Working On It

Join Diana as she chats with Olly Wright (former employee at PlayStation and Penguin Publishing, now Freelance Creative Director in the world of gaming, tech and entertainment) all about what it means to go freelance. 

Join Greg as he chats with Polly Jean Harrison (Feature Editor at The Fintech Times) and David Astill (Head of Women's Football at TFA) not only about the importance of making things happen for yourself, but the endless amount of transferable skills a history degree can provide to you and your career journey. 

Hear from Will Brown (England Women's Operations Officer at the FA) all about his career journey so far, as he shares his recommendations on how to progress into you first or next working role. Be sure to check out our Working On It Playlist by clicking here 

Join Greg as he chats with Katie Stapleton (Mid-Weight Graphic Designer at M&S) and Alistair King (Freelance Designer at Disney) all about a degree  in Graphic Design and their career journey's so far. 

Join Greg as he chats with Aderyn Holt (Shoot Producer at ASOS) and Gabriella Tarantonio (Freelance Illustrator) all about a degree in Fashion Communications and Promotion.  To listen to our Working On It playlist click here!

Join Laurence as he chats with Jamie Barnard (GB Para-Swimming) and Ines Castro (Events Assistant at Planet X) all about a degree in Sport and Excersise Science. To listen to our Working On It playlist click here!

Join Diana as she chats with Dominic Underwood (Policy and Scrutiny Officer at Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioners Office) and Lois Warner (former Project Manger at Civil Service Fast Stream and now Manger at National Crime Agency) all about a degree in Criminology.  To listen to our Working On It playlist click here!

Join Diana and Pauline as they speak to current NTU student Trevyn Woolf. Find out all about the importance of practicing for interviews, the advantages of gaining experience with a small-scale enterprise and how desperately wanting to find the right placement inspired Trevyn to have the confidence to take full advantage of NTU's Job Fair.

Join Diana and Ella as they catch-up with recent NTU Coaching & Sport Science graduate Tre Woolliscroft! Hear all about his student journey at NTU, his OCEAN Wednesday 'go to get up' and his experience so far working as a Wellbeing and Inclusivity Assistant as part of NTU’s Graduate Development Programme! Applications for the Graduate Development Programme close on the 26th of June 2022. Link below. https://www.ntu.ac.uk/c/graduate-development-programme

Join Diana and Jacqueline as they chat with former placement and current NTU student Maddie Garrett. Hear all about the skills and opportunities Maddie has gained during her role as Marketing Assistant for NTU Employability and how it has helped and influenced her final year at university.

Join Diana and Seth as they speak to NTU graduate and accomplished draughtsperson, Lara Humphreys; chatting all about Emma Thompson’s chewy chocolates, the Game Of Thrones coffee cup scandal and her journey so far working on sets for production companies such as, Warner Brothers, Lucasfilm and Walt Disney.

Join Greg and Chloe as they chat with current NTU student Joya Lyndon. Whilst talking all about her degree, and her role as the president of the Help in the Community society, Joya promotes the importance of a work-life balance, the exploration of extra-curricular activities whilst at university, and how your future never has to be completely ‘set in stone’.

Join Uzma and Seth as they speak to recent NTU graduate Honor Reilly all about her journey so far entering the world of work. From her time volunteering in Fiji, to the her recent role as a Graduate Talent Programming Coordinator as part of NTU's Graduate Development Programme, this episode gives you a few tips and tricks to help you secure your place on this years GDP and other graduates roles. Applications for the Graduate Development Programme are open now! Link below.  https://www.ntu.ac.uk/c/graduate-development-programme   

Join Diana and Seth as they speak to Confetti alumni Laura Rankin. Hear all about Laura's journey so far working as a motion designer and editor for companies such as Warner Bros, Channel 4 and Oreo; and her top tips for applications. This episode was recorded LIVE at Confetti's Industry Week 2022, NTU and Confetti students can catch up on the full programme on the Industry Week website; iw.confetti.ac.uk.

Join Diana and Greg as they speak to recent NTU graduate Bella Platts; discussing her journey so far entering the world of work. Hear all about her time studying at NTU, the importance and joys of teamwork, and how winning the University in the Built Environment Award led her to not only a placement but a full-time role at the construction consultancy, Gleeds.

