Job Ready. Employer Says Yes

This week we are talking with Parveen Dhanda, who is head of programmes at Tech Nation. Tech Nation is the growth platform for tech companies and leaders. It fuels the growth of game-changing founders, leaders and scaling companies so they can positively transform societies and economies around the world. We ask Parveen what attracted her to the business and what her journey in tech has looked up until now. We also ask Parveen about her prediction for the future around industry 4.0 and robotics, AI and automation, and how that will change that jobs landscape going forward. Parveen also provides some excellent tips for young people considering a career in start-up companies, or as entrepreneurs themselves. Parveen Dhanda - Tech Nation

This week we are talking with Henry Whorwood, who is Head of Research & Consultancy at Beauhurst. Beauhurst is an online platform that assists companies and individuals to discover, track, and understand high-growth businesses. We ask Henry what attracted him to the business, which was itself a start-up at the time he joined. We also explore the day to day work he undertakes in his job, his transferable skills and what he studied at University in order to secure his position at the company. An answer which might surprise you! We also ask him what he is looking for in people at interview, and his best advice for young people looking to move into a career in data, the financial sector and the tech sector in London. Henry Whorwood - Head of Research & Consultancy at Beauhurst:

As we move forward into the future where learning and information become increasingly accessible to all, a digital portfolio is going to be the way in which you showcase who you are and what you have learned along the way. To discuss how you can best use a digital portfolio in a personal sense or for students in school, college or university, we are talking with Eric Goldreyer, who is the CEO of Bulb Digital Portfolios. Put your best foot forward with a polished & professional portfolio. Add anything & everything. It’s simple. Use it anywhere, anytime, on any device throughout your life. You decide who sees your work. Your lifetime of ideas, inventions, projects & learning goes & grows with you in bulb. Eric Goldreyer - CEO:

This week on the show, we are talking with Sarah Ward from CMR Surgical who are based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. CMR Surgical is a company who is developing a new surgical robot to help surgeons carry our keyhole surgery. Sarah is a Research Engineer at the company. We ask Sarah about her role in the company, and her views about being at the starting point of industry 4.0 and a world of robotics. We also ask Sarah about her best advice for others and her career path up to this point.

This week on the show, we are talking with Mark Davidson, who is the Deputy Head Teacher at Newbattle High School in Dalkeith, Scotland. The school recently won the Scottish Education Award for Employability and Creativity Skills Across Learning, which is a fantastic achievement and very well deserved. We ask Mark about what went into making this happen, and how others can learn from the fantastic initiatives and partnerships the school have created to be recognised in this way. Eduvate has worked closely with the school over the last 2 years, and we would be the first to say that Newbattle High, which is the first Digital Centre Of Excellence in Scotland, is a shining example of how schools across the world should be approaching Employability and Skills Readiness for the 21st Century. Ensuring students leave school prepared is quite simply in their DNA. "Career Ready, College Ready, University Ready, Digitally Ready!' Such a great day for our school community! Employability and Creativity at the heart of our curriculum. #ScotEdAwards https://t.co/j5Ld9O8k1z — NewbattleHighSchool (@newbattlehigh) June 5, 2019

This week, we’re speaking with Lee Clarke, who is the Cadet Training Manager at V.Ships. We discuss the company culture at V Ships to get a flavour of what it would be like to work there. We explore the opportunities available in the company, what they are looking for from cadet applicants and how they support their employees in all aspects of the job, including in areas of mental health. In addition, we ask Lee about his personal journey in the maritime industry and we explore how industry 4.0 (automation and robotics) will impact the types of jobs that will become available in the future and how VShips is addressing these challenges with their Cadet X program.

This week, we’re back at Britannica Digital Learning, and we are speaking to Darcy Carlson, who is Director of Education Consultants at Encyclopaedia Britannica Darcy discusses Britannica’s pioneering educator outreach program in the U.S. She explains how Britannica is reinventing the concept of the encyclopedia, emphasises the goal of “information literacy,” and shows that knowing how to optimise learning digitally is a key component of success.

This week, we’re back at Britannica Digital Learning, and we are speaking to Hannah Creelman, who is Head of Training and Development for Britannica in Sydney, Australia. Hannah explores outreach from the perspective of Australasia, using work with the indigenous population as an example. She emphasises how fact-checked information empowers young people on the move from education into work and how they can transfer the sort of learning tasks they did in school into future employment.

Have you ever considered a career in cybersecurity? Probably not, but we think it should be high on your list of options for the future. No degree is required, and only 60% of the available jobs are currently filled. As a result, this means the salaries are very attractive indeed! We recently attended 'Cyber Recoded', Europe's largest Cyber Security Event that took place in London. At the event, we caught up with Luke Pollard from BAE Systems Applied Intelligence. BAE Systems Applied Intelligence is the cybersecurity division of BAE Systems, one of the U.K's most important companies. In this Episode, Luke explains what they are looking for, and what their growth plans are for the future!

