Dive into your Career – Details, episodes & analysis

With Valentine's Day falling in February and the world seemingly headed in a less "loving" direction from some global leaders... today's episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast focuses on How to create a career you love

After all, we all deserve joy and safety and part of that can include purposefully creating a career you love. 

Now, I am not being tone deaf about what is happening in the world and the fact that there will be many people who were surprised to be laid off recently, for whom thinking about work they love is a luxury that may not feel realistic in a competitive market and increasingly expensive world. 

However, I would argue that even with all that context, you whether you are listening as a student or graduate which is the originally intended audience or as someone further in your career who clicked on this episode seeking inspiration for your next steps, it is worth bearing in mind some of the topics raised in this episode.

Do feel free to engage with this topic (or indeed with me) at any of the below:

• The Dive Into Your Career podcast page of the Your Career And Future website where you can also leave me a message suggesting a careers-related topic for a future episode
• Follow Your Career And Future on Instagram and TikTok
• Via "Gina Visram" on LinkedIn (where they may be a post with a link to this episode where you can contribute some wisdom / reflections)
• Sign up for the mailing list (for students and graduates... a list for their supporters will follow)
• E-mail me on gina@yourcareerandfuture.com with any queries

Also - are you a job seeker early in your career?
Download the checklist: 25 UNMISSABLE TIPS TO SKYROCKET YOUR JOB APPLICATION SUCCESS RATE

You've got this!

These days, there are many viable, worthy options for students on their journey from education and / or entrepreneurship i.e. from school into the world of work. These options include university, apprenticeships and hybrids of the two. 

To coincide with National Apprenticeship Week 2025, this week's episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast asks "Are apprenticeships a good option for me?"

... and guess what? The answer is yes! In that apprenticeships are a route that every young person should consider as they navigate their 16+ and 18+ options. 

"Considering" does not mean "choosing" of course - but why not be purposeful in the research that you do and the options you consider. 

Check out this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast to gain more insight into why all students / families should explore apprenticeships as an option. And as you investigate, remember:

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is the biggest week in the apprenticeships and skills calendar! It takes place from 10 to 16 February 2025. The week brings together everyone passionate about apprenticeships and skills to celebrate the value, benefit, and opportunity that they bring.

Be sure to visit the website (whether in real time or even after the week) to access important information and resources.

Further useful resources include: 

The first episode of the UCAS Parents Podcast - which I am proud to feature in alongside Tash Tustin from Atkins Realis and hosted by Jon Smith. Click here to access it. 

Episode 110 of the Dive Into Your Career podcast - What is an apprenticeship and is it a good option for me?

National Apprenticeship Week 2025 website 

Do feel free to engage with this topic (or indeed with me) at any of the below:

• The Dive Into Your Career podcast page of the Your Career And Future website where you can also leave me a message suggesting a careers-related topic for a future episode
• Follow Your Career And Future on Instagram and TikTok
• Via "Gina Visram" on LinkedIn (where they may be a post with a link to this episode where you can contribute some wisdom / reflections)
• Sign up for the mailing list (for students and graduates... a list for their supporters will follow)
• E-mail me on gina@yourcareerandfuture.com with any queries

Also - are you a job seeker early in your career?
Download the checklist: 25 UNMISSABLE TIPS TO SKYROCKET YOUR JOB APPLICATION SUCCESS RATE

You've got this!

In today's episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast, we approach a topic in direct response to the fears of some students this exam season... what happens if I fail? 

First of all - if you are listening to this in real time, I want to make the obvious point that there is still plenty of time to actively work towards your exam success:

• Focus
• Study (in a variety of ways)
• Believe in yourself 

However, whether you are in the middle of exam season and panicking about failure; have completed exams and are worrying ahead of your results... or whether you are listening having received disappointing results - this will be a useful episode for you. 

What happens if you fail at this stage of your education? 

Your I/GCSEs, A-Levels, IB, SATs, university exams... 

What happens if you don't achieve the required or desired grades? 

Let's spend 25 minutes today and talk through:

• The importance of not gaslighting you into thinking that your results don't matter because... well, they do. The mainstream education system means that the better grades you get, the more immediate next options you have so in an ideal world, achieving the desired grades would be optimal 
• The fact that if you don't succeed in this year's exam season, you will be okay - especially if you enlist guidance including that from a qualified career development professional (who can be found in some schools, university and independently)
• Recognition that if you 'fail' this time - either your timeline or your vision may need to change - and that will be okay
• Some stories of students in my world who embody the notion of timeline or vision changing 
• Further stories of those who had to pivot due to 'failing' and are so grateful for how things turned out

If 'failing' is something you are fearful of right now - let's tackle it head on...

... and then get back to your studying. It's always best to do as well as you can. You've got this.

Do stay tuned for a last thought for anyone who is having a hard time studying due to despair over local and world events right now. 

