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The Diverse Podcast#67 How I Broke Into The Sports Industry #Merky FCFolabi has always had a flair for creativity which lead him to study architecture at University.Leaving uni he started doing freelance work such as graphic design, video editing and events and landed a role in PR.#Merky FC came into the picture and now he’s an events coordinator at Guild Esports working with the production team.Lock in to learn more about how the programme helped Folabi kick off a career in sports, and how you can too!
2024-06-2130 min
The Diverse Podcast#66 “I Kept Getting Rejected… Then I Found #MERKY FC”After University, Sultan was struggling to find a graduate scheme due to a lack of work experience.
He had bills to pay and had to find a job to make ends meet. Working jobs he had no passion for, he sought a way out.
Then Merky came into the picture. His brother told him about this amazing initiative getting young black talent into the sports Industry!
Growing up, Sultan didn’t have access to channels like Disney, so he spent his time watching football and free sports programmes like TES Match Cricket.
Sultan translated his passion for sports into hi...
2024-05-2422 min
The Diverse Podcast#65 From #Merky FC to Designing StadiumsMeet Ayo.
Ayo is a massive Liverpool FC fan.
One day he picked up his sister's laptop and started messing around with photoshop, designing football edits.
Ayo decided to venture into freelance graphic design, where he poured his heart into crafting a standout portfolio. He eventually received an unconditional offer to study Graphic Design at University.
His work did not go unnoticed.
Enter #Merky FC, the game-changer. Ayo seized the opportunity and wowed the DIVERSE team, earning himself a coveted spot at KSS, a top architecture and design firm renowned for its sports venues.
Tune in as Ayo shares...
2024-05-1026 min
The Diverse Podcast#65 Making An Impact Working In Tech | Tech Talent SchemeThe Wellcome Sanger Institute is a world-class scientific centre, conducting ground breaking research.
We caught up with Ben, Chris and Gabi from WSI to give you more insight into life working at a world-class scientific centre. Gabi is currently a Tech Talent associate coming towards the end of the Scheme. Her rotations have been in Cellular Genetics Informatics and within our Informatics and Digital Solutions team.
Ben and Chris, who look after early careers, offer great advice on how to get onto the Tech Talent Scheme and share insight in...
2024-05-0139 min
The Diverse Podcast#64 Thierry Henry & Saka Signed My Shirt! | How I Landed A Role @ LADbibleMeet Oyinola. He struggled to find a role after graduating. Frustrated, he decided to try and start his own online business to show employers what he could do. Then one day his girlfriend told him about #Merky FC. A programme created by Stormzy and adidas to help young black individuals get roles within football by providing entry-level placements and educational events.
He applied and got in.
Ayesha (yes, our very own) interviewed him for a role for LADbible Group and even though it was just getting started, she loved the initiative and social media skills he’d shown with hi...
2024-04-2313 min
The Diverse Podcast#63 How I Got My Job At UNiDAYSListen in for an engaging conversation with Toni as she recounts her path to joining UNiDAYS, the world's largest Student Affinity Network. Toni offers a glimpse into her work in campaign development and shares insights into daily life at UNiDAYS. Don't miss out on her invaluable advice for standing out and landing your dream job. Tune in and discover the keys to success firsthand!
Follow us on Instagram @diverse.careers and TikTok @we.are.diverse
2024-03-1424 min
The Diverse Podcast#62 Master Your CV and InterviewsDive into an insightful webinar (recorded live with Q&A) with our very own recruitment expert, Ayesha Tabbal. Gain valuable insights as she dissects the art of crafting an exceptional CV and shares strategies to excel in interviews. Lock in now and learn the skills to elevate your CV from rookie to pro and start rolling in those offer letters!
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2024-02-1643 min
The Diverse Podcast#61 Advice From a Tech Recruitment ExpertLock in to this insightful conversation with Arsema Fessehazion, a Tech Recruiter and the founder of the Black Recruiters Network and hire|py – a specialised Python recruitment agency dedicated to enhancing representation in the sector. In this episode, she shares her personal journey and provides expert guidance on entering the tech industry and launching a career. Tune in for practical advice that you can apply immediately to jumpstart your journey into the world of technology.
2024-02-0625 min
The Diverse Podcast#60 How I Went From Intern To Full-TimeTune in for an insightful conversation with Abi, who began her career journey as an intern at the Science Museum and has since evolved into a dedicated Information Security Administrator. Join us as she reflects on her internship experience, shares insights into her professional growth within the company, and delves into the factors that contributed to her success.
2024-01-1727 min
The Diverse Podcast#59 Lessons From My First InternshipTobi catches up with the Science Museum Group (SMG) team as they unveil insights from their internships. Discover how they embrace SMG's core value of representation, explored diverse facets of their respective departments, and contributed to the overarching mission of enhancing science capital. Dive into the inclusive culture at SMG, where collaboration thrives, and learn how the community provides unwavering support. Gain valuable advice on infusing passion into your internship applications, setting the stage for a successful career journey.
