Unwrapping Your Career Potential with Mark Fawcett, CEO of We Are Futures

In the very first episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman at We Are Futures, goes solo. He delves into exactly what Careers Unwrapped will offer you in our future episodes. He further takes a trip down memory lane by sharing his own career journey; highlights the issues and challenges facing career starters today; and examines changes to recruitment processes, including the incorporation of AI and the focus on talent, potential, and skills.

In the very first episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett goes solo to introduce you to the podcast.

Join him as he:

Discusses exactly what Careers Unwrapped will offer you in our future episodes
Shares his own career path
Highlights the challenges facing career starters today
Examines the changes happening to recruitment processes
And more!

Mark is the Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of We Are Futures, a brand and social impact agency with clients including Sky, Warburtons, Unilever, and Duracell, among many others. He is also the Chief Executive and owner of National Schools Partnership and was previously the Delivery Director of Into Film. He started his career in The British Army and now has over 30 years of experience helping to inspire and motivate the next generation, having revolutionised the way businesses support young people and education.

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Episode Highlights:

[00:00:30] - What is Careers Unwrapped?
[00:01:52] - Mark’s Career Journey: From the Army to We Are Futures
[00:03:39] - Current Challenges Facing Career Starters
[00:05:20] - Macro Factors Affecting Employer Mindsets
[00:06:23] - Changes to Recruitment Processes
[00:08:23] - What to Expect from Careers Unwrapped

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Previous guests include: Phil Harding, archaeologist from Time Team; Deborah Meaden, investor on Dragons' Den; Andrew Barnabas, musical composer; Fiona Campbell of BBC Iplayer & BBC Three; Emma Keller of Nestlé; Nick Telson-Sillett, entrepreneur, an angel investor, a podcaster, a startup mentor, and a public speaker; Tessa Clarke, Co-founder & CEO of Olio; Peter Hopwood, Global Tedx Storytelling and Speaker Coach;

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