Do feel free to engage with this topic (or indeed with me) at any of the below:

• The Dive Into Your Career podcast page of the Your Career And Future website where you can also leave me a message suggesting a careers-related topic for a future episode
• Follow Your Career And Future on Instagram and TikTok
• Via "Gina Visram" on LinkedIn (where they may be a post with a link to this episode where you can contribute some wisdom / reflections)
• Sign up for the mailing list (for students and graduates... a list for their supporters will follow)
• E-mail me on gina@yourcareerandfuture.com with any queries

Also - are you a job seeker early in your career?
Download the checklist: 25 UNMISSABLE TIPS TO SKYROCKET YOUR JOB APPLICATION SUCCESS RATE

You've got this!

Where are my goal setting sceptics?! Don't look over your shoulder and the person behind you - lol - there's a very good chance that I am talking to you.

If you think that it is safer on your ego, heart and soul NOT to set goals because odds are you won't achieve them, I invite you to step out of your comfort zone and explore a different perspective. This is the episode for you if you can open up to another point of view. 

In "Goal setting sceptics... I am talking to you", Gina Visram (an ever optimistic goal setter!) talks about how even in a climate where a lot feels like it's out of our control, there is still scope to actively get some goals if there are things you want to achieve.

Acknowledge what scepticism may look like, reflect on how your scepticism is serving and benefiting you (yes, really) and  embrace the invitation to do something different.

Join the mailing list ASAP (click here) to find out the latest about the goal setting for students workbook and related workshop Gina will be running soon. 

Do feel free to engage with this topic (or indeed with me) at any of the below:

• The Dive Into Your Career podcast page of the Your Career And Future website where you can also leave me a message suggesting a careers-related topic for a future episode
• Follow Your Career And Future on Instagram and TikTok
• Via "Gina Visram" on LinkedIn (where they may be a post with a link to this episode where you can contribute some wisdom / reflections)
• Sign up for the mailing list (for students and graduates... a list for their supporters will follow)
• E-mail me on gina@yourcareerandfuture.com with any queries

Also - are you a job seeker early in your career?
Download the checklist: 25 UNMISSABLE TIPS TO SKYROCKET YOUR JOB APPLICATION SUCCESS RATE

You've got this!

Being in an odd position where it is hard to know what we can plan (when so much is out of our control!) - in this episode, Gina shares 6 universally relevant goals to consider committing to. Yes... universally relevant - regardless of where you are in the world, what stage you are in of your education to employment journey and more. 

If you are wondering what on earth this year has lined up, this is a great reminder that there are some things which are still in your control that you can enjoy working towards. 

Dive in . Enjoy. Take positive action which will enhance your current journey. 

You've got this.

Do feel free to engage with this topic (or indeed with me) at any of the below:

• The Dive Into Your Career podcast page of the Your Career And Future website where you can also leave me a message suggesting a careers-related topic for a future episode
• Follow Your Career And Future on Instagram and TikTok
• Via "Gina Visram" on LinkedIn (where they may be a post with a link to this episode where you can contribute some wisdom / reflections)
• Sign up for the mailing list (for students and graduates... a list for their supporters will follow)
• E-mail me on gina@yourcareerandfuture.com with any queries

Also - are you a job seeker early in your career?
Download the checklist: 25 UNMISSABLE TIPS TO SKYROCKET YOUR JOB APPLICATION SUCCESS RATE

You've got this!

This very current, from the heart episode is a CALL TO ACTION with a GOAL SETTING context following crazy global events including insurgency in Washington and a pandemic affecting the whole world.

Welcome to the second series of the Dive Into Your Career podcast. It is now 27 episodes in and the goal to inform and inspire students on their journey from education to employment remains as true as it ever was.

As we round the corner into a new year... a year which clearly has a significant amount of baggage from 2020, this episode is all about "How to set goals when the world doesn't make sense."

This episode is for you if you know you want to do positive things this year, but are perhaps feeling delated and / or unmotivated either due to either events in your own personal life or due to the sheer madness on the global stage. Don't underestimate the power of goal setting. Listen to this episode to get reinvigorate your motivation and get going towards your dreams. The world needs your awesome. Tap into it...

(And this is a great time to spread the news of this podcast so if you like what you hear, do share with a friend)

As always, if you are getting value from this podcast please subscribe, share and leave a review so more students like you can access it and similarly access these episodes, created with them in mind. 

Do feel free to engage with this topic (or indeed with me) at any of the below:

• The Dive Into Your Career podcast page of the Your Career And Future website where you can also leave me a message suggesting a careers-related topic for a future episode
• Follow Your Career And Future on Instagram and TikTok
• Via "Gina Visram" on LinkedIn (where they may be a post with a link to this episode where you can contribute some wisdom / reflections)
• Sign up for the mailing list (for students and graduates... a list for their supporters will follow)
• E-mail me on gina@yourcareerandfuture.com with any queries

Also - are you a job seeker early in your career?
Download the checklist: 25 UNMISSABLE TIPS TO SKYROCKET YOUR JOB APPLICATION SUCCESS RATE

You've got this!