To find out about early-career opportunities check out our Gen Z careers network here: https://wearediverse.carrd.co/
2023-11-301h 00
The Diverse Podcast#58 How To Boldly Embrace InclusionIn this enlightening episode, Tobi engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Amri B. Johnson, seasoned keynote speaker, inclusion strategist and author of "Reconstructing Inclusion." With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Johnson shares invaluable insights on how to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into your organisation's long-term strategy. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to create the conditions necessary for underrepresented groups to thrive in the workplace. Tune in now for expert guidance on fostering a diverse workforce and “unambiguously prioritising inclusion”.
To find out about early-career opportunities check out our Gen Z careers network here: https://wear...
2023-11-3052 min
The Diverse Podcast#57 Driving Innovation: Life At Formula EJoin us as we delve into the world of Formula E, the pioneering all-electric FIA World Championship. Discover how they've been leading the way as the first net-zero carbon sport since inception, all while igniting innovation in electric vehicles. Get ready for a thrilling insight into sustainability and what it’s like to work at Formula E.
To find out about early-career opportunities check out our Gen Z careers network here: https://wearediverse.carrd.co/
2023-11-301h 03
The Diverse Podcast#56 My Tech Internship Experience At Capital OneTune into this captivating conversation with Filippo, a recent Computer Science graduate who is now building a career with Capital One.
We took it back to where it all started to find out how he landed a role at Capital One as a Software Engineer Intern and what it's like to be on the scheme.
Listen as Tobi and Filippo delve into Capital One, the secrets to securing an internship, and the enriching journey that turned him into a thriving professional.
To find out about other early-career opportunities with Capital...
2023-11-2929 minThe Diverse Podcast#55 How To Actually Get Diversity & Inclusion RightOn this episode of The Diverse Podcast, I chatted with Sharon Frost, Global HR Director at Oxford PharmaGenesis.
Sharon has over 25 years of experience in HR and shared so much knowledge on DE&I as well as people and culture that is not to be missed.
Sharon explained how Oxford PharmaGenesis went from just getting started with their DE&I journey to building trust and making it part of their DNA with a gold-standard approach.
We also touched on the resilience you can build when coming from an under-represented background and how that...
2023-09-2234 minThe Diverse Podcast#54 I got my dream job and you can tooShe's got an awesome background in recruitment.
She's passionate about Diversity and Inclusion.
And crazy enough to join our mission at DIVERSE. to help under-represented students and grads hired in the UK.
Our latest team member and star of the show Ayesha Tabbal jumped onto the pod to share her story, recruitment secrets and best career advice.
Listen up if you're early on in your career and need help deciding on your career path.
...
2023-09-1339 minThe Diverse Podcast#53 How to get your first internship😥 "How Can I Get Into This Without Any Experience?"
Hear from 3 interns about their experiences and advice on how you can land and thrive in your very first internship.
Are you Gen Z, based in the UK and serious about your career? Join our newsletter today: https://wearediverse.carrd.co/
🏛️ What it's really like on your first internship
🎓 Expectations vs. Reality. Hear their experiences working at a museum.
💡 How this internship opens doors to new opportunities
...
2023-08-161h 00
The Savvy Wallet PodcastEP. 89 - From Athletics to Helping Diverse Talent Land Top Grad Jobs ft. Tobi OgundipeJoining us in the booth this week is Tobi, Founder of Diverse, a careers platform that helps diverse talent land graduate jobs at top companies.This episode includes:- What his business has taught him in 2 years- Working with Stormzy and Adidas on a careers campaign- Living in South America and much more!Follow Tobi on Instagram hereLearn AI, Cybersecurity, Data Science & more with Coursera. Ato has personally used Coursera to obtain an AI certificate...
2023-07-171h 08The Diverse Podcast#52 Being a woman of colour at work and thriving in your career👋🏽 What's up guys! This time on the pod we have Naz Jassat who leads the Customer Success Fashion Teams across EMEA, US and Australia, working with brands like Nike and Adidas.
⭐️ Naz shared how she found a role she loves as well as how she's managed to get promoted so many times (so quickly) during her time at UNiDAYS. Naz is pushing to drive positive change, particularly for other women of colour at work and touched on her advice on how to be yourself at work and get what you want out of your career. ...
2023-04-2833 minThe Diverse Podcast#51 How I Turned My Marketing Job Into A Sports Marketing Agency🚀 Subomi is the founder of Divrse Media, a sports marketing agency that focuses primarily on athletes. He helps athletes build a brand that they can use to grow their presence outside their sport. Divers Media specialise in bringing athletes’ off-field ideas and passions to life.
