The Career Growth Podcast

What is the reality of interning abroad? 🧐

For this week’s Career Growth Podcast, we are excited to welcome back Basil Alshehri, our New York in-person internship alumni, and Walla Alradhi, our London in-person internship alumni, to share their experience, ups and downs, and their take on living in one of the most vibrant cities like New York and London!

Basil interned with Endeavor as a Business Development intern in the fall of 2023, and Wala interned with MYAA as an architecture intern in the fall of 2022. If you are looking to do an international internship soon, you should listen to this episode!

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We're all influenced by the impalpable connection between gaining early career experience and raking in years of experience to get better outcomes at work.

And it's not our fault. Many modern companies claim to seek 'beginner-level' professionals but look for 3-4 years of experience among these beginners.

It's difficult to break the cycle and pursue different work industries, weigh in multiple options, and take an exploratory route with your early career over sticking to one role and progressing from there right from the start.

But we're excited to speak with Beatrice A. Cord, Global Partnerships Lead at Endeavor and somebody who's traversed through many career routes such as marketing, public diplomacy, sustainable development, youth leadership, and more.

Beatrice recounts her experience exploring different career choices, entrepreneurship, and the perspective of not limiting oneself to one choice.

Well, the POV of an interview you're most aware of is from the candidate's perspective, as to what and how to speak to recruiters to get that job secured.

But what exactly goes on in the mind of a recruiter?

In every interview, recruiters have their inklings and beliefs that get shaped right from the first impressions to what they analyse during the interview. Mostly, these invisible factors influence their decision over whatever a candidate may be on paper.

We're excited to welcome Caroline Cooke, Founder & Managing Director of Cornhill Consultancy to share her thoughts and insights into the behind-the-scenes of what goes on in the mind of a recruiter at each interview.

Have you ever wondered who sets the 'set rules' of a workplace? Ever found yourself baffled by certain workplace quirks?

Everything from dress codes to corporate jargon wildly differs depending on each company. Some organisations take themselves too seriously, and some of them just stress the important things that matter.

In this current workplace climate, we're taking a look at 'modern normality', where we judge workplace scenarios found on Reddit, and determine whether they are acceptable or not under present conditions.

We're pleased to welcome back Nan Dondashe, Senior Recruitment Specialist at Capital Placement, to join our host to go over multiple Reddit stories and opine about weird workplace occurrences.

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An interview is a session of impeccable judgement. You're judged on the way you talk, sit, sound and more.

Like it or not, this goes a very long way into how they assess you for the role in question.

While on one side of the spectrum, you can take measures to be presentable and come prepared, on the other side some things that might not be obvious to you but would be for the recruiters can come off as off-putting or undesirable in a potential candidate.

To delve into the topic, we're excited to have welcomed Vinay Vimalan, CEO at Capital Placement, and Mandri Hettiarachchi, Global Partnerships Manager at Capital Placement. They are here to share their biggest hiring icks and worst instances during interviews that immediately come off wrong.

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2024 has been a wild ride so far!

This year has already been bringing in monumental changes, right from the way of workplace changes to working strategies.

Marketing is also one such field that is constantly expanding and evolving to find its ground in the wake of modern work. From the same industry that keeps a check on social media trends, algorithm preferences, and the importance of different content types, we have more in store to analyse by looking at 2024 so far.

We're excited to welcome back Chloe Simms, Marketing Manager of Ripple, to walk us through the latest buzz in the marketing sector, what is kept at the pedestal right now.

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Content creators are divided by their drives, inspirations, references, styles and much more. But they are united by a global expanse of creative minds.

As the art of creativity and content generation takes new shapes and iterations in the current generation, we're looking at what the future holds for content creators, and how new professionals can equip themselves to be on the better side of the rapid changes.

To speak more about the topic, we're excited to have invited Michelle Vincent, CEO of Mofilm, and Anisha Madzounian, Director of Strategic Operations at Mofilm, to give us their take on the evolution and rising possibilities in the area of content creation.

Through their distinct experiences and career journeys, they walk us through their career journey, the present rise of global creative communities, and more.

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Ghosting can feel like making a 'knock knock' joke but nobody asks you "Who's there?"

