Future Talent Talks

Finish the season one off on a high with us with a chilled catch up and end of season review. In this episode we walk you through: 00:00 Where we've been and what we've learned 21:21 The best pieces of advice we've shared 29:08 The season in facts + figures 32:52 What's next for us and the podcast?! Thank you so much for your support in 2024 Love Holly and Shoshanna x * Shoshanna: fill out the contact form on her website https://www.fairyjobmother.co.uk/pages/contact * Holly: visit her LinkedIn and fill out the contact form https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly--hobbs/

Is DE&I cancelled? How can organisations actually attract diverse talent? How do diverse talent actually feel? Let's find out... We are SO excited to welcome our first EVER guest Stephen Adeoye Founder and CEO of Beyond Education, the hottest talent and employer branding agency helping employers become the go-to choice for diverse talent. In this episode we discuss: 00:00 Intro to the episode and Stephen 6:15 Deep dive into the state of DEI for candidates + employers 20:59 How to actually attract diverse talent + what you’re doing wrong! 35:47 Simple tips and tricks to keep diverse talent at your organisation 42:23 Summary, takeaways and homework! To hear more from Stephen check him out on LinkedIn And to work with us 🤩 * Shoshanna: fill out the contact form on her website * Holly: visit her LinkedIn and fill out the contact form Please support the podcast by doing one of the following👇 - Subscribe! Subscriptions tell YouTube our podcast is worth listening to and help recommend it to more people, ultimately helping more young people! - Sign up to our mailing list to be the first to know when new episodes drop and get exclusive tips - Email us futurettalenttalks@gmail.com with feedback or future topic suggestions!

We've had an amazing response to our podcast and as a thank you, we're answering some of your questions from this season. In this episode we answer YOUR questions & share advice on the following: How much pre boarding support apprentices + grads actually want.. Young peoples biggest concerns over the next 3-5 years How to build mentors and teachers within a business for apprentices Pro's + cons of sharing questions to grads/apprentice before interviews Why the industry is ignoring the value of non-degree apprenticeships Why it's important to bring cross country cohorts together and how often And MUCH more..! There were lots of questions we didn't have time to answer so will definitely be doing another Q&A - if you want us to answer your question next drop it in the comments or email us below! How to support the podcast 👇 Subscribe! Subscriptions tell YouTube our podcast is worth listening to and help recommend it to more people, ultimately helping more young people! Sign up to our mailing list here to be the first to know when new episodes drop and get exclusive tips Email us futurettalenttalks@gmail.com with feedback or future topic suggestions! How to work with us 🤩 If you're interested in working with Shoshanna, fill out the contact form on her website here If you're interested in working with Holly, visit her LinkedIn and send her a message here

Everyone's talking about Gen Z but who actually are they and why do they seem so different? Let's discuss the things you need to know about this generation and some of the pressures they face that no one's talking about. How to support the podcast 👇 Subscribe! Subscriptions tell YouTube our podcast is worth listening to and help recommend it to more people, ultimately helping more young people! Sign up to our mailing list to be the first to know when new episodes drop and get exclusive tips here Email us futurettalenttalks@gmail.com with feedback or future topic suggestions! How to work with us 🤩 If you're interested in working with Shoshanna, fill out the contact form on her website here If you're interested in working with Holly, visit her LinkedIn and fill out the contact form here 00:00 Intro 3:04 Chapter 1: Why we’re talking about Gen Z why this episode is different 7:24 Chapter 2: Who Gen Z REALLY are, themes showing up at work, pressures they face, generational differences/similarities + more. 21:07 Chapter 3: Our top tips for attracting and retaining Gen Z + how to prep for Gen A.. 41:08 Chapter 4: Summary and homework to help implement your learnings

93% of Gen Z confessed to not showing up for an interview according to Indeed. We dive into why this is happening and how to stop it, plus share our own personal experiences. Topics we cover: 00:00 Intro and catch up! 3:25 How often young people ACTUALLY ghost and renege! 9:48 Why young people ghost and back out of job offers and our own personal experiences.. 28:05 Our TOP tips to prevent ghosting, no-shows and reneges! 43:37 Summary and homework How to support the podcast 👇 Subscribe! Subscriptions help our podcast get shown to more people! Sign up to our mailing list for exclusive tips, opportunities and events here Email us futurettalenttalks@gmail.com with feedback, future topic suggestions or questions! How to work with us 🤩 If you're interested in working with Shoshanna, fill out the contact form on her website https://www.fairyjobmother.co.uk/pages/contact- If you're interested in working with Holly, visit her LinkedIn and fill out the contact form https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly--hobbs/