🤠 We chatted about his journey to becoming a founder and how he built the confidence to step into the wild Wild West that is start-up life.
💡 Before Divrse Media Subomi worked at Converse in a marketing role after Uni and broke down exactly how he did it a...
2023-03-2936 minThe Diverse Podcast#50 How I started my career in Cancer ScienceKudzai Nyamondo was born in Zimbabwe before moving to the UK to launch her career in Cancer Science. Her initial passion for this route came when her brother suffered from a tumour at a young age and she felt helpless.
She’s now a Post Doc Research Fellow at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, focusing on Blood Cancer and how it develops by analysing DNA. Her hope is that a better understanding of these patterns will help us to intervene earlier and save lives.
As a Black woman in science, Kudzai didn’t see many role mode...
2023-02-0742 minThe Diverse Podcast#49 How I got my Science Museum Graduate jobIn 2012, Klaudia was in Syria when the revolution began.
She was able to make her way to the UK to begin a new life where she got into the education system, worked hospitality jobs to pay for university, and graduated during the pandemic with a bachelor's degree in Illustration with Animation.
As many creative students do, she was unsure what to do next, but she persisted. Klaudia got herself a role in a startup before landing a Talent Acquisition position at the Science Museum which allows her to use creativity in the corporate world.
Tu...
2023-01-0646 minThe Diverse Podcast#48 How to manage your nerves & ace the Assessment Centre🫤 Nervous about that Assessment Centre you’ve got coming up? Want to hear from the experts on how you can do your best & pass?
😬 This is your lucky day, tune into our latest webinar to hear from Miranda & Sophie from the BT careers team.
We're giving you access to the experts at BT behind the Assessment Centre process so you can get the inside top tips on how to prepare and perform well but importantly manage your nerves too.
Also, learn more about life at BT and how they set you up for success with...
2022-11-291h 13The Diverse Podcast#47 How to build your dream career in TechBack with another one...
Unsure about the Tech career routes that are available to you?
The UNiDAYS VP of Engineering is here to help you figure it out 😲👇🏽
Learn all about different career paths within Tech, which one might be right for you and how you can make it happen 🎉
✅ Breaking down different roles within Tech e.g. developer, engineer, agile delivery, product etc.
✅ Examples of day-to-day tasks
✅ Pros and cons of different careers paths
✅ How to pass Tech application processes
✅ Find out about upcoming early-career Te...
2022-11-291h 19The Diverse Podcast#46 What it's like on the BT Placement & Graduate SchemesHear from current Graduate and Placement students to learn about life at BT and find out if it's the right place for you to start your career:
✅ What a typical day is like on the BT early-careers schemes
✅ How the rotations work & the types of roles you could get up to
✅ Benefits of starting your career with BT
✅ How you can perform well in the application process
✅ Details of their upcoming early-careers schemes
To find out about BT early careers opportunities, join our newsletter here: https://wearediverse.carrd.co/
2022-10-011h 11The Diverse Podcast#45 How I went from Grad to BT CFOSandip Thakrar is the CFO of one of the UK’s largest and most important employers, BT. But at one point, he was a student and then a grad like you, just trying to get started in his career.
So just how did he get to where he is today?
And how did he manage the ups and downs along the way?
Find out how you can create a similar career path or simply learn from Sandip’s incredible experience.
✅ And if you’re a UK student or grad, we might be able...
2022-09-2344 minThe Diverse Podcast#44 My journey to Google Brand Marketing Manager😯 We were joined by Tennessee Watt, Brand Marketing Manager at Google.
Tennessee is a specialist in launching and enhancing Google brands.
She’s also lead on branding go-to-marketing, partnerships and social media strategy!
Here's what we covered:
✅ What it's like working at Google
✅ What my day-to-day marketing role is like
✅ How to get hired by Google
✅ Working in Tech in a Non-Tech role
✅ Marketing paths within Google
✅ Q&A
And if you're a UK student or grad don't forget to join our newsletter to f...
2022-08-301h 02
The Diverse Podcast#43 What the Top Students Are Doing On LinkedIn To Get Hired That You’re Not...What the Top Students Are Doing On LinkedIn To Get Hired That You’re Not...
How do you build a LinkedIn profile? How do you use LinkedIn to get hired? How do employers find your on LinkedIn?
Finally get clear on where you've been going wrong and how you can use LinkedIn as a tool to get yourself hired.
▪️ Your Profile
▪️ Your LinkedIn Posts
▪️ What Recruiters See
▪️ Your Job Search Tools
▪️ Your Networking Message
And if you're a UK candidate looking for an...
2022-07-271h 21
The Diverse Podcast#42 The Best Careers Advice For Gen ZYou’ve just started your career and you feel lost already.
If that’s you stop scrolling, you need to listen to this.
I just interview MK Zajdlic, the Senior People Partner at UNiDAYS and she just gave some of the best careers advice I’ve ever heard.
