• All you need to know about apprenticeships 2026
    Feb 11 2026

    Welcome back for Season 6 of Future You: achieve your career goals. This year we're tackling topics chosen by you. If you have a suggestion for something you'd like us to cover, get in touch podcast@prospects.ac.uk.

    We kick off with everything you need to know about apprenticeships.

    Host Emily Slade is joined by:

    Erin McKelvey, talent attraction manager at Forvis Mazars

    Holly Slater, early careers partner at Jisc

    Owen Marshall-Jones, recently completed a digital marketing apprenticeship with Prospects

    Matthew Farrow, apprentice quantity surveyor with Gleeds

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    Still trying to figure out whether you should go to university or do an apprenticeship: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/apprenticeships/should-i-go-to-university-or-do-an-apprenticeship/

    Overview of degree apprenticeships: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/apprenticeships/degree-apprenticeships/?utm_source=Podbean&utm_medium=podcast+episode+&utm_campaign=Apprenticeship_episode&utm_term=Apprenticeship_Podbean

    Apprenticeship cover lever template: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/cvs-and-cover-letters/cover-letters/apprenticeship-cover-letter/

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  • Future You Trailer 2026 (achieve your career goals)
    Feb 4 2026

    Welcome back to Future You.

    This year, we’re diving into the topics that matter most for your next steps - from clearing, to apprenticeships, changing careers, salary support, and so much more. Wherever you are in your journey, Future You is here to help you plan what’s next with confidence.

    🗓️ New episodes drop on a Wednesday.

    Don’t forget to sign up for free at Prospects.ac.uk to register with us.

    • Save your favourite job profiles.
    • Revisit your Job Match quiz results.
    • Receive personalised job opportunities and careers advice tailored to your interests.

    Your future starts here.

    Take the job match quiz: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-match

    Email: podcast@prospects.ac.uk

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  • Working as a pilot: Training, opportunities and how to start
    Jan 28 2026

    This week James, a captain based at Heathrow shares his career journey from training in the RAF to becoming a certified trainer. He talks about the importance of both technical and soft skills, how you can practise flying a plane at home, and what qualifications you’ll need to become a pilot.

    Airline pilot job profile: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/airline-pilot

    How to become a pilot in the UK: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/transport-and-logistics/how-to-become-a-pilot-in-the-uk/

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  • Working in sustainability: What does the job involve and do you need a science degree? (Spoiler: no)
    Jan 21 2026

    Catherine joins us this week to talk us through what the role involves, how she got there despite studying ancient history at university, and the key skills that make her successful in the job.

    Read more from Catherine: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/case-studies/sustainability-analyst-catherine-barker/

    Explore being a sustainability consultant: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/sustainability-consultant

    How to get a job in sustainability: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/environment-and-agriculture/how-to-get-a-job-in-sustainability/

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  • Working in sales: From retail to cruise ship to account manager
    Jan 14 2026

    What’s it really like working in sales? This week I chat to Hollie, an account manager for Prospects who shares her career journey so far - from the shop floor at Argos, to taking on cruise ship contracts and working at sea, and now to her current role in the education sector.

    Explore an overview of the UK's sales industry: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/sales/overview-of-the-uks-sales-industry/

    Discover job profiles: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/browse-sector/sales

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    13 mins
  • Why study MSc Psychology? | with the University of Essex Online
    Dec 17 2025

    This week we're joined by Dr Elle Boag, head of psychology at the University of Essex Online, to explore the MSc Psychology programme. Dr Boag breaks down the structure, key modules, research project, and the type of students who thrive on the course.

    ⬇️ Connect with Elle

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elle-boag-3056b62a4/

    Learn more about the course:

    https://online.essex.ac.uk/courses/msc-organisational-psychology/?utm_source=prospects&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=organisational-psychology/

    https://online.essex.ac.uk/courses/msc-psychology/?utm_source=prospects&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=psychology/

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    📜 Transcript of this episode: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts

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    18 mins
  • Becoming a voluntary magistrate: What it really takes
    Dec 10 2025

    This week I'm joined by Luke Sambridge, who became a magistrate at just 20 years old. Luke explains what magistrates really do, the skills that matter most, and why people from all backgrounds, not just legal experts, can apply.

    ⬇️ Connect with Luke:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukesambridge/

    Learn more: https://www.gov.uk/become-magistrate

    Read about being a voluntary magistrate: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/case-studies/voluntary-magistrate-victoria-hooton/

    Explore roles in the prison and probation service: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/law-enforcement-and-security/jobs-in-the-prison-and-probation-service

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    28 mins
  • Why study Master of Public Health? | with the University of Liverpool Online
    Dec 3 2025
    This week I’m joined by Dr Vickie Bates and Dr Ranjit Khutan, programme directors for the University of Liverpool’s Online Master of Public Health (MPH). We discuss what makes this flexible, part-time course stand out - from its industry-focused curriculum, aligned with the World Health Organisation (WHO), to its strong global community of students and expert academic support ⬇️ Connect with: Admissions: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/studentsupport/staff-hub/admissions/ Learn more about the courses available: Master of Public Health (Online) - https://online.liverpool.ac.uk/programmes/master-of-public-health/?utm_source=prospects&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=public-health/ Master of Public Health (Online) – Global Health https://online.liverpool.ac.uk/programmes/master-of-public-health-online-global-health/?utm_source=prospects&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=public-health/ Master of Public Health (Online) – Global Mental Health https://online.liverpool.ac.uk/programmes/master-of-public-health-global-mental-health/?utm_source=prospects&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=public-health/ Master of Public Health (Online) – Health Economics and Policy https://online.liverpool.ac.uk/programmes/master-of-public-health-health-economics-and-policy/?utm_source=prospects&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=public-health/ Follow the University of Liverpool: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivUniOnline/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/livunionline/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPMCJzTL3UMnQBDhcWk6Nng X: https://x.com/LivUniOnline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livunionline/ Leave us a review: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/future-you-achieve-your-career-goals/id1477627168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3uXOufxy2nDl7BvnuAt655?si=68bf143ae52b4309 📝 Take the job match quiz: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-match 📩 Follow Future You on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futureyou_pod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futureyou_pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@futureyoupod 📜 Transcript of this episode: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts
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    18 mins