Podcasts
Podcast 1
Published: Feb 9, 2010 @19.38
“Recession still to come” for public sector
Dave Harte provides the opinion this week as The Public Sector remains in the limelight.
Download or listen to the podcast below to see what the recession still has in store for industries including schools, universities, healthcare, policing, and other public sector industries.
The Grade – Public Sector Podcast by chapperdeemus
Podcast 2
Published: Feb 23, 2010 @18.55
Student talks about B-Hive experience
Student Jennifer Isles discusses how she benefited from Birmingham’s B-hive campaign.
Download or listen to the podcast below to find out the pros and cons of the scheme, which is designed to give students studying PR, Marketing, Web Design or Graphic design a helping hand onto the job ladder.
The Grade – B-hive Podcast by chapperdeemus
Podcast 3
Published: March 2, 2010 @17.47
Pitch’s Ollie Purdom gives recruiting tips
Recruitment expert Ollie Purdom of Pitch Consultants tells The Grade his tips on impressing employers. Ollie, Pitch’s director, also reminded us of Birmingham’s increasing revitalisation as a city for living and working.
Download or listen to the podcast below to find out what Ollie says will help you get your foot on the ladder in the industry you are aiming to enter.
Pitch Consultants Podcast by chapperdeemus
Podcast 4
Published: March 9, 2010 @21.51
Review of Lonely Planet’s Birmingham Student Guide
Lonely Planet have teamed up with Student Birmingham to make a student and graduate guide for Birmingham. Joining forces with Birmingham’s five universities, the travel guide company have produced a 96 page booklet about life in the city.
Download or listen to the podcast below to find out more about the guide, as well as what students think of it.
Lonely Planet Guide Podcast by jojchapman
Podcast 5
Published: March 16, 2010 @21.18
Careers Consultant offers CV Tips
The Grade speaks to Careers Consultant Rish Baruah as well as students of Birmingham City University about the value of a good CV. Rish, a consultant at Birmingham City University, is an example of what Universities have to offer in terms of advice and help when it comes to preparing for the real world.
Download or listen to the podcast below to find out tips on how you can improve your CV to impress employers.
CV Tips Podcast by chapperdeemus
Podcast 6
Published: March 24, 2010 @18.47
Graduate Apprentice tells all
The Grade speaks to 2009’s Graduate Apprentice winner Emily Williams. Emily is in her second of three placements set up for her through the scheme, which offers winners opportunities to get an insight into the business sector with 16 weeks worth of placements.
Download or listen to the podcast below to find out how she is finding the experience and whether she thinks it is worth it.
Graduate Apprentice Podcast by chapperdeemus
Podcast 7
Published: March 30, 2010 @16.21
B-Hive winner shares placement thoughts
The Grade speaks to Alexandru Budau, winner of the Design Category of Birmingham’s creative industries campaign B-Hive. Alex, a student at Birmingham City University, won 14 weeks worth of paid placements at a range of design companies thanks to his hard work.
Download or listen to the podcast below to find out how Alex values work placements and how he plans to make the most of the opportunities that he has made for himself.
B-hive Winner Podcast by chapperdeemus
Podcast 8
Published: April 6th, 2010 @20.32
Guardian’s Todd Nash talks about dissertation uses
The Grade speaks to Todd Nash of the Guardian about the uses of a dissertation when it comes to applying for a job. Todd found the academic side to his degree very helpful during his Guardian interview, reminding us that it is not just the practical side that interest employers.
Download or listen to the podcast below to find out how Todd used his dissertation during his interview, as well as other useful tips that he had to offer.
Todd Nash Podcast by chapperdeemus
Podcast 9
Published: April 28th, 2010 @19.29
What’s so helpful about careers fairs?
The Grade hears from both employers and students about how you can use career fairs to your advantage when job hunting. Featuring opinions from Tripp Martin of Enterprise Rent-a-car and Osman Yousef of Remploy, we are reminded that despite difficult job seeking conditions at the moment, companies are still looking for graduating bright sparks.
Download or listen to the podcast below to find out more about today’s ‘Discover Potential’ careers event at Birmingham City University’s City North Campus.
Why are career fairs so helpful? by jojchapman
Podcast 10
Published: May 14th, 2010 @13.33
Get a Graduate Advantage
The Grade speaks to Clara Wilcox of Graduate Advantage, a West Midlands based project designed to put graduates into paid and unpaid placements from 4 weeks to 12 months. They offer a wide range of placements in all sectors, with any West Midland company eligible. They also accept CVs and covering letters to their email address, enquiries@graduateadvantage.co.uk, and they let you know when your ideal placement comes around.
Download or listen to the podcast below to find out how you can apply for a placement as well as hear what Clara thinks employers are looking for when deciding who to take on.
