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Inspiration in the Media

Careers inspiration can come from just about anywhere! Here are a few QR codes to scan for televison programmes, podcasts and TED Talks to help you explore the world of work.

Career Podcasts- Get what you want

Listen to the likes of Karen Brady CBE, Jo Malone, Kelly Hoppen and a host of female CEO's talk about their personal career strategy and outlook on life.

Dive into your Career!

Excellent podcast series from Careers Lead Gina Visram on a wide range of topics from choosing your subjects and goal setting to interview preparation and dealing with a job rejection

Inside Bill's Brain: Decoding Bill Gates

On Netflix- a documentary about the lifestyle, moral code and work ethic of business magnate and philathropist, Bill Gates

The Apprentice

The long running TV show where Sir Alan Sugar is looking for to offer the right apprentice a position in his business empire. On BBC iPlayer.

The Nine to Five with Stacey Dooley

Join a group of 16-18 year olds as they try out a variety of vocational professions for the first time, and see if they are worth a pay packet at the end of their shift. On BBC iPlayer.

Call That Hard Work!

On BBC iplayer. Three people swap and rate their new jobs to determine who's job is the most challenging ...and the hardest work. Ten episodes.

Risking it All

Series following couples who risk it all by giving up paid employment to set up their own business, showing the highs and lows of self employment. On Channel 4 on Demand.

Mission Employable

CITV on the ITV Hub. For younger viewers-join the mission employable agency as they try their hand at a variety of professions.

The Job Interview

A lighthearted fly-on-the-wall documentary about how different industries recruit candidates, the how candidates perform at interview. On Channel 4 on Demand.

Tedx Talk- Emma Rosen

How to find your life passion and make it your job. Inspiring TED Talk

Graduate Job Podcast

Discover over 100 podcasts from graduate recruiters, career experts, authors and entrepreneurs about the graduate job market. Get a great headstart as you prepare to tackle your career aspirations after university.

Future You Podcasts

Discover the value of a growth mindset in the world of work, gain advice in writing application forms and interviews, on becoming an enterpreneur and developing the skills that employers are calling out for.

Squiggly Careers

Tips for self-development and management in the workplace - to help you progress in your career journey.

Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience

Now in its 9th series, a light-hearted programme with comedian Rhod Gilbert as he explores a variety of job roles across Wales. On BBC iPlayer.

TED Talks- post covid, viewpoint on future job and changing workforces (May 2020)

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