In this episode we're talking all things TikTok for early careers attraction, whether it's actually worth investing in and how to use it effectively... Topics we cover: Intro and catch up! Why TikTok for early careers Best practices and tips for using TikTok The role of career influencers and current employees Summary, homework and things you can implement right now How to support the podcast 👇 Subscribe! Subscriptions tell Spotify it's worth recommending our podcast to more people, ultimately helping more young people! Sign up to our mailing list for exclusive tips, opportunities and events https://subscribepage.io/futuretalenttalks Email us futurettalenttalks@gmail.com with feedback or future topic suggestions! How to work with us 🤩 - Shoshanna: fill out the contact form on her website https://www.fairyjobmother.co.uk/pages/contact - Holly: visit her LinkedIn and fill out the contact form https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly--hobbs/

As we enter the 2024/2025 recruitment season, we're talking about rejection and the impact poor rejection practices are having on both employers and candidates. In this episode we cover: How young people are sharing their experiences online Impact of poor rejection practices on employers + candidates with real life examples Tips to protect your employer brand and deliver rejection effectively Summary, homework and things you can implement right now How to support the podcast 👇 - Subscribe! Subscriptions tell YouTube it's worth recommending our podcast to more people, ultimately helping more young people! - Sign up to our mailing list here to be the first to know when new episodes drop and get exclusive tips - Email us futurettalenttalks@gmail.com with feedback or future topic suggestions! How to work with us 🤩 - If you're interested in working with Shoshanna, fill out the contact form on her website here - If you're interested in working with Holly, visit her LinkedIn and fill out the contact form here

We're diving into why young people are using tools like ChatGPT and other generative AI technologies during their job search and tips for employers on how to respond, plus some exclusive insights from our communities. In this episode we cover:  00:00 Intro  02:21 How young people are using AI 08:14 Why young people are using AI with insights from our communities  21:04 Our thoughts, tips and advice on managing and embracing AI  25:17 Summary, homework & things you can implement right now How to support the podcast:  Subscribe! Subscriptions help Spotify recommend our podcast to more people! Share it with your teams and industry peers! Sign up to our mailing list here to be the first to know when new episodes drop and get exclusive tips + advice https://subscribepage.io/futuretalenttalks Email us at futuretalenttalks@gmail.com with feedback or future topic suggestions! How to explore working with us: If you're interested in working with Shoshanna, fill out the contact form on her website https://www.fairyjobmother.co.uk/pages/contact If you're interested in working with Holly, visit her LinkedIn and fill out the contact form https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly--hobbs/

In this episode we dive into all things onboarding and the first 30 days of graduates and apprentices starting. Your first 30 days at a new job (especially your first) can make or break your experience so we’re here to help you get it right and dispel some myths! In this episode we cover:  00:00: Intro 02:12 Chapter 1: How young people are ACTUALLY feeling and what to expect  10:05 Chapter 2: Expectation vs reality: what you think they’ll be like vs what they’ll actually be like 26:36 Chapter 3: Things you need to cover at onboarding/within the first month  42:08 Chapter 4: Takeaways and activity for you to implement learnings! As always, we'd love to hear from you!  - Email us at futuretalenttalks@gmail.com with feedback, questions, or topics you’d like us to cover in future episodes. - Sign up to our mailing list here to be the first to know when new episodes drop https://subscribepage.io/futuretalent... - Follow us on LinkedIn: Holly and Shoshanna

We’re kicking things off by introducing ourselves and discussing why we’re so passionate about helping employers like you connect with and nurture young talent. PLUS giving you a sneak peek of what’s in store for the season ahead and why our combined experience and expertise make this podcast a must-listen for anyone looking to stay ahead in the evolving world of early careers. We’d love to hear from you!  Email us at futuretalenttalks@gmail.com with feedback, questions, or topics you’d like us to cover in future episodes. Sign up to our mailing list here to be the first to know when new episodes drop Follow us on LinkedIn (Holly + Shoshanna) to stay connected and get more early careers tips and advice!