Your Career Kit | Student Podcast

In this episode, Simon Morykin joins us once again to discuss his route to becoming a radio DJ.

Simon's a highly successful radio DJ who has worked with the likes of Robbie Williams, Olly Murs, Lady Gaga and more.

We hear his journey starting off at a local radio station, and how he worked his way into the working as a radio presenter at the BBC.

He shares his top tips for anyone wanting to get their foot in the industry, as well as his pinch moments throughout his career.

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In this episode, part 1 of a 2 part special with Simon Morykin, we discuss the ins and outs of student tax.

Simon Morykin, a highly successful radio DJ who has worked with the likes of Robbie Williams, Olly Murs, Lady Gaga and more. 

Simon is currently working his magic at HRMC, and he’s here to break down everything you need to know tax, self assessment, student loan repayments and side hustles.

Along with topics such as buying a house and investing, tax is something we often here young people say they never get taught at school.

Simon goes into detail about how the new HMRC app can save you many headaches when it comes to your tax, like even getting you payslip early.

Did you know, if you were born between 2002 and 2011, there could be around £2,000 in what is known as a Child Trust Fund? Set up by the Uk government, many of these accounts have gone unclaimed.

Head to the E4S website to find student jobs, as well as tips and career advice: www.e4s.co.uk

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Applying for an Internship, Placement, Graduate Scheme or Apprenticeship? Listen to our latest episode with Global Inclusive Hire & Campaign Lead at Rolls-Royce, Ellie Long to make sure you are a stand out candidate in any job application.

Understand the top ways to demonstrate you have the correct skills and experience for the job, especially if you have little to no experience and explore the transferrable skills you can get from Part Time jobs.

Head to the E4S website to find student jobs, as well as tips and career advice: www.e4s.co.uk

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On todays episode I am joined by Gabriella Stannah, an Early Careers Manager from Centrica, a FTSE 250 company many of you may have never heard of, but actually deal with every single day and allow you to charge your smartphones, shower and stay warm in the winter.

Gabriella is here to help you understand undergraduate careers, particularity the recruitment and onboarding process for internships, industrial placements and gradate schemes .

Not only do we hear a fantastic range of top tips, but we aim to help you understand the impact coronavirus has had on these programs, help you get an understanding on what goes on in these programs and get you up to speed so that you are best prepared for the future.

Find Centrica's podcast: Tea and Talks

Head to the E4S website to find student jobs, as well as tips and career advice: www.e4s.co.uk

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In this episode we are joined by Gemma, a Regional Student Recruitment and Access Officer from the University of Reading.

Gemma is here to share her expertise and open your eyes to the huge range of support you can find at university. Whether you are a future or current university student, there is something for you in this episode

We cover student finance, financial support including bursaries, top budgeting tips to make your money go further, student job advice and more. And whilst Gemma may be from the University of Reading, this all applies to your university too.

'Things I wish I'd known' Podcast by University of Reading: https://spoti.fi/3sJ48pk

Student Finance England: https://www.gov.uk/student-finance

UCAS: https://www.ucas.com/sfe

Head to the E4S website to find student jobs, as well as tips and career advice: www.e4s.co.uk

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In this episode we are joined once again by Tim Campbell, who is here to discuss his journey to winning The Apprentice back in 2005.

He’s worked with the likes of Lord Sugar and Boris Johnson, and it would be a huge understatement to say he knows a thing or two about what it takes to be successful.

In sharing his experience of being on The Apprentice, he also gives advice on success being closer than you sometimes think, making the most out of what you’re good at, and my biggest question; what is it like to sit in front of Lord Sugar in The Apprentice board room.

Head to the E4S website to find student jobs, as well as tips and career advice: www.e4s.co.uk

Find us on Instagram and Twitter @e4scouk

Ever been interested in a career or law, or maybe a degree apprenticeship? In our latest episode, we are joined by Solicitor Apprentice at ITV, Holly Moore. Holly is here to share her experience of working in the law industry within the entertainment sector, working on exciting programs such as I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here and Love Island.

We hear her experience from the application process, giving us some of her tops tips from along the way to ensure you get the edge when searching for jobs. Regardless of whether you’re interested in a career in law, an apprenticeship or you’re going to coming up against some applications in the future, so much of what she shares is highly valuable.

Find Holly on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thatlawblog/

Head to the E4S website to find student jobs, as well as tips and career advice: www.e4s.co.uk

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Tim Campbell, winner of the first series of The Apprentice, joins us to discuss why breaking down barriers to career options is so important. He aims to inspire with his stories and invaluable advice from his previous experience, telling us how the world of trading really isn't as far out of reach as people may believe.

He is relishing in his new role at OSTC, where he is aiming to influence a new wave of junior traders, as trading is no longer just for those in pinstripe suits.

Interested in becoming a Junior Trader: https://www.e4s.co.uk/search/jobdescription?id=3743435

Get in touch with OSTC: tradingfutures@ostc.com

Visit the Trading Futures website: https://bit.ly/2PP591n

Head to the E4S website to find student jobs, as well as tips and career advice: www.e4s.co.uk

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Considering an apprenticeship or just looking at your options? In this episode, we are joined by Ollie Cooper, who previously spent 3 years at the MOD as an Engineering Management Apprentice. We get to hear his experience, and delve deep into the topics that aren't often talked about. What is it like adjusting to a professional workplace after school? What are the fun sides of apprenticeships? But most importantly, are they really worth it?

