We get it. When you’re still studying, it’s hard to work out what you want to do, find out information about real jobs and industries, and really understand the world of work.

There’s an overwhelming amount of information out there on how to study better, how to get a job, how to stand out in a job interview, how to improve your emotional intelligence, how to cultivate your leadership skills, how you can communicate more effectively, what the future world of work will look like, how you can adapt/evolve/refine/develop your employability skills … etc etc and the list goes on and on and on!

But if you’re a student and looking to take the next step in your early career pathway planning, it’s a great idea to start self-educating so you can understand more about your industry and job interest areas, and start building your employability skills early.

If you are ready to take that step, which careers sources can you trust and which information will be right for you?

Plug in to a quick career podcast to get the download you need!

The birth of the podcast industry as an on-demand media, entertainment and information source has seen a proliferation of niche world of work podcasts that can be a great way to get a ‘quick fix’ of careers information and advice from experts.

Career and Interview Coach Leah Lambart, Director of leading career coaching business Relaunch Me, says there are a few things to think about when choosing the right careers podcast:

It is relevant to your age group?

It is relevant to your location? (Often podcasts are UK or US-based so you need to take into consideration cultural differences in the approach to career development and job search).

Does it includes practical tips and advice that can be actioned straightaway?

In considering career pathway planning or changes, or looking for tips on applying for jobs or job interviews, Leah also says a good podcast will contain:

1. Interviews with people who have successfully completed career changers that will provide you with reassurance that others have been in your position, and not just survived but thrived!

2. Advice and inspiration to take the action required to facilitate positive change in your life, study habits and goals, and career planning

3. References to local career resources and websites so you can follow up with your own research

4. Practical tips on how you can improve your job search approach, job search collateral and utilise your personal and professional networks

Leah hosts her own podcast, Relaunch Your Career, which contains practical job search and career change advice as well as career interviews with everyday Australians. She also has some great tips on how to best utilise career and job seeking sites.

“Have a notebook handy to write down practical tips, resources and names of people that you can research afterwards and send a message to the host afterwards with your feedback or any questions that you would love answered in the future,” she says.

We asked Leah to share her top 10 career podcasts for 2020. Happy listening!

1. Your Career Podcast
Hosted by Jane Jackson this pod provides career guidance and practical advice about getting a job.

2. My Millennial Career
A great round up with discussions of all things work and career.

3. The 80,000 Hours Podcast
From the founders of 80,000 hours, this pod features interviews with those who have found impactful work.

4. Relaunch Your Career
Hosted by Leah Lambart, this pod features interviews with successful career changers about their search for meaningful work.

5. Find your Dream Job
US-based podcast by Mac Prichard providing practical job search and career change advice.

6. How To Be Awesome At Your Job
Fascinating interviews with thought leaders and results-driven people to help you boost your work performance and productivity.

7. Career Talk
General advice about career changes, job search and dealing with complex issues in the workplace.

8. Career Tools
Practical and applicable job search, career tips and interview advice.

9. The Classy Career Girl Podcast
Female focussed pod with excellent career change advice and information.

10. Squiggly Careers
Practical advice to help navigate the tumult of career changes.