Year: 2017


  • Episode 21  –  Alexander Lowry – Morgan Chase, Gordon College

    In this week’s show We have an exclusive interview with Alexander Lowry.  Alexander is Executive Director of the M.S. in Financial Analysis Program at Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts.  Alexander is a seasoned executive with over 15 years’ experience in financial services and strategy consulting, assisting private and public sector companies aross North America and…

  • Episode 20 – University Or Not

    In today’s program: We examine the different earning projections depending on whether you go to University or not. We look at a some dodgy practices as Universities advertise themselves to would be students. And finally, we recount the heartfelt plea of a long distance trucker who fears he will lose his job to robots. Job…

  • Episode 19 – Rise Of The Robots

    In today’s program: We examine how AI will affect the law profession in the future, with details of an experiment where Lawyers were defeated by the bots. We look at a situation where a human was able to beat the AI, even though the AI was able to perform far more calculations and moves than…

  • Episode 18 – Humans vs AI

    In today’s program: We examine the job implications  of alpha go’s historic defeat of humans at the ancient game of Go. We look at one young person’s rubbish experience of a modern apprentice in the U.K And finally we examine Bill Gates predictions for job losses through robotics and his proposed solution of a robot…

  • Episode 17 – Jobs Jobs Jobs

    In today’s program: We explore exciting developments in AI and automation as applied to the aviation industry. We learn whether globally the number of job applicants will be met with the appropriate number of jobs over the next ten years. And why teaching young people just to pass exams provides a hollow education experience. Job…

  • Episode 16 – Facial Recognition

    In today’s program: We look at how your face is being tracked and analysed in a variety of different industries. The 10 best part time jobs for students as they attend  university. The hard edge values of a broad education as the pesky robots march on and start taking jobs. Job Ready, Employer Says Yes!…

  • Episode 15 – University Applications

    In today’s program we focus on applications to University. We look at University league tables in the U.K for teaching quality and the student experience. The best and the worst! We discuss why students need to scrutinise courses as customers. We demonstrate how to make your personal statement stand out. And finally, we feature the…

  • Episode 14 – Best JobSectors For Pay

    In today’s show we are looking at: The best job sectors for pay. Detailed advice from the Eduvate catalogue about getting your “foot in the door” with great cover letters. A study that suggests overuse of your smartphone can cause emotional harm. And finally, are coding boot camps facing a set back? Job Ready! Employer…

  • Episode 13 – Nationwide Building Society – Kelly Cowe

    In today’s show we have a fascinating interview with a Senior Manager at The Nationwide Building Society, in the U.K.   We hear about what a building society is, and the wide range of opportunities available for graduates and non graduates at Nationwide. We also get an insight into how they progressed through the company…

  • Episode 12 – UK Higher Education

    In today’s show we report on the UK education sector falling behind some of its European partners on education provision.  As we approach a period of the year when job interviews are in full swing for school leavers, we have a collection of top tips from our illustrious faculty of business leaders to help them.…