You Want To Do What?
231 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe interview people from a multitude of different industries to better understand what their Career entails. Whether you are looking to the future, looking for change or just curious about what other people do, this is the podcast for you.
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Chemist
September 09, 2021 07:21 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBWe chat with Nermina about studying Chemistry and the many industries that the degree can take you into. We chat about getting started and getting into university, to the importance of placements, as well as what you can expect to be doing day to day in the many industries that chemistry can be applied to. And as we find out the traditional route into the medical and pharmaceutical filed is not the only place you can take the degree. Nermina is doing some amazing work and is super p...
Insuratech - Fuelled
September 07, 2021 09:38 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBWe chat with the Founder and CEO of Fuelled Steven Darrah. If you are considering going into the insurance industry this is a must listen, we breakdown the issues with the current ways of working and shed some light on the future of the industry. Steven's business is revolutionary in that Fuelled will track your insurance needs throughout the policy period, allowing startups and businesses with rapidly changing needs to ensure they are insured throughout their growth. One of the bes...
Beauty & Fashion Photographer
August 31, 2021 12:36 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBWe chat with Lauren Marsh about life as a Beauty and Fashion Photographer. Working mainly on Advertising Campaigns and E-commerce shoots. Loads of great advice about working in the industry, from getting started, to the realities of freelancing.
Aerospace Engineering Student
August 26, 2021 07:27 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBWe chat with Chloe about her Journey to become an Aerospace Engineering student 10 years after she left the education system and started to work as cabin crew. We chat about how she made the decision to leave a career she loved to pursue her dream of becoming an aerospace engineer. A Brilliant chat for anyone thinking about making a career change. A pleasure to have whole on the show.
Astronomer
August 24, 2021 07:49 - 26 minutes - 37.1 MBWe chat with Andy about life as an Astronomer. If you love science and specifically space then this is the episode for you. We talk about how to get into the field and what you can expect in your day to day as an Astronomer. A real pleasure to chat with someone so passionate about their industry, As with most scientific fields, coding and analytics are becoming increasingly important skills, Andy offers some great insights into developing these skills and how they are being used to ...
Software Developer
August 19, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MBWe chat with James about life as a software developer. James has years of experience in the field of software development, from working at start ups to established banks, the nature of the industry is fast moving and there are not many people in the software development space that stay in one place or at one company for a particularly long period of time. The nature of the job means that agile working is easily doable and you can build a career around whats most important to you. ...
Sports Nutritionist
August 17, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 42 MBWe chat with Dr James Morehen about life as a sports Nutritionist. Sports nutrition is arguably the newest the member of the team when it comes to sports science, that means that a large part of a sports nutritionists job is educating not only the athletes but also the other coaches in the sports science team. We discuss dealing with other stakeholders, athletes, constantly learning and developing your knowledge and applying the latest science to your nutrition plans. A really inter...
InsuraTech - Insurercore
August 12, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 40 MBWe talk about Innovation and the future of the Insurance industry with Peter Clarke Founder and MD of Insurercore "The Future of Insurance networking" Insurance is ripe for innovation, its an industry that hasn't really changed for Hundreds of years. But now the Insurance industry is slowly starting to embrace digital innovation and new ways to conduct business. A really interesting chat and a pleasure to have Peter on the show.
Events Coordinator
August 10, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 33 MBWe chat with Seb an Events coordinator about life in the events space, having started a masters in events just before the pandemic hit, Seb was put into a particularly difficult position as it looked like the events space was collapsing before his eyes. A great chat about getting a job in a hugely competitive filed at a time when the industry was on its knees. A pleasure to chat with Seb.
Conservationist
August 05, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBWe chat with Kiki about life in the conservation space, whether that be as a zoo keeper or a scientific Communicator. There are so many different roles and skill sets required in conservation and we don't often think about what it takes to protect wildlife and get the public to engage with conservation efforts. Kiki is a brilliant example of someone that is using Social media to help to educate the public on conservation efforts. A pleasure to chat with Kiki
Computer Science Student
August 03, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 28.9 MBWe chat with Meggan a Computer science student about the many potential career paths studying Computer science can lead to, as well as how to build a portfolio of projects outside of school so you can stand out in the interview process for future jobs. Meggan also shares beginner friendly coding tutorials to help others that want to learn how to code. A real Pleasure to chat with Meggan.
Chiropractor
July 29, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBWe chat with Dr Cody about life as a Chiropractor, from how to get started, to how to stand out, the positives, negatives and how to leverage the new age of social media to help to grow your practice. A real pleasure to chat with someone so passionate about what they do, with a real emphasis on helping people to feel better and improve their quality of life.