Although a hard pill to swallow, getting ghosted by recruiters is EXTREMELY common, and we're sure it's part of the arc of succeeding in your job search.

We're pleased to have invited Mandri Hettiarachchi, Capital Placement's very own Global Partnerships Associate, to help us deep dive into the prospect of getting ghosted by recruiters, and how we can distinguish them as mistakes we can rectify and factors that are not quite in our control.

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Do you consider yourself a born leader or a made leader? 👀

The demands and rate of growth expected from an intern are increasingly more in the modern work culture, where more young professionals are entrusted with more responsibility and accountability.

This also opens the door to cultivating the skill of leadership at an early stage of your career. Like any other soft skill, leadership can be an acquired asset for leveraging a better trajectory for your career.

We're excited to have invited Droston Tang, Business Professional and Youth Leadership Mentor, to share his experience with achieving leadership and how can young professionals approach the concept of leadership early on in their careers.

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As young professionals thrive in the new career setting, being assertive and making planned decisions can seem increasingly challenging.

Firstly, you’re just getting started. You are unsure of what floats, what is difficult to implement, and figuring out where you can draw the line when implementing each action.

However, the general idea of decision-making is vital for interns and new professionals since the current working environment encourages everyone to be owners of their actions.

To discuss the prospect of leadership and decision-making during the sunrise phase of your career, we are very excited to have invited Karen Kim, CEO of Human Managed, a platform dedicated to facilitating and improving decision-making.

How was your experience of 2020 and the global pandemic?

Well, we all have a unique answer to that, don't we?

As unprecedented and widespread as it was, historically there have been many challenges that we face as a global community in terms of climate change, health epidemics, social and cultural development, and more.

Sustainability is not just initiating a few 'good deeds' to reverse some of the negative impacts on the globe but is an approach that can shape a better future for everyone.

We are pleased to have invited Anthony Bennett, CEO of Reboot The Future, a company committed to sustainable efforts through campaigns, education and leadership programmes, to speak on sustainability and what it means to the Gen-Z community.

Anthony shares his insights on the importance of having active conversations around sustainability, and how the young generation can make their mark in altering harmful global actions through sustainable habits.

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New year is a perfect window to replenish your job hunting meters and leap above ground with improved strategies.

More often than not, a successful job hunt rewinds back to making an existing approach better rather than adopting too many different tactics. If you stick to the most popular routine of improving your CV and interview preparation, there can still be miles to go for achieving a better success rate.

This week, our hosts Angel and Kahless are picking one of these issues, to address the 5 most negatively impactful mistakes you can do when creating your CV, and how to go your way around it for 2024!

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How to ACTUALLY be productive?

In 2024, we’re leaving behind the notion that productivity is just a buzzword that holds no weight. If you’re looking to start the New Year on the right track but catch yourself struggling to manage your time and be “more productive,” we’ve got you covered!

Sharing his insights and unique experiences through his productivity journey is leading revenue intelligence platform Gong.io’s Chief Evangelist, Udi Ledergor.

In this episode, we’ll explore productivity models, effective time management, and a few tips that you’ve absolutely got to try this New Year.

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This week we are FINALLY joined by our CEO, Vinay Vimalan on the topic 'Career mistakes to avoid'.

Moving through your career, like any other journey, can be unpredictable and chaotic. While there are not many things you can do to change its course, there are definitely good measures to prepare yourself with to avoid common yet critical career mistakes.

Vinay has been in the international internship industry for over a decade, committed to guiding students and graduates with the necessary tools to excel in their new careers. He has shared his thoughts and 'hot takes' on common questions surrounding a new career.

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Marketing is a treasure trove of great opportunities that gets more expansive as you dig deeper!

Marketing is one of the most versatile fields today, that places much focus on being the jack of all trades. For everyone looking to build a career in marketing, the greatest challenge could be finding out what is your speciality within the field and where you would fit in.

We're excited to be joined by Eric Moeller, Director of Product Marketing at Relex Solutions, to share his personal experiences, how he stumbled across the field and how we has found his unique place in the industry over the years!

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One thing about moving closer into Christmas and the New Year is the season's spending! Festival splurge opens the door to a broader subject into personal finance, and how we pull the strings with our budget.

