What Do You Actually Do?
By UoY Careers and Placements
Find out what people actually do in their jobs, the skills they use and how they got there. A podcast from the Careers and Placements team at the University of York.
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From Biology Degree to NHS Scientist with Olivia Rhodes
This episode of What Do You Actually Do? features Olivia Rhodes. After completing her degree in Biology at the University of York, she joined the NHS Scientist Training Programme as a trainee Clinical Scientist. She shares what it’s like to … -
Finance in International Development with Adrian Poffley
In this episode Kate speaks with Adrian Poffley, a Chief Administrative Officer at the World Bank Group, about the realities of working in finance within international development. Find out what the World Bank does, how financial decisions t… -
A Career in Cyber Security with Phil Venables
In this episode, Phil Venables, Partner at Ballistic Ventures, explains how early-stage venture capital supports cybersecurity startups. His firm invests in new companies and works closely with founders to develop ideas, build teams, and gro… -
Social Research in the Civil Service with Matt Smith
In this episode, Kate chats with Matt Smith, Senior Research Officer at HMRC, about his role in social research within the Civil Service. From interviewing members of the public about tax changes to managing large-scale research projects, Ma… -
What Do You Actually Do? Unearthing Careers in Heritage with Isabelle Diggle
In this episode, Finds Liaison Officer Isabelle Diggle explains her role in the Portable Antiquities Scheme, where she records archaeological objects found by the public, manages Treasure Act cases, and conducts heritage outreach. She talks … -
What Do You Actually Do? Indie Games and XR Design with Yasmina Fadel
In this episode Kate chats to Yasmina Fadel, Co-director of XR studio Maximalist, about working in immersive tech and being an entrepreneur. She shares insights on the future of XR and AI, and her top advice for students breaking into the se… -
Entrepreneurship and working in direct marketing with Tom Kelton
In this episode Kate chats to Tom Kelton, CEO and Co-founder of Pentaro, a telemarketing and business development agency.Tom discusses how he co-founded Pentaro and explains the company’s rapid growth, the skills and minds… -
Working in Heritage and Education at the Joseph Rowntree Society
This week Kate chats with Nick Smith, Executive Director of the Rowntree Society.Nick talks about how the Rowntree Society shares it's history and connects it to today’s issues plus he touches on the realities of r… -
Art appraisal with Leah Tharpe
In this episode, Kate is joined by Leah Tharpe, who works as an independent Art Appraiser with Tharpe and Fairchild LLC. As well as a fine art specialist with Copley Fine Art Auctions and is also currently undertaking a PhD. -
Flora Palmer - Production & Operations at The Walt Disney Company
In this episode, Kate meets Flora Palmer. Flora is a current University of York student who is on placement year at the Walt Disney Company, working on production and operations for National Geographic.Flora describes her …