PeopleFirst: The Young Careers Podcast

Entering the world of work can be scary; from facing imposter syndrome, to struggling with work life balance; it can feel like we’re the only ones who don’t have it all figured out. But the PeopleFirst podcast is here to tell you something different. Brought to you by Brook Street, we digest the common issues that young people are facing in the world of work. From balancing remote work with wellbeing, to asking for a pay rise, to navigating painful career gaps, to neurodivergence at work - this is a space for open and honest conversations helping you to make positive changes. In each episode, host Jordan Spry will chat to incredible guests to break down the issue at hand and make you feel less alone. www.brookstreet.co.uk

PeopleFirst: The Young Careers Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Brook Street, with 25 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Brook Street hosts PeopleFirst: The Young Careers Podcast, a education show with 25 episodes published.

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  Episode #3

  Is the Junior Job Market Dead?

  Aug 10, 202633 minS3

  Is the entry-level job market truly collapsing? Or are we just looking at the early career landscape all wrong? In this episode, Jordan and his guests examine the current state of the graduate and early career job market. From the surge of AI-generated applications to the power of stepping-stone roles, they reflect on what it takes for junior candidates to stand out today. Jordan is joined by Paul Porter from Bright Network, and Dionne Jackson, Intelligence Consultant at ManpowerGroup. They discuss: The reality of early career hiring vs media doom and gloom The broken social contract between job seekers and employers Why hospitality, retail, and temporary work build crucial soft skills Disconnects between university curriculums and future workplace needs Re-engaging the UK's 1 million NEET population Navigating potential barriers like proposed social media bans You can sign up for Bright Network − an early careers platform helping students and graduates launch their careers − for free online and follow Paul Porter on LinkedIn. As always, if you are looking to change jobs or find a new one, why not visit the Brook Street website for our latest job postings - there may be a dream role just waiting for you!

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  Episode #2

  Should a job match your personality?

  Jul 27, 202633 minS3

  Should we choose a career based on our personality? Or do we risk putting ourselves into a box? In this episode, Jordan and his guests discuss the concept of matching personality types with careers. From the traits that naturally suit certain roles, to work personas, they reflect on the importance of knowing yourself deeply to help you thrive at work. Jordan is joined by Tom Keighley, CEO of the job-matching platform, Urfuture, and Toni-Marie Birtle, Talent Acquisition Executive at ManpowerGroup. They discuss: Do our jobs reflect our personality types? Introversion v.s. extroversion and the danger of labels Having a work persona The importance of knowing yourself Self-selecting yourself out of opportunities Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone You can follow Urfuture on TikTok and download the app on IOS and Android. And you can do the same personality test we did here. As always, if you are looking to change jobs or find a new one, why not visit the Brook Street website for our latest job postings - there may be a dream role just waiting for you!

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  Episode #1

  Thriving in Corporate When You’re Not A Corporate Person

  Jul 13, 202630 minS3

  Ever worry you don’t quite fit into the corporate world? How can you thrive in corporate settings, whilst staying true to yourself? In this episode, Jordan tackles the idea of being a corporate person, what it takes to succeed in these settings, and dispel some myths about working in large corporations. He is joined by Shola West, Brand & Cultural Strategist, and Grace Foulkes, Team Manager in Associate Care Public Sector at Brook Street. They discuss: What does it mean to be a ‘corporate person’ The hidden rules in corporate culture Having a ‘work self’ Building a name for yourself when you don’t fit the typical mould How corporate culture has changed for the better Advice to their younger self You can find Shola on TikTok, LinkedIn and Instagram.

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  PeopleFirst: The Young Careers Podcast

  Season 3 Coming Soon

  Jul 6, 20261 minS3

  PeopleFirst is back in your ears this Summer. Join Jordan Spry as he speaks to exceptional guests about the hottest topics from the modern workplace. We’re covering it all this season; from graduate jobs and apprenticeships, to thriving in corporate settings, and looking at what skills you’ll need for the jobs of the future. Make sure you’re subscribed to PeopleFirst: The Young Careers Podcast, wherever you get yours.

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  Episode #11

  Hustle culture and the productivity obsession

  Dec 1, 202539 minS2

  <p>Is the internet’s obsession with productivity about to burst?</p> <p>Whilst hustle culture content continues to motivate some, many of us are ready to swap the romanticised morning routines for realistic chats about work-life balance.</p> <p>To unpack changing attitudes to productivity and work, Jordan is joined by Jillian Reilly, speaker, consultant and author of The Ten Permissions, and Jessica Tagg, Client Relationship Manager at ManpowerGroup.</p> <p>They discuss:</p> What do we actually mean by productivity?Changing attitudes to workHow to consume content mindfullyGetting clarity on your goalsThe power of saying no. <p>You ca...

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