Careers Unlocked

In a special episode to mark Social Mobility Day, host Kathryn is joined by Edel and Natalie to discuss what social mobility means on a personal and societal level.  Listen to hear their journeys, what employers can do to support social mobility, and what advice they would like to share with young people starting out in their careers. Thanks to Edel Harris (EY Foundation Chair), Natalie Stuart (EY Foundation Youth Advisory Board member) and Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships).  What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com.   Be sure to subscribe to Careers Unlocked wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review!  Find out more about Social Mobility Day: https://socialmobilityday.com/  Learn more about EY Foundation’s work: https://www.eyfoundation.com/uk/en/home.html 

Our minisodes provide quick answers to your questions.  This week, we’ve got the first of three minisodes covering topics associated with banking, managing your taxes and personal finance. Some of these topics can be daunting but we’ve got an expert on hand to provide clarity. Today, we’re talking about National Insurance numbers.  Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships) and Simon Morykin (HMRC's Broadcast Team).  Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review!   What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com. 

The charity sector is teeming with diverse roles and unique opportunities. We believe that it's a sector that enables individuals to make a difference in society, whilst also having a fulfilling career.   However, it also struggles with social mobility and has lower levels of diversity than reflected in the UK population, with clear barriers for entry for those from lower social-economic backgrounds and/or ethnic minorities.  Join Kathryn, Davina, and Tanisha as they discuss these issues and how they affect young people as well as spotlighting the changes happening in the sector to make it more inclusive.    Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships), Davina Majeethia (Head of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Nesta), and Tanisha Zaman (EY Foundation alumni and ambassador).  What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com.   Subscribe to Careers Unlocked wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review!     TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 – 01:45: Introduction  01:45 – 02:58: Meet Davina and Tanisha  02:58 – 08:30: What is the reality of working in charity?  08:30 – 13:06: What do young people think of the charity sector?  13:06 – 18:04: The skills and experiences you need  18:04 – 23:00: Barriers to the sector and how to overcome them  23:00 – 27:47: The power of mentorship  27:47 – 29:30: Wrap up & final comments     Links to anything mentioned:  Nesta 

Our minisodes are bitesize podcasts providing quick answers to your questions. This week, we define and explain four key terms you might have come across in the news or online when people talk about emerging technologies.   Listen to episode 8 to hear more from Mira and Kathryn discuss the impact some of these terms are having on the world of work and what that means for you.  Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships) and Mira Pijselman (Digital Ethics Lead for EY UK&I and a 2023 finalist for Thought Leader Consultant of the Year by the Management Consultancies Association)  What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com.   Subscribe to Careers Unlocked wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review!  

Our minisodes are bitesize podcasts providing quick answers to your questions. This week, we discuss how to ask for or access mental health support in the workplace.   Each workplace will be different and offer different avenues for support. Remember, you can always reach out to Mind, NHS, Young Minds, or Samaritans.  Listen to episode 7 to hear more from Joel and Kathryn, who are joined by Sami Gichki (young social action leader and aspiring mental health entrepreneur), as they cover topics including starting your own business, setting boundaries, and the mindset of an entrepreneur.  Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships) and Joel Gujral (Founder & CEO of mental health startup MYNDUP, which aims to stop the one-size-fits-all approach to mental health).  What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com.   Subscribe to Careers Unlocked wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review!  

The opportunity to become an entrepreneur is arguably higher than ever before but becoming a successful entrepreneur with a profitable company is still challenging: 90 per cent of start-ups fail.  We’re speaking with two mental health entrepreneurs to understand what it takes to start your own business, the challenges, the resources, and the learnings. Hear from our guests about the journey to being an entrepreneur and – importantly – how that journey intersects with mental health.  Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships), Sami Gichki (young social action leader and aspiring mental health entrepreneur) and Joel Gujral (Founder & CEO of mental health startup MYNDUP, which aims to stop the one-size-fits-all approach to mental health) for your contributions.  What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com.   Subscribe to Careers Unlocked wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review!     TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 – 00:56: Introduction  00:56 – 03:18: Meet Joel and Sami  03:18 – 09:42: The journey to starting your own business   09:42 – 13:42: The entrepreneurial mindset  13:42 – 19:10: Barriers to entrepreneurship and resources to draw on  19:10 – 22:58: Social media and healthy boundaries  22:58 – 30:09: Looking after your mental health  30:09 – 33:36: Learnings and advice    Links to anything mentioned:  MYNDUP 

