37. How to successfully write your dreamed career path, with Jonathan Black

In this insightful episode, we delve into the multifaceted career of Jonathan Black, the distinguished careers columnist for the Financial Times and the director of the University of Oxford's Career Service. Mr. Black charts his journey, which began in the realm of engineering and traversed diverse fields such as computer sales, management consultancy, and publishing, before culminating in his current influential role.

His engineering background has been a constant thread, instilling a drive for completion and a tolerance for the world's inherent imperfections. His career trajectory has been marked by a shift from analytical, data-driven roles to more humanistic, literary pursuits, a transition that has been enriched by his work in journalism.

With a career that has spanned continents and a proficiency in multiple languages, Mr. Black offers a truly global perspective on career development. He also shares his insights on the concept of mini-retirements and the delicate balance between career goals and personal aspirations, providing a nuanced view on the evolving nature of work.

Mr. Black offers advice to our audience, presenting fresh perspectives on early career development. Join us for this thought-provoking discourse to gain valuable insights from Mr. Black's experiences and to enhance your understanding of the dynamic world of career development.

Find more about the topics discussed in this episode by checking the following resources:

Dear Jonathan column at the Financial Times:

https://www.ft.com/jonathan-black

dear.jonathan@ft.com

Looking for a new guide to drive innovation and change?

The Talent Show is a new podcast series from FT Talent, a hub of innovation from the Financial Times. Hosted by under 30s for under 30s around the world. Each episode we have important conversations for you and with you. We speak to experts in different fields, and bring you in to ask them your burning questions and delve deep into the topics that really matter to the younger generation today, find inspiring tips, analyse trends and bridge generational gaps. And we didn't just rely on our own curiosity - we invite our audience of bright students and early career professionals from all over the world to ask questions directly to our guests.

The FT Talent Challenge is a competition from the Financial Times that invites bright young talent from all over the world to pitch solutions aimed at solving our most pressing business challenges. This podcast gives you a taste of the creative, educational and entrepreneurial atmosphere at FT Talent Challenges. FT Talent is a commercial division of the Financial Times.

The FT Newsroom is not involved in its production. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Subscribe to our Youtube channel: http://bit.ly/3X1kwkk

Visit our website: http://bit.ly/3wUut8J

Follow us on social media:

Instagram: http://bit.ly/3X1N65f

LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/3E6k9yv

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.