In episode three, we’re discussing barriers to the workplace and how we can overcome them. What’s the reality of applying to jobs today, how can you upskill yourself, and what do employers really want from applicants?
Thanks to Sion Walton-Guest (EY Foundation Programme Lead), Gertrude Kyeremaa (student and EY Foundation Youth Advisory Board member) and Nathaniel Peat (multi-award winning entrepreneur, international speaker, co-founder of Gennex Solar, and founder of The Safety Box) for your contributions.
What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – 02:42: Introduction, meet Gertrude & Nat
02:42 – 11:18: What are examples of barriers to the workplace?
11:18 – 17:02: Applying to jobs, coping with rejection, and networking
17:02 – 22:52: How do young people feel about entering the workplace?
22:52 – 25:34: What do employers want to see in candidates?
25:34 – 28:05: What’s changing?
28:05 – 34:04: How can you overcome the barriers?
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