The Grad Pod

Matt Bayliss joins the Grad Pod for the final episode of Series 2. In this podcast, Matt discusses how he went about finding work experience and getting a job, what it is like to work in the Civil Service and in Economics, and how your twenties are the perfect time to explore various paths.

Kat McManus joins the podcast in the seventh episode of The Grad Pod to discuss how Think Tanks work, the perils of sending out job applications and the reasons behind not moving home after university.

In Episode 6 of Series 2 of The Grad Pod, Pippa Smart joins the podcast to chat about what it was like going to music college, working in retail and gaining more responsibility, whilst also coming to the realisation that you don't have to have a set career or goal.

For Episode 5 of Series 2 of the Grad Pod, Matt Ward joins the podcast to discuss what it is like working in publishing, gaining financial independence after university and moving to London.

In the fourth episode of series 2 of The Grad Pod, Annie is joined by her colleague Felicity Litster for a chat about changing jobs and career sectors, working in the media and what it is like to have others depend on you during your 20s.

In Episode 3 Series 2 of The Grad Pod Emily White joins the podcast for a chat about the restrictions that come with telephone interviews, going about applying for jobs within the industry of the Sciences, and what it is like to work for a big company.

In this episode the wonderful Ali Chester joins the podcast providing insight into the world of guitar teaching, leaving school and creating music based podcasts.

The Grad Pod is back for another series! In this first episode, Beth Weaden joins the podcast as she shares the highs and lows of training to be a midwife and working for the NHS during the current pandemic.

In Series One's final episode Annie talks to Mark, a Exeter University Career advisor, on his advice for students worrying or going through the looming post-uni stress.

In Episode 7 of The Grad Pod we were joined by Beccy Smith. After moving back home after university, Beccy details the realities of trying to find a job in her chosen career sector.

In Episode 6 of The Grad Pod we were joined by Ted Mahon. After taking a year out after university to work out what he wanted to do, Ted is now doing Teach First in Manchester. Interested in his story? Then have a listen!

In Episode 5 of The Grad Pod we were joined by Jack Holliday, a recent graduate who is currently doing a grad scheme with a big company. Interested in his story? Then have a listen!

In Episode 4 of The Grad Pod we were joined by Gabriel Brook-Sulman, a recent graduate who has chosen to take a gap year and go travelling. Interested in his story? Then have a listen!

In Episode 3 of The Grad Pod we were joined by Ollie Lund, a Politics and Contemporary History Masters Student in London. Want to know about the life of a Masters student after graduating from their undergraduate degree? Then have a listen!

This week The Grad Pod was joined by George Robinson, a recent employee at the BBC only 2 years after graduating. Want to know how he got there and hear his advice on other aspects of graduate life? Then have a listen of Episode 2.

Enjoying uni life but have nothing planned for what comes after? Got something kind of planned but you’re not too sure? EVERYTHING planned but you just wanna check? Not even a student just curious?? The Grad Pod has your back. Every Sunday for the next 2 months, listen in to our weekly podcast as we interview recent graduates and career advisors on just how to go about transforming yourself from graduate into full-on upstanding citizen. We’ll be discussing work experience, different career paths, finance, living, and various top tips, alongside a whole host of content regarding the social side of post-graduation life: something we feel is too often skipped over. Who knows, we might be discussing the exact post-uni life you had in mind. In the first episode, Annie Tricks interviews Georgia Smyth as they discuss moving away on your own after university, adapting to new environments and staying positive. Warning: Some swear words are in this ep, maybe don't play it aloud around little kids!