The end is in sight! 2020... the year that so many will be unlikely to forget is nearly over.

In this episode, Gina Visram talks to early careers job-seekers (students and new graduates) about 5 useful things they can do this holiday season.

Don't worry - this isn't a standard careers exploration to do list. It is a recognition of a crazy year and a need to unwind and set yourselves up. Let the healing commence... this is the way to end such a life altering year.

Enjoy the episode and share it with someone else who needs this perspective to finish the year strong (yet gently, in recognition of the capacity we have right now)

There's also a reminder to join the free mailing list before it starts in 2021, so you can access helpful, high vibe careers content straight into your inbox. Take 30 seconds to sign up after or during the episode.
http://bit.ly/diveintothelist 

Do feel free to engage with this topic (or indeed with me) at any of the below:

• The Dive Into Your Career podcast page of the Your Career And Future website where you can also leave me a message suggesting a careers-related topic for a future episode
• Follow Your Career And Future on Instagram and TikTok
• Via "Gina Visram" on LinkedIn (where they may be a post with a link to this episode where you can contribute some wisdom / reflections)
• Sign up for the mailing list (for students and graduates... a list for their supporters will follow)
• E-mail me on gina@yourcareerandfuture.com with any queries

Also - are you a job seeker early in your career?
Download the checklist: 25 UNMISSABLE TIPS TO SKYROCKET YOUR JOB APPLICATION SUCCESS RATE

You've got this!

This episode is inspired by a recent LinkedIn post in which someone told students to stop obsessing about internships, in what could potentially be described as a disparaging "oh, you're being so silly" type of why. 

You can get a fuller breakdown of the context in the episode but it made this week's topic a no brainer. "Are Internships really that important?"  So are they? Are they? 

Listen in to find out more about Gina's thoughts on the topic and be sure to get in touch via Instagram or Facebook (@diveintoyourcareer) or over on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginavisram. 

... and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast (so you don't miss out!) and share this episode with at least one friend (share the love)!

Do feel free to engage with this topic (or indeed with me) at any of the below:

• The Dive Into Your Career podcast page of the Your Career And Future website where you can also leave me a message suggesting a careers-related topic for a future episode
• Follow Your Career And Future on Instagram and TikTok
• Via "Gina Visram" on LinkedIn (where they may be a post with a link to this episode where you can contribute some wisdom / reflections)
• Sign up for the mailing list (for students and graduates... a list for their supporters will follow)
• E-mail me on gina@yourcareerandfuture.com with any queries

Also - are you a job seeker early in your career?
Download the checklist: 25 UNMISSABLE TIPS TO SKYROCKET YOUR JOB APPLICATION SUCCESS RATE

You've got this!

As we edge towards the end of this trying year (to put it mildly), this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast focuses on one motto to keep you going right now. 

Seriously, just one. 

It's powerful and a game changer. 

You don't want to miss this one. Listen in for the motto which might give you some much needed perspective and motivation. Then, go forth and keep doing you. You've got this. 

Do feel free to engage with this topic (or indeed with me) at any of the below:

• The Dive Into Your Career podcast page of the Your Career And Future website where you can also leave me a message suggesting a careers-related topic for a future episode
• Follow Your Career And Future on Instagram and TikTok
• Via "Gina Visram" on LinkedIn (where they may be a post with a link to this episode where you can contribute some wisdom / reflections)
• Sign up for the mailing list (for students and graduates... a list for their supporters will follow)
• E-mail me on gina@yourcareerandfuture.com with any queries

Also - are you a job seeker early in your career?
Download the checklist: 25 UNMISSABLE TIPS TO SKYROCKET YOUR JOB APPLICATION SUCCESS RATE

You've got this!

Sometimes job hunting can feel incessant. Soulless. Exhausting. Pointless. Unfulfilling. A complete black hole of time. So, damn annoying! Right?! 

It is, alas, necessary - so as is always the case when you can't get out of doing something, it is recommended that you fix up that mindset and make the most of it. 

There's so much that can be done in this respect but in this episode Gina keeps it simple - providing 2 main nuggets of advice which could ultimately change how your job hunting feels in the moment. If you want to know what you can implement immediately to feel more fulfilled and productive in your job hunt, listen now. 

Do feel free to engage with this topic (or indeed with me) at any of the below:

• The Dive Into Your Career podcast page of the Your Career And Future website where you can also leave me a message suggesting a careers-related topic for a future episode
• Follow Your Career And Future on Instagram and TikTok
• Via "Gina Visram" on LinkedIn (where they may be a post with a link to this episode where you can contribute some wisdom / reflections)
• Sign up for the mailing list (for students and graduates... a list for their supporters will follow)
• E-mail me on gina@yourcareerandfuture.com with any queries

Also - are you a job seeker early in your career?
Download the checklist: 25 UNMISSABLE TIPS TO SKYROCKET YOUR JOB APPLICATION SUCCESS RATE

You've got this!