Early Careers Podcast | Jack & Ollie Show
The Early Careers Podcast with Jack and Ollie will guide you through every aspect of the early careers market. As the co-founders of AllAboutGroup.org and R M P Enterprises, the pair have more than 20 years of experience in the marketplace between them and hope to bring some of that experience to the fore, to help anyone invovled in any aspect of early careers get new insights, perspectives and ways of thinking with the goal of raising the game across the industry from the best minds and the most progressive organisations.
Episodes
66 episodes
Unlocking students’ Unique Sprinkle Power
Expect a blend of personal stories, candid reflections on generational coaching trends, and some unfiltered advice on nurturing today's talent. Get ready for an episode with Lola Bejide that promises to be anything but ordinary, as we venture i...
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Season 8
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Episode 53
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49:29
Enhancing Your Employer Brand: A 4D Blueprint
We'll uncover the nuances of employer brand and EVP, discuss strategies for enhancing brand perception, and share practical advice for those looking to revamp or create a compelling employer brand. Tune in for an enlightening conversation fille...
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Season 8
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Episode 52
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50:06
Championing the Underrepresented | Careers Education on Campus
Join us as we challenge the status quo and explore strategies to support passive or socially disadvantaged students, ensuring a more inclusive and diverse approach to career development. We'll dig deep into the key questions, share actionable i...
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Season 8
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Episode 51
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55:07
Me, myself and (A)Irene
Merging his vast marketing background with recruitment prowess, Paul offers a unique spin on the challenges and transformative power of AI. Tune in for a laugh, a lesson, and a look into the future of hiring.
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Season 8
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Episode 50
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38:37
Redefining Recruitment: The Case for Preskilling Before Hiring
With thought-provoking discussions and poignant insights, this episode promises to be a veritable treasure trove for those yearning for a renewed outlook on contemporary hiring practices. So, pour yourself a cuppa and prepare for a recruitment ...
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Season 8
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Episode 49
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39:51
Redefining Success: The Zero Gravity Approach to Social Mobility
From the unspoken advantage of networks to innovative solutions that level the playing field, this podcast promises to challenge, inspire, and provoke thought. Join us as we explore fresh perspectives, practical takeaways, and how we can red...
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Season 8
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Episode 48
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45:13
The Green Shift in Recruitment: Sustainability in Early Careers
They share their experiences and insights on the importance of sustainability and diversity in early careers recruitment. With a special appearance by Matthew Payne, a law student and Co-Chair of the Sustainable Recruitment Alliance’s Student A...
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Season 8
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Episode 47
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52:35
Mastering Branding and Attraction in an Evolving Job Market: Insights from Charlie Ball
From navigating hybrid working to crafting an alluring employer brand and embracing the power of purpose and impact, Charlie's expertise provides a guiding light for navigating the ever-changing currents of the job market. Tune in ...
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Season 8
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Episode 46
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58:55
Do we need to ‘balance’ face-to-face & digital attraction, or do we choose one and nail it?
Branding & Attraction: A brave new world has emerged since the pandemic with wild swings in candidate attraction. One of the leading agencies in the Early Careers space, SMRS joined to discuss what is the right balance. The wonderfully b...
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Season 8
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Episode 45
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52:33
Steve Keith | Don’t just slap a rainbow on it
We discussed how there is nothing wrong with a rainbow, but could more be done to engage with the LGBTQ+ community and its allies in a more meaningful way?
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Season 7
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Episode 44
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41:16
Jason Holt CBE and Emily Austin | Association of Apprentices
The market has been screaming out for something like this and now it's here and employers and training providers have a platform that helps bring together apprentices to develop socially and professionally as well as providing support for emplo...
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Season 7
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Episode 52
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32:15
Lienda Beale & Martin Edmondson | Career Coaching: Insights from the experts
Lienda and Martin spoke about the sorts of interventions that work best with their university partners, the value that career coaching can play and the ROI it provides to career services.If you would like to find out more about the serv...
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Season 7
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Episode 51
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35:19
Esther Odejimi-Uzokwe | 10,000 Black Interns
We spoke to Esther about the programme they are running, how it came about, the successes they've already had and their vision for the future.You can find out more about the programme on thei...
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Season 7
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Episode 50
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31:43
Tim Vorley | University: The sandbox of learning
We discussed the role that university plays in employability, but also the wide spectrum of students and their desired outcomes for their time at university and how universities can best position themselves to help the widest range of students....
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Season 7
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Episode 49
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40:08
Professor Robert Allison | Employability driving university strategy: a Vice-Chancellor’s viewpoint
We discussed what employability means, why it is so important and what it can mean for social mobility and enterprise.
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Season 6
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Episode 48
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55:20
Laura Yeates | Sustainability in Early Careers Recruitment
We spoke to Laura about the alliance and covered what signatories are agreeing to, what the commitment looks like and she explained to us how other firms can join the already more than 30+ employer and university members.
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Season 6
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Episode 47
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36:28
Stephen Isherwood | Predictions for 2021
We discussed which changes are here to stay, which aren't and Stephen shared his insights and predictions for 2021 with us.
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Season 6
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Episode 46
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44:29
Tanya de Grunwald | Step up! How good employers of young people can change the world
Best known for calling out Tony Blair, Vivienne Westwood and Simon Cowell over unpaid internships, Tanya explains how her activism has adapted to include employers, and why the good guys are so important in the battle against the bad guys - esp...
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Season 6
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Episode 45
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55:51
Fran Walker and Debbie Siva-Jothy | Work-based learning in 2021 and beyond
We spoke about the upheaval to work placed learning, how many firms adapted and what that has meant for students during 2020 and what it might mean for 2021 and beyond.
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Season 6
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Episode 44
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46:02
Charlie Ball | What on earth is going on with graduate employment?
Charlie joined us on the show to give us a macro perspective on the current labour market for graduates as well as some insights from the past and some predictions for the future.
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Season 6
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Episode 43
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1:02:40
Katie Pinder & Michael Nathan | Brilliant Apprenticeship Development
The apprenticeship development programme at Mace has led to a 94% retention after four years and a 98% academic attainment rate. Those results speak for themselves. Michael and Katie reveal all the secrets to their success in this episode.
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Season 6
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Episode 42
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52:11
Chris Hale | The Future of Universities
University education has been around for over 800 years in the UK and over that time there have been enormous changes ranging from accessibility to teaching methods. Right now universities are dealing with the huge impact that COVI...
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Season 6
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Episode 41
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48:56
Chris Bishop | How to succeed at jobs that don't exist yet?
We don't know what the future will look, so how can we prepare for that? Chris runs through some simple steps you can do to make sure you are as prepared as you can be for the jobs of the future.
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43:56
Dr Ulrich Hoppe | Why the German apprenticeship system isn't right for the UK
The wonderful and highly functional German apprenticeship system is widely touted as the gold standard by governments across the world, but that doesn't mean it will work everywhere. Ulrich talks through the strengths of the Birtish economy and...
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Season 5
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Episode 40
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26:57