Listen to this and all previous episodes Listen as Kate chats to Molly Watson about her past life working as a BBC News Journalist and her recent career change. She currently works as a Media and Communications Officer focusing on the impact of food on climate change. In this conversation, they discuss the similarities and … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do? Episode 76: Molly Watson, Media and Communications Officer
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What Do You Actually Do? Episode 75: The Civil Service Science and Engineering Fast Stream with James Halpin
Listen to this and all previous episodes Listen as Kate gets to the bottom of what James's job looks like. They cover the variety of postings James has undertaken on the Science and Engineering Fast Stream, the transferable skills that have helped him in his role and the future challenges for the Civil Service. James's … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do? Episode 75: The Civil Service Science and Engineering Fast Stream with James Halpin
What Do You Actually Do? Episode 74: Client Account Management in Advertising with Izi Hutchinson
Listen to this and all the previous episodes. Izi Hutchinson is Senior Account Director at VCCP, an international integrated communications agency. Listen as Kate gets to the bottom of what Izi's job looks like. They cover the breadth of roles within advertising, the highs and lows of account management, the importance of mindset and attitude … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do? Episode 74: Client Account Management in Advertising with Izi Hutchinson
What do you actually do!? Episode 38: Ian Henderson, Academic Clinical Fellow, NHS
Subscribe on your favourite platform now. Ian is an Academic Clinical Fellow and junior doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. After graduating in English during the 2008 credit crunch, he pursued Graduate Entry Medicine and an MSc in Global Health Science. He divides his time between clinical work and research into complications of pregnancy. Useful links: … Continue reading What do you actually do!? Episode 38: Ian Henderson, Academic Clinical Fellow, NHS
What Do You Actually Do!? Episode 27: Harpal Sahota, Data Scientist
Today's episode of What Do You Actually Do!? will look at the world of data science and what skills are required to work in the industry. We interviewed Harpal Sahota, who works as a Data Scientist at MagicLab, a company which runs dating apps such as Bumble & Lumen. (Please note: this is a re-released … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do!? Episode 27: Harpal Sahota, Data Scientist
What Do You Actually Do? Episode 73: Human-centred design in the cultural sector
Listen to this and all the previous episodes. Alyson Webb is a Director at Frankly Green + Webb, an agency specialising in human-centred design to improve digital experiences in the cultural sector. Listen as Kate gets to the bottom of what Alyson's job looks like. They cover working in the cultural sector, digital experiences, human-centred … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do? Episode 73: Human-centred design in the cultural sector
What Do You Actually Do? Episode 72: Kate Every, Service Designer
Listen to this and all the previous episodes. Kate Every works as a Service Design Practice Lead for global digital transformation company Mastek. Service design is a really interesting area of work that's getting more and more attention. Find out what this job actually involves and how you can get a job in this exciting … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do? Episode 72: Kate Every, Service Designer
What Do You Actually Do? Episode 71: Dan Bean, Transmission Engineer, National Grid.
Listen to this and all the previous episodes. Dan is a York graduate and works at National Grid where he completed a year in industry before becoming a Transmission Engineer. Dan tells us what his day to day job looks like as well as what you need to know if you're thinking about a career … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do? Episode 71: Dan Bean, Transmission Engineer, National Grid.
What Do You Actually Do? Episode 70: Elizabeth, Consultant and market researcher in the heritage sector
Listen to this and all the previous episodes. Elizabeth studied History of Art and thought she'd go into museum curation, until she discovered the amazing world of consultancy in the heritage sector! She helps museums, theatres and galleries solve problems... everything from how to boost visitor numbers to launching new learning programmes. If you have … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do? Episode 70: Elizabeth, Consultant and market researcher in the heritage sector
What Do You Actually Do? Episode 69: Toby, Placement student in recruitment
Listen to this and all the previous episodes. Pretty much any student at York can do a placement year or year in industry! And right now second/middle year students can register for the programme. With that in mind, we thought it would make sense to speak to a York student just back from a year … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do? Episode 69: Toby, Placement student in recruitment
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