Actress and Artist
July 27, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBWe chat with Betty about life as an Actress and Artist. You could say acting runs in Betty's blood, on her dads side of the family they have been actors and & actresses for 14 generations! Betty is so passionate about both her careers, feeling as much at home on the stage as she does creating amazing works of art. A real pleasure to hear all about Betty's path so far, loads of great info for those thinking about acting school, or those with a passion for being creative.
Game Developer
July 22, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 27.5 MBWe chat with Justin Bieshaar about life as a Game Developer - A notoriously difficult industry to break into, the gaming industry is rapidly growing and fast becoming the number one entertainment industry in the world. Justin gives us his view point on getting into the industry, from learning coding to developing other key skills. A pleasure to have Justin on the show.
Blockchain Lawyer
July 20, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBWe chat with Will about life as a blockchain lawyer, as well as Blockchain and its potential applications. A really interesting chat about an incredibly powerful new technology, and how you can get your start in this new industry and help to lead the charge by developing the systems and apps of the future, or building the regulations and laws of that will help to guide the technology as it grows.
Chocolatier
July 15, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBWe chat with the Brillaint Mark Tilling about being a Chocolatier, the dream job for any Chocolate lover! A brilliant example of the many different paths and specialties within the world of food and drink. Marks career has even taken him into the world of TV, winning Bake off the Professional in 2016 and appearing on James Martins Saturday morning. A really great chat with a real life Willy Wonka!
Marketing & Development Agency
July 13, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBWe chat with Adam Pearce about life as the CEO of Blend Commerce an agency that specialises in building and growing your brands shoplift store through both development and marketing. A super interesting dive into both the world of marketing and development, with some brilliant insights into what a CEO is looking for when they make a hire, check them out here; https://blendcommerce.com/blogs/careers
Data Scientist
July 08, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBWe chat with Adam about life as a Data Scientist. Data science is increasingly playing a large role in the world, and data scientists analyse, interpret and organise the data that is being produced. We chat all things tech and data, from AI to coding. A really interesting chat and a great career fro those that love to problem solve.
Tattoo Artist
July 06, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MBWe chat with Andrew about life as a tattoo Artist, from getting started, to the positives, negatives and salary expectations we chat about everything you would want to know about before deciding to become a tattoo artist. Andrew has had a really interesting journey to get to where he is today and it all started with a Melon. A pleasure to chat with Andrew.
Full Stack Developer 2
July 01, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBWe chat with Kevin about life as a full stack developer. From how to get started, to the positives, negatives and salary expectations, we talk all things software development. A great insight and perspective on the industry from a freelancer helping to build software for all sorts of businesses. If your thinking about getting into the tech world this is a great place to start.
Full Stack Developer
June 29, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 68.8 MBWe chat with Simon about life as a full stack developer. Software development has exploded in recent years, old outdated legacy systems are being updated, companies are moving their operations onto the cloud and streamlining workflows to make their employees jobs more efficient and productive, literally every business in the world is adopting tech and creating or adapting systems to meet their needs, and guess who makes all this wonderful innovation possible, Developers! being full ...
Buying Agent
June 24, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBWe chat with Sam Scott-White about life as a buying agent. A buying agent is someone who finds properties and negotiates the contracts on behalf of their clients. Sam works in the cotswolds in the UK, one of the most picturesque areas of the country. Sam gives some brilliant advice about getting started in the industry, how the process works, and the skill sets you need to be a good buying agent. As well as what you can expect to be doing in your day to day role. If you love propert...
Recruiter - Construction
June 22, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 51 MBWe chat with Conor Boland the MD of Quest Personnel about life as a recruitment agency owner. Conor gives us a brilliant insight into the world of recruitment, from getting into it, to succeeding in it, to what you can expect to be paid including things like bonuses and commission. A super honest account of the realities of the recruitment industry, an incredibly competitive and fast paced industry. A really interesting chat with a successful entrepreneur who took the leap of faith...
Digital first video production company
June 17, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBWe chat with Rupert the founder of Perspective Pictuers a digital first video production company. Rupert started out as a youtuber making fun videos with his mates because he enjoyed making films. This rapidly grew into making videos for brands that are optimised for the new world of digital consumption. Loads of great information about marketing, video production, being a creative, starting a business, how to stand out in interviews etc. A really interesting chat.
Recruitment Consultant - Banks & Hedge funds
June 15, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBWe chat with Lucy Brown about life as a recruitment consultant working on behalf of Banks and Hedge funds, with a focus on C suite level roles. We talk about psychology, networking, benchmarking, as well as how to get started and then progress in the industry. Lucy also gives us some great CV advice. We also chat about Lucy's work as a career consultant, which is really interesting and involves a lot of psychology, if someone wants to make a change and doesn't quite know what they w...
