Jack, Sara and Dan discuss their own experiences with job applications and CVs, and most importantly how Dan used to work at KFC. We speak to our resident ‘cv expert’ and ‘very smart man’, Richard Daines from UEA, who tells us what employers are really looking for in a CV and what not to do. 

Is there a perfect formula for a CV? Find out in Episode One!

Episode 1: 'Fix up look sharp'

In Episode Two, we discuss the importance of confidence in all aspects of job applications, as well as some of our own experiences in job interviews. Employers love Dan but Sara clearly needs to take a look at her CV. We also chat to Pierre Bocquillon, Employability Director at UEA, about his own experience of confidence, self-belief and how to deal with rejection. 
Listen to Episode Two now!

Episode 2: 'Don't take this personally'

In our third and final episodes, we ask the big question: Is a degree really worth it? First, we talk to Olivia Galvin-Hughes, fundraising manager at YMCA England and Wales, who tells us about her university experience and how it has impacted her future. We loved her positivity, her honesty about the relationship between schools and universities, and her advice on becoming more confident. 

Join us in Episode Three, Part Two, where we discuss further the decision to ‘degree or not degree’!

Episode 3, Pt 1: 'Degree or not degree'

This is our last episode in our exploration of careers and employability – que sighs of sadness. In our final debate on whether people should go to university, or not, we chat to Jake and George from Vulkan Automotive about their own experiences in choosing a career path. We listen to their great insight on how a degree might not be right for everybody. Whilst us three at UEA love our courses, it is true that university is not the only route you can take. 

This is a great episode guys, well worth a listen! We hope you enjoy it and wish you the best with all your career and employment endeavors! Signing off; the CareerCast crew.

Sara Farrer

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