Common Application Mistakes to Avoid! Questions to ask, CV format, and quick wins (ep 11)

In today's episode of Clocking Off with Clouds, we are covering personal finance basics! I go through the 3 basic money lessons we should've all learnt growing up, and how to actually start taking control of our money. If money and investing are intimidating topics to you, this is the perfect episode to get you started on your finance journey. We are approaching the topic from a neutral lens, leaving all shame and embarrassment behind. We are breaking down the basics (without the jargon and the acronyms) on how to FINALLY start building your wealth and taking care of your future self. This episode covers:What money CAN buy for usThe emotional weight of moneyMonthly habits to implement in your routineThe first step to building wealthHow to pay yourself firstThe magic of compound interest🎙️Follow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72cJhqwBoGuJnwd3BF1qdd?si=OseKun1qQ66dLooskszFRAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clockingoffwithclouds/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clockingoffwithclouds

Work Q&A, AITA Work Edition, Reacting to your work dilemmasIn this episode of Clocking Off with Clouds, I am going to be reacting to the internet's work dilemmas, problems, stories and more! I also go through some of the questions you guys have personally shared with me, and share some of my honest opinions.This episode covers stories like:Should I pick up my co-workers tasks just because she's sad?How to deal with work pressure and unrealistic expectations at workHow to politely tell a co-worker to F offMy MAGA co-worker snapped at me for showing Mulan to her daughter🎙️Follow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72cJhqwBoGuJnwd3BF1qdd?si=OseKun1qQ66dLooskszFRAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clockingoffwithclouds/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clockingoffwithclouds

In this episode of Clocking Off With Clouds, we are talking about Habits to stop to glow up in all aspects of your life. Quitting these habits has enabled me to become a richer, smatter, hotter and happier person - and who doesn't want that? Timestamps:00:00 Introduction1:28 Habit 13:59 Habit 26:57 Habit 310:18 Habit 412:41 Habit 515:38 Habit 6🎙️Follow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72cJhqwBoGuJnwd3BF1qdd?si=OseKun1qQ66dLooskszFRAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clockingoffwithclouds/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clockingoffwithclouds

Welcome to the big sister hotline! In this episode of Clocking Off With Clouds, we are addressing your work concerns, dilemmas and problems.This episode covers:How to get a UK work visaHow to deal with toxic co-workersWhat to do in your first week in a new jobHow to reject extra workHow to negotiate higher salary and benefitsHow to navigate work pressure and high expectations 🎙️Follow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72cJhqwBoGuJnwd3BF1qdd?si=OseKun1qQ66dLooskszFRAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clockingoffwithclouds/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clockingoffwithclouds

Walking you through my CV: from non-target school to management consulting to big techIn this episode of Clocking Off with Clouds, I am breaking down my full career path so far. I cover exactly what I did to build my CV to help me break into management consulting, and eventually big tech!This episode covers:How my career startedWhat I did to build up my CVHow I got into London Business SchoolMost pivotal moments of my career journeyHow I gained advantage after going to business schoolHow I knew I wanted to work in ConsultingHow I knew I wanted to leave ConsultingHow I knew I wanted to transition to Tech🎙️Follow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72cJhqwBoGuJnwd3BF1qdd?si=OseKun1qQ66dLooskszFRAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clockingoffwithclouds/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clockingoffwithclouds

In this episode of Clocking Off with Clouds, we are breaking down common mistakes to avoid in your job applications!As an ex-recruiter for graduate jobs at an investment bank, I'm spilling the tea on mistakes I saw applicants make - so you can avoid them! This episode covers:CV/resume formats to avoid and how to optimize your CV/resumeHow to make your CV/resume ATS-friendlyHow to pass the video interviewWhat you should avoid doing in the video interviewBest questions to ask at the end of the interview (and which ones to avoid)Tips on how to maximize your chances of hearing back🎙️Follow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72cJhqwBoGuJnwd3BF1qdd?si=OseKun1qQ66dLooskszFRAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clockingoffwithclouds/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clockingoffwithclouds

Feeling lost with your career? Listen to this episode! This week, we are asking the right questions to help you choose a career when you have no idea what you want to pursue. In this episode we cover:Why "follow your passion" is terrible career adviceHow I decided the career I wanted to pursueThe 3 myths regarding passionThe sh*t sandwhich, and how to find yoursWhat questions to ask yourself instead to find your career🎙️Follow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72cJhqwBoGuJnwd3BF1qdd?si=OseKun1qQ66dLooskszFRAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clockingoffwithclouds/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clockingoffwithclouds

Is the path to becoming a Doctor still worth it in the UK? This week, my friend Maika is in the studio to reveal the honest truth about a career in medicine. This episode covers:What the post-graduate route to medicine looks likeThe highs and lows of med schoolBalancing med school and personal lifeWhat foundation training is actually likeThe less glamorous sides of medicine no one talks aboutSurviving deanery allocationsWhat NHS Doctor salaries look likeStruggling with work life balance as a DoctorCareer regrets as a current Doctor in the UKWhether or not the path to medicine is recommend todayFollow Dr Maika on her socials for more about Doctor life and Medicine! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maikamendoza/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maikammendoza?lang=en

Today we are going through 4 unspoken corporate rules I wish I learnt earlier! These are the things they don't teach you but make the biggest difference when it comes to your career progression. Highly recommend listening to this if you're just starting out your career OR if you're starting a new job! I had to learn most of these tips the hard way, so want to help you guys avoid making the same mistakes as me. This week we cover:How to vouch for yourself at workWhy overcommunication is always the best routeHow to actually progress faster in your careerMyths about working hard🎙️Follow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72cJhqwBoGuJnwd3BF1qdd?si=OseKun1qQ66dLooskszFRAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clockingoffwithclouds/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clockingoffwithclouds

This week we are tackling the topic of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and why it's so important to feel like you belong. Note: There are some audio issues throughout the episode, the audio file was damaged so there are parts where you hear some pop sounds. I'm so sorry for this! Will try to fix this moving forward. This week we cover:Inclusion and belonging in the workplaceWhy I used to hate work drinksNavigating the corporate world as a woman of colourWhat it's like being a minority in consulting and in techWorking in white male dominated industriesHow I tackled imposter syndromeMisconceptions I had about myself because of lack of inclusion If you've ever felt like an outsider at work, or simply felt like you don't fit in - then this is a safe space for us to have an honest chat about it! 🎙️Follow the podcast onSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72cJhqwBoGuJnwd3BF1qdd?si=OseKun1qQ66dLooskszFRAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clockingoffwithclouds/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clockingoffwithclouds