Join Seth and Diana as they speak to NTU honorary graduate Emma Rice; chatting all about her experiences so far working in the world of theatre! From her time at Kneehigh Theatre Company and the Shakespeare Globe to her current role as Artistic Director of her own company, Wise Children; Emma not only discusses the different approaches, skills and attributes taken and needed when entering the world of work but tells us all about her latest show Wuthering Heights! Plus Emma shares an exclusive promo code for £15 tickets for when the show reaches Nottingham Theatre Royal on the 26th -30th of April!

Join Rish and Seth as chat with recent NTU graduate Bekka McAndrew; discussing what it was like to study at Confetti, the process of producing a song as well as the ups and downs of pursuing a career in music.

NTU Employability are proud to present Working On It! To start of the new year we decided to give our podcast a new name.  Join Rish and Paige as they speak to recent NTU graduate Brandon Boyd for our very first episode of 2022; chatting all about the different kinds of opportunities and connections a student can make whilst studying, as well as the advantages of taking on more short-term roles after graduating from university. 

We're working on it.

‘Let’s Talk About…’ is a mini-series that discusses anything and everything about Rise! With over 50% of NTU students eligible for such support we thought we would talk about it, asking a selection of questions to a number of students, providing their take and experience on various rise-based topics.  Today’s episode (and the final one of our mini-series) is all about networking; discussing not only the different forms networking can take, but also the fear and apprehension one may feel when making connections for themselves.  If you're an NTU student and would like to know more about Rise, please visit ntu.ac.uk/rise

Join Diana and Graham as they catch up with current NTU student James Clarke; chatting all about his time so far at university, playing for Mansfield Town Football Club and baking a ‘bang average’ piece of banana bread.

‘Let’s Talk About…’ is a mini-series that discusses anything and everything about Rise! With over 50% of NTU students eligible for such support we thought we would talk about it, asking a selection of questions to a number of students, providing their take and experience on various rise-based topics.  Today’s episode is all about money and finance; considering the various challenges that some students have to face when both funding and managing their studies. If you're an NTU student and would like to know more about Rise, please visit ntu.ac.uk/rise

Join Rish and Seth as they speak to recent NTU graduate Samantha Famulare; chatting all about studying for a masters degree as an international student, the process of applying for a Visa, and how opting for a volunteering position can lead to a full-time job.  If you want to learn more about Groubook, visit https://groubook.co.uk/en/  

‘Let’s Talk About…’ is a mini-series that discusses anything and everything about Rise! With over 50% of NTU students eligible for such support we thought we would talk about it, asking a selection of questions to a number of students, giving their take and experience on various rise-based topics. Today’s episode is all about disability; discussing both physical and hidden disabilities, disability confident employers, and how one might address their disability in an interview and, or job application. If you're an NTU student and want to know more about Rise, please visit ntu.ac.uk/rise 

Join Diana and Seth as they chat with recent NTU graduate Kaitlyn Elverson; discussing wildlife conservation, b-lines and the different kinds of transferable skills and interview stories one can gain when working towards their future career.  If you would like to learn more about the b-line project Kaityln is currently working on and to know how you can do your bit for the environment, please visit: https://www.buglife.org.uk/our-work/b-lines/  Remember, if you're an NTU student, you can complete our Sustainability Employability Award.

'Let’s Talk About…’ is a mini-series that discusses anything and everything about Rise! With over 50% of NTU students eligible for such support we thought we would talk about it, asking a selection of questions to a number of students, giving their take and experience on various rise-based topics.  Today’s episode is all about working a part-time job whilst studying for your degree; chatting not only about how and where students can find part-time work, but ways in which they can balance such work with their studies. If you're an NTU student and want to know more about Rise, please visit ntu.ac.uk/rise

Join Seth and Diana as they catch up with recent NTU graduate Scott Bayliss; chatting all about his journey so far entering the world of work. Along the way, discussing the kind of opportunities he pursued whilst studying at university, the importance of looking after one's mental health, and pursuing a career different from your degree.  In this episode, Scott also talks about completing 5k every day for 2 weeks in order to raise awareness for mental health, as well as raising £515 for CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably).  If you would like to donate to CALM or would like more information, visit https://www.thecalmzone.net

‘Let’s Talk About…’ is a mini-series that discusses anything and everything about Rise! With over 50% of NTU students eligible for such support we thought we would talk about it, asking a selection of questions to a number of students, giving their take and experience on various rise-based topics. Today’s episode is all about Jobs, Placements and Internships; chatting all about the how, what, when and why of applying for a role within the working world. If you're an NTU student and want to know more about Rise, please visit ntu.ac.uk/rise

Join Paige and Seth as they speak to recent NTU graduate Tomi Jaiyeola; discussing a career in civil engineering, the advantages of doing a placement, and how having a plan can help you in your future career pursuits.

