Charlie Taylor

Founder & CEO @DebutCareers | @Forbes 30 Under 30, 2017 | Proud @UniofYork @BritishArmy | Views my own.

[Dan Richards @DanRichardsEY]

I had a great time with @CharlieatDebut yesterday. We chatted about all things #entrepreneur and answered some brilliant student questions on our @EY_StudentsUK @DebutCareers live stream. Available to watch from their app!

[Charlie Taylor @CharlieatDebut]

@IBMCareersUKI @DebutCareers Thanks for joining @IBMCareersUKI! Really insightful and so much to take away! #DebutTalk 😁

[Charlie Taylor @CharlieatDebut]

The best way of working is ensuring employees at every level are recognised, have access to everyone and are encouraged to pick their brains! There is something to be learned from every single team member, from grads to CEOs #DebutTalk https://t.co/u3snKG7C8b

[Charlie Taylor @CharlieatDebut]

A.7 It’s not specific to @IBMcareersUKI, but in the tech industry overall I'd say realising the transformative power of grad roles - what they’re doing will literally change the world in 1, 5 or 10 years’ time! @IBMcareersUKI what do you say? #DebutTalk #FutureWorkforce https://t.co/zXGJolUQ1O

[Debut @DebutCareers]

Q7. What surprising things would graduates not know about IBM? #DebutTalk @IBMCareersUKI

[Charlie Taylor @CharlieatDebut]

Just goes to show that no matter how big or small a company - a start-up like @DebutCareers or huge multinational like @IBMCareersUKI - sharing / collaboration is still at the heart of a successful & happy team #DebutTalk https://t.co/U6OAzJGQST

[Sarah Burne James @SarahBurneJames]

A6 As I said earlier - I have found IBMers so open to share what they know. I love the collaborative atmosphere, and how much you can learn from your colleagues over a chat in your lunch break. #DebutTalk https://t.co/j8XL6WzTym

[Charlie Taylor @CharlieatDebut]

A.6 At @DebutCareers, I’d say one thing the team has in common is drive - everyone, across every team, is so driven. Whether it’s to get every student/grad on the app hired, making headlines or getting everyone to the next karaoke night out! #DebutTalk https://t.co/IsYIayGJHT

[Debut @DebutCareers]

Q6. What traits do all IBMers have in common? #DebutTalk @IBMCareersUKI

[Charlie Taylor @CharlieatDebut]

@SarahBurneJames @IBMCareersUKI Ah that's a really good example and shows just how diverse (and incredible!) roles in the industry are. There are so many opportunities out there! #DebutTalk

[Millisande @Millisande]

A5 I'd probably add that good technology is designed with real people in mind. If only one kind of person were designing tech we’d be a much poorer place. We need a diverse workforce, from background to skills, in order to deliver the best results. #DebutTalk https://t.co/CkqqLL6Ved

[Charlie Taylor @CharlieatDebut]

A.5 The clue is in the second half of the title! As a Consultant, you need to be communicative, creative, target driven, knowledgeable... Yes you may need to know some tech, but that isn’t the be-all and end-all - @IBMCareersUKI do you agree? #DebutTalk https://t.co/Ks01wIOuAv

[Debut @DebutCareers]

Q5. Why do tech consultants need more than just tech skills? #DebutTalk @IBMCareersUKI

[Charlie Taylor @CharlieatDebut]

@SarahBurneJames What would you say are some of the most interesting, but less well-known, roles or projects available to graduates looking at @IBMCareersUKI? #DebutTalk

[Charlie Taylor @CharlieatDebut]

@IBMCareersUKI Tick, tick and tick - all such important competencies that we look for also. It's important that students & graduates are aware of just how valuable these skills are to businesses! #DebutTalk

[Charlie Taylor @CharlieatDebut]

🙌💻🌍 Amazing #DebutTalk https://t.co/6n22z2LDyi

[Benjamin @ElHempNBe]

@DebutCareers @IBMCareersUKI Such a common question some #CbD graduates made a video about it! Now official #IBM canon.
#DebutTalk
https://t.co/pSWEZHP2AV

[Charlie Taylor @CharlieatDebut]

A.4 I imagine that it’s all tech, tech, tech - which is exactly what people think working for an app is like! Actually - and I’m sure it’s the same for @IBMcareersUKI - there’s so much more; we’re always looking for people with much broader skill sets #DebutTalk https://t.co/QvGd28Y2xj

[Debut @DebutCareers]

Q4. What's the biggest misconception about working at IBM? #DebutTalk @IBMCareersUKI

[Charlie Taylor @CharlieatDebut]

@JessicaMurray89 @IBMCareersUKI @DebutCareers Spread the word! #DebutTalk

[Charlie Taylor @CharlieatDebut]

What an incredible mix of specialisms! Diversity of knowledge is so important to businesses in every industry #DebutTalk https://t.co/1FXgnRvaMV

[Millisande @Millisande]

A3. My answr is pretty much the same as @IBMCareersUKI says. I did Archaeology and Anthropology and then retrained in Human Computer Interaction. I’ve realised working at IBM that I want to be a cognitive systems architect. It’s a long way from studying human cultures. #DebutTalk https://t.co/M3UmCe4y6V

[Charlie Taylor @CharlieatDebut]

🙌 Absolutely! Other skills - not just tech - are also key to success in the industry #DebutTalk @IBMCareersUKI https://t.co/B9r3uQ5fMv

[Sarah Burne James @SarahBurneJames]

A3 That it isn’t creative, or that humanities skills aren’t relevant. There is so much need for people to interpret what a client wants, think about things from different perspectives, think of new ideas, digest and present information, communicate… #DebutTalk https://t.co/JTRNmzesGG

[Charlie Taylor @CharlieatDebut]

A.3 As an app, tech is at the core of our business, but a background in tech isn’t necessary. I was new to the app industry when I launched @DebutCareers, but by keeping on top of industry news and constantly pushing yourself, you can succeed! #DebutTalk https://t.co/dGEacph0eo

[Debut @DebutCareers]

Q3. What is the biggest misconception about working in tech? #DebutTalk @IBMCareersUKI

[Charlie Taylor @CharlieatDebut]

@ElHempNBe @IBMCareersUKI @DebutCareers How soon are you given such opportunities upon joining @IBMCareersUKI? #DebutTalk

[Charlie Taylor @CharlieatDebut]

An amazing range! And all so pivotal to many industries. #DebutTalk https://t.co/030bzBY6DK

[Charlie Taylor @CharlieatDebut]

A.2 At @DebutCareers, new graduate hires or interns are given a whole range of projects - from account management to masterminding marketing strategies. We think it’s important to give employees responsibilities from the start #DebutTalk https://t.co/sxTyEGMnIl

[Debut @DebutCareers]

Q2. What projects do graduates undertake at IBM? #DebutTalk @IBMCareersUKI