between IQ and outcome in the work place can easily be at odds if you do not develop the key skills required to perform in the modern multi-disciplinary workplace environment. The capacity to recover quickly …
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Your first day in the job. It’s a big day. First impressions matter and will set perceptions of you for some time to come. This could be the difference between enhancing or limiting your progress in the company. This career hack will give you some great tips on hacking the first day/month/year to your advantage …
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In this week’s show We have an exclusive interview with Alexander Lowry. Alexander is Executive Director of the M.S. in Financial Analysis Program at Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts. Alexander is a seasoned executive with over 15 years’ experience in financial services and strategy consulting, assisting private and public sector companies aross North America and …
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In today’s program: We examine the different earning projections depending on whether you go to University or not. We look at a some dodgy practices as Universities advertise themselves to would be students. And finally, we recount the heartfelt plea of a long distance trucker who fears he will lose his job to robots. Job …
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In today’s program: We examine how AI will affect the law profession in the future, with details of an experiment where Lawyers were defeated by the bots. We look at a situation where a human was able to beat the AI, even though the AI was able to perform far more calculations and moves than …
Continue reading Episode 19 – Rise Of The Robots
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In today’s program: We examine the job implications of alpha go’s historic defeat of humans at the ancient game of Go. We look at one young person’s rubbish experience of a modern apprentice in the U.K And finally we examine Bill Gates predictions for job losses through robotics and his proposed solution of a robot …
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In today’s program: We explore exciting developments in AI and automation as applied to the aviation industry. We learn whether globally the number of job applicants will be met with the appropriate number of jobs over the next ten years. And why teaching young people just to pass exams provides a hollow education experience. Job …
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In today’s program: We look at how your face is being tracked and analysed in a variety of different industries. The 10 best part time jobs for students as they attend university. The hard edge values of a broad education as the pesky robots march on and start taking jobs. Job Ready, Employer Says Yes! …
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In today’s program we focus on applications to University. We look at University league tables in the U.K for teaching quality and the student experience. The best and the worst! We discuss why students need to scrutinise courses as customers. We demonstrate how to make your personal statement stand out. And finally, we feature the …
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In today’s show we are looking at: The best job sectors for pay. Detailed advice from the Eduvate catalogue about getting your “foot in the door” with great cover letters. A study that suggests overuse of your smartphone can cause emotional harm. And finally, are coding boot camps facing a set back? Job Ready! Employer …
Continue reading Episode 14 – Best JobSectors For Pay
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In today’s show we have a fascinating interview with a Senior Manager at The Nationwide Building Society, in the U.K. We hear about what a building society is, and the wide range of opportunities available for graduates and non graduates at Nationwide. We also get an insight into how they progressed through the company …
Continue reading Episode 13 – Nationwide Building Society – Kelly Cowe
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In today’s show we report on the UK education sector falling behind some of its European partners on education provision. As we approach a period of the year when job interviews are in full swing for school leavers, we have a collection of top tips from our illustrious faculty of business leaders to help them. …
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In today’s show we report on the education sector again and look at the plight of learn direct which runs apprenticeships in the UK for the 16-19yr age group. We have an interview with Scott Dalgleish, a successful young entrepreneur. We get his tips for young people. And finally in our feature on artificial intelligence, …
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In today’s show…. We report on the education sector which seems to be facing considerable challenges. We have an interview with Russell Dalgleish, a serial entrepreneur. We get his tips for young people. And finally in our feature on artificial intelligence, we are looking at the fashion industry.
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In today’s show we’re looking at the best and worst companies to work for in the U.K based on research by Glassdoor who allow trip advisor style reviews of your employer. We also have an interview with Ryan Francis, one of the founders of a company called Capture who work in the photography and events …
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In today’s show we’re looking at the gig economy and what it means for employment. That’s Uber, Deliveroo amongst many other services. Should you be thinking of working in that sector? Can you use it to your advantage when studying at college or university? This week’s interview is with Steven Turner who is the …
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In today’s show we’re looking at artificial intelligence in the telecoms industry. Should you be thinking of working in that sector? We have an insightful interview with Girish Kotian, General Manager at Wagamama, the restaurant chain with over 140 locations worldwide. And in the news, how young people heading for University need much better preparation …
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“Equal Opportunity” is a stipulation that all people should be treated similarly, unhampered by artificial barriers or prejudices or preferences, except when particular distinctions can be explicitly justified. The aim according to this often complex and contested concept is that important jobs should go to those “most qualified”– person’s most likely to perform ably in a given task …
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In today’s show we’re exploring artificial intelligence in the hospital industry, with some surprising conclusions. That’s followed by an interview with one of Edinburgh’s leading Entrepreneurs in the technical space, Bob Dryburgh. He talks about entrepreneurship and what it takes to start a business. He also talks about how his employees are encouraged to innovate …
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In today’s program we’ll be talking about social mobility (that’s whether you can get on regardless of your background). We will be chatting with Robin Huggins of MBN recruitment solutions. They’re innovative in recruitment people to the IT industry. And finally a story about attitudes to work, featuring your favourite redhead, Prince Harry.
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In the show today we report on a recent survey about jobs in the oil and gas industry. We also hear from Dr Mike Spearman, the founding director of CMC Associates, who are pioneering specialists in the visualisation and delivery of complex cultural heritage projects. And finally, a report on how jargon in job adverts is …
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In today’s program we’ll be looking at the job market for teens in the USA. We are also talking to a young Trainee Lawyer, Innes Roberts from Spain. We caught up with her at the technology trade show in Spain, where she was working as a hostess and brand representative on the show floor. We …
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This week we’re talking about companies that are creative in the ways that they attract and retain talent, and the latest developments in drones, AI and what that means for the jobs market. We also have a fascinating interview with a young entrepreneur from Finland, Anina Koskola, who is the CEO of a tech company, …
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We were out on the road this week at the European Business Angels Networking event in Malaga, Spain. We caught up with Robi Mitra, the CEO of K&A resource group based in Detroit, Michigan to ask him about what it takes to be Job Ready in the fast-changing workplace of the future.
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The person who doesn’t make mistakes is unlikely to make anything! Every company or individual suffers a set back at some point. Understanding how failure is perceived by employers could quite easily be the difference between you or someone else getting the job. In short, it’s very far from only being about exam results. “You …
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Online interviews are becoming an increasingly common feature of the recruitment process. Last year, M&S had over 12000 applicants for their intern program. How were those candidates screened? By on-line interview! Employers love this new way of working and you as a potential job candidate are going to have to get used to the idea, …
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At some point during the preliminary process of recruitment, it is INEVITABLE that someone will look at you through your social media actions. That could be Facebook, Twitter or something else. Crafting and managing your personal brand on Linked In, and elsewhere online is vital to your future and long term success. It’s your window for the …
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I’m Passionate. I’m Motivated. I’m Driven. Who isn’t these days? Will this language set you apart with Employers? How is your application handled when you apply for a job? E
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