If you’ve run into any of these feelings then this episode is for you:
😫I’ve just got my first corporate job and now I feel I’m not doing well enough
😳I’m scared I’m going to get found out
🫤No one...
2022-05-2558 min
The Diverse Podcast#41 How To Get On A Management Training SchemeWhy is everyone talking about Management Training graduate schemes and how can you get on one?
Find out:
✅ What is a Management Training Scheme?
✅ What are the benefits of a Training Scheme?
✅ What types of things will you be doing?
✅ What are the top tips on how to land one?
Check out this Management grad scheme: https://www.wearediversejobs.io/job/management-training-scheme
And to find out first about the best entry UK roles in Tech sign up to our careers network: https://wearediverse.io/join
2022-05-161h 04
The Diverse Podcast#40 Day In The Life Of A Health Tech Intern🧑🏾💻 Want to know what it’s REALLY like working in a Junior role in Tech?
When you're starting out in your career it's tough to understand what you'll ACTUALLY be doing day to day basis.
And how that will grow over time as you progress.
But don't stress, we're here to make the complex simple.
Join our next careers event and find out 👇🏽
✅ What you get up to in an entry Tech job on a day to day basis?
✅ What are the benefits/how is the work-life balance?
2022-05-1059 min
The Diverse Podcast#39 How To Write A Winning Job Application🥱 Tired of submitting applications and not hearing anything back?
💡 Want to know how to stand out of the crowd and get hired by your target company?
🏆 Hear from award-winning HR expert Tomi Ibirogba as she breaks down everything you need to know to get yourself hired even without any experience.
And if you like this, you're going to love our newsletter, sign up today: https://wearediverse.io/join
2022-04-181h 19
The Diverse Podcast#38 How I got my dream Marketing role @ Red BullFind out how Kemi landed her dream Shopper Marketing role at Red Bull!
She let us know what it's like working at Red Bull, what she gets up to in her role and how you can join her there.
Kemi also shared some of the challenges she's faced transitioning from University and how she's navigated this.
Tune in, like, subscribe and join our careers community if you want to get hired as well.
👉🏽 https://wearediverse.io/join
2022-03-2234 min
The Diverse PodcastWarnerMedia Graduate Careers EventHear stories, advice and insights from x2 students from DIVERSE. who have been on the WarnerMedia grad scheme for the past 8 months.
Elizabeth Osborn
🍿 Role: Marketing Partnerships Graduate Works with WarnerMedia partners to help promote movies like the new Batman film
Ruth Ntumba
🏆 Role: Employee Comms & Engagement Influences the internal company culture, amplifies company successes and coordinates events such as staff screenings
✅ To find out first about graduate roles
✅ Top tips on the application process
✅ Insights on what it's like working there
Ar...
2022-03-091h 06
The Diverse Podcast#37 How to become a Google Software EngineerGoogle Software Engineer… Perhaps one of the most sort after roles but that doesn’t mean it can’t be you.
Tomiwa Oke did it after a summer internship at University and broke down exactly how including:
✅ Which communities he joined
✅ How he practised and developed his coding skills
✅ How he prepared for his interview
Tomiwa was also successful with IBM and touched on this experience.
For exclusive UK jobs, tips and careers events, join our careers network here: https://wearediverse.io/join
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2022-02-1146 min
The Diverse Podcast#36 How to get an entry role at DAZNThis time on The Diverse Podcast I interview Delors Zimi about his career journey and landing a dream job as a Data Analyst at DAZN.
DAZN is a ground-breaking live and on-demand sports streaming service, giving sports fans the control and flexibility to watch their sports, their way.
We chatted about why he loves working at DAZN, his top tips on the application process and what life as a Data Analyst is really like.
✅ You don't need to match all of the job description
✅ When you're truly passionate about the industry - wri...
2022-01-1923 min
The Diverse Podcast#35 How to get a Tech role at Capital OneShout out to Ian Nkwocha who will be joining Capital One as a Software Engineering Graduate! He joined the pod to share his best tips and help you land your first Tech role with little to no experience.
Find out about:
✅ How he knew Capital One was the best place to start his career
✅ Top tips on the Capital One graduate application process
✅ Bouncing back from application rejection to break into Tech
Sign up to our community to get access to our interview preparation guide and to hear firs...
2022-01-0433 min
The Diverse Podcast#34 Breaking into Digital Marketing (with Brainlabs UK CEO)Joanna Lyall is the UK CEO OF Brainlabs, one of the World’s top digital marketing agencies.
Jo has over 21 years of experience in digital marketing and leadership and has co-founded several impressive startups.
She shared what Brainlabs look for in new hires as well as her best careers advice for young budding marketers. Also listen out for the perfect breakdown of the comparison between working at a startup, scale-up and large corporate.
