Explore every episode of the podcast Blind in Business Podcast

On the first episode of the BiB Masterclass, we are joined by Alex Hanmigan-Train, Managing Director of Scientis Search!

She offers some great insight into the world of recruitment, specifically within the STEM sector. She shares some great tips and tricks about how to stand out as a candidate, and also gives some advice on starting up your own business! Alex is visually impaired herself, so she speaks from lived experience which hopefully motivate and inspire!

Alex's email - alex@scientissearch.com

Alex's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrahannigantrain/?originalSubdomain=uk

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Joe and Jonathan provide an insight into the work of BiB's Employment Service and outline how it could possibly help you in your job search.

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In this series, we speak to our candidates about their background as well as finding out more about their journey to find work.

In this episode, we speak to Paul Goddard, a recent graduate who is looking to return to the television industry. Find out more about his fascinating story.

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In this series, we speak to our candidates about their background as well as finding out more about their journey to find work.

In this episode, we speak to Lloyd Sakr, a final year university student with some amazing voolunteering experience. He is looking to work in the charity sector, and has a specific interest in event management.

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This episode is in collaboration with the Manchester Sensory Support Service and the Bury Society for Blind and Partially Sighted People. Visually impaired and blind professionals in modern careers discuss their education and employment journey and give helpful tips and advice about what adjustments they need, the technology they use, and how they self-advocate.

On this episode, we speak to three visually impaired individuals, Joe, Halee, Ruksana and Jess, as they detail their journeys from education to applying for jobs and becoming successful in the workplace. They also answer various questions from the visually impaired community.

On this episode, we speak to Philippa Field, who talks about her journey and her experiences as a mother who lives with a visual impairment.

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We are joined by our Director of Finance and Fundraising, Dan Mitchell, to discuss the trials and tribulations of small charity fundraising. A fascinating episode giving you a great insight into the challenges faced by charities today!

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We speak to a member of our alumni network, Peter Barton, as he talks about his journey through education and work. He shares some of his personal experiences, and offers some tips and advice for young blind and partially sighted people who are looking for a job.

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We sit down and chat with Haleemat, who has recently been accepted onto the Tesco graduate scheme! She talks about her experiences throughout education, work and also shares some advice for young visually impaired people looking for work.

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Take a listen as we speak to three visually impaired individuals as they detail their journeys from education, applying for jobs and becoming successful in the workplace. They also answer various questions from the visually impaired community.

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In this episode Ali, PhD student and Cerys, Disability & Dyslexia Assistant share their experience and top tips for university! 

Listen to our conversation with Emilia, where she talks about her current role at the Civil Service, her volunteering, and her top tips for job-seekers starting out their careers.

Listen to our Insight Session with Dom Shaw, the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Coordinator for UKIE, and Sightless Kombat, an Accessibility Expert and gamer without sight. Hear about their experience within the field, and top tips for breaking into the industry. 

Listen to Assel's experience of doing a PHD in Neuroscience, her shift to tech, and how she codes. You will also hear her top tips for young people wanting to get into the tech industry.

Hear about Matt's experience in sales, his role at Informa and his top tips for communicating better.

Listen to our conversation with author and academic Georgina Kleege, who discusses some of her experiences with her visual impairment, common misconceptions and her career in writing and academia. She also gives her top tips for those wanting to enter her field. 

In this episode Fazila discusses her journey of getting into a top law firm, from her time in education, to the importance of work experience, to getting a training contract. She also gives her top tips for anyone who wants to get into law.

In this episode, Aaron discusses his career journey, including studying physiotherapy at university, journalism and working as a qualified physiotherapist. 

Aaron also gives his top tips for a career in physiotherapy.

In this episode, find out more about Dan’s career journey from graduate through to Director, what it is like to work at HSBC and the different roles available!

We’ll also be hearing Dan’s top tips when it comes to acing interviews and applications and his experience at BiB’s Education to Employment.

Hear from blind and visually impaired people who are working in modern and successful careers. Gain insight into their education, finding work, the  technology they use and what support they’ve received. Be encouraged by others’ experiences to be ambitious through education and into employment.

Blind in Business is joined by our new Trustee, Jane Cathrall, who tells us about her role at the Bank of England, interest in BiB as a Trustee and more! 

BiB talks with graduates and apprentices at Santander. 

Find out more about what it is like to work at Santander, the application process and hints and tips for doing well at assessment centres and interviews!

BiB talks with Sight and Sound and Tony, Disability & Inclusion Officer at the University of Chester discussing all things technology related. 

From Sight and Sound we're joined by Carolyne (Head of Education), Stuart (Head of Content Creation/Business Development Manager) and Richard (Access Assessment Centre).

Find out out more about Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA), DSA assessments and the support available whilst at university. 

BiB talks with Laura, Recruitment Lead for the National Graduate Development Programme (NGDP) 

Laura gives an insight into the scheme, the recruitment process and more! 

BiB talk with three visually impaired lawyers discussing all things law related.

Find out the steps these lawyers took to secure their training contracts, what it’s like working as a lawyer and how to stand out from the crowd when applying to law firms.

BiB talks with Mark, Inclusion, Diversity and Social Equality Advisor at KPMG.

Find out more about KMPG, how they attract talent, and ways to apply for their opportunities. Mark also gives the inside scoop on disclosure, reasonable adjustments, and his top tips when it comes to applying for jobs within the sector!