
Podcast overview...
You can widen your job search as you get to hear from employers you may not be familiar with or who you may not realise are recruiting for people in your field of study.
We will be discussing what it‘s like to work with them, which early careers roles are currently on offer and what exactly they are looking for in candidates?
You‘ll learn about the nitty gritty of graduate application and selection processes, what to expect on your first year of employment and what you should be looking out for when it comes to graduate development prospects in your new role.
We are huge advocates of equality, inclusivity and diversity and we encourage and challenge all of the employers who guest on the podcast to be open and transparent about how this is built into their application and selection processes as well as their cultures.
Episodes

Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
***Remember to click like/follow and subscribe for future episodes!*** In this Lunchtime Live episode of the Graduate Ambitions™ Podcast, Lisa and Anya answer your questions on selection process outcomes, good or bad! Including how to redirect rejection, tips on how to deal with success, as well as next steps. We host our Lunchtime Live episodes every second Tuesday at 12.30pm. If you have any questions you want answered or themes you want us to focus on for episodes then please contact via our socials below or at: graduates@strategicambitions.com or join us live and add your question to the message box! In this episode we mention the following links: To access the Graduate Ambitions™ free tool & resources (this includes our Redirecting Rejection resource on our Wellbeing Hub): https://strategicambitions.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1025657 Follow us on Socials at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-ambitions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Graduate.Ambitions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graduate.ambitions/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StratAmbitions?s=20 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@graduate.ambitions Connect with the Graduate Ambitions™ team at: Lisa Brennan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-brennan-86707a2a Anya Pini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anya-pini-741872199 Kathryn Gardyne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-gardyne-03900b20b

Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
***Remember to click like/follow and subscribe for future episodes!*** In this Lunchtime Live episode of the Graduate Ambitions™ Podcast, Lisa and Anya answer your questions on summer internships, including how important are they to have on your CV and what to do if you haven't secured a summer internship. We host our Lunchtime Live episodes every second Tuesday at 12.30pm. If you have any questions you want answered or themes you want us to focus on for episodes then please contact via our socials below or at: graduates@strategicambitions.com or join us live and add your question to the message box! In this episode we mention the following links: To access the Graduate Ambitions™ free tool & resources (this includes our job notice board): https://strategicambitions.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1025657 Studenteer - a great platform to connect in with to access volunteering opportunities that could provide great business experience: https://studenteer.co.uk Follow us on Socials at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-ambitions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Graduate.Ambitions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graduate.ambitions/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StratAmbitions?s=20 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@graduate.ambitions Connect with the Graduate Ambitions™ team at: Lisa Brennan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-brennan-86707a2a Anya Pini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anya-pini-741872199 Kathryn Gardyne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-gardyne-03900b20b

Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
***Remember to click like/follow and subscribe for future episodes!*** In this Lunchtime Live episode of the Graduate Ambitions™ Podcast, we answer questions we have received on Assessment Centres, everything from how to prepare to what to expect on the day. We host our Lunchtime Live episodes every second Tuesday at 12.30pm (GMT). If you have any questions you want answered or themes you want us to focus on for episodes then please contact via our socials below or at: graduates@strategicambitions.com or join us live and add your question to the message box! In this episode we mention the following links: To access the Graduate Ambitions™ free tool & resources: https://strategicambitions.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1025657 Link to Lunchtime Live focussing on CVs: https://graduateambitions.podbean.com/e/lunchtime-lives-focus-on-cv-s-audio-only/ Follow us on Socials at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-ambitions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Graduate.Ambitions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graduate.ambitions/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StratAmbitions?s=20 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@graduate.ambitions Connect with the Graduate Ambitions™ team at: Lisa Brennan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-brennan-86707a2a Anya Pini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anya-pini-741872199 Kathryn Gardyne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-gardyne-03900b20b

Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
***Remember to click like/follow and subscribe for future episodes!*** In this Lunchtime Live episode of the Graduate Ambitions™ Podcast, Lisa and Anya respond to questions we have received on interviews. We host our Lunchtime Live episodes every second Tuesday. If you have any questions you want answered or themes you want us to focus on for episodes then please contact via our socials below or at: graduates@strategicambitions.com or join us live and add your question to the message box! In this episode we mention the following links: To access the Graduate Ambitions™ free tool & resources: https://strategicambitions.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1025657 Link to Lunchtime Live focussing on CVs: https://graduateambitions.podbean.com/e/lunchtime-lives-focus-on-cv-s-audio-only/ Follow us on Socials at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-ambitions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Graduate.Ambitions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graduate.ambitions/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StratAmbitions?s=20 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@graduate.ambitions Connect with the Graduate Ambitions™ team at: Lisa Brennan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-brennan-86707a2a Anya Pini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anya-pini-741872199 Kathryn Gardyne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-gardyne-03900b20b

Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
***Remember to click like/follow and subscribe for future episodes!*** Listen to the recording of our first Lunchtime Live episode of the Graduate Ambitions™ Podcast. Hear advice from graduate expert Lisa, as Anya asks questions on CV's we have received recently from students and graduates. We will host our Lunchtime Live episodes every second Tuesday. If you have any questions you want answered or themes you want us to focus on for episodes then please contact via our socials below or at: graduates@strategicambitions.com In this episode we mention the following links: To access the Graduate Ambitions™ free tool & resources: https://strategicambitions.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1025657 To sign up to our CV Building workshop: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/graduate-ambitionstm-cv-building-workshop-tickets-168585410501 Follow us on Socials at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-ambitions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Graduate.Ambitions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graduate.ambitions/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StratAmbitions?s=20 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@graduate.ambitions Connect with the Graduate Ambitions™ team at: Lisa Brennan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-brennan-86707a2a Anya Pini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anya-pini-741872199 Kathryn Gardyne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-gardyne-03900b20b

Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
***Remember to click like/follow and subscribe for future episodes!*** In this episode we hear from Graeme Butler and Catherine Caddell from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, where we discover there is much more to the business that renting cars! During the session we will hear much about the amazing opportunities Enterprise-Rent-A-Car have available for graduates and students, with applications accepted throughout the year and start dates agreed with successful candidates. You will learn about the streamlined application and selection processes and the great development opportunities available as an employee. Throughout this podcast you will hear about the family values and inclusivity that underpin everything else at Enterprise-Rent-A-Car, including how they support employees and the local communities they operate in. Hit play to hear all about it! #Enterprise #Iwork4Enterprise For early careers information and applications go to the Enterprise website: https://careers.enterprise.co.uk/Graduate jobs – rolling start dates UK wide across 450 locationsStudent opportunities - 12 Months Placements due to close by Easter (Mid-April 2022) Podcast Guests: Graeme Butler, Talent Acquisition Marketing Specialist: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graemebutler/ Catherine Caddell, Area Manager: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-caddell-86452215a/ Company Socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/enterprise-rent-a-car/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseUK Skip to: 3:53 - To learn about Enterprise-Rent-A-Car and what they do 8:20 - To hear about the family values and culture at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and what its like to work there. 13:56 - To discover the importance of diversity, inclusion and belonging at Enterprise Rent-A-Car 22:45 - To hear about the types of roles Enterprise Rent-A-Car are recruiting for and the activities undertaken in these roles 33: 45 - To find out about early careers development at Enterprise Rent-A-Car 35:34 - To understand what the recruitment & selection process looks like and what the candidate experience is like 41:55 - To learn about other ways employees can involved and gain experience outside of their day-to-day role 46:24 - To find out about application deadlines and start-dates 49:08 - To hear about the support available for successful candidates as they begin their career with Enterprise Rent-A-Car 52:59 - To build awareness of the sustainability strategy Enterprise Rent-A-Car are leading and implementing 55:58 - For final advice, from Graeme and Catherine, for anyone thinking of applying.

Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
***Remember to click like/follow and subscribe for future episodes!*** In this episode we hear from Graeme Butler and Catherine Caddell from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, where we discover there is much more to the business that renting cars! During the session we will hear much about the amazing opportunities Enterprise-Rent-A-Car have available for graduates and students, with applications accepted throughout the year and start dates agreed with successful candidates. You will learn about the streamlined application and selection processes and the great development opportunities available as an employee. Throughout this podcast you will hear about the family values and inclusivity that underpin everything else at Enterprise-Rent-A-Car, including how they support employees and the local communities they operate in. Hit play to hear all about it! #Enterprise #Iwork4Enterprise For early careers information and applications go to the Enterprise website: https://careers.enterprise.co.uk/Graduate jobs – rolling start dates UK wide across 450 locationsStudent opportunities - 12 Months Placements due to close by Easter (Mid-April 2022) Podcast Guests: Graeme Butler, Talent Acquisition Marketing Specialist: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graemebutler/ Catherine Caddell, Area Manager: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-caddell-86452215a/ Company Socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/enterprise-rent-a-car/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseUK Skip to: 3:53 - To learn about Enterprise-Rent-A-Car and what they do 8:20 - To hear about the family values and culture at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and what its like to work there. 13:56 - To discover the importance of diversity, inclusion and belonging at Enterprise Rent-A-Car 22:45 - To hear about the types of roles Enterprise Rent-A-Car are recruiting for and the activities undertaken in these roles 33: 45 - To find out about early careers development at Enterprise Rent-A-Car 35:34 - To understand what the recruitment & selection process looks like and what the candidate experience is like 41:55 - To learn about other ways employees can involved and gain experience outside of their day-to-day role 46:24 - To find out about application deadlines and start-dates 49:08 - To hear about the support available for successful candidates as they begin their career with Enterprise Rent-A-Car 52:59 - To build awareness of the sustainability strategy Enterprise Rent-A-Car are leading and implementing 55:58 - For final advice, from Graeme and Catherine, for anyone thinking of applying.

Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
***Remember to click like/follow and subscribe for future episodes!*** If you are considering a career in the food industry or if you are curious about what types of roles that could offer you, then our episode with Moy Park, one of the UK and Europe's leading food companies, will let you hear more details first-hand on their graduate programmes and student placement programmes. #Moypark #Youmakethedifference #GrowCreateInspire Moy Park recruitment dates: Applications are now closed for 2022 programmes, dates for 2023 intake will be announced later in the year. For early careers information and applications go to the Moypark website: Early Careers | Moy Park Ltd Podcast Guests: Vikki Cenci – Early Careers Co-ordinator linkedin.com/in/vikki-cenci-731a151a1 Atif Alam – Technical Graduate https://www.lilinkedin.com/in/atif-alam-9167a21b9 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moy-park/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=%40moyparkchicken Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyparkchicken/ Skip to: 2:05 - To hear out more about Moy Park and what they do. 4:17 - To hear about the values and culture at Moy Park and what its like to work there. 6:09 - To hear about the ways diversity, inclusion and belonging at Moy Park. 8:42 - To hear about the types of roles Moy Park are recruiting for. 14:36 - To hear about what successful candidates would be doing on a day-to-day basis. 20:39 - To hear about relocation opportunities at Moy Park. 23:42 - To find out how to apply and what the recruitment process looks like and what the candidate experience is like. 32:09 - To hear about what a candidate might expect in terms of development and support in early careers roles. 35:58 - To hear advice, from Vicki and Atif, for anyone thinking of applying.

Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
***Remember to click like/follow and subscribe for future episodes!*** If you are considering a career in the food industry or if you are curious about what types of roles that could offer you, then our episode with Moy Park, one of the UK and Europe's leading food companies, will let you hear more details first-hand on their graduate programmes and student placement programmes. #Moypark #Youmakethedifference #GrowCreateInspire Moy Park recruitment dates: Applications are now closed for 2022 programmes, dates for 2023 intake will be announced later in the year. For early careers information and applications go to the Moypark website: Early Careers | Moy Park Ltd Podcast Guests: Vikki Cenci – Early Careers Co-ordinator linkedin.com/in/vikki-cenci-731a151a1 Atif Alam – Technical Graduate https://www.lilinkedin.com/in/atif-alam-9167a21b9 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moy-park/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=%40moyparkchicken Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moyparkchicken/ Skip to: 2:05 - To hear out more about Moy Park and what they do. 4:17 - To hear about the values and culture at Moy Park and what its like to work there. 6:09 - To hear about the ways diversity, inclusion and belonging at Moy Park. 8:42 - To hear about the types of roles Moy Park are recruiting for. 14:36 - To hear about what successful candidates would be doing on a day-to-day basis. 20:39 - To hear about relocation opportunities at Moy Park. 23:42 - To find out how to apply and what the recruitment process looks like and what the candidate experience is like. 32:09 - To hear about what a candidate might expect in terms of development and support in early careers roles. 35:58 - To hear advice, from Vicki and Atif, for anyone thinking of applying.

Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
***Remember to click like/follow and subscribe for future episodes!*** If you are considering a career in commercial law, this episode will let you hear first hand more about the different routes for starting your law career with Dentons, as an apprentice, student or graduate. Dentons are considering applications from candidates who have not necessarily studied law previously. #challengersaccepted #graduateambitions #dentons #careersinlaw Dentons recruitment dates: Applications are now closed for 2022 programmes, dates for 2023 intake will be announced later in the year. For early careers information and applications go to the Dentons website: https://challengers.dentons.com/#GraduateAmbitions #StrategicAmbitions #Dentons #ChallengersAccepted #JobSearch #CareerHelp Podcast Guests, Dentons: Rosie Buckley – Early Careers Recruitment Lead https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosie-buckley-24853663/ Imogen Wilkinson – Trainee Solicitor https://www.linkedin.com/in/imogen-wilkinson-550264166/ Social media links: Dentons - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dentons/ Facebook: Dentons - https://www.facebook.com/dentonsearlycareersuk Skip to: 0:15 - For an introduction of the podcast and guests we're joined by. 1:28 - To hear out more about Dentons and what they do. 4:02 - To hear about the culture at Dentons and what its like to work there. 4:39 - To hear about Dentons values. 5:52 - To hear about the ways Dentons incorporates equality and diversity into the day-to-days and the way that they work. 6:54 - To hear about Dentons different initiatives and networks. 8:58 - To hear about the types of roles Dentons are recruiting for. 12:29 - To hear about the types of students that Dentons are looking to apply and the criteria. 16:18 - To hear about the hashtag 'ChallengersAccepted'. 17:57 - To hear about what candidates would be doing on the day-to-day. 20:31 - To hear about some extra ways that successful candidates can get involved and gain some extra experience within the company. 22:34 - To find out how to apply and what the recruitment process looks like. 24:08 - To hear more about the application process. 25:37 - To hear more about the selection process. 27:57 - To hear more about the assessment centre and what the assessments look like. 29:56 - To hear about how any candidates who might need accommodations to exercises can go about letting Dentons know that they need that extra support. 31:12 - To hear about what a candidate might expect in terms of development. 35:05 - To hear advice for anyone thinking of applying.

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Anya Pini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anya-pini-741872199
Kathryn Gardyne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-gardyne-03900b20b