Head to the apprenticeship section on our website to learn more or to see the opportunities available https://www.e4s.co.uk/jobs/apprenticeships.htm

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Interested in what you do during a placement year? Or what the steps are to finding a placement? In this episode, we're joined by Felix Connelly, a mechanical engineering student from UWE, currently on placement at BMW Group's Engine Plant at Hams Hall, Birmingham. He gives us an insight into the day-to-day activities, working from home and on site at the factory, as well as the steps he took to land the placement last year. 

Head to the E4S website to find student jobs, as well as tips and career advice: www.e4s.co.uk 

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Today we are bringing you a special episode, we are joined by 3 guests; Ellie Long from the HY Up Podcast and Rolls Royce, Orianne Wightman from Experian, who both work in early careers, as well as Matt Johnston from E4S. 

Having seen thousands of applications and job adverts, from their breadth of experience, we discuss the ins and outs of the ENTIRE application process, starting with CV's and Cover Letters, applying for the job, right up to assessment centres and interviews. Our guests give their top tips to make sure your application stands out, as well as what you should be avoiding.  A must listen for any student planning to apply for an internship, placement or graduate scheme this year.

Head to the E4S website to find student jobs, as well as tips and career advice: www.e4s.co.uk

Find us on Instagram and Twitter @e4scouk

Follow the HY Up Podcast here: https://www.instagram.com/hyup.podcast/

Listen to the HY Up Podcast: https://linktr.ee/hyup

Connect with our guests on LinkedIn

Ellie Long: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellie-long-53275864/

Orianne WIghtman:https://www.linkedin.com/in/orianne-wightman-9454636b/

Matt Johnston: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-johnston-699620b9/

Today we are joined by Director of Revolution Communications, Rebecca Banks. We discuss her amazing career working in PR & Communications over the last 20 years with some of the world's biggest brands. Through hard work, Rebecca found herself working in Formula One, and hasn't looked back since. 

We discuss how PR & Communications has massively changed over the years, thanks to the rise of social media as well as how to make sure you stand out. One thing that certainly sticked with us, was the importance of focusing on yourself. She gives some amazing advice, regardless of the industry you want to venture into, with one key message; if things don't to plan, never give up.

Head to the E4S website to find student jobs, as well as tips and career advice: www.e4s.co.uk

Find us on Instagram and Twitter @e4scouk

Head to the Revolution Communications website: http://www.revolution-communications.com

Check out their Twitter: https://twitter.com/RevolutionComms

Find Rebecca on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rebeccabanks

Listen to Jennie Gow's webinar: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jennie+gow+webinar

In this episode, we are joined by Jeril Laiju, a student at UWE Bristol as well as a LinkedIn & YouTube content creator. We hear about Jeril's personal development journey over the past few years, as well as how in 2020 he turned to creating motivational videos on LinkedIn. 

Jeril gives out great advice for students; highly valuable whether you are in your GCSE's or at university. We discuss motivational speaking, personal development, confidence when starting university, learning from your mistakes and making a difference.

Head to the E4S website to find student jobs, as well as tips and career advice: www.e4s.co.uk

Connect with Jeril on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeril-laiju/

Check out Jeril's videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JKLchannel/videos

We are joined by Tim Silvey from the MotorMouth Podcast, where we talk about his experience of working in Formula 1 and motorsport for the past 15 years. He gives us his insights into the highs and lows of working in the fast-paced industry that is Formula 1, where he has worked with numerous teams and drivers, as well as creating and growing the MotorMouth website, app and podcast over the past few years.

Head to the E4S website to find student jobs, as well as tips and career advice: www.e4s.co.uk

Visit MotorMouth here: https://www.motormouth.club

Listen to the MotorMouth Podcast here: https://spoti.fi/32EuP4p

Follow MotorMouth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/motormouth.club/

In our latest episode, we are joined by Kurtis Betteridge, host of the Beatables Podcast and a Business student at Bournemouth University currently out on his placement year. 

We discuss the highs and lows of searching and securing a placement in 2020, where COVID-19 halted many business activities. He goes on to share his story about how a small project during lockdown has taught his valuable skills, which had not not done, would have left him without a placement for the year.

Head to the E4S website to find student jobs, as well as tips and career advice: www.e4s.co.uk

Follow Kurtis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtis-b-018459138/

Follow The Beatables Podcast: https://twitter.com/beatables

Follow The Beatables Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beatablespodcast/

In our 3rd episode, we are lucky to be joined by Team GB high jumper Tom Gale. He was due to be jumping in Tokyo this year for the 2020 Summer Olympics, before that was delayed until 2021. 

We discuss how his career in athletics is more similar to traditional careers than people think, as networking, motivation and confidence are all key in performing at his best . Listen out for some name drops in the episode, as he shares his experience of jumping all around the world, having made appearances at Diamond League events, European competitions and even the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Australia.

Head to the E4S website to find student jobs, as well as tips and career advice: www.e4s.co.uk

In this episode, we talk to Leeds University student Jamie Phillips about his experience of living in both France and Spain during his university course, where he is studying BA French and Spanish. He talks about the challenges of living abroad, as well as the huge benefits that have come with it too.

Getting a job from a young age has served him very well, as we hear how much of an impact and influence a job from over 6 years ago has had in helping him find a graduate role for next year.

Find Jamie on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiephillips10/

Find E4S on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/employment-4-students

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What's it like starting up a business from university halls, and how do you know it will be successful?

In June E4S celebrated its 20th birthday, so we caught up with Co-Founder Chris Eccles to find out where it all began, looking back on the last 20 years and sharing his fascinating insights and knowledge of student employment. 

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