Episodes

  • Economically Inactive: The Untapped Workforce
    Jul 14 2025

    Length: 37 mins

    Theme: Who is economically inactive, how to re-enter the workforce, and practical steps for overcoming barriers to employment.

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    38 mins
  • The NETT Effect: Navigating Economic and Employment Trends Together
    Jul 11 2025

    Length: 45 minutes

    Theme: Understanding NETT and UK job market shifts, plus strategies for identifying growth sectors and tailoring your job search.

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    49 mins
  • Jack & Jill: The AI Revolution in Recruitment
    Jul 9 2025

    Length: 29 minutes

    Theme: How AI tools like Jack & Jill are changing job search and recruitment, with tips on using AI to improve your CV, applications, and interview prep.

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    29 mins
  • Boomerang Hiring
    Jul 6 2025

    Length: 20 minutes

    Theme: What is Boomerang Hiring and how 83% of HR Directors love it,

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    20 mins
  • S3 Ep 12 - When the Job Goes, What’s Next? Let’s Talk Careers
    May 11 2025

    In this honest and practical episode of Say As It Is with Pete, we tackle a subject that’s hitting home for many right now—redundancy, restructures, reduced hours, and the rise of AI in the workplace. Pete breaks down what these changes mean for workers, how government decisions around National Insurance are impacting businesses, and how individuals can stay ahead of the curve when things feel uncertain.

    You'll hear practical career advice and guidance on navigating redundancy—whether you're going through it personally or want to be prepared. Pete also highlights key previous episodes to revisit for extra support:

    • Career Advice and Guidance (S1E1)
    • Aligning Your Career with Your Strengths (S1E19)
    • Getting Your CV Seen (S2)
    • TUPE IAG for Employees (S3E4)
    • I Quit (S3E5)
    • Recruitment 101: Applying for Work (S3E8)
    • CVs Are Dead… Or Are They? (S3E10)
    • Another One Bites the Dust (S1)

    If you're facing career changes, worried about your next steps, or just want to be clued up on how to make informed decisions, this episode is packed with insight, reassurance, and no-nonsense advice.

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    28 mins
  • S3 Ep 11 - The National Insurance Hike: One Month On
    May 4 2025

    In this episode of “Says It Is with Pete,” I break down the real-world impact of the April 2025 National Insurance increase. Find out how the new rates are affecting employers, employees, and the UK job market after just one month. I’ll explore early trends, share key stats, and discuss what the next few months could hold for jobs, wages, and the rise of AI in the workplace.

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    38 mins
  • S3 Ep 10 - CVs are Dead or are they?
    Jan 29 2025

    In this episode I look at how CVs are no longer what they used to be, and how we need to change our way of thinking when looking at our recuitment processes and CVs . If you want to be part of the part two on this topic reach out to pete@creativemind.zone

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    28 mins
  • S3 Ep 9 - Looking for work in 2025
    Jan 26 2025

    In this episode we explore how recruitment in 2025 look if you are searching for a job either being employed or unemployed

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    31 mins