As you navigate your way into a career as interns, you're also entering into a more systematic approach to managing money, and like building a career, that too can be challenging.

In order to conquer this topic under the limelight, we are joined by Ola Majekodunmi, Founder of All Things Money, and Angel Zhou, Content Marketing Manager at Capital Placement. They are here to share their journey of self discovery in the field of managing money, and how they have cultivated various money habits over the years that are more sustainable.

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2024 is around the corner, and for marketing aspirants, it is looking like a very ambitious year! There is much potential for the scope of building a career in marketing, even amidst the advent of AI and other industrial trends.

It can be quite challenging to get the ball rolling into the field of marketing, and probably the hardest part might just be knowing what you want to do.

But an honest truth about marketing as a career is that it is ever-evolving because marketers are versatile, in their flexibility, creativity, knowledge and consumer behaviour!

This week, we are joined by Chloe Simms, Marketing Manager at Ripple, to dive deep into the career field of marketing, and how people fresh into the industry can find their place and lay a good foundation for continued success!

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Ever stepped into a job interview and felt like you had no idea what was going on? Yeah, we’ve all been there. But what if we told you that adopting a job interview technique could easily turn the tides in your favour?

From customising your answers to matching your interviewer’s body language, there are several tips that could help you successfully land the job. 

This week, we are joined by Career Coach and Early Career Strategist Kit Pathirana and People Operations Expert Nan Dondashe from Capital Placement to share their insights into why picking up these interview techniques isn’t just a smart move—it’s the career upgrade you didn’t know you needed. 

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The year 2023 is nearing its end, and with 2024 around the corner, you might be thinking about the future of creative work.

As a creative, building a thriving career goes beyond raw talent and that remains true today. The major changes we face are the tools we work with and what is required of us in our individual roles. 

It’s undeniable that there are some concerns about the usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in creative works—and even more so on the ethical front—but the most persistent worry is “Will creative jobs survive the AI revolution?”

This week, we are joined by Ben Youatt, Department Head for Podcasts at Immediate Media, to discuss navigating the new digital world of AI.

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The Career Growth Podcast Season 2 is back!

This new season is filled to the brim with invaluable insights and actionable advice tailored for university students and recent graduates navigating the exciting yet challenging landscape of their early careers.

Hosts Angel and Kahless take you deeper into the realms of career growth and bring you expert perspectives on a range of topics.

From the fascinating world of AI to the nuances of creative writing, and from mastering budgeting skills to honing interview techniques, this season promises to be an enriching journey for anyone looking to kickstart or advance their professional journey.

Stay tuned for a season packed with inspiration, mentorship, and real-world advice from industry experts!

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In our final episode of the season, we discuss what to do if you're ready to progress your career to the next level, company or role. Using the departure of one of our dear hosts Lucie, we explain why putting yourself and your career above a company is essential. 

In our final note for this season, we'd like to say thank you to our audience for trusting us to help you grow your career. Though we are saying goodbye now, it's not goodbye forever. Stay tuned for season 2!

Hosts: Lucie Morris, Julia Hurtado and Vinay Vimalan

In our latest episode, we speak to Gabriele and Oleg - the co-founders of Coinrule - one of the Top FinTech companies in the UK. Gabriele and Oleg discuss what it's like to work in the cryptocurrency industry and the key skills you need to build a career in it. If you're looking to go into the FinTech industry, especially if you're interested in cryptocurrency, then this episode is for you. 

Got a Career Dilemma? Please send an email to thecareergrowthpodcast@capital-placement.com or drop us a message on our Instagram if you want our experts' advice.

Hosts: Julia Hurtado, Vinay Vimalan, Lucie Morris
Guest Speaker: Oleg Giberstein & Gabriele Musella 

We get the behind the scenes scoop in the world of Public Relations with the Managing Director of Bamboo PR, Marco Fiori. Marco discusses how he went from being a video games journalist to Director in the PR Industry, and the skill set you will need to be a success in this field and how you get your foot in the door. If you been looking to learn what life is like in Public Relations, this episode is for you. 

Got a Career Dilemma? Please send an email to thecareergrowthpodcast@capital-placement.com or drop us a message on our Instagram if you want our experts' advice.