What if we told you there is an organisation that has an annual $2,000,000 scholarship programme available to students just like YOU. You would say "tell me more", right? Well, this week we have a fascinating conversation with Brenda Harwick, who is Senior Manager of On-Campus Instruction at the GIA. That's the Gemological Institute of America. An ethical and pioneering organisation responsible for the grading of diamonds and other gems. With a mix of online and offline education programmes, and with schools in Carlsbad, CA - London - Mumbai - New York - Bangkok - Taipei - Hong Kong - Dubai - Surat and Botswana, their fantastic scholarship programme is available to students with a passion for Jewellery around the world!

This week, we’re back at Britannica Digital Learning to meet the people behind the product and to find out 'what makes a great team'. We start our conversations with Caroline Kennard, the International Business Development Director. We ask Caroline whether cultural fit is more important than a degree. The answer might surprise you! Our journey then takes us to Emma Cork who is the UK Sales Manager. Emma centres on the qualities and skills required to be successful in the sales department. Finally we round up our conversations with Luke Saunders. Luke is a graduate who recently joined the company. He is the Sales and Accounts Executive. We ask Luke about what attracted him to the business, his educational journey before hand and the interview process. Luke offers some fantastic advice for young people transitioning from education to employment.

This week we’re talking to John Edward, who is the Director of the Scottish Council for Independent Schools. We touch on a wide range of topics relating to education and what the future looks like for students entering the workplace of the future. John has a unique viewpoint on education and provides fascinating insights. He also offers excellent advice to students who are making the transition from education to employment.

This week we’re talking with Britannica Digital Learning, and their Senior Vice President of Digital Learning, Leah Mansoor. Britannica, formerly known in the analogue world as Encyclopedia Britannica is one of the companies dedicated to reliable and verifiable information online. In a world awash with fake news, access to a reliable and verifiable toolkit has never been more important, especially in the education sphere. We explore a range of topics related to learning in the digital space, and why for students aiming to equip themselves for a future that involves artificial intelligence, robotics and constant change, it’s not necessarily about what you learn, but how you learn.

In this week's show: We turn our attention to the USA, and a company voted number 4 by Forbes in the recruitment industry. Vaco recruitment provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search and strategic staffing for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, healthcare, operations, administration and more. As a premier talent solutions firm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies find talent to grow their business. Since its founding in 2002, Vaco has grown to more than 35 offices across the globe, 700+ employees, more than 3,000 consultants and $450M in revenue. Vaco has been named to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies for past 11 years and is dedicated to developing long-term relationships, life-long careers and creative solutions. It's safe to say that Vaco knows a thing or two about getting a job. Wherever you are in the world, this fascinating interview with Dan Thompson, Division Director at Vaco's Tampa office in Florida, is sure to give you the edge as you seek employment and/or transition from Education.

In this week's show: We have a shining example of how to treat employees, and a notable -success on the challenged high street– the two couldn’t possibly be linked, could they Darren Burns, UK National Recruitment Ambassador for Timpson, delivers real insight into how they will continue to hire a socially diverse workforce. Delivering a lasting social impact, whilst increasing the bottom line, Timpson is streets ahead when it comes to companies who operate with a purpose! Something we know Generation Z rate highly when looking for employment.

In this week's show.... We have an exclusive interview with a young European named Elisabetta. A young Italian who is working and living in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Elisabetta shows how to study and earn good money at the same time, without breaking into a sweat – well, just a little bit. Happy at work and a very satisfied online student – Elisabetta’ route to a traditional degree is brilliant. An inspiration to students around the world!

In this week's show We have an exclusive interview with Alexander Lowry. Alexander is Executive Director of the M.S. in Financial Analysis Program at Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts. Alexander is a seasoned executive with over 15 years’ experience in financial services and strategy consulting, assisting private and public sector companies aross North America and Europe. Before joining Gordon College he was the Deputy Chief Operating Officer of the Philanthropic Foundation at JP Morgan Chase, a major global financial organisation. Along with some first class careers advice, he gives a fascinating insight into the world of finance and what it takes to reach and be successful in the role of COO in a large financial organisation such as JP Morgan Chase. http://www.gordon.edu/graduate/finance/director

In today’s program: We examine the different earning projections depending on whether you go to University or not. We look at a some dodgy practices as Universities advertise themselves to would be students. And finally, we recount the heartfelt plea of a long distance trucker who fears he will lose his job to robots. Job Ready, Employer Says Yes!

In today’s program: We examine how AI will affect the law profession in the future, with details of an experiment where Lawyers were defeated by the bots. We look at a situation where a human was able to beat the AI, even though the AI was able to perform far more calculations and moves than the human participant. And finally, we examine the ethical arguments of AI and proposed regulations to ensure that the future landscape is a fair one. Job Ready, Employer Says Yes!

In today’s program: We examine the job implications of alpha go’s historic defeat of humans at the ancient game of Go. We look at one young person’s rubbish experience of a modern apprentice in the U.K And finally we examine Bill Gates predictions for job losses through robotics and his proposed solution of a robot tax