Follow Friday: Finance and business management podcasts, part 2 – employers December 31, 2010
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Following on from part 1 – commercial awareness podcasts, if you are preparing for interview you will also need insights into the companies you are applying to.
Not all companies produce podcasts, but you might be surprised by how many do. These are definitely worth seeking out as you can get a feel for the people who work in the companies, the arguments they use, the attitudes they hold. It is more personal than reading a website. And with some companies who update regularly, you can find out their latest thinking in a more digestible form than reading a full report.
Here are some company podcasts I found, either by searching a company website, googling, or by searching the podcasts section of the iTunes store.
Deloitte Insights podcasts – the Global insights podcast is good, and there are a number of country-specific Insights podcasts available too
PwC UK Career podcasts – a couple on the recruitment process
Credit Suisse podcasts - includes Economy & Finance and Global Investor
Aon – Insurance, Pensions and Consulting – about the Aon graduate scheme
J.P. Morgan Asset Management Insights – for a focus on investment
Accenture podcasts – Business and Tech – a range of series available here including financial services, information management, management consultancy and systems. From a quick search it looks like there are more podcasts available in different specialist areas of the site.
Deutsche Bank RSS & podcasts – headlines and press releases
McKinsey Global Institute – audio articles
Follow Friday: Finance and business management podcasts, part 1 – business news December 17, 2010
Posted by Helen Curry in : podcasts , add a commentIf you have a bit of spare travel time on your way to uni or work, why not give these podcasts a go to develop your commercial awareness – essential for interviews. I regularly listen to these ones and subscribe to them via iTunes so I can vouch for their quality!
Listen to Lucy – Lucy is the FT’s management columnist, and in snappy five minute podcasts she pulls apart assumptions about management and career planning – through-provoking and entertaining.
Martin Wolf – the FT’s chief economics commentator, reads his weekly column
Wake up to Money – daily business and financial news from the BBC. Also available every weekday morning on BBC Radio 5 live at 5.30am…
Careers in the City – Choosing a Career in the City – a top speaker from our City Course, Catherine Sweet, gives great insight into career choice.
The Bottom Line with Evan Davis – weekly interviews with influential business leaders.
Planet Money – (my favourite) – explores economic theory in a hands-on approach featuring plenty of real-life stories. It is US-based, but discusses global trends and relevant stories to us in the UK. What causes inflation? Why do people buy gold? What is a mortgage bond and a toxic asset? And if that sounds too serious – for a taster check out these cute cartoons they commissioned to explain the latter… This is why I love podcasts!
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Business Weekly – BBC World Service podcast looking at current hot topics in business, management and economics.
Bloomberg – range of podcast series on news, economics, politics and the market
TEDtalks – not limited to business, but these podcasts are worth attention as examples of great presentation skills. TED has a reputation for hosting outstanding, inspiring talks.
Do you have any favourites you’d add to the list?
New 2011 employer directories have arrived September 27, 2010
Posted by Helen Curry in : Uncategorized , add a commentAt a university careers service near you…
TARGETjobs get. directory
A broad directory of graduate jobs, that includes general advice on applications and interviews.
See also http://targetjobs.co.uk/
The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers
Provides an overview of the 100 best, based on feedback from 16,000 of last year’s graduates. Who will be number one this year?
See also http://www.top100graduateemployers.com/
Inside Careers
More than an employer directory, these focussed guides also give background on the sector, what you need to land that job, and profiles of graduates in those roles. Guides include: Chartered Accountancy; Banking, Securities and Investments; Information Technology; Chartered Patent Attorneys; Actuaries, Chartered Tax Advisers; City & Finance; Engineering & Technology.
See also http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/
eFinancial Careers
Careers in Banking & Finance 2010/11 is a more specialised, and so more detailed guide, perfect if this is the sector for you. It includes introductory explanations of areas like Wealth Managment, Electronic Trading and Interdealer Broking.
See also http://students.efinancialcareers.co.uk/
Thinking about an MBA? January 6, 2009
Posted by TCG Info in : Uncategorized , add a commentThe 10th edition of The A-Z of Business Schools was recently published as a supplement in The Independent on Sunday (21st December 2008). The guide aims to give people who are thinking of applying for an MBA – or a Masters or and undergraduate course – an idea of what the business schools in the UK and Europe are like. The results of the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) have just been published and are included in the supplement so you can see how business and management departments have performed in the UK universities . Embarking on an MBA programme is hard work and not a decision to take lightly before considering a number of key questions. The Association of MBAs’ Official Guide to Choosing an MBA is sitting on our library shelves at this moment and can help you decide if an MBA is right for you. The Guardian MBA Fair from The Careers Group is being held on 21st January 2009 and it’s a great opportunity to come along and meet people from institutions running business courses. You can also find out about the latest funding information and other aspects of MBA study in the free and comprehensive presentation programme.
For those of you more interested in exploring postgraduate study then The Guardian Postgraduate Study & Training Fair 2009 from The Careers Group is the event for you.
Workplace Etiquette July 29, 2008
Posted by TCG Info in : employability and skills , add a commentOne of the questions that we get asked in the library is whether we have any resources that help people in their first few weeks in a new job. In particular, making the transition from student life to a 9-5 job in a corporate environment may take some getting used to. Most of the time it’s really just commonsense and good manners although what’s considered acceptable behaviour and conduct in the worplace may vary from company to company so it’s good to be aware of areas to which you may want to pay particular attention whilst you are settling in. Try this website for some useful tips http://www.worketiquette.co.uk/
This week’s new addition to the library shelves is along the same lines but from the other side of the scenario. It’s aimed at senior managers making a transition and needing to engage with the new role rapidly…. and make an impact. The New Boss: how to survive the first 100 days / by Peter Fischer, published by Kogan Page offers some practical advice around some of these key areas such as managing expectations proactively, fostering a positive climate for change and developing key relationships.
