Difficult interview questions: where do you expect to be in five years time?
In five years, plenty can change in business, in life, as well as in your career choices, so how can you approach a question like this? And what does the employer want – a commitment to them, ambition, or openness about your career thinking? Jeff Riley and Deena Panthaky again come to the rescue, describing different approaches that you might adopt, as well as the points an employer might expect you to include in your answer. As ever, there is no magic right answer, so listen in for tips to find your own way!
(MP3 – 7min 46s, 5.33MB)
This podcast is the third in our series on difficult interview questions.
Networking: a ten minute guide
This quick guide to networking will give beginners the confidence to get started with face-to-face career networking, as well as provide extra tips, structure and ideas to students and graduates who feel they could be more effective.
Careers adviser Eric Evans outlines three steps on how to network, then discusses how to make the most of various networking opportunities – as well as how to make opportunities happen! As described, this podcast wraps it all up in 10 minutes (well, 10 mins 01 secs if you want to be precise…) so it should be an easy part of your preparation for upcoming careers fairs and employer visits.
(MP3 – 10min 01s, 6.9MB)
Difficult interview questions: why do you want to work for this company?
When you are applying for jobs at a number of companies, you will have written to each stating how keen you are to work for them. Sometimes it can feel like there is an element of dishonesty around this – you have to apply to a number of places to maximize your chances, but you tell each that they are the one. In this short podcast, Jeff Riley, Deena Panthaky and Helen Curry, discuss how to tackle this tricky situation in interview and still sell yourself. How do you convince an experienced interviewer that you really do want to join their company?
(MP3 – 5min 48s, 4.0MB)
This podcast is the second in our new series on difficult interview questions.
An introduction to MBAs
An introduction to MBAs
Hilary Moor, MBA career adviser at Royal Holloway, University of London, gives a comprehensive overview of MBAs. In this podcast she discusses why people do MBAs, what benefits it gives you (and what it does not!), how much business experience you should have before you apply, what the course is like, costs and funding, choosing a course…and more.
Useful links:
- AMBA – Association of MBAs. Features a useful ‘Guide to MBA’ section, with details of accredited schools, and the NatWest MBA loan scheme.
- EQUIS – the European Quality Improvement System. Includes a list of accredited schools.
- AACSB – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Includes a list of accredited institutions.
- GMAC – The Graduate Management Admission Council. Includes information on the GMAT tests.
- Chevening scholarships programme – for overseas students to study in the UK
- The Independent – MBAs guide
(MP3 – 28min 30s, 19.6MB)
A career in PR & communications: Red Lorry Yellow Lorry, part 2
In part 2 of our podcast, Rob Ettridge and Heather Atchison talk about the culture of Red Lorry Yellow Lorry and what PR and written communications work is like.(MP3 – 16 min 32s, 7.5MB)
A career in PR & communications: Red Lorry Yellow Lorry, part 1
Rob Ettridge, Client Services Director, and Heather Atchison, Creative Director, of Red Lorry Yellow Lorry respond to students’ questions, focussing on how to land that tricky first job. How can you demonstrate your skills and passion? How can you stand out?Do you have what it takes to be a lorry?
(MP3 – 10 min 56s, 7.5MB)
A career in advertising. Working for Saatchi & Saatchi, part 2
This is the second part of our podcast with Howard Roberts, WorldWide Director of Lovemarks at Saatchi & Saatchi. In this podcast Howard talks more about the culture of Saatchi & Saatchi, what his role involves and what he loves about it, as well as tips on what graduate applicants to Saatchi & Saatchi can do to stand out.(MP3 – 25 min 17s, 17.4 MB)
Careers in charities
Careers advisers Kate Murray and Abi Sharma give an overview of careers in charities, covering first jobs, what sort of charities are out there and recommended resources.
(MP3 – 15 min 57s, 10.9MB)
A career in advertising. Your questions – Saatchi & Saatchi, part 1
This is the first in a series of podcasts recorded for our Careers in Marketing, Advertising and PR pages. This podcast features Howard Roberts, WorldWide Director of Lovemarks at Saatchi & Saatchi, responding to questions from our students, including:- How do I turn work experience into a job opportunity?
- Should I send a portfolio when I apply?
- Should I include a photo with my CV?
(MP3 – 17 min 54s, 12.2MB)
Difficult interview questions: What is your biggest weakness?
In the first of a new series of podcasts on difficult interview questions, careers advisers Deena Panthaky and Jeff Riley discuss how to answer that tricky question “what is your biggest weakness?”. Is honesty the best policy?
(MP3 – 10min 39s)
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