Following on from our recent list of must-follow career bloggers, we’ve got another round for you – this time focusing on YouTubers. We’ve selected a unique mix of relatable creators offering insight and inspiration for your professional life, from money management to interview tips.
Veronia Spaine
Who’s it for?
This account is aimed at twenty-somethings that are looking to progress their professional career and specifically those who have financial freedom in mind, whether that’s as an employee or entrepreneur. Who’s behind it? Veronia Spaine, a positivity-focused millennial keen to share her financial and career wisdom from her own life experiences of debt and job seeking.
What do they post?
Veronia Spaine is all about careers, money and importantly, mindset. She shares straight-forward, practical tips on how to efficiently manage your money, budget effectively, and keeping a positive mindset throughout. Look out for a new YouTube video every Tuesday and Friday.
Where to find them?
YouTube and instagram.
Afzal Hussein
Who’s it for?
While particularly useful for those looking to get into banking or entrepreneurship, it’s also a great channel for those looking for straightforward tips to secure their dream jobs.
Who’s behind it?
Afzal Hussein, an entrepreneur and founder of Simpley, a marketplace for career advice. He’s also behind Official CV Doctor, a website for reviewing CVs and cover letters.
What do they post?
With a background in investment banking, Afzal posts many videos exploring ways to break into banking among many other more general careers advice videos such as how to ask for a raise and interview tips.
Where to find them?
On YouTube as well as Instagram and Twitter.
Penny Etcetera
Who’s it for?
Anyone wanting straightforward advice on securing a job, as well as those who are interested in a more in depth know-how of the ins and outs of recruitment, salaries and all things HR.
Who’s behind it?
Penny, a young professional from Norwich working in HR.
What do they post?
With a background in recruitment, Penny posts brutally honest work and money advice, such as tips for starting a new job and staying motivated. As a new YouTuber that started her account earlier this year, Penny has her finger on the pulse of modern-day recruitment.
Where to find them?
The best place to catch her content is on YouTube as Penny Etcetera.
Mind the Grad
Who’s it for?
Mind the Grad’s videos are particularly useful for international students who have just moved to the UK, but will also be relevant to most young adults seeking employment.
Who’s behind it?
Valeria, a professional Career Coach for international students and UK graduates.
What do they post?
Valeria’s videos are highly informative, offering insight into the UK educational system as well as how to obtain a working visa. She is committed to not only sharing first-hand advice but, importantly, factual information, through special guests – for instance a professional recruiter offering steps on how to build a strong CV.
Where to find them?
YouTube as Mind the Grad, instagram at @mindthegrad and LinkedIn as Valeria DI. Her career coaching services can be found here.
Millennials with Money
Who’s it for?
Aimed at millennials looking for relatable financial advice and practical tips on what steps to take in order to set up a secure future.
Who’s behind it?
Jonny, a blogger who uses his own experiences of living on a tight student budget, living abroad and investment knowledge to share wisdom to those going through young adulthood.
What do they post?
Jonny’s videos not only discuss the importance of learning about money management as a young adult, but are focused on setting up a good financial foundation to effectively plan for the future.
Where to find them?
As well as on YouTube, you can catch him on Instagram where you’ll find practical financial tips, as well as some next-level dance moves from Jonny. He also has a blog.
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