Careers,
unfiltered.

A podcast and research project by Alex Young.

100+ honest conversations with the people shaping how we work - plus an in-progress white paper on AI, judgement and the next generation of careers.

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Isobelle Panton

The opening chapter of the Modern Career Playbook series - on building a career that actually fits you.

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Jemima Carr-Jones

Ex Diary of a CEO team. Creative strategist and founder of Loved Studios on personal branding, social and what it really takes to build visibility around your work.

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Charlotte Davies

LinkedIn's Career Expert on the AI-driven hiring market - and how to build confidence, skills and the right network for it.

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