Get answers to your questions about job interviews from people who have been on both sides of the table.  Understand how to prepare, what interviewers are looking for, and the one piece of advice our guests would give to anyone heading to an interview tomorrow. We also talk about unconscious bias, why no-one is looking for perfection, and what interviewers can do to make the process better.  Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships), Maria Owusu-Mensah (Analyst at BP, Co-Chair of EY Foundation’s Youth Advisory Board, and Young Trustee) and Antoni Davis-Phillip (Managing Consultant at Signify Technology) for your contributions.  What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com.   Subscribe to Careers Unlocked wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review!     TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 – 01:41: Introduction  01:41 – 03:15: Meet Maria and Antoni  03:15 – 08:30: The process – what’s the interview experience today and tips for getting through it?  08:30 – 14:48: The perspective of an interviewer  14:48 – 24:15: Different types of questions you might be asked (and how to answer them)  24:15 – 27:18: How to prepare and what employers can do  27:18 – 30:18: What can you ask the interviewer?  30:18 – 37:12: One piece of advice for someone going to an interview  37:12 – 38:09: Thank you    Links to anything mentioned:  BP Graduate Programmes  Signfiy Technology  Sport England 

Our minisodes are bitesize podcasts providing quick answers to your questions. This week, we cover top tips for asking for and providing constructive feedback.  Listen to episode 4 to hear more from Paul and Kathryn, who are joined by Fairy Chi (A-level student, EY Foundation Programme Alumnus) and share their experiences of ‘failure’, the ways they’ve failed up, and what it’s taught them.   Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships), and Paul Crossman (CEO of Genuine Solutions and Relove Technology).  What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com.   Subscribe to Careers Unlocked wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review!  

We're back for season two with a big topic – failure. Our guests share their experiences and the ways they’ve failed up in the past. We talk about coping with pressure and how to change your mindset so ‘rejection is redirection’, as well as sharing practical advice for coping with perceived failure in both the short and long term.  Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships), Fairy Chi (A-level student, EY Foundation Programme Alumnus) and Paul Crossman (CEO of Genuine Solutions and Relove Technology) for your contributions.  What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com.   Subscribe to Careers Unlocked wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review!     TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 – 01:44: Introduction, what to expect from season 2  01:44 – 03:42: Meet Fairy and Paul  03:42 – 06:50: Is there pressure to succeed in school?  06:50 – 10:00: Imposter syndrome, failure and redirection  10:00 – 13:06: Coping techniques and changing your mindset  13:06 – 20:51: Experiencing failure – impact and resilience  20:51 – 25:42: Self-belief and persistence  25:42 – 30:03: How can employers support young people to succeed?  30:03 – 37:08: Role models and final advice for dealing with expectations  37:08 – 37:56: Thank you    Links to anything mentioned:  Genuine Solutions  Relove Technology 

In episode three, we’re discussing barriers to the workplace and how we can overcome them. What’s the reality of applying to jobs today, how can you upskill yourself, and what do employers really want from applicants? Thanks to Sion Walton-Guest (EY Foundation Programme Lead), Gertrude Kyeremaa (student and EY Foundation Youth Advisory Board member) and Nathaniel Peat (multi-award winning entrepreneur, international speaker, co-founder of Gennex Solar, and founder of The Safety Box) for your contributions. What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com. Subscribe to Careers Unlocked wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – 02:42: Introduction, meet Gertrude & Nat 02:42 – 11:18: What are examples of barriers to the workplace? 11:18 – 17:02: Applying to jobs, coping with rejection, and networking 17:02 – 22:52: How do young people feel about entering the workplace? 22:52 – 25:34: What do employers want to see in candidates? 25:34 – 28:05: What’s changing? 28:05 – 34:04: How can you overcome the barriers? Links to anything mentioned: The Safety Box Law City 10,000 Black Interns Bridging the Bar Youth Voice Census Skills & Post-16 Education Act