Paleontologist
June 10, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBWe chat with Dean about life as a Paleontologist. Dean has had an amazing career to date and an extraordinary path to get where he is today, which just goes to show, if you have a passion and you put 110% into what you are trying to achieve you can achieve your goals. Dean is a brilliant example to anyone who may have struggled at school and didn't quite get the grades they needed to study their desired subject at university, that it is still possible to pursue your dreams. If you a...
Dental Student
June 08, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBWe chat with Maisie about life as a Dental student. Maisie gives us loads of insights into what its like studying dentistry, how to get into dentistry school, what you can do to stand out in the process, how you can go the extra mile whilst at university so you can have more of a chance of standing out in the job application process once you have finished. Honestly loads of great points and super helpful information fro anyone thinking of getting into Dentistry.
Marketing
June 03, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 59.2 MBWe chat with Richard about life in the marketing industry. Richard worked his way up through the business from a junior right up to MD. If you are interested in getting into the marketing industry Richard is a brilliant example of what can be achieved. We chat about the many routes into the industry, the interview process, the changing dynamics in marketing, the rise of data and much much more. A real pleasure to chat with someone who is so passionate about the world of marketing an...
100th Episode Special
June 01, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 31 MBJules and I chat about the show, why we started it, the careers that made us think "Why didn't i do that!" and the best advice we have had from our guests about getting a job in the 21st century! and more.
Community Manager
May 27, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 38 MBWe chat with Chris about life as a community manager within the gaming Industry. As the gaming industry continues to grow and develop the communities that these games create need to be supported and Games companies do this through community managers. If you love gaming and are passionate about a great consumer experience, community management may well be the role for you.
Presenter & Stand up Comic
May 25, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 59.1 MBWe chat with Andrew about life as a stand up comedian and Presenter. Andrew is such a brilliant example of someone who has worked incredibly hard and grabbed every opportunity with both hands. Having applied for an apprenticeship at BT, Andrew worked his way up the ladder to become a presenter and host his own show "what i wore" where he interviews football players about their lives and careers. None of this came easily, Andrew gave up his weekends to go into the studio and shadow o...
Internal Recruiter
May 20, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBWe chat with Todd about life as an Internal recruiter. Todd gives out some brilliant advice on Cv's, the recruitment and interview process as well as what its like to work in external vs internal recruitment, from dealing with hundreds of job applications to keeping internal stakeholders happy Todd gives us a great insight into the life of an internal recruiter.
Fashion Stylist
May 18, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBWe chat with Nick about life as a Mens fashion stylist, from working on TV shows and movies, creating the looks and styling A list celebrities to working with men to build out their wardrobes and give them new found confidence! a really interesting career and lots of great advice.
psychologist
May 13, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBWe chat with Dr Vanessa about life as a physiologist. Vanessa offers a really interesting example of completely changing careers, having already had a successful career in marketing vanessa decided to retrain as a psychologist. Loads of great advice about making a career change, as well as how to get started in Psychology and how to stand out to potential employers. Vanessa does some amazing work with the armed forces and has a real passion fro mental fitness, which is focusing on o...
Physiotherapist
May 11, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBWe chat with Dr Caleb, about life as a physiotherapist. From getting Qualified to landing your first job and progressing through your career, Caleb offers some brilliant advice based on his own experiences. We also talk about Calebs use of Social media to build an audience and expand his reach, which not only helps his business but also allows him to help more patients.
Commercial Field Archaeologist
May 06, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBWe chat with Natasha about life as a commercial field archaeologist. From getting your degree, to getting your start in the industry and standing out in the application process, Natasha gives a brilliant insight into the industry. we also chat about how important it is to put yourself out there when looking for jobs, and networking. Natasha also tells us about her experience working on the Great British dig as a presenter and how she managed to land the role.
Wine Merchant
May 04, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBWe chat with Joe Fattorini about life as a wine merchant. Joe has some brilliant stories about his career in the wine industry, the people he has met and some of the experiences he has been lucky enough to have. If your thinking about getting into the wine industry then this is definitely worth a listen, Joe has loads of great advice about getting started, progressing and what you can do to stand out in the industry. We also chat about his brilliant show on Amazon "the wine show" it...
Comedian and Comedy Club Owner
April 29, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBWe chat with Paddy about life as a comedian and Comedy club owner. If you have ever thought about becoming a comedian but your not sure where to start, Paddy gives you all the information you could want to know about the industry, its positives, negatives and Opportunities. So many brilliant stories about life as a comedian traveling the country telling jokes and building life long friendships with other comedians. We also chat about paddy success as a comedy club owner and how he ...
