The Career Happiness Podcast

In this episode we talk about the truth about of job hunting is it a overcrowded market and if so what can we do about this? 1. Intro to this episode 2. How can negativity bias and the media affect those who are trying to find a job 3. Three Things you need to know right now to help you move forward 4.  Final thoughts Links that you may find useful 1.     What is negativity bias - https://www.scribbr.com/research-bias/negativity-bias/#:~:text=Negativity%20bias%20is%20the%20tendency,over%20neutral%20or%20positive%20experiences. 2.     https://www.benefitnews.com/news/how-to-keep-recruiting-successful-in-an-overcrowded-labor-market 3.     https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/16/finding-a-job-is-getting-harder-even-in-a-strong-labor-market-heres-why.html 4. https://www.statista.com/statistics/974421/unemployment-rate-uk-by-age/ 5. https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-9366/ Episodes that you may find useful Episode 32 -Are you looking for the wrong type of job? Episode 28 -Why are you really finding job hunting so overwhelming? Episode 215- How to help you find a better job than one you currently have Episode 220- 3 ways to avoid job hunting overwhelm If you have any questions about the podcast please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com

Have you heard of T-levels what are they and what do you need to know as a parent of teenager. 1. Introduction 2. What are T-levels 3. How are they different to other qualifications 4. Why should you consider them/ what can you do after ? 5. Final thoughts Links that I mentioned in this episode and other links you should visit Introduction to what T-Levels are - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/introduction-of-t-levels/introduction-of-t-levels T-levels main website - https://www.tlevels.gov.uk/ House of common technical education in England report - https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-7951/#:~:text=T%20Levels%20are%20two%2Dyear,20%25%20of%20the%20course). Differences between BTECs and T-levels - https://www.vtct.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/T-Levels-Vs.-Apprenticeships.pdf#:~:text=You%20can%20enrol%20on%20a,at%20any%20age%20after%2016.&text=T%2DLevels%20appear%20to%20be,enter%20the%20workforce%20at%2016. Business Management T- Level Qualification at Harrow College – https://www.harrow.ac.uk/courses/business/c-g-level-3-t-level-in-management-and-administration Health with Midwifery T-level course at La Retraite 6 – https://sixthform.laretraite.co.uk/The_Offer/Midwifery/ NHS Health careers website - https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/ Media Content Creation and Production T-level course at Waltham Forest College - https://www.waltham.ac.uk/find-a-course/media/41-level-3/1987-media-content-creation-and-production-t-level-level-3 Difference between T-levels and BTECs -https://www.newvic.ac.uk/careers-blog/2020/9/15/what-is-the-difference-between-the-new-t-levels-and-btecs Episodes that you should also listen to that are linked to this episode 1.  Episode 97- Should I go to university or not? 2.  Episode 129 - A levels vs BTECs what do you as parent really need to know? 3.  Episode 132 - How can an apprenticeship help a young person’s career? 4. Episode 147 - Degree apprenticeships and if they are the future? 5. Episode 222 - Tips and advice about finding a job for Students and Graduates with Gina Visram Services I offer to help parents 1. Parental consultation - https://www.somaghosh.com/parental-consultation 2.  Careers advice service - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-advice-service Any questions about this episode please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com  

Format of the episode: 1.  Intro and purpose behind the episode 2. Technology in our lives why do we need it at work (a brief history) 3. 2 ways Technology is helping us 4. 2 ways technology is not helping us Other relevant episodes: Episode 181 - Feeling lonely whilst working in a hybrid role and what to do about it. Episode 188 - Is flexible working really the answer to burnout? Episode 202 - We need to talk about why work colleagues aren’t talking to each anymore? If you have any comments or questions about this episode please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

In this episode we will exploring why social media is costing you your business. The main format of the episode is as follows: Intro and reason behind the episode Why use social media in your business Why is it costing you?? 3 reasons why it’s costing you How does it impact on your as a business if you don’t use it Final thoughts If you have any questions about this episode please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com

In this episode we explore A levels results day and what you should expect? 1. How are you feeling after your results 2. Did things go according to plan? 3. Troubleshooting for parents what next 4. Next steps and tips to help you How can you get further support through a parental consultation or careers session. Find out more about at the following link - https://www.somaghosh.com/parents-of-teenagers You can learn more about the parental consultation –https://www.somaghosh.com/parental-consultation Careers advice service session - https://www.somaghosh.com/career-advice-service Other links that you may find useful 1. UCAS Clearing - https://www.ucas.com/clearing-launch 2. Degree apprenticeships https://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/advice/apprenticeships-after-a-levels/ 3. Information about internships - https://www.ucas.com/careers/types-employment/internships 4. Things you can do after your A level results https://www.unitemps.com/career-advice/how-to-decide-what-to-do-after-a-levels/ 5. Internship information and vacancies - https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/work-experience-and-internships/internships 6. Apprenticeship and general advice about not going to university. https://notgoingtouni.co.uk/ Other relevant episodes 1. Episode 97- Should I go to university or not? 2. Episode 98 - Why careers advice is important in schools 3. Episode 114 - Careers advice as a professional in conversation with Susan Smith 4. Episode 162 - What is a degree and how does it compare to an degree apprenticeship? If you have any questions about this episode please email me here at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com