In episode two, we’re talking all things professional services. What does professional services mean; what changes are on the horizon; and how is diversity, equity and inclusion being prioritised? Thanks to Sion Walton-Guest (EY Foundation Programme Lead), Olivia Agbe (student, public speaker and EY Foundation Youth Advisory Board member) and Mona Bitar (EY UK&I Vice Chair) for your contributions. What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com. Subscribe to Careers Unlocked wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – 03:18: Introduction, meet Olivia & Mona 3:18 – 8:44: What does professional services mean to you and what excites you about the sector? 8:44 – 10:28: What’s your experience of the sector? 10:28 – 13:00: Transition from school to university 13:00 – 16:50: Mona’s career journey and changes in the sector 16:50 - 26:27: Race Equality Week Special – what's happening to promote racial equity in the workplace? 26:27 – 32:17: Olivia and Mona discuss equality and equity 32:17 – 36:08: What can employers do to drive equity? 36:08 – 39:31: Final thoughts and advice Links to anything mentioned: The Parker Review What does professional services mean?

In episode one, we’re discussing the fast-changing, innovative world of technology. We’ll dive into what we mean when we talk about technology and the impact it has on our lives, society and most crucially the workplace. Plus, what does the future hold for jobs in the sector? Thanks to Sion Walton-Guest (EY Foundation Programme Lead), Ebenezer Odubanjo (student, developer and entrepreneur) and Jo Wimble-Groves (co-owner of tech company Active Digital and author) for your contributions. What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com. Subscribe to Careers Unlocked wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – 06:33: Introduction, meet Sion, Jo & Ebenezer 06:33 – 10:20: Quiz – what do you know about the tech sector? 10:20 – 20:30: History of tech and what’s happening in the sector now 20:30 – 31:35: Opportunities and tips for young people interested in the sector 31:35 – 35:30: What might the future hold? 35:30 – 39:58: Digital transformation: how can employers use technology differently? 39:58 – 46:32 Final thoughts and advice Links to anything mentioned: Smart Futures Programme EY Foundation Youth Advisory Board Active Digital UK’s Digital Strategy

In each episode we’ll be tackling a different work-related question with young people, employers, and industry professionals, who will share their insight and practical advice. We’ll be discussing the future of different sectors, helping you understand your options, asking what workplace culture looks like, and much more. Listen and explore the changing world of work, how to get that job, and navigate your early career.  We can't wait to share more, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out.

Our minisodes provide quick answers to your questions.  This week, we’ve got the last in a three-part financial literacy series covering topics associated with banking, managing your taxes and personal finance. Some of these topics can be daunting but we’ve got an expert on hand to provide clarity. Today, we’re talking about side hustles.  Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships) and Simon Morykin (HMRC's Broadcast Team).  Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review!   What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com. 

The banking sector supports both the national economy and businesses and individuals to manage their finances. It's an area that offers a wide array of roles ranging from customer service to corporate finance, providing extensive career opportunities. In addition, rapid digitalisation and innovation is reshaping this sector, presenting new ways for young people to grow, learn, and develop.  Join host Kathryn and guests Joanne and John as they discuss how these changes are affecting young people’s career progression in banking and what the sector is doing to recruit and retain new talent.  Thanks to Joanne Murphy (Chartered Banker Institute Chief Operating Officer), John Walker (EY Foundation alumni and Youth Advisory Board member) and Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships).  What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com.   Be sure to subscribe to Careers Unlocked wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review!    TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 - 03:06: Introduction  03:06 - 05:50: What do young people think about the banking sector?  05:50 - 10:05: Perceptions of the sector  10:05 - 11:34: Barriers  11:34 - 16:05: What attracts young people to the sector?  16:05 - 19:35: What does the sector have to offer young people?  19:35 - 25:13: Skills employers are looking for  25:13 - 31:48: Tech & the future of banking   31:49 - 39:01: Advice for entering the sector   39:01 - 41:48: Habits for success  41:48 - 42:47: Wrap up   Links to anything mentioned:  Banking apprenticeships  Chartered Banker Institute membership 

Our minisodes provide quick answers to your questions.  This week, we’ve got the second of three minisodes covering topics associated with banking, managing your taxes and personal finance. Some of these topics can be daunting but we’ve got an expert on hand to provide clarity. Today, we’re talking about seasonal jobs and the National Minimum Wage.  Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships) and Simon Morykin (HMRC's Broadcast Team).  Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review!   Links to things mentioned:  www.acas.org.uk/pay-and-wages  www.gov.uk  What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com. 

