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Too much school careers guidance stays high-level. Students hear "be confident" or "dress smart," but walk into formal i...
26/09/2026

Too much school careers guidance stays high-level. Students hear "be confident" or "dress smart," but walk into formal interviews unsure of how to actually position themselves.

When WeDoData runs workshops in schools, the goal is immediate, practical impact.

We recently partnered with Olympus Trust to deliver focused career sessions for their students. The very next day, they took part in mock interviews. The difference in preparation and composure was immediate.

As Lauren Stone from Olympus Trust shared:
"Students will come along with their WeDoData notepads, feeling much more prepped and much more relaxed for that formal interview scenario."

A few principles we focus on in these sessions:
• Practical interview tactics over generic motivation
• Tangible profile advice (like the real value of setting up a LinkedIn presence early)
• Demystifying entry routes into data, tech, and finance for students who may have never considered them viable paths

Preparing young people for the modern workforce requires practical tools and honest sector insight.

If you are a Careers Lead, Headteacher, or Trust Leader looking to bring real-world industry workshops to your students this academic year, drop a comment below or send a direct message to connect.

She's back! 👋 After some time away on maternity leave, Liv has officially rejoined the WeDoData team, and we've genuinel...
21/09/2026

She's back! 👋 After some time away on maternity leave, Liv has officially rejoined the WeDoData team, and we've genuinely missed having her in the room.

Liv first joined us back in 2021, swapping general education recruitment for our specialist world of data, IT and MIS. Same sector she knows inside out, just from a more technical angle. These days she looks after data, IT and MIS recruitment in secondary education across the Thames Valley and the South West.

A few things worth knowing about her: she's an Isles of Scilly local, mum to two little ones, and she swears by Pilates (and the odd glass of wine) to keep it all balanced.

Coming back to work after time away is a big moment, and plenty of you have been there too. What's the one thing that made your return easier?

Give Liv a warm welcome back in the comments 👇

Big news for us 🏀 We've extended our sponsorship of the Bristol Flyers through the end of the 27/28 season, backing both...
19/09/2026

Big news for us 🏀 We've extended our sponsorship of the Bristol Flyers through the end of the 27/28 season, backing both the men's and women's programmes.

Backing the Flyers has always come down to the people for us. Our director Jay has been a fan for years and still brings his family down to SGS Arena to watch, so this one runs a little deeper than a logo on a jersey.

Whether it's a player finding their feet or a school leaver taking a first step into data or IT, backing people who work hard in your own city matters. It's the same care we put into every placement we make.

You'll spot our branding around SGS Arena this season, and we'll be behind the Flyers' socials throughout too.

Who are you backing in Bristol this season? 👇

Most recruiters ask for your CV and call it a day.We don't work like that.No black hole after you apply. No script-readi...
17/09/2026

Most recruiters ask for your CV and call it a day.

We don't work like that.

No black hole after you apply. No script-reading. No guessing at what your role actually involves, because IT, Data, MIS, Finance and Exams is all we do.

We ask what you want, and just as importantly, what you're trying to get away from. Both matter. Both shape the roles we bring to you.

And if a role isn't right for you? We'll tell you. We're not here to fill a vacancy, we're here to find a fit that's actually fulfilling.

Don't just take our word for it: "WeDoData have done a great job in pairing my expertise to my current employer. I feel I will be a great fit here and I am really looking forward to joining the team." - Alex, Head of Product Analytics

If you're an education support professional looking for a move that actually fits, let's talk.

16/09/2026

"Students come along feeling much more prepped for their interviews than they did before." That's the kind of feedback that makes this work worth it.

This is Dan at one of our school workshops with Olympus Trust, doing what we love most: helping students walk into interviews with actual confidence, not just a rehearsed script.

No degree required. No "right" path. Just real conversations about what careers in data and tech can actually look like, especially for students who've never been told this world is open to them.

This is the bit of the job that doesn't show up on a job spec, and it's the bit we'd never give up.

Know a school or MAT that could use this kind of support? Get in touch, we'd love to bring this to more students.

08/09/2026

Diversity targets only mean something if someone's actually tracking them. Brandon from VOID Radio told us exactly how they do it: measuring against the UK Music Diversity Report, watching entry-level numbers, and making active decisions to close the gap.

That's why WeDoData sponsors VOID. Grassroots music has always come from diverse communities, it's the industry layered on top that skews male and white, especially at the entry point. VOID is working against that, and we back organisations that put in the work rather than just talk about it.

This is part of our ongoing commitment to the communities we operate in, alongside our school interview workshops with Olympus Trust. Recruitment and radio might look unrelated, but they share the same problem: who gets the door opened for them at entry level.

Want to know more about how we support grassroots initiatives in Bristol? Get in touch.

You don't need to be a teacher to change a school.IT, Data, MIS, Finance, Exams. The roles that never make it into the p...
07/09/2026

You don't need to be a teacher to change a school.

IT, Data, MIS, Finance, Exams. The roles that never make it into the prospectus but keep the entire building running. No 30 kids looking at you at once, no marking pile at 9pm, but the same sense that your work actually matters at the end of the day.

Here's the bit people miss: these jobs progress. Better systems knowledge, bigger responsibilities, genuine leadership paths, not a dead end behind a desk.

And you don't need a background in education to start. If you've got the skills, schools and MATs need you now.

Already working in education, or coming at it from a data/IT background wondering if it'd translate? Tell us what you're looking for, we'll tell you what's out there.

06/09/2026

One tip, straight from the workshop floor: put a photo on your LinkedIn.

Feels backwards, right? Every piece of CV advice says keep it faceless. But online, it's the opposite, a face is what makes someone stop scrolling and actually connect with you.

This is the kind of small, practical stuff we cover with students at Bradley Stoke Community School as part of our workshops with Olympus Trust. Not vague "dress smart, be confident" advice, but the tiny details that actually change how someone shows up professionally.

Small tips. Real impact. More of these to come.

Our hottest roles from August are here... and no two roles on this month's list look the same, and that's kind of the po...
03/09/2026

Our hottest roles from August are here... and no two roles on this month's list look the same, and that's kind of the point.

We've got a Senior Data Engineer role that's fully remote, an Interim Reporting Analyst contract in SW London paying up to £280 a day, and everything in between: hybrid, onsite, salaried, MIS, Payroll, Compliance. Seven roles, seven completely different setups.

That's usually how it goes with data and MIS hiring in this market right now, the "right" role isn't one-size-fits-all, so we try not to treat it that way either.

Swipe through for the full August roundup. If something fits, or you want a second opinion on whether it does, get in touch.

31/08/2026

30 volunteers. Zero gatekeeping. This is VOID 🎙️

We sat down with Brandon from VOID, a community-run, volunteer-powered radio station breaking down the cliqueyness still rife in the music scene.

They're broadcasting live from Full Moon Monday to Wednesday, with an online roster reaching DJs across the globe, and this is their biggest crew yet.

But VOID is bigger than radio: festival teams, stage hosting, content creation, web development, every "behind the scenes" role people don't expect. All of it built to give their crew real industry experience.

We're proud to be a community partner for VOID, backing the kind of grassroots opportunity-building that changes careers.

Follow along for the rest of the series 👇

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