Brainlabs are currently hiring! They’re looking for people passionate about solving problems with an eye for analytics.
Chec...
2021-12-2041 min
The Diverse Podcast#33 How I built my first successful businessWhat's up everyone, this week we decided to mix it up as I was interviewed on the Take Off podcast about my startup, DIVERSE.
I opened up about my journey building a successful startup during the height of the pandemic to help young professionals get hired and shared my simple formula on how to start your first online business 👀.
Ato and I also talked imposter syndrome, developing hustle while working at a peanut factory and believing you can get what you want.
🚀 The Take Off Podcast: https://apple.co/3I87ICi
2021-11-3058 min
The Diverse Podcast#32 How to get a grad job @ WarnerMediaCongrats to Elizabeth Osborn who has joined WarneMedia as a Marketing Partnerships Graduate. 🥳 🥳 🥳
We chatted all about her experience so far on the WarnerMedia graduate programme and walked through how she was able to land such an exciting role to start her career.
"Being part of a company working on things that genuinely excite me is where I produce my best work."
✅ Why WarnerMedia
✅ What it's like to host movie screenings
✅ How she demonstrated that her skills aligned well with the job description
✅ How to make your application stand out ...
2021-11-1134 min
The Diverse Podcast#31 How to boss your 1st corporate jobSo you've just landed your first corporate job, congrats!
🤔 But now, you're questioning whether you can actually do well.
🤨 You're comparing yourself to your peers just a little bit too much.
😕 You're starting to feel imposter syndrome.
😔 You're worried that you won't be offered a promotion and pay rise
Just remember these are completely normal thoughts and feelings and that those you're comparing yourself to are probably feeling the same thing. Ash and I shared our best advice on how you can settle in, change your mindset and perform at your best in yo...
2021-11-0137 min
The Diverse Podcast#30 How to start a career in Digital MarketingI had the pleasure of interviewing Natasha Billing, the VP of Marketing @ UNiDAYS. Natasha has over 15 years of experience in Brand & Marketing, having worked across challenger and fast-growth brands such as ASOS and NA-KD.
We chatted all about her career, UNiDAYS and the best advice on how young people can break into the exciting world of Digital Marketing.
Find out about:
✅ Life working in the UNiDAYS Marketing department
✅ Best careers advice for young people interested in Digital Marketing
✅ Application and interview tips for anyone looking to join her team
Che...
2021-10-2834 min
The Diverse Podcast#29 Life as a Software Developer at the Wellcome Sanger InstituteCongrats to DIVERSE. community member, Cordell Charles who landed a role as a Software Developer with the Wellcome Sanger Institute.
Cordell was kind enough to help us understand 👇🏽
✅ How to break into Software Development without any experience
✅ What life is like at the Sanger Wellcome Institute
✅ His best advice on the application process
✅ How he stuck with it during the pandemic facing job application rejections
Do you want to join Cordell at the Wellcome Sanger Institute?
Check out their early-career job opportunities on our job board here...
2021-10-2035 min
The Diverse Podcast#28 Life on the Capital One Summer InternshipGetting yourself a summer internship can help you to understand which job roles are right for you and provide a massive boost to your CV.
I sat down with 2 Capital One Summer interns who recently completed the Strategy and Software programmes.
Apply for the Capital One Summer internships 👉🏽 https://wearediversejobs.io/
Check out this latest episode and find out:
🧑🏾💻 How to pass the application process
💼 What it's like working on the scheme
⛱ How a summer internship could benefit your career
Have you joined our careers...
2021-10-1851 min
The Diverse Podcast#27 How to get a graduate job anywhere...🚪 Keep knocking on that door.
🌍 Somebi moved to Canada from Nigeria as a child. She had ambitions to build a great career for herself but didn't have any industry connections or an understanding of how the system works.
🤔 So what did she decide to do?
📮 She started walking around handing out her CV door to door no matter the weather to try to get her first unpaid internship.
👩🏿💻 One of those doors eventually opened. Which led to an opportunity. And then another one after that.
Now, Somebi has networked her way to 7 graduate job offers...
2021-10-1351 min
The Diverse Podcast#26 How to get a job at Grant ThorntonEver thought about starting your career with Grant Thornton?
On this episode of The Diverse Podcast, I interviewed Grant Thornton Public Sector Consultant, Vincent Egunlae to find out what life is like working there and to get his best tips on how to secure an early career role.
If you're interested in joining on their grad scheme, check out this episode and apply here: https://wearediversejobs.io/
💜 "Grant Thornton is the place that has made me realise that equally as important as enjoying what you're doing is being comfortable and happy where you are."...
2021-09-2936 min
The Diverse Podcast#25 Life on the Capital One Graduate SchemeApply for their latest opportunities here 👉🏽 https://wearediversejobs.io/
📣 Capital One joined us for an excellent early-careers event!