Roger Wade talks us through his career journey from market stall to VC fund, by way of streetwear and the world’s first pop-up mall. Roger is the founder and former CEO of BOXPARK and current Chairman of venture capital firm BoxFund. After graduating, Roger started Boxfresh, growing it from a market stall to a hugely successful international brand selling in 12 different countries. In 2010, he founded and created the world’s first pop-up mall, BOXPARK Shoreditch. Here, he shares the secrets of his success; the traits, skills and habits he’s honed along the way; and the advice he’d give his younger self. Not one to miss if you’re interested in finding your way, entrepreneurship, growing a business, and the power of adversity – or if you just want to hear a really interesting story. Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships) and Roger Wade. Don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review! What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com.   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - 02:50: Introduction 02:50 - 07:11: School & university 07:11 – 11:33: Starting out & Boxfresh 11:33 – 23:28: Skills, mindset & inspiration 23:28 – 29:09: BOXPARK & BoxFund 29:09 – 34:08: Entrepreneurship now 34:08 – 37:30: Habits for success 37:30 – 44:12: Best advice

What is the metaverse? How might it affect the way we work? And what does it mean for those starting out in their careers? These are the questions host Kathryn and guest Mira explore in today’s episode, as well as considering the advantages and potential pitfalls of the technology and how we can ensure it’s fair and ethical for users. It’s a bit of a different episode for us, this may be a topic you’ve not engaged with before and we wanted to focus on building understanding and exploring key questions before we have more discussions about the future of work – let us know what you think! Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships) and Mira Pijselman (Digital Ethics Lead for EY UK&I and a 2023 finalist for Thought Leader Consultant of the Year by the Management Consultancies Association) for this illuminating discussion. What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com. Subscribe to Careers Unlocked wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – 01:35: Introduction 01:36 – 02:32: Meet Mira 02:33 – 03:44: The Metaverse explained 03:45 – 06:01: Impact of the Metaverse on the way we work 06:02 – 08:12: Skills you might need for the Metaverse 08:13 – 12:25: Advantages and challenges 12:26 – 15:36: Accessibility and inclusiveness 15:37 – 17:03: Wrap up & the EY Foundation Metaverse Report Links to anything mentioned: Trusted Metaverse Survey Social Mobility in the Metaverse - artist project EY Foundation 'Social Mobility in the Metaverse' Report

Our minisodes are bitesize podcasts providing quick answers to your questions. This week, we cover belonging at work.  Listen to episode 6 to hear more from Bob and Kathryn, who are joined by John Walker (@John Walker (EY Foundation Ambassador, soon to start a role at Bank of America), to discuss how you can decide on a career path, the role your employer has to play in combatting imposter syndrome, and what it means to belong at work.  Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships), and Bob Athwal (Culture and Belonging Director at Skyscanner, conference speaker, co-founder of the Global Career Services Summit and the 1 Hour Project).  What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com.   Subscribe to Careers Unlocked wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review!  

How do you pick your career?  Hear from our guests about what influenced their choices, the options available to you after school, and why belonging in the workplace is so important. You’ll hear top tips about making post-16 career decisions, advice about avoiding career comparison and overcoming imposter syndrome, as well as our discussion of how you know you’ve picked the right path.  Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships), John Walker (EY Foundation Ambassador, soon to begin a role in the Investment Banking team at Bank of America) and Bob Athwal (Culture and Belonging Director at Skyscanner, conference speaker, co-founder of the Global Career Services Summit and the 1 Hour Project) for your contributions.  What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com.   Subscribe to Careers Unlocked wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review!   TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 – 01:45: Introduction  01:45 – 04:00: Meet John and Bob  04:00 – 09:14: How do you decide on a career path?  09:14 – 15:00: Post-school career paths  15:00 – 27:46: Choosing and changing your career path – top tips  27:46 – 31:26 Belonging at work  31:26 – 40:49 Imposter syndrome and vulnerability  40:49 – 42:52: Feeling like you belong  42:52 – 43:59: Thank you and goodbye    Links to anything mentioned:  Bank of America  Skyscanner