They're one of the Allied Health Professionals and Orthoptists do so much brilliant work, that we had to hold a mirror up to what a rewarding and amazing career this is.
Tuesday 14th October is a really important day - Allied Health Professionals Day . It's a time to to recognise and raise awareness of the valuable contributions of allied health professionals in healthcare systems worldwide. It provides a platform for AHPs to come together, showcase their diverse roles and expertise, and promote the benefits of interdisciplinary, patient-centered care across various sectors.
Finn offers you a fantastic and unprecedented view of her work, with a real sense of fulfilment, humour and candour. You can access the journal of BIOS ( The British and Irish Orthoptic Society ) here.
Imagine bonding with Gorillas and getting to care for them every day of your working life.
Well stop dreaming and do what Gareth Davies did and realise a childhood ambition to be an Animal Keeper. He recently took a trip to Frankfurt Zoo in Germany to get further insight and learning around their mixed-species habitat.
Critically endangered western lowland gorillas and endangered cherry-crowned mangabeys live together and it's helped to shape the African Forest habitat project in Bristol.
Gareth is a key part of that and his stories about the connection to their animals and the care and nurturing he is vital to is amazing.
Have a listen to his careers story ( you'll love the story about the Gelada. It really moved us and will move you too!
A level results just shown up?
Well, your timing is excellent - Dr Jo Phillips and Martin Griffin have just written a book that's been described as
" Highly recommended reading for Year 13s and a thoughtful, confidence-boosting gift for friends and family members about to start university."
Together, they have a collective 45 years' experience teaching sixth formers and undergraduates and have supported students through applications, the writing of personal statements, open days and the leap into university life.
With a warm and informal tone, the book is invaluable and Silje and John are here to take a deep dive into the wisdom both behind and within it.
It's published by Crown House Publishing and you can find out more here.
Jasmine works for a leading, employee-owned market research company that specialises in conducting consumer and B2B research across the UK and internationally.
Her work, pulling out stories from the numbers, is across a number of sectors : education, transport and infrastructure, utilities, medical and healthcare.
A graduate in psychology, Jasmine describes herself as " pro active, confident and enthusiastic " and has long carried a desire to excel in the field of research.
This is the conversation that tells you how she did it and why she finds this career incredibly rewarding.
If you want to be best prepared for a role like it, listen up!
Doing this job, you will impact lives at the point of greatest need.
Amy is a Supervising Social Worker and relatively new to this rewarding, challenging and influential career.
She tells us how much of a difference you can make to children and young people and specifically what her role involves.
Listen out for the tips, anecdotes and some great motivation if you're looking to move into this life changing profession.
Amy Williams is a Speech and Language Therapist and her story is such a rich and varied one that we had to feature it.
You'll discover the way she got into this profession and what it means to problem solve, reassure and treat the many and varied clients she sees.
It's a story that really lets you get under the skin of this work and helps you understand the requirements ( qualifications, skills and attributes ) that it asks of anyone entering the field.
There's a number of big and important lessons here, so have a listen!
Mel is a driver for East Midlands Railway. She's also @thattraindrivermum on Insta where you can get a great behind the scenes look at the day to day detail of her job.
So we're really pleased she's come on the podcast to chat over the choices she made, the work she's put in and what it's like to work for EMR.
We've also got Chris from the company to cherry pick for you the kinds of vacancies that are going in the current recruitment drive,
As young person, there's so much to consider when choosing a careen and an employer.
What kind of company culture could make you feel valued and like you have a future there?
Which are the best and most effective ways to approach CPD ( Continuing Professional Development ) and how will that benefit your progress?
Silje and John mark National Careers Week with some well chosen words from its founder Nick Newman and run the rule over all of the stuff that makes you want to stay in your job.
Loving language, clear and often creative communication are superb passions to have for this line of work!
Kimberley works in Public Relations and she's here to set out how she got taken on by a leading agency that is all about integrity and amplifying its client's voices.
The tips and information you'll get here are second to none; Kimberley has great ways to get yourself noticed and the kinds of skills and disciplines needed once in this role.
What kinds of things do you need to think about when you go on a work experience placement in Yr 10 of secondary school?
Take a listen to Helen - she knows exactly what you should do. Helen's the careers lead in a UK secondary school and has extensive experience in preparing young people for their future careers.
There are some really great pointers, backed up by commentary from Silje Howes of LMI UK - we promise you'll pick up so much clarity when it comes to this exciting time in Year 10.
3 guests for the price of one!
Silje and John look over 3 key guests from 2024 and revisit their advice and experiences.
You'll hear :
Anya from ZX Lidars on improvement mindset and the value of initiative in the workplace.