👏🏽 Hear from graduates on the current scheme and find out if it's the one for you
Here's what we covered:
- An overview of Capital One
- What life is like on the Capital One graduate scheme
- What a typical day looks like
- Tips on the application process
- Q&A
Have you joined our community yet? This is where we share all of our job oppor...
2021-09-201h 04
The Diverse Podcast#24 How To Get A Summer Analyst Role At AllianzCharles Tavengwa joined the pod to walk us through how he secured a Summer Analyst position with Allianz Global Investments. He explained 👇🏽
📊 Exactly what Allianz does (helpful for me)
💙 Values they look for in prospective applicants
💡 How he demonstrated alignment to those values
🤖 How to relax in interviews and avoid robotic answers
Charles benefited from the 100 Black Interns Programme so be sure to check that out. His long term desire is to contribute to sustainable economic growth in Africa particularly in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 Keep up with his progress by connecting on Linke...
2021-09-1640 min
The Diverse Podcast#23 How To Overcome Discrimination & Imposter Syndrome🎓 Ruben Elendo opened up about his journey and the challenges he’s faced in navigating a lack of opportunities from an early age to achieving a 1st class degree in business computing and now a masters degree to go along with it!
🏎 We touched on imposter syndrome and how Ruben has been able to overcome it through self-affirmations and running his own race “Comparison is the thief of joy, I made a decision to stop comparing myself to anyone else”.
💪🏽 These challenges ultimately gave him an edge and fuelled his drive to prove people wrong.
Have you joined...
2021-08-2433 min
The Diverse Podcast#22 A Career In HR | From Entry-Level To The Top🏆 Leading HR, talent, D&I expert and business owner with over 20 years of experience, Kobi Ampoma gives a masterclass on all things HR careers. Kobi has worked at Nike and Asics and now leads the Talent Acquisition at an innovative fashion outlet marketplace called Otrium.
📣 He encouraged young people to have pride in their part-time jobs and side hustles and to communicate the skills they've developed. "When you worked at footlocker and sold a shoe and then upsold some shoelaces - you showed cross-selling skills".
🎯 Watch and you're guaranteed to better understand HR and stand a better cha...
2021-08-1852 min
The Diverse Podcast#21 How To Get A Job At Google🤔 Ever wondered how you can get a job at Google? With popular demand, we're delighted to have David Asare-Badu join the podcast to share the keys to success in navigating the Google application process. This was, without doubt, one of our best ever episodes.
David emphasised the importance of displaying extra value. "You need to show how you're multifaceted - what more can you bring to the table outside of the core role which adds to the company culture?"
Despite achieving such an incredible accomplishment, it hasn't always been smooth sailing. David opened up about some of...
2021-08-051h 02
The Diverse Podcast#20 Career Advice From Top Tech RecruiterCheck out the first live version of our career podcast where we addressed questions directly from students and grads looking to break into tech.
Our special guest was Asheraf Joseph, a Talent Manager at MVF, 1st in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For 2020 🚀 (and they're hiring!)
✅ What mistakes from candidates do you often see in applications/interviews?
✅ If you needed to get a job as an early-career candidate how would you go about it?
✅ How to network for jobs effectively? ✅ How to deal with rejection & imposter syndrome
Ash makes some su...
2021-07-2651 min
The Diverse Podcast#19 How To Get A HR Job @ Goldman Sachs🎙 Hear from the inspirational Tito Otegbeye who gave us a deep dive on how she landed her Human Capital Management Summer Analyst position with Goldman Sachs. This was packed with actional advice that you can apply right away.
🏆 Tito discussed why diversity & inclusion is such an important factor for her when it comes to making career decisions and how Goldman excelled in meeting her high standards.
👀 Goldman Sachs is looking for students who have a genuine interest in driving and promoting innovation and improvement across the financial industry. If you can, try to share things that are uniq...
2021-07-131h 01
The Diverse Podcast#18 Recruitment, Failing Forward & Being True To Yourself🚨 Listen to the first in-person episode of The DIVERSE. Podcast, I dropped into the Deverell Smith London office to interview Senior Consultant Kevin Boakye who has a wealth of experience in the world of recruitment
🥇 We had a super varied chat about how young people can stand out and secure jobs as well as the importance of failing forward in your career and being true to yourself in the job market
🏘 Deverell Smith is an awesome company specialising in property recruitment. They're focused on changing the stigma around the industry by putting people first and having a...
2021-06-2936 min
The Diverse Podcast#17 How To Get A Placement @ SAP🎙In episode #17 I interviewed John Alao who joined SAP in 2019 on placement, he helps us understand what SAP does (which isn't easy) and how his role fits in.
🥇 He explained how his proactive approach gave him an edge in the Assessment Centre and how others can do the same.
