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The Grad Convo Podcast

By Olwethu Mvelo

 

The Grad Convo Podcast is a one-of-a-kind podcast that is catered to ambitious graduates who are seeking to level up in the career. We provide career guidance and coaching through our episodes as we interview subject matter experts and young corporate highflyers to mentor our listeners in building sustainable careers in their respective disciplines.

Let us help you get inspired by providing you with an actual blueprint to not only guide you but help you envision the kind of career you want and deserve.

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What happened in season 1?

In season 1 we interviewed 13 graduates who are in prestigious graduate programmes ranging from various industries such as: Healthcare, Mining, Banking, Higher Education and Consulting.

They shared with us how they came about getting into their respective health of discipline, how their academic journey through schools and university looked like, their job searching journey and overall experience working for the 1st time in corporate South Africa.

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On my last episode of season 1: I interviewed Jayson George an ambitious candidate attorney at Bowmans law firm in this episode we talked about his background growing up in the Cape Flats and how he was able to overcome his personal struggles to succeed today as an aspiring lawyer do make sure to have a listen you will surely enjoy this episode!

What happened in season 2?

In season 2 I recorded intimate solo podcasts episodes where I shared my personal thoughts and opinions related to career development for young professionals, this season really delve deep in terms of providing expertise knowledge and coaching to help equip graduates overall with their career growth and development.

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Season 2 Episode 1: I give advice to fellow graduates on how to survive their 1st job straight of out university.
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What happened in season 3?

There is so much to look forward to in this season 3 we will be doing hybrid episodes with our intimate solo podcasts and video interviews with subject matter experts, young corporate highflyers and inspirational people who are killing it in their spaces of influence. The theme for this season is “Blueprint” where graduates will get to learn from more seasoned professionals through a step-by-step guide focusing on the following topics:

  • How they have “made it” and their “secrets” to their success.
  • Creating a winning mindset
  • Character building through resilience and how they overcame challenges faced
  • Personal brand building and creating internal networks and connections
  • Leveraging opportunities to accelerate growth

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Season 3 Episode 1: I discuss the topic of graduate programmes and why you need to apply and prioritize this job application over normal entry level jobs.
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