What Do You Actually Do?

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Civil Service Fast Stream with Will Simpson

October 07, 2026

The Civil Service Fast Stream is one of the most popular grad schemes in the country and the Times Top 100 number 1 graduate employer. In this episode, Kate talks to Will Simpson, a Fast Streamer, about what he actually does all day, the best and worst bits, and his advice for students applying to the scheme.Will graduated from York in 2020 with a BA in Politics and joined the Civil Service Fast Stream in the HR scheme. He’s based in the Department for Work and Pensions.Check out some useful ...

From Biology Degree to NHS Scientist with Olivia Rhodes

April 29, 2026

This episode of What Do You Actually Do? features Olivia Rhodes. After completing her degree in Biology at the University of York, she joined the NHS Scientist Training Programme as a trainee Clinical Scientist. She shares what it’s like to work in healthcare science, explaining her rotations across areas such as Aseptics, Quality Assurance, and Radiopharmacy, and how these roles contribute to patient care.Liv discusses her journey from a Biology degree and an industry placement at Reckitt, t...

Finance in International Development with Adrian Poffley

April 15, 2026

In this episode Kate speaks with Adrian Poffley, a Chief Administrative Officer at the World Bank Group, about the realities of working in finance within international development. Find out what the World Bank does, how financial decisions translate into global impact, and what a senior finance role looks like day-to-day. Adrian also shares his career journey from private sector accounting to global development, the skills needed to succeed in large international organisations, and practical ...

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What is the email for What Do You Actually Do??

The publicly listed email for What Do You Actually Do?: yorkcareers@gmail.com.

How many listeners does What Do You Actually Do? have?

Podseeker estimates What Do You Actually Do? reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for What Do You Actually Do??

What Do You Actually Do? typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Mid-career to senior professionals (often with leadership titles) who can explain a specific job role and skills used, ideally with a clear career pathway that can help students/career switchers. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles in large organizations (e.g., senior finance leadership; CISO roles; healthcare training programmes); Published work (e.g., author) or high-profile professional track records; Expertise across a defined specialty area (e.g., healthcare science rotations; cybersecurity; development finance). Recent guests include Olivia Rhodes, Adrian Poffley, and Phil Venables.

How hard is it to get booked on What Do You Actually Do??

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does What Do You Actually Do? cover?

Recent episodes cover Career, Employment, Skills, Workplace, and Healthcare. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.