✅ SAP is looking for early-career candidates who are enthusiastic about learning rather than the finished product. "You don't have to be an expert but you do need to be eager to learn and ready to get stuck in."
⏸John made a great point around pausing in int...
2021-06-1749 min
devcast...Young, wild and unemployed with DIVERSE Founder, Tobi OgundipeOgundipe is unquestionably a trailblazer who has always commendably had a passion for helping young, underrepresented people build their careers. His careers platform DIVERSE aims to democratise access to the best early career’s advice through an engaging format, before connecting job candidates to inclusive employers. The Commons Library reported in May 2021 that unemployment for young people has increased by 13,000, a 2% increase. This episode explores how we as employers can support the reduction of long-term unemployment distress for young people, talent attraction for young and underrepresented communities, and how to be an employer that keeps them in their workforce!
2021-06-0945 min
The Diverse Podcast#16 How To Get A Job @proSapient🎙On the latest episode of The Diverse Podcast, I interviewed Theo Faulkner who recently secured a Summer Internship with proSapient
🚀 proSapient is a young dynamic organisation helping businesses make better decisions through conversations with industry experts. They make use of a blind application process to help remove unconscious bias and boost diversity
💎 Theo dropped a great gem on how you can get Harvard & MIT on your CV, so listen out for that (https://www.edx.org/)
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👀 If you're looking for early-career opportunities...
2021-06-0834 min
Sales TodayTobi Ogundipe - Student Sales Academy TakeoverTobi, a graduate of Loughborough University in Economics and founder of Diverse., talks with the Student Sales Academy.
2021-06-0120 min
The Diverse Podcast#15 How To Get A Job @Accenture🎓 Ella Onyems a Nottingham Uni Econ student managed to bag summer internships with both Accenture and Deloitte!
💡 Find out exactly how she did it as well as her top tips on staying organised so you can balance applications with your studies without getting overwhelmed.
🔑 This was a fun episode with practical tips for anyone interested in breaking into consulting.
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If you're looking for early-career opportunities, join our community today at https://wearediverse.io/join
2021-05-2846 min
The Diverse Podcast#14 How to get a job @The BBCHave you ever wondered what it's like to work at the BBC?
Or how to get a job there?
On this special episode of The Diverse Podcast, we're joined by Aaron Akinyemi, Multimedia Broadcast Journalist and Producer at the BBC. He has over 13 years of experience in media and also worked at The Guardian, ITV and CNN.
Aaron shares enlightening stories about his time working at the BBC as well as his best advice for anyone looking for a job within Media who has experienced rejection after rejection.
He also touched on d...
2021-05-1854 min
Dive into your Career043: Diversity, Recruitment & Standing Out as a Jobseeker - with Tobi OgundipeIn this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast about "Diversity, Recruitment & Standing Out as a Jobseeker", Gina Visram is in conversation with Tobi Ogundipe of Diverse, a recruiter who is committed to supporting underrepresented young professionals in securing early-career roles with inclusive employers.His company Diverse. is a purpose-driven start-up, committed to democratising access to the best early-careers advice before connecting our diverse community to inclusive employers. It is trusted by renowned organisations such as Warner Media, Capital One and Wellcome Sanger Institute.In this episode, you will hear about:The importance...
2021-04-291h 00
The Diverse Podcast#13 Citi - Tech Summer InternshipCheck out this latest pod with Adeoluwa Tokuta who recently landed a Tech Summer Internship with Citi. He shares his thoughts on dealing with self-doubt and becoming comfortable and confident in yourself so you can make it through the application process.
"Don't sleep on technology!" Ade encourages others to explore opportunities in tech and explains exactly how he got his role.
You can reach out to him on LinkedIn and he mentioned his involvement with Coding with Codex, a terrific platform if you're interested in getting into coding.
If you're looking for early-career o...
2021-04-2049 min
The RT Show PodcastThe RT Show - Season 2 - Episode 10 - Diverse and employment advice with Tobi OgundipeOn episode 10, Tobi Ogundipe, the founder of the BAME young professionals employment advice company Diverse joined us. On the show, we discussed the thinking behind the company and what it offers. Tobi also gave his top tips and advice for CV design, interview techniques and how to stand out from the crowd when applying for employment.
2021-04-1746 min
The Diverse PodcastBreaking Into Tech ConsultingTune in for a very special episode where I spoke to Arsalan Syed the go-to expert on how to break into Tech Consulting as well as how to get jobs with the Big Four. He gave some incredible tips so this one is not to be missed.
Arsalan grew up in Pakistan and shares the best advice on how to get a job in the UK as an International Student.
At Diverse., we help underrepresented young professionals secure jobs with inclusive employers.
If you're looking for early-career opportunities, join our community today at w...
