Sarah talks to Vicki Aldmington, a Careers Consultant at the University of Reading. Vicki supports students to consider their career options, find jobs, and get work experience.

Vicki talks about

1. Her meandering career path
2. How she draws on her experience to support students and alumni
3. Why one-to-one consultations can be more satisfying than big projects
4. What being career curious means to her

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