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Breaking Through Careers

Breaking Through Careers

Breaking Through Careers

The podcast that gets your career questions answered. Are you curious about what a palaeontologist actually is? Have you always wondered what a firefighter does when not...well...fighting fires? Or do you simply want to find out what really takes to become a doctor? Well we’re here to help! This podcast is your chance to get a glimpse into “a day in the life” of people working in all kinds of jobs, and to find out what you need to do, to get where they are now. You’ll walk away more informed, and more inspired, no matter your background. Your co-hosts are the equally lively Gillian and Pier who are at different ends of the Earth (the UK and Australia), and they’ll be hosting guests from all over the world. Podcasts will be released fortnightly.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Breaking Through Careers episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Breaking Through Careers for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Breaking Through Careers episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Breaking Through Careers - Against All Odds - #2b - The A&R Manager
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06/10/21 • 36 min

In this special series, we hear about ordinary jobs from some truly extraordinary people. We find out how these individuals overcame true adversity to succeed in life against all odds.
In part 2, Niyah tells us i) that there is a lot more to A&R than what it says on the tin - it's so varied!, ii) what skills you need to be a good A&R manager, and iii) how to network in the music industry given it's said to be so important.

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In this special series, we hear about ordinary jobs from some truly extraordinary people. We find out how these individuals overcame true adversity to succeed in life against all odds.
In part 1, we get to know John and hear what it means to work in public housing.

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Breaking Through Careers - Against All Odds - #1 - The Pastor

Against All Odds - #1 - The Pastor

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06/10/21 • 41 min

In this special series, we hear about ordinary jobs from some truly extraordinary people. We find out how these individuals overcame true adversity to succeed in life against all odds.
In this episode, Pastor Mick tells us i) how he went from delivering drugs to delivering food parcels, ii) how you can cope if you are experiencing personal struggles yourself, iii) and why it is important to find a job that fulfils you. Certainly one to reflect on, and one for you to share with someone you know may need it. Enjoy!

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Breaking Through Careers - Against All Odds - #2a - The A&R Manager
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06/10/21 • 33 min

In this special series, we hear about ordinary jobs from some truly extraordinary people. We find out how these individuals overcame true adversity to succeed in life against all odds.
In part 1, Niyah tells us i) how he found his way into the music industry, ii) what the consequences can be when you don't have set goals in life and find yourself in the wrong place at the wrong time , and iii) that there are still opportunities for you to learn and grow while in prison that can set you up for life on the outside.

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Breaking Through Careers - #15d - The Footwear Developer - The Job - Part 2
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05/27/21 • 36 min

Parts 3 and 4 focus on the nitty gritty of what Xavier's job actually entails, what skills you need, the challenges...

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Breaking Through Careers - #15c - The Footwear Developer - The Job - Part 1
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05/27/21 • 36 min

Parts 3 and 4 focus on the nitty gritty of what Xavier's job actually entails, what skills you need, the challenges...

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Breaking Through Careers - #12 - The Financial Advisor

#12 - The Financial Advisor

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11/19/20 • 51 min

Alex tells us i) how he ended up doing a career 180, ii) whether or not you need to go to university to become a financial advisor, and iii) why it's vital to always put the client first, even if it might mean making less money in the short term.

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Breaking Through Careers - #13b - The AFLW Player

#13b - The AFLW Player

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01/14/21 • 34 min

In this episode we hear from Akec, the multi-talented Australian football player.

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Breaking Through Careers - #10 - The Cyber Security Consultant

#10 - The Cyber Security Consultant

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10/01/20 • 56 min

Rasini tells us i) that there is such thing as an "ethical hacker", ii) how to go about teaching yourself to code, and iii) how to dress to impress as an external consultant.

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Breaking Through Careers - #15e - The Footwear Developer - How to Find Your Passion
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05/27/21 • 19 min

Part 5 is especially dedicated to those who are struggling to figure out what their passion actually is as well as those who know what their passion is but don't know how to translate it into a job they love.
Xavier gives an honest and practical way to match your interests, skills and passions to a paying job that you actually enjoy.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Breaking Through Careers have?

Breaking Through Careers currently has 29 episodes available.

What topics does Breaking Through Careers cover?

The podcast is about Entrepreneurship, Podcasts, Business and Careers.

What is the most popular episode on Breaking Through Careers?

The episode title 'Against All Odds - #3c - The Principal Project Advisor - The Man and the Job' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Breaking Through Careers?

The average episode length on Breaking Through Careers is 38 minutes.

How often are episodes of Breaking Through Careers released?

Episodes of Breaking Through Careers are typically released every 1 day, 4 hours.

When was the first episode of Breaking Through Careers?

The first episode of Breaking Through Careers was released on Jun 11, 2020.

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