2021-04-1350 min
The Diverse PodcastDeloitte - Cloud Engineering Junior DeveloperI spoke to Anjola Adebowale who tells the story of how she successfully landed a work placement in Tech at Deloitte. She highlighted that you don't need to know all the jargon or even much about Tech to break into the industry. Anjola also shares what she's learnt over the course of this journey and her best advice for anyone going through job application rejections.
At Diverse., we help underrepresented young professionals secure jobs with inclusive employers.
If you're looking for early-career opportunities, join our community today at wearediverse.io.
Watch this episode o...
2021-04-0945 min
The Diverse PodcastDeloitte - Digital Marketing AnalystI spoke to Jola Roberts who tells the story of how she successfully navigated the competitive Deloitte application process to secure her work placement and how you can too. We also touched on diversity in tech and her top assessment centre tips.
At Diverse., we help Black, Asian & Ethnic Minority young professionals secure jobs with inclusive employers.
If you're looking for early-career opportunities, join our community today at wearediverse.io.
Watch this episode on YouTube and follow us on IG at We Are Diverse.
2021-04-0243 min
The Diverse PodcastIHS Markit - Graduate AnalystI spoke to Tim Nehikhare who tells the story of how he recently secured a graduate Client Services Analyst role with IHS Markit as well as a Summer Analyst position with Caledonia Investments. We discussed how to break into the world of finance and network for the best early-career opportunities.
At Diverse., we help Black, Asian & Ethnic Minority young professionals secure jobs with inclusive employers.
If you're looking for early-career opportunities, join our community today at wearediverse.io.
Watch this episode on YouTube and follow us on IG at We Are Diverse.
2021-04-0135 min
The Diverse PodcastBasis - Quant Support ExecutiveI spoke to Blessing Olaoye who tells the story of how she secured a role during the pandemic as a Quantitative Support Executive with Basis, an independent insight consultancy working with global clients to deliver insight activation.
At Diverse., we help Black, Asian & Ethnic Minority young professionals secure jobs with inclusive employers.
If you're looking for early-career opportunities, join our community today at wearediverse.io.
Watch this episode on YouTube and follow us on IG at We Are Diverse.
2021-03-2732 min
The Diverse PodcastJP Morgan Software PlacementI caught up with Praise Uadiale who has just landed an exciting 12-month Software Engineering Placement with JP Morgan. He shares what he learnt after failing with several job applications during the pandemic and how he eventually secured this role. Praise has some great advice for students looking to find their dream roles in Tech and Software Engineering.
To find out about early-career job opportunities with inclusive employers as well as more free careers resources, sign up to the Diverse Hires network here diversehires.co.uk/joinournetwork
Resources mentioned: leetcode.com diversehires.co.uk github...
2021-03-0738 min
The Diverse PodcastMaking it in Strategy (Part 1)Nigerian-born Dwayne Gibson-White is an experienced strategy professional who joins the pod to shed some light on how to make it in the world of corporate strategy and management consultancy. He is passionate about supporting the next generation of diverse young professionals in making it to the top. Enjoy part 1 of what was a truly insightful conversation. For more careers resources head to diversehires.co.uk. For more on Dwayne, check out his LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwayne-gibson-white-629b0456
2020-12-0134 min
The Diverse PodcastMaking it in Strategy (Part 2)Nigerian-born Dwayne Gibson-White is an experienced strategy professional who joins the pod to shed some light on how to make it in the world of corporate strategy and management consultancy. He is passionate about supporting the next generation of diverse young professionals in making it to the top. For more careers resources head to diversehires.co.uk. For more on Dwayne, check out his LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwayne-gibson-white-629b0456
2020-11-141h 04
The Diverse PodcastWorking in Business DevelopmentBT Business Development Manager Ada Gashi shares insights on all things Business Development, including what the day to day is like, how to land a job and succeed in the role. Find Ada on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ada-gashi-40346b111
2020-08-1640 min
The Diverse PodcastHow to land an engineering grad roleOlly and Karim 2 Chemical Engineering grads share their knowledge on how to kickstart a career and land grad jobs. They’ve just started CBCareerLink to provide tools to help engineering grads become employable candidates. Check them out on insta @cbcareerlink. To find more from me head to diversehires.co.uk. Resources mentioned include: Gradcracker, Earn Your Leisure, Camp America and Rich Dad Poor Dad
2020-07-051h 00
The Diverse PodcastFrom intern to director in 3 years, a digital marketing masterclassKole Ogundipe of Croud gives a masterclass on how to start a career digital marketing and dominate when you get there. Find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/koleogundipe For more career resources head to: diversehires.co.uk
2020-05-2449 min
The Diverse PodcastLD Ogunbyi Merchandising Graduate - AdidasLD landed a job at his dream company Adidas on the merchandising graduate scheme. He gives the low down on how he got there and gives his top tips on how to succeed on a grad scheme. diversehires.co.uk www.linkedin.com/in/oladipo-ogunbiyi
2020-05-171h 01