Graduate Compass
Graduate Compass
Cian O'Sullivan
Graduate Compass is a podcast for those who aren't sure what to do after university/college and who are interested in exploring different career options. Each episode Cian aims to teach about alternative career paths through the stories, experiences, triumphs and mistakes of graduates who went before. Each episode stands alone so you can pick and choose areas that most interest you. While this is aimed at recent graduates and final year students. There is something to learn for everyone interested in learning about careers through the stories of real people. For shorter form content please follow our TikTok/Twitter/ Facebook accounts @GraduateCompass
JumpStart
Working in a start up can be an incredibly valuable way for many people to launch their careers. In today's episode we speak to the co-founder of JumpStart Kabir Bali about his organisation that looks to help people get into the world of start ups through their graduate program. You can learn more about Jump Start on their website https://www.jumpstart-uk.com/
Nov 13, 2021
29 min
From Accounting to Coaching
Christy is a professional coach based in Canada, her work focuses on helping people across a variety of different aspects of life from nutrition and health to their careers. In this episode of Graduate Compass Cian speaks to Christy about her journey into this area, her love of helping and teaching and how starting out in accounting shaped her career journey.
Oct 29, 2021
30 min
From A-Level Disappointment to Studying a PhD at Oxford
When Amit Halkhoree got his A-Levels he couldn't help be disappointed five years later he is on the verge of joining a prestigious PhD program at Oxford University and has built up a massive online following making online content for students. Listen to this live episode of Graduate Compass recorded live on TikTok as his Amit talks about his journey through the sciences to PhD level. You cam follow Amit on TikTok @Amithalk shorturl.at/vyX28
Oct 15, 2021
29 min
1000 Years of Career Advice Part 2
In part 2 of this episode Cian chats to Paul Murphy the author of Paul Murphy author of 1000 years of career advice about his career, why he wrote the book and answers questions submitted via social media. You can learn more about Paul, his book and other resources here https://www.1000yearsofcareeradvice.com/
Oct 8, 2021
17 min
1000 Years of Career Advice part 1
Paul Murphy author of 1000 years of career advice speaks to Cian about his career, why he wrote the book and advice for graduates. Part 1You can learn more about Paul, his book and other resources here https://www.1000yearsofcareeradvice.com/
Sep 24, 2021
23 min
From not studying to studying a Masters degree
Hannah Walton is talking an unusual career path, in September 2022 she will be starting her Masters of Science in Mental Health and Well being in Education having never previously studied in Higher Education. Instead she was excepted onto the course based on her wealth of professional experience, as she used her experience of education and her willingness to try and help people like her to start up the One Third Project. In this interview Cian speaks to Hannah about her journey, what the One Third Project is and how she started it to where it now has over 100 volunteers. You can learn more about the One Third Project below or follow Hannah on Twitter @UnlikelyStudenthttps://www.onethirdproject.co.uk/
Jun 9, 2021
34 min
From Studying Spanish and Italian to Working as  Freelance Journalist
When Dan went to uni he really wanted to study journalism but didn't think he could do it so studied languages instead. Little did he know that languages were his gateway to travel and that his career in journalism was not too far away.
May 14, 2021
32 min
From Studying English and History to working as an Account Director
When Amy didn't get her first choice for her degree (a business degree) she had to figure out how else to move forward with her career. After studying English and History as her undergraduate and with a masters degree in English under her belt an internship in a newspaper seemed to be a road into journalism but actually set her on a career into the world of marketing and advertising.
Apr 23, 2021
23 min
From Studying Commerce and French to being a Restaurant Owner
Jeff grew up working in the service industry and developed a love for it. He decided to go to college and study Commerce and French but after a little while working in other areas he felt drawn back into the industry. A fire in a building in Cork City would give Jeff the unexpected chance of opening his own business. And so www.koto.ie was born.
Apr 9, 2021
30 min
From Studying Physics to working and studying in a Virtual Reality lab
When Kornelius went to university it was with an open mind that he would do something in physics, he is now at the forefront of research into the world of virtual reality and its use to help people with chronic pain.
Mar 26, 2021
27 min
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