Blind in Business Podcast

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Blind in Business supports blind and partially sighted students and graduates into employment. Our podcast series gives an insight into different industries and people working within them. Hear from employers and find out about the opportunities they offer, get top tips when it comes to applications/interviews and find out more about our alumni and their journey into employment.

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May 7, 2024Episode 158 min

BiB Masterclass #1 - Recruitment

On the first episode of the BiB Masterclass, we are joined by Alex Hanmigan-Train, Managing Director of Scientis Search! She offers some great insight into the world of recruitment, specifically within the STEM sector. She shares some great tips and tricks about how to stand out as a candidate, and also gives some advice on starting up your own business! Alex is visually impaired herself, so she speaks from lived experience which hopefully motivate and inspire! Alex's email - alex@scientissearch.com Alex's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrahannigantrain/?originalSubdomain=uk BIB CONTACT INFO X/Twitter - @blindinbusiness Instagram - @officialblindinbusiness Facebook/LinkedIn - Blind in Business Email - joe@blindinbusiness.org.uk Contant number - 02073824604

March 4, 202428 min

Introduction to theBiB Employment Service

Joe and Jonathan provide an insight into the work of BiB's Employment Service and outline how it could possibly help you in your job search. Enjoy!

December 1, 2023Episode 227 min

BiB Meet the Candidates - Paul Goddard

In this series, we speak to our candidates about their background as well as finding out more about their journey to find work. In this episode, we speak to Paul Goddard, a recent graduate who is looking to return to the television industry. Find out more about his fascinating story. Enjoy!

November 3, 2023Episode 119 min

BiB Meet the Candidates - Lloyd Sakr

In this series, we speak to our candidates about their background as well as finding out more about their journey to find work. In this episode, we speak to Lloyd Sakr, a final year university student with some amazing voolunteering experience. He is looking to work in the charity sector, and has a specific interest in event management. Enjoy!

July 14, 202353 min

Expectations Exceeded - Manchester and Bury Special

This episode is in collaboration with the Manchester Sensory Support Service and the Bury Society for Blind and Partially Sighted People. Visually impaired and blind professionals in modern careers discuss their education and employment journey and give helpful tips and advice about what adjustments they need, the technology they use, and how they self-advocate.

July 12, 202356 min

Expectations Exceeded

On this episode, we speak to three visually impaired individuals, Joe, Halee, Ruksana and Jess, as they detail their journeys from education to applying for jobs and becoming successful in the workplace. They also answer various questions from the visually impaired community.

July 3, 202340 min

Life as a Visually Impaired Mother

On this episode, we speak to Philippa Field, who talks about her journey and her experiences as a mother who lives with a visual impairment. Enjoy!

May 26, 20231 hr 2 min

Small Charity Fundraising

We are joined by our Director of Finance and Fundraising, Dan Mitchell, to discuss the trials and tribulations of small charity fundraising. A fascinating episode giving you a great insight into the challenges faced by charities today! Enjoy!

March 27, 202322 min

Peter Barton

We speak to a member of our alumni network, Peter Barton, as he talks about his journey through education and work. He shares some of his personal experiences, and offers some tips and advice for young blind and partially sighted people who are looking for a job. Enjoy!

February 23, 202357 min

Haleemat Rasheed

We sit down and chat with Haleemat, who has recently been accepted onto the Tesco graduate scheme! She talks about her experiences throughout education, work and also shares some advice for young visually impaired people looking for work. Enjoy!