Careersphere: the Careers podcast by the University of Stirling

This is Careersphere, a podcast by the University of Stirling Careers Team. Each month, we will bring you an interview with someone connected to the University, sharing their career story and their top tips on how to make the most of any opportunities that might come your way.You can get more information and updates by visiting @stirunicareers on Instagram, and if you are a current student, do log into TARGETconnect to get in touch, view vacancies and events, and find out more about My Stirling Award: http://stirling.targetconnect.net/leap/svc/cms.html?fragment=content/article/74ee08f6-d7e8-

Careersphere: the Careers podcast by the University of Stirling is a business podcast hosted by University of Stirling Careers, with 18 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

University of Stirling Careers hosts Careersphere: the Careers podcast by the University of Stirling, a business show with 18 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  S2, Ep 10: Everything you need to know about graduate jobs in 2026! Part 2, with labour market expert Dr Charlie Ball

  Jun 22, 202630 minS2

  Are you graduating in the summer of 2026? Do you have your next move lined up, or are you currently applying for jobs or courses? In this special episode of Careersphere, Jisc's Labour Market Analyst Charlie Ball sits down for a chat with Careers Consultants Rish, Lauren and Emily, covering the reality of the graduate jobs market in 2026. In part 2: What is the picture in the Scottish job market? Can I really have a career as a freelancer? SMEs - the jobs that you don't always see Is AI going to stop me from getting a graduate job? Dr Charlie Ball is a public-facing expert on UK graduate employment, who has contributed to papers, presentations and policy documents relating to the UK jobs market, with a specific focus on outcomes for UK university students and graduates. A big thank you to Charlie for sharing his time and expertise. In case you missed it, Part 1 of this discussion is already in your podcast feeds. You can find out more information and updates by visiting our pages on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn⁠ . Students and graduates can log into ⁠ ⁠TARGETconnect⁠ ⁠ to access careers resources, view vacancies and events, and get inspiration for your next steps. Please note that any advertisements that you hear are likely to be based on your own preferences, and are not controlled or endorsed by the Careers Service or the University of Stirling.

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  Episode #9

  S2, Ep 9: Everything you need to know about graduate jobs in 2026! Part 1, with labour market expert Dr Charlie Ball

  Jun 22, 202629 minS2

  Are you graduating in the summer of 2026? Do you have your next move lined up, or are you currently applying for jobs or courses? In this special episode of Careersphere, Jisc's Labour Market Analyst Charlie Ball sits down for a chat with Careers Consultants Rish, Lauren and Emily, covering the reality of the graduate jobs market in 2026. In part 1: Is it all doom and gloom? Are job prospects better for graduates? Where can I find jobs in the current market? What is the situation for international graduates? Dr Charlie Ball is a public-facing expert on UK graduate employment, who has contributed to papers, presentations and policy documents relating to the UK jobs market, with a specific focus on outcomes for UK university students and graduates. A big thank you to Charlie for sharing his time and expertise. Part 2 of this discussion will be in your podcast feeds adjacent to this episode. You can find out more information and updates by visiting our pages on Instagram and LinkedIn . Students and graduates can log into ⁠ TARGETconnect ⁠ to access careers resources, view vacancies and events, and get inspiration for your next steps. Please note that any advertisements that you hear are likely to be based on your own preferences, and are not controlled or endorsed by the Careers Service or the University of Stirling.

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  Episode #8

  S2, Ep8: "Say yes to things!" Portfolio careers, with Matt Turpin, lecturer, editor and journalist

  May 15, 202623 minS2

  <p>Welcome to Series 2 of Careersphere, the podcast by the University of Stirling Careers Team!</p><p>This month's guest is Matt Turpin, who combines working as a lecturer at a further education college, with his roles as an editor of a 'hyperlocal' magazine, and as a journalist and writer. </p><p>Careers Consultant Rish Baruah speaks to Matt about how he combines multiple occupations and hobbies into a single 'portfolio' career, and how passion combined with entrepreneurial thinking can open up career opportunities. Matt also shares his top tips for anyone thinking about working in the creative industries, or...

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  Episode #7

  S2, Ep7: Starting up overseas, with Arundati Dandapani, Founder of Generation1.ca

  Mar 6, 202626 minS2

  <p>Welcome to Series 2 of Careersphere, the podcast by the University of Stirling Careers Team!</p><p>This month's guest is Arundati Dandapani, a multi-certified, multi-award-winning leader and the Founder and CEO of Generation1.ca, a social enterprise and nonprofit professional community association advancing immigrant inclusion and empowerment powered by data-driven innovation and storytelling across North America.</p><p>Careers Consultant Rish Baruah speaks to Arundati about the power of storytelling, and how that not only brought her to Stirling for her MLitt Publishing degree, but also provides a 'Golden Thread' connecting her various roles as a Founder, CEO, Professor, s...

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  Episode #6

  S2, Ep6: GRADUATING THIS SUMMER? Part 2, with Careers Consultants Rish Baruah, Lauren Ferguson and Emily Sandwell

  Jan 26, 202619 minS2

  <p>Welcome to Series 2 of Careersphere, the podcast by the University of Stirling Careers Team!</p><p>This month we are doing things slightly differently, with a two-part discussion for all students who are completing their studies in the Summer of 2026. We bring you the lowdown on some of the key issues facing finalists and postgraduate students right now:</p>What is it really like looking for a job in 2026? We are hearing a lot about a slow economy and how there aren't any jobs to apply for, so we take a look at the available evidenceIs AI destroying my...

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