Digital Marketer
April 27, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBWe chat with Rob about life as a digital marketer. We chat about the rise of the internet and social media, and how this has revolutionised the marketing world. We discuss building audience first businesses, content creation, influencers, and most importantly how to get into the industry and what you can do to stand out in a super competitive industry. Rob knows his stuff and his passion for what he does shines through, we can't wait to get our hands on a copy of his new book! A ple...
UX Designer & Product Manager
April 22, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBWe chat with Jono about life as a UX designer and a Product Manger. Two careers that have been born out of the tech revolution, UX design is becoming more and more important as we move to an increasingly digital world, people want to use Apps, websites, etc that are built with the user in mind and the ones that don't will be left behind. Another aspect of this world is Product management, creating software etc now requires so many different aspects and people with different skill se...
Fashion Buyer
April 20, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBWe chat with Ellie Paton about life as a Head Buyer in the fashion industry. Ellie tells us all about the inner workings of the fashion industry and the role of a buyer within the industry, if you interested in a career in fashion then this episode is a must listen, loads of great information about how to get started, what potential employers are looking for, and how you can progress once you are in the industry. We also chat about how the internet and social media has revolutionise...
Law - Founding a Law Firm
April 15, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 49 MBWe chat with Vanessa Challess about founding her own law firm with the goal of doing everything as differently from the traditional law firms as she could. We chat about how to get into the industry, as well as changes that are being brought in to open up the industry to a wider audience, offering different routes to qualification, such as Cylex and periods of qualifying experience. We also talk about the day to day life of a lawyer, the positives, negatives and salary expectations ...
Public Historian & TV Researcher
April 13, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBWe chat with Olivia Smith about life as a Public Historian and TV Researcher. If your a history buff like Jules and I then you will love this episode, loads of great insight into where a history degree can take you, in Olivia's case, it has led to some pretty amazing opportunities, such as giving world leaders and Professional rugby players tours of first world war battlefields. Olivia is a brilliant example of the get up and go attitude you need to have if you want to stand out in ...
Actor to TV Carpenter
April 08, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBWe chat with Wayne Perrey about life as a Carpenter working on Major garden and Interior makeover shows. Wayne didn't start out as a carpenter, in fact he had a very successful career as an Actor, starting in west end shows and long running TV shows. We chat about how Wayne made the move across and how the skills that he had developed over his previous career stood him in very good stead to be successful in his current career. We also talk about what its like to work on these shows,...
Dentist
April 06, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBWe chat with Shiraz Khan about life as a dentist, on his walk home through central London after a bus day at the office, bear with the audio quality on this one as Shiraz gives some great advice on the industry and has a super positive outlook on life. We talk about getting into dentistry, the paths you can take, the positives, negatives, salary expectations as well as Shiraz doing some "breaking" on the side. A pleasure to chat with Shiraz
Antique Jeweller
April 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBWe chat with Matthew about life as an Antique Jeweller. Matthews family have been involved in the Antique business for a few generations, so he has always been around the industry, but it wasn't until Matthew decided he would get into the industry himself that he realised just how much he loved the world of antique jewellery, from the history of the objects to the satisfaction of delighting his clients with stunning finds. A really great chat about how to get into the industry, cour...
Osteoarchaeologist
March 30, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MBWe chat with Emma about life as an Osteoarchaeologist. Osteoarchaeology is the scientific study of human skeletons excavated from archaeological sites. There are two main aspects to Emmas work, those being field work which involves uncovering remains and lab work which involves the anthropologic study of the remains found. Osteoarchaeologist's can tell an incredible amount of information about an individual by studying their bones such as demography, health, disease, diet, stature a...
Legal Engineer
March 25, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 33 MBWe chat with Jay about life as a software engineer in a law firm. Many industries are just starting to go through a digital transformation, looking at their workflows and seeing where they can improve their processes or better serve their customers/clients. Jay initially went down the route of becoming a lawyer but decided it wasn't quite the right fit for him, so started to dip his toes into learning code and he hasn't looked back since. Jay now works at Stephenson Law, helping to ...
Neuroscientist
March 23, 2021 06:00 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MBWe chat with Daniel Toker about life as a Neuroscientist. Daniel is a post doctoral scientist at UCLA, researching states of unconsciousness, with the hope of understanding what is going on in the brain when we are unconscious, and how we could apply this knowledge to help people who may be in a vegetative state to wake up. Daniel developed an interest in the brain and how it worked from his early teenage years, but he didn't think he would end up being a scientist, instead Daniel h...
Illustrator - Fashion
March 18, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBWe chat with Holly about life as an Illustrator in the fashion world. Holly has been sketching her whole life, developing her skill set over time, from having lessons in childhood to focusing on art at High school, this all lead to Holly going to Art school to study fine art. Around the end of Holly's time at university she started her instagram page and started to showcase her fashion inspired art, the page started to grow rapidly and brands started to approach Holly to commission ...