How to Take Control of Your Career: A We Are Futures Roundtable Discussion
March 4, 2025
In this special roundtable episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Victoria Geary and James Rimmer, Senior Strategists at We Are Futures, to explore the realities of career transitions. Drawing from their experiences in education, recruitment, and youth engagement, they discuss how careers often develop in unexpected ways. The conversation covers the value of staying curious, making deliberate career changes, and the importance of building professional relationships. Whether you're early in your career or considering a change, their practical insights show how different experiences can shape a meaningful professional journey.
In this special roundtable episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Victoria Geary and James Rimmer, Senior Strategists at We Are Futures.
Join them as they explore:
- How their careers evolved from unexpected starting points
- The importance of staying curious throughout your career
- Why networking is simpler than you think
- How to make successful career transitions
- The value of trying different roles early in your career
- Why it's okay not to have everything planned out
Victoria Geary is a Senior Strategist at We Are Futures and a qualified Careers Leader with Level 6 RCDP certification. Her expertise spans careers education from primary to postgraduate level, with particular focus on developing strategies aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks of good careers guidance. She specialises in alternative education models, education-employer partnerships, and supporting non-linear career paths.
James Rimmer is a Senior Strategist and Co-creation Lead at We Are Futures, bringing expertise in community engagement across education, charity, and sport sectors. His work focuses on empowering youth voices and driving initiatives that create meaningful impact for young people. With a background in teaching and marketing communications, he brings a unique perspective to fostering inclusive decision-making and building connections between brands and young people.
Together at We Are Futures, they work to tackle issues that matter most to young people and their families, creating deep engagement between brands and future generations.
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Episode Resources:
- James Rimmer on LinkedIn
- Victoria Geary on LinkedIn
- Mark Fawcett on LinkedIn
- We Are Futures
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