The podcast that gets your investment management career questions answered. Have you ever wondered how the stock market works? Are you curious about that an investor actually does on a day-to-day basis? Do you want to find out if the investment industry is anything like what you see on TV? If so, click below to listen to this series special where we sit down with three experienced investors to share experiences, debunk myths and tackle stereotypes! We also have a few laughs in the process! F ...
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The podcast that gets your career questions answered. Are you curious about what a palaeontologist actually is? Have you always wondered what a firefighter does when not…well…fighting fires? Or do you simply want to find out what really takes to become a doctor? Well we’re here to help! This podcast is your chance to get a glimpse into “a day in the life” of people working in all kinds of jobs, and to find out what you need to do, to get where they are now. You’ll walk away more informed, an ...
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#3b - The Small Cap Equity Investor
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In episode 3, Anjli i) gives us some Monopoly strategy advice, ii) tells us whether the investment management industry is anything like what we see on TV, and iii) and lets us know which skills you need to be a good equity investor.Door Breaking Through Careers
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#3a - The Small Cap Equity Investor
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In episode 3, Anjli i) gives us some Monopoly strategy advice, ii) tells us whether the investment management industry is anything like what we see on TV, and iii) and lets us know which skills you need to be a good equity investor.Door Breaking Through Careers
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#2b - The US Equity Investor
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In episode 2, Kirsty tells i) her path of how she went from being a ballerina to an investment manager, ii) what she wished she had known before starting out in her career, and iii) an important lesson about failure.Door Breaking Through Careers
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#2a - The US Equity Investor
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In episode 2, Kirsty tells i) her path of how she went from being a ballerina to an investment manager, ii) what she wished she had known before starting out in her career, and iii) an important lesson about failureDoor Breaking Through Careers
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#1b - The Sustainable Funds Equity Investor
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In episode 1, Lorna tells us i) what a job in sustainable investing looks like, ii) how you can change the world for the better through a job in investing, and iii) how it's possible to move from a career in management consulting to a career in investment management.Door Breaking Through Careers
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#1a - The Sustainable Funds Equity Investor
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In episode 1, Lorna tells us i) what a job in sustainable investing looks like, ii) how you can change the world for the better through a job in investing, and iii) how it's possible to move from a career in management consulting to a career in investment management.Door Breaking Through Careers
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FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR THE FULL SERIES: https://btcinvestmentmanagement.buzzsprout.com/Door Breaking Through Careers
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Against All Odds - #3c - The Principal Project Advisor - The Man and the Job
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In this special series, we hear about ordinary jobs from some truly extraordinary people. We find out how these individuals overcame true adversity to succeed in life against all odds. After a wonderful detour in part 2, in part 3 we get back to the task at hand! We find out what is involved in working as a principal project advisor and then we rou…
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Against All Odds - #3b - The Principal Project Advisor - The Journey and the Scholarship
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In this special series, we hear about ordinary jobs from some truly extraordinary people. We find out how these individuals overcame true adversity to succeed in life against all odds. In part 2, we get into John's remarkable life story, which starts with with childhood trauma, includes a period in a coma, but ends with him flying across the world …
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Against All Odds - #3a - The Principal Project Advisor - The Man and the Job
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In this special series, we hear about ordinary jobs from some truly extraordinary people. We find out how these individuals overcame true adversity to succeed in life against all odds. In part 1, we get to know John and hear what it means to work in public housing.Door Breaking Through Careers
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Against All Odds - #2b - The A&R Manager
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In this special series, we hear about ordinary jobs from some truly extraordinary people. We find out how these individuals overcame true adversity to succeed in life against all odds. In part 2, Niyah tells us i) that there is a lot more to A&R than what it says on the tin - it's so varied!, ii) what skills you need to be a good A&R manager, and i…
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Against All Odds - #2a - The A&R Manager
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In this special series, we hear about ordinary jobs from some truly extraordinary people. We find out how these individuals overcame true adversity to succeed in life against all odds. In part 1, Niyah tells us i) how he found his way into the music industry, ii) what the consequences can be when you don't have set goals in life and find yourself i…
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Against All Odds - #1 - The Pastor
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In this special series, we hear about ordinary jobs from some truly extraordinary people. We find out how these individuals overcame true adversity to succeed in life against all odds. In this episode, Pastor Mick tells us i) how he went from delivering drugs to delivering food parcels, ii) how you can cope if you are experiencing personal struggle…
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#15e - The Footwear Developer - How to Find Your Passion
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Part 5 is especially dedicated to those who are struggling to figure out what their passion actually is as well as those who know what their passion is but don't know how to translate it into a job they love. Xavier gives an honest and practical way to match your interests, skills and passions to a paying job that you actually enjoy.…
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#15d - The Footwear Developer - The Job - Part 2