Join Paige and Seth as they catch up with recent NTU graduate Lizzie Baugh; chatting all about her studies, the Brackenhurst campus, riding for Team GB and last but not least, the possibility of one day competing at the Olympics!

Join Seth and Maddie (in her empcast debut) as they speak to NTU's very own Student Union President, Conor Naughton. Discussing placements, DJ'ing, Employability Awards and his journey so far entering the world of work.

Welcome to 'Let's Talk About...!' Our brand new series where we ask questions to students and Employability staff members, getting their opinions and experiences on various topics. In this episode, we give you a flavour of what you can expect in our upcoming series, talking about NTU's Rise support. If you're an NTU student and want to know more about Rise, please visit ntu.ac.uk/rise.  Be sure to tune in after the Summer for more conversations!

Join Rish and Diana as they touch on some of the great advice given to us by our empcast guests! Discussing the role of WRL (Wider Resource Learning), and the ways in which we can acquire it. From societies to curriculum learning, this episode will allow you, the listener, to reflect on your own experience with WRL, preparing you for the world of work.

Join Paige and Pauline as they talk to Selina Gabriel about her journey as a recent NTU graduate. Exploring what it means to be a Catastrophe Risk Modeler, studying for a postgraduate and being part of the incredible organisation, Ladies that Lunch.

Join Greg and Pauline (making her empcast debut) as they talk to Esther Idoko, a recent NTU graduate and current masters student. Join us as we discuss visas, placements, interviews and decide whether a building is a grand or not so grand design.

Join Paige and Suzy as they talk to current NTU student, Joe Donnerstag. Discussing placements, NTU's Brackenhurst campus and the importance of extracurricular activities when it comes to gaining transferable skills.

Join Suzy and Diana as they talk to recent NTU graduate, Sam Williams and NTU’s very own Director of Education, Dr Chris Rolph. As they chat about their experiences with The Future You Internship Programme! Touching on past roles, transferable skills and the joys of remote working.

Join Rish and Diana as they talk to recent NTU graduate, Kayleigh Phillips and NTU’s very own Culture Manager, Helen Garrigan. As they discuss topics from the Future You Programme, available schemes and projects found within the arts and the issue of employment through the viewpoint of both an employer and employee.

Join Paige and Diana as they talk to Clare Branson about her journey as a recent NTU graduate. Discussing the Future You Programme, her new business and the importance of putting yourself out there! Find out more about Clare and her amazing illustration at her Instagram: clare.cecilia.studio.

Join Lorenzo and Seth as they talk to NTU’s very own Jake Turner, Business Advisor for Nottingham Trent University. Jake tells us about his very own struggles when it came to employability, the importance of experience and the interchangeable skills and attributes you can gain as you journey into the world of work.

Join Seth and Diana as they talk to Evie Hoggard about her journey as a recent NTU graduate. Discussing the role of Newark Radio presenter, career goals and aspirations, as well as the essentials needed for a successful online job interview.

Join Seth and Paige for our Winter Special, recapping on the last five episodes, discussing our favourite moments and looking at what 2021 has in store.

Join Paige and Seth as they talk to NTU’s very own Joe Colman. Employability Advisor for the School of Arts and Humanities, Joe tells us all about the world of employment, creating a personal brand and a stand out CV.

Join Seth and Diana as they talk to Oyinkansola Adebayo about her journey as a recent NTU graduate. Discussing work placements, Niyo Enterprise, and her love for NTU’s Enactus.

Join Paige and Greg as they talk to Akil Hunte about his journey as a recent NTU graduate. Finding out about law, university, and the importance of LinkedIn for graduates entering the world of work.

Join Lorenzo and Seth as they talk to Rebecca Stow about her journey as a recent NTU graduate. Exploring what it means to be a freelance videogames writer, and the skills, knowledge and advice she gained during her time at university.

Join Rish and Paige as they talk to Jessica Moulsher about her journey as a recent NTU graduate. Discussing degree shows, jobs, and starting her very own business, Jessica Sian Illustrations.