In this episode I spoke with Gina Visram. Gina is a career coach and podcaster. The main format of this episode was as follows: 1. Who Gina is and what she does 2. What careers Gina was interested in when she was younger 3.What are some of the challenges that graduates and university students face when job hunting 4. How the media’s portrayal of employment affects students and parents and can at times impact the job hunting process 5. Work experience and Gina’s thoughts around this and how Parents can get work experience for the young people who need it 6. Gina and her reasons for using Tik Tok to help create careers content 7. How can you connect with Gina You can get in touch with Gina in the following ways 1. TikTok -https://www.tiktok.com/@yourcareerandfuture 2.Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/yourcareerandfuture/ 3. LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginavisram/ 4. Website - https://yourcareerandfuture.com/ If you have any comments or questions about the podcast please email us at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com  

In this episode I talk about 4 way to spot a business influencer The main things I speak about in this episode were: 1. Introduction to the episode this one is a bit longer then usual 2. 4 ways to spot a fake business influencer 3. Some personal stories I have gone through 4.  Closing thoughts about this topic Links and things I mentioned on this episode 1.Instagram fake influencer documentary BBC world service –https://youtu.be/ozF3l2IxwKs?si=BFAYou-DOS1-dVCs     2. How I built this with Guy Raz  interview with Instagram founders - https://youtu.be/hRzoanUMtIw?si=9tyCewssu1zGEnV5 A summary of these tips are below 1. Research the person and be a detective and get to know them over time 2. Look at their website and study it what do there services tell you about them and how are they different 3. Book a call with them and see if you can talk to them 4. How do they promote their business and products 5.  Who are real vs who are fake 6. Is their online persona different to what they are like in real life If you have any questions about this episode please email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com Online personal vs in person

The main format of this episode is as follows: 1. What is job hunting overwhelm? 2. What may causing it ? 3. Three ways to avoid job hunting overwhelm 4. Final thoughts Articles linked to the episode 1. The mental load and men -        https://www.drtracyd.com/blog/opening-tasks#:~:text=As%20a%20result%2C%20men%20may,contribute%20to%20the%20mental%20load. 2.   What is the mental load? -    https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/mental-load-what-it-and-how-manage-it#:~:text=Mental%20load%20typically%20refers%20to,add%20to%20your%20total%20load. 3.  Recent newsletter – https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/career-happiness-success-link-between-two-soma-ghosh-goj9e/?trackingId=v6y24IyvQS255bXRfl7sIg%3D%3D Other episodes to listen to 1. Episode 27 - What are your job hunting goals for 2020? 2. Episode 28 - Why are you really finding job hunting so overwhelming? 3. Episode 32 - Are you looking for the wrong type of job? 4. Episode 119 - 3 Ways to get a promotion and pay rise How can you work with? I have a few spaces for a career consultation if you are interested in finding out more you can apply for one here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_op9hNEHtgubM1Q5dfspOqSTonc5dsz9ktl1TpVa0Hs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=1337396816529605572#responses If you have any questions about this podcast please email me at soma@somaghosh.com or soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com  

In this episode with spoke about the following : 1. Who Asha is and what she does 2. How Asha she uses to support her clients 3. Why Asha became a hypnotherapist and how she started her business 4. The theme of stress and how it plays a role in feeling unhappy at work 5. Hesitancy around investing in Holistic therapies and why this may happen 6. Asha’s purpose in her business and why she does what she does 7. Who, what or why inspires Asha 8. Asha ran a marathon and why she did this 9. Exercise and how it's helped Asha’s wellbeing 10. What has Asha learnt about running a business and how impacted on her 11.  Asha’s Podcast and how you connect with her Find out more about Asha 1.  Connect with Asha on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/asha-berzon-070767179/?originalSubdomain=uk 2. Follow her on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mindability_hypnotherapy/ 3.  Listen to her Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/7qHVxIa0jilcc1jdGcqxec 4.  Visit her Website - https://mindability-hypnotherapy.co.uk/      

This is an episode where I spoke about the gender pay gap. The main format of the episode is as follows: 1. What is the gender pay gap and why is still an issue 2. Some stats and where we are now 3. What I have seen in my work 4. Thoughts about reasons moving forward 5. Please share your thoughts about this episode The links and reports and mentioned in this episode 1. The House of Commons Library report on The Gender Pay gap https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/SN07068/SN07068.pdf 2. Guardian article - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/06/gender-pay-gap-in-great-britain-smallest-since-reporting-first-enforced#:~:text=Almost%20four%20out%20of%20five%20companies%20and%20public%20bodies%20are,in%20Great%20Britain%20in%202018. 3. What is the Gender pay gap report you can watch the full video here  - https://youtu.be/c8iWfECrtNE?si=4sDS9EB9aL_aWlwM Other relevant episodes 1. Episode 66 - Supporting parents with their careers (Interview with Clara Wilcox) 2.  Episode 78 How to be brilliant at balancing your life and career. (Interview with Cherylanne Skolnicki) 3. Episode 101 - Have gender stereotypes changed in the world of work ? 4. Episode 159 - 3 tips to help you prepare for a STEM based career Get in touch what are your thoughts and feeling around this get in touch email me at soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.com or soma@somaghosh.com