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Parts 3 and 4 focus on the nitty gritty of what Xavier's job actually entails, what skills you need, the challenges...Door Breaking Through Careers
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#15c - The Footwear Developer - The Job - Part 1
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Parts 3 and 4 focus on the nitty gritty of what Xavier's job actually entails, what skills you need, the challenges...Door Breaking Through Careers
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#15b - The Footwear Developer - The Shoes
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Part 2 is dedicated to the sneaker heads out there who will be able to get some behind the scenes insight into creating the product that so many know and love. Also, see if you can guess ahead of time who won an Olympic medal in the shoes Xavier made himself!Door Breaking Through Careers
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#15a - The Footwear Developer - The Journey
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Have we just discovered one of the coolest jobs out there? Xavier works as a footwear developer for the Jordan brand. You heard us, this guy spends his days making Jordans and gets paid to do it! Part 1 is all about the man and the mad journey that got Xavier to where he is today. This extended series of episodes is a long one, we have to admit it,…
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#14b - The Speech and Language Therapist
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Tora i) talks about the pros and cons of working as a speech and language therapist, b) points out some of the signs that might indicate that you or a close one may benefit from the services of a SLT, and iii) tells us what Mr Potato Head had to do with her day job.Door Breaking Through Careers
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#14a - The Speech and Language Therapist
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Tora i) talks us through an average day, ii) let's us know that speech and language therapists can work in schools, prisons and courts, not just hospitals, and iii) tells us whether or not she puts marbles in peoples mouths like they do in The King's Speech!Door Breaking Through Careers
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In this episode we hear from Akec, the multi-talented Australian football player.Door Breaking Through Careers
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In this episode we hear from Akec, the multi-talented Australian football player.Door Breaking Through Careers
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#12 - The Financial Advisor
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Alex tells us i) how he ended up doing a career 180, ii) whether or not you need to go to university to become a financial advisor, and iii) why it's vital to always put the client first, even if it might mean making less money in the short term.Door Breaking Through Careers
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Laura tells us i) what bats (yes bats) have to do with construction, ii) what architecture software you should be teaching yourself in your spare time, and iii) what she loves most about her job.Door Breaking Through Careers
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#10 - The Cyber Security Consultant
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Rasini tells us i) that there is such thing as an "ethical hacker", ii) how to go about teaching yourself to code, and iii) how to dress to impress as an external consultant.Door Breaking Through Careers
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#9b - The Cryptocurrency Entrepreneur
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In part 2, Will tells us a) more about the different types of cryptocurrencies, b) when not to be a 'Jack of all trades', and c) why it is so important to turn negatives into positives.Door Breaking Through Careers
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#9a - The Cryptocurrency Entrepreneur
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In part 1, Will tells us a) the difference between cryptocurrencies and the traditional banking system, b) what it takes to start your own business age 22, and c) why it's OK to be shy and that you should not judge your own communication approach.Door Breaking Through Careers
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#8 - The Strategic Shareholdings Consultant
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Fernando tells us i) how he landed not one but two international university scholarships, ii) his view on the formal suit and tie, and iii) one of the key cultural differences between Brits and Guatemalans.Door Breaking Through Careers
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#7 - The Solicitor Advocate
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In this episode, Daniel tells is i) how law in real life differs from what Gillian sees on TV, ii) what it took to start Australia's first African founded law firm, and iii) why you should take advice from those who have come before you.
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#6 - The Customer Account Manager
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Jess tells us i) why she didn't end up becoming musical star, ii) the bizarre ways in which COVID 19 has impacted soap sales and her day job, iii) and wonderfully demonstrates how amazing things can come out of failure.Door Breaking Through Careers
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1 HOUR SPECIAL – succeeding in the face of adversity; to be listened to by all, not just budding engineers. Atem: “If I can do it as someone who basically did not have a primary school education, only did three years of high school, and went to uni without knowing mathematics, then you can do it. All you need is to be committed; once you go to that…
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#4 - The Project Manager
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Siobhán tells us i) how to go about discovering the right job for you when you're still unsure of what to do, even after graduation, ii) how studying abroad helped her work with colleagues at home in Ireland, and iii) where (and how) her and Gillian flew through some the trees in a mysterious forest.…
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#3 - The Project Director
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Galance tells us i) the hard truth about what is required to make top dollar in the property sales and marketing industry, ii) why you might not want to wear red suit jackets to conferences, and iii) how to land real estate work experience.Door Breaking Through Careers
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Craig tells us i) whether or not you need a degree to work in data, ii) what he wishes he had known before he started his first job, and iii) that a Python is not necessarily a snake!Door Pier
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Shann i) talks us through his typical day working as a tax advisor, ii) explains the difference between economics, finance and accounting, iii) and skilfully swerves Pier who is obviously just trying to get some free tax advice. Guest profile page: https://www.breakingthroughcareers.org/the-tax-advisor Time stamps: Quick Fire - 2:02 About You - 3:3…
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