Hosts: Julia Hurtado, Vinay Vimalan, Lucie Morris
Guest Speaker: Marco Fiori

Continuing our industry-specific series hosts Lucie, Vinay and Julia bring on guest speaker Lucia Piseddu. As the founder of The BD School, Lucia definitely knows a thing or two about what it takes to succeed in business development. Lucia walks the hosts through her career journey, the definition of business development, key resources & skills and finally, what she believes it will take to be successful in this industry. Get ready to you'll feel more knowledgeable than you were by the end of the episode. 

Got a Career Dilemma? Please send an email to thecareergrowthpodcast@capital-placement.com or drop us a message on our Instagram if you want our experts' advice.

Hosts: Julia Hurtado, Vinay Vimalan, Lucie Morris
Guest Speaker: Lucia Piseddu

To kick off our industry-specific episodes, Hosts Vinay, Julia and Lucie invite the Managing Director and Marketing Guru of Be A Bear Marketing Agency, Max Maharajh. Max gives a tell-all into what it means to be a successful marketer in 2021, the key skills to have when applying for marketing roles, the best resources to upskill yourself and if he's hiring for a role in his company. If you're ready to be a marketing powerhouse, you don't want to miss this episode. 

Got a Career Dilemma? Please send an email to thecareergrowthpodcast@capital-placement.com or drop us a message on our Instagram if you want our experts' advice.

Hosts: Julia Hurtado, Vinay Vimalan, Lucie Morris

Guest Speaker: Max Maharajh

Looking to break up with your degree and get into another industry? Hosts Vinay, Lucie and Julia give the top ways to successfully break into a new industry and role. Trust us; you're going to want to write this down. 

Got a Career Dilemma? Please send an email to thecareergrowthpodcast@capital-placement.com or drop us a message on our Instagram if you want our experts' advice.

Hosts: Julia Hurtado, Vinay Vimalan, Lucie Morris

Hosts Lucie, Vinay and Julia discuss the 5 In-Demand Soft Skills you need to master in 2021. They also cover why they are important and how you can start working on them today. 

Got a Career Dilemma? Please send an email to thecareergrowthpodcast@capital-placement.com or drop us a message on our Instagram if you want our experts' advice.

Hosts: Julia Hurtado, Vinay Vimalan, Lucie Morris 

Hosts Lucie, Vinay, and Julia come together to answer your career dilemmas about remote learning, psychometric tests and how to make your CV fire! 

Got a Career Dilemma? Please send an email to thecareergrowthpodcast@capital-placement.com or drop us a message on our Instagram if you want our experts' advice. 

Hosts: Julia Hurtado, Vinay Vimalan, Lucie Morris

Diversity and inclusion are crucial for any workplace and ultimately, life itself. In this episode, hosts Lucie, Vinay, and Julia speak with Diversity and Inclusion coach Sonya Barlow an award-winning entrepreneur, founder of the @LMFnetwork, and motivational speaker. Sonya gives advice and actionable tips on creating a more inclusive culture whilst learning how to stand up and speak out against discrimination. 

Please send an email to thecareergrowthpodcast@capital-placement.com or drop us a message on our Instagram if you would like our experts' advice on your career dilemmas.

Hosts: Julia Hurtado, Vinay Vimalan, Lucie Morris

Guest Speaker: Sonya Barlow

You've heard hosts Lucie, Julia and Vinay give their expert opinion on career development and their jobs. In this bonus episode, listen to them give you a little insight into who they are and how they came to be in their current positions. From what their favourite meals are to things they are struggling within their career, you don't want to miss out on the insider scoop of these three hosts.  

If you would like our experts' advice on your career dilemmas, please send an email to thecareergrowthpodcast@capital-placement.com or drop us a message on our Instagram.

Hosts: Julia Hurtado, Vinay Vimalan, Lucie Morris

Vinay, Julia, and Lucie come together to discuss the pros and cons of international internships and why they are considered a controversial method of gaining career experience. Join them as they talk about the various ways to find international internships, how to utilise them to your benefit as well as how to gain International experience without having to move abroad.

If you would like our expert advice on your career dilemmas, please send an email to thecareergrowthpodcast@capital-placement.com or drop us a message on our Instagram or Twitter.