Daniel, a Sony Europe graduate who'd just been on the Making of a Champion program on the value of goal-setting and seeing the bigger picture.
And
Hero Brown, Founder and Editor in Chief of Muddy Stilletos who talks about finding a "me sized hole" when you want to start your own venture.
Anya is in her first year of working for ZX Lidars. She has an aptitude and passion for maths and her work as a data scientist is incredibly rewarding and innovative.
It you want to pick up some really good stuff on self improvement, teamwork, dedication and work culture, get this episode listened to!
She's also about to embark on an amazing bike ride across Kenya and the way in which it's supported and encouraged by her employer is brilliant.
Nick Howes is on hand to pick out the key lessons from this conversation and distills the reality of your first big job.
Bob Allen has been practising osteopathy for a while now and is hugely qualified to explain what makes for a great osteopath and how one can change lives and even sometimes save a life.
As you've come to expect from the Careers Pod, there's exceptionally useful and first hand advice on the mindset needed, qualification pathway and what it feels like on the very first day of a new and challenging career.
Once Bob has told you his career story, Silje Howes of LMI UK jumps in with some forensic analysis of the work and life lessons and how you can replicate Bob's success.
Steven Bartlett's been calling it " the greatest skill our generation lacks."
How's yours?
We're talking about persistence. Absolutely vital in so many walks of life, but particularly education and careers and so this time, you'll hear from both Silje and Nick Howes who'll explain how you can work on yours.
Persistence is one of the 6 Ps in the LMI Personal Leadership Programme and it's such an eye opener to hear them both talk about building great habits around it - especially if you find yourself seeing mates go off to Uni and feeling like you missed out.
If it's time for a reset, review and new plan, this is the podcast on persistence and careers that you need.
Hero Brown has quite the story.
She's a journalist with a fantastic CV covering Red, Elle, The Independent on Sunday, Marie Claire amongst other high profile titles.
Hero's also the founder and Editor in Chief of Muddy Stilettos and we're chuffed that she's given over some time to be on the Careers Podcast.
Her story and wisdom and personal experiences are distilled over the course of this episode. Hear how she :
Got the idea at the outset
Pursued that vision
Established the brand and its values
Grew that brand
It's a brilliant success story and for anyone thinking of starting a business, it's an essential listen.
As part of Sony Europe's work with graduates, a group of young people from across Europe went through LMI UK's personal development programme Making of a Champion and some of them are here to tell their story.
Silje and John talk to Daniel Solo, Lucia Alvaro and Léa Aymeabout their experiences, what they wanted to get out of it and how it has helped shape their professional and personal lives.
There's a whole stack of learning to be had by listening to this roundtable discussion, so get stuck in!
We're really made up that Gregg Brown is on hand to tell us all about his career progression in the world of food.
He worked his way through some amazing hotels and organisations as chef and knows what it takes to perform at the highest level.
Now he teaches people about food and food sustainability in Oxfordshire and you can hear all about it's possible to follow in his footsteps.
Here's what Gregg has to say about his new business
CookSchool is my newly launched business. I'm dedicatedto fostering a love for food and culinary creativity across all ages.
Located in the heart of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire, my mission is to provide enriching food education through bespoke private events, pop-up experiences, and hands on cooking classes.
I am passionate about reducing food waste, championing the use of surplus ingredients, and promoting climate-conscious menus and recipes.
By empowering our community with sustainable cooking practices, I aim to inspire a healthier, more environmentally responsible approach to food.
Follow Gregg on insta : cookschool_gb
The property shows are all over tv and streaming channels - are you giving any thought to working in this busy and fast moving sector?
Alex Tan, Regional Sales Director for Andrews Estate Agents is across so many parts of the business and a whirlwind of collaboration, ideas and mentoring.
If you want to know what it's like getting into property, then this is the one to listen to.
She's also The Property Mum and incredibly active on socials, bringing the latest online tools to agency.
We know you're going to enjoy hearing her story; there's tonnes of really useful tips.
Julia Gibbs checks other people's work.
It started out when she came to be known as reliable and thorough for checking written work before it left a practice of Architects.
This love of words and unrelenting attention to detail when it came to grammar and punctuation made her the perfect candidate to do what she does now.
Proofreading.
Working in harmony with authors and publishers, Julia is responsible for taking someone's book and ensuring the copy you read is perfection.
Here's a blog she wrote about the importance of the work she does.
James Lungley is an audiologist in private practice and began his career in the NHS. He talks about what you can expect to be the differences between the two sectors and what it's like to help someone with a hearing or balance condition.
Make no mistake, there are so many opportunities in audiology to bring about life enhancing outcomes.
Maybe this is something you've never considered before - have a listen to James tell his side of the story and then Silje Howes from LMI UK picks up on the key points.