Career Zone Podcast
Welcome to the Career Zone podcast. In each episode, staff from the Career Zone discuss careers related topics that are on students' minds right now.
Our goal is to help prepare you for life and work after University, offering assistance and advice throughout your studies.
We can help you with a wide range of enquiries, such as:
- CV and application form advice,
- 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.
You can listen and on Spotify or Apple Podcasts - don't forget to follow so you don't miss an episode!
Career Zone Podcast Playlists
We've curated a number of playlists to help you listen to the podcast episodes that are most relevant to you.
Explore what it is like to be a teacher, the different routes into teaching and the support on offer to you with the Aspiring Teachers playlist.
Interested in working in the creative industries but don’t know where to start? Need advice on building contacts and getting essential experience? If the answer is yes, our Creative Careers playlist is for you.
Explore the importance of digital and coding skills and hear from students, alumni and employers on what the digital industry is like to work in.
Whether you are exploring options, planning your next steps or actively applying for opportunities, we have something for everyone.
Find out how you can become a globally engaged student and develop your employability skills.
In our Career Zone podcast Law mini-series, our Employability and Careers Consultants for the Law School at the University of Exeter, talk to Law sector professionals about their career experiences.
Take a break and enjoy our Spring Forward playlist– perfect for helping you stay motivated and stress-free. Hear from alumni as they share their career journeys across sectors including: Charities, PR, Environmental Consultancy and Entrepreneurship. You’ll also pick up practical tips on writing standout CVs and application forms.
Listen to hear from students and alumni on how you can gain experience in the Green sector.
Welcome to the Career Zone: your go-to destination for everything career-related at the University of Exeter. Dive into our playlist and hear about part-time work, career guidance, the Exeter Award, Green Consultants, and more!
Podcast Transcripts
You can find transcripts of our episodes below. Transcripts from previous years will be added over the coming months.
Autumn term 2024
- Finding a part time job. | Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- Create Your Future. | Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- Becoming a Solicitor: In conversation with Susan Starr, Exeter Campus Manager, University of Law and former practicing barrister | Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- Careers in Charities: In conversation with Jen Stoneman, People (HR) Business Partner at Mencap | Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- Routes to the Bar: In conversation with Natasha Bellinger, Joint Head of Magdalen Chambers | Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- Ace your applications: In conversation with Ben Gardner, Reed Smith LLP, Responsible Business Team | Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- International Law: In conversation with Maria Smirnova , Human Rights Officer at the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights | Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- AI and Application Forms. | Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- Student Startups: How to start your entrepreneurial journey | Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- What to consider when choosing your Bar course: In conversation with Zoe Bushby, Future Pupil Barrister | Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- Alternative Careers to Law: In conversation with Jon Lindley, Business Affairs at Apple+ | Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- What are employers looking for, December 2024. | Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- From Student to Startup Founder: In conversation with George Wade, Co-Founder of Zevero | Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Spring term 2025
- How to answer interview questions. | Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- What is a master CV and why should you keep one? | Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- How can upReach help you? | Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
- Getting a placement and a training contract with no family background in law: In conversation with Molly Miles, Fourth Year LLB with Professional Placement | Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- Understanding Commercial Awareness. | Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- Global Leaders in Action: Student experiences and stories that inspire | Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
- Thinking of leaving or changing your course podcast. | Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- Becoming a Student Campus Partner (SCP) | Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
- Introducing Aspiring Teachers. | Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- Green Consultants: What's in it for you? | Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- Placements 101: Prioritising your wellbeing whilst on placement | Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- What is a B Corp and why might you want to work for one? | Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- Placements 101: Being Money Smart | Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Summer term 2025
- Developing the skills you need for a placement, internship or graduate role | Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- What is the graduate labour market looking like May 2025 | Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- Personal Responsibility in the workplace - What does it really mean? | Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
- International Law: In conversation with Ben Ainsley Gill, International Law Arbitration Lawyer | Listen on Apple Podcast and Spotify.
- Careers in Product | Listen on Apple Podcast and Spotify.
- How to remain resilient during job applications | Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.