The Graduate Mentor Podcast is back with a bang! This week we met with Myrto Skourletou to discuss her brand-new book The Only Interview Guide You Will Ever Need we took a deep dive into the book and uncovered some great insights. Particularly we looked at at how interviews might have changed and how applicants need to adapt to the current market.

Myrto is also giving away a copy of her book. In order to enter you will need to answer the following poll “Which type of interview Question do you find most difficult to answer?

Episode 12: People of color and their Successes in the world of corporate work - Featuring Bini Yoheswaran Esther Anyanwu
This week we met with Bini and Esther to discuss their success stories and the challenges of entering the corporate work world.
We heard past and present experiences of submitting applications, tackling interviews, and obtaining their first roles

Connect with Bini

• Graduate Mentor Profile
• LinkedIn

Connect With Esther

• LinkedIn

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Last week we discussed with Vince Pizzoni the common challenges mentees face in obtaining their graduate jobs...

Following the success of that episode, this week we met with Urvi Dhruva.

Listen as Urvi explains how you can excel in your graduate Job and how to avoid getting fired 👀

She is the youngest mentor on the platform giving her insider knowledge into the current Graduate Job market.

This episode is jam-packed with advice, tips and a shoutout to Michael scot from The Office

In this episode, we spoke with Vince Pizzoni. We delved into the diverse landscape of career choices, job-hunting challenges, and personal growth.

From leveraging your degree to exploring unexpected avenues, we discuss how to identify and pursue career opportunities that align with your interests and qualifications.

If you have any questions for Vince you can book a free mentoring session with him here

Connect with Vince on LinkedIn

Disclaimer: This episode covers some sensitive subjects so if you are someone currently struggling with mental health then please see the resources below before continuing with this episode

Online Sources

• Mind Charity
• Mental Health Foundation
• Mental Health UK
• Samaritans – 24hr confidential service
• Rethink Mental Illness Charity
• Mental Health First Aid for England
• Hub of Hope app
• Headspace app
• Calm app

Today's episode will focus on

• What mental battles do students face attending university in 2023?
• We will discuss a recent BBC video that Sandeep and her mum have appeared in called “How to help someone struggling with their mental health.”
• We will explore how mentors can start such conversations around mental health and are best prepared to cover questions on this topic within their 121 sessions with mentees.
• We will finish off with a deep dive into useful resources for mentors and mentees to be aware of.

Connect With Sandeep

• Book a FREE mentoring session with Sandeep
• Connect on socials
• Watch My Mental Health Documentary
• How to help someone stuggling with mental health (BBC Video) Watch Here

Half of all workers will have multiple income streams by 2030.🛸👽

🍃In this workshop, you will learn how the world of work is changing, and how you can become more independent and generate multiple income streams as part of a successful portfolio career.

🌿Ben Legg is CEO and co-founder of The Portfolio Collective, which helps professionals launch and sustain successful portfolio careers through offering training, community, collaboration and work opportunities. In addition to leading The Portfolio Collective, Ben also has his own portfolio career – mentoring startup & scaleup founders, helping investors pick winners and supporting Oxford University’s entrepreneurial initiatives.

🌆Ben’s early career included British Army Officer, McKinsey strategy consultant, executive at Coca-Cola, COO of Google Europe and various global technology CEO roles. He has lived in nine countries and is the author of the award-winning book: Marketing For CEOs – Death Or Glory In The Digital Age.

Anum Merchant is a Talent & Learning Specialist and Career Coach with 8 years of experience. She is currently working for EY MENA as an experienced hire recruiter. Anum is passionate about coaching individuals who are struggling with their careers or jobs. She has helped many job seekers identify their strengths and passions, providing practical tips and insights for job seeking, networking, and interview techniques. Her blog has become a valuable resource for job seekers looking for guidance on job seeking, career development, and personal growth.

Ever wondered what the job market will be in the future? 🤔🔮
Joe Little joined us today to explain in detail how you can prepare yourself and your skills for the jobs market of the future; he also covered how companies can create a 10-15 year plan to succeed and stay relevant!