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Don’t want to commit to just one career path? Being flexible can lead you on some amazing adventures. On today’s episode, Katy and Emma speak with Mark Leiren-Young who was UVic's second ever double major, in Theatre and Creative Writing and who currently works as a UVic professor in the Writing department, among many other roles. We chat with Mark about: Working in creative fields as diverse as writing award-winning movies The Green Chain and the Hundred-Year-Old Whale Hosting the Skaana podcast, where he covers ocean-related environmental issues Touring Canada as half of the comedy duo, Local Anxiety Teaching classes on the Marvel and DC universes …and much more! Resources from this episode Skaana podcast UVic Writing Program The UVic Co-op Program Accessing career support Connect with us Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter Follow UVic Co-op and Career on social media (00:00) - Music intro (00:32) - Welcome and host intros (02:18) - All about Mark Leiren-Young (03:20) - Stumbling into a journalism job after graduating in the late 80's (05:42) - Why it's important to study something you love (06:56) - A cornucopia of all the jobs that Mark has done in the arts (09:17) - What's the common thread in careers by creative people? (11:02) - How Mark started writing tv scripts in the 90's, starting with an episode of The X Files (12:22) - How Mark landed the writing gig for the Orca Exhibit at the Royal BC Museum and became "the whale guy" (16:05) - How Mark became a podcaster focused on stories about Orcas (20:15) - How Mark helps students from all disciplines tap into their creative side in FA 101 "Creative Being" (23:43) - Mark's advice on how to translate your passion for the arts into a career you love (26:02) - Rapid fire: what's something on campus that's stayed the same since the 80s (26:51) - Rapid fire: best place to grab food on campus…
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Wondering if you should come back to school for a graduate degree? It’s a big question, but we’re here to help. This week, Katy and Emma connect with Allison Benner, the associate director of UVic’s Career Services team to talk about: What kind of research to do Whether it’s worth the time and money The reality of today’s economy and the job market Resources from this episode Accessing career support Co-op for graduate students Applying to graduate school Connect with us Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter Follow UVic Co-op and Career on social media Photo by Kimberly Farmer on Unsplash . (00:00) - Intro music (00:32) - Welcome & introductions (02:32) - Introduction to Allison Benner, associate director of UVic Career Services (03:32) - Allison shares what she learned from dropping out of her first graduate school (06:16) - How to decide what the right grad program is for you (09:35) - How to stand out in your grad school application (13:00) - How to approach applying to grad school if you've been out of school for a while (14:34) - The cost of going to grad school (16:52) - Do you need to go to grad school to get a good job? (18:52) - How to make the most of your grad school experience (19:56) - How co-op can enrich your grad school experience (22:43) - What to research when you're looking at grad schools (27:02) - How grad school can help you follow your passion…
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Have a business idea? Not sure how to get it off the ground? In this episode, Emma and Kate speak with Ashley and Robert Roulston, co-founders of Industrial Plankton, a company that makes equipment to grow live algae cultures that are used to stabilize the aquaculture food chain. Fourteen years into their business, they share tips on: How to form a partnership that combines different degrees and skill sets What it’s like to build a business from scratch Why they hire UVic co-op students …and much more! Resources from this episode Industrial Plankton The UVic Co-op Program Coast Capital Innovation Centre Accessing career support Connect with us Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter Follow UVic Co-op and Career on social media (00:00) - Intro music (00:32) - Welcome and introductions (02:45) - The algae of it all: how is algae used in aquaculture and biotechnology? (04:20) - What technology does Industrial Plankton make and how does this help the world? (05:08) - How did Ashley and Robert come up with the idea for their business, Industrial Plankton? (06:35) - How to set yourself up for success when partnering in your own business (07:57) - How to start an entrepreneurial business as a student (11:05) - How have things changed 14 years into your business? What have you learned? (12:32) - What skills do you look for in an employee? (13:53) - Ashley and Robert share what they learned through the co-op program (15:42) - What do co-op students do at Industrial Plankton? (17:24) - What does a day-in-the-life look like as business owners? (20:12) - What are some of the most exciting problems that Industrial Plankton helps solve? (21:41) - How Industrial Plankton is tackling climate change and ecological restoration (23:46) - Rapid fire questions with Ashley and Robert about their time at UVic (29:10) - Episode credits…
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How the heck do you gain experience related to your degree if you don’t have a job? For a lot of us, we might be up to our eyeballs in schoolwork, or we’re taking care of family members, or maybe we’re already working just to pay for life—we might not be in the position to take part in co-op or pursue a job in our area of study. In this episode, Katy and Emma chat with some of UVic’s career educators and community-engaged learning coordinators to talk about: What to do if you’re approaching graduation and need work experience How to get experience through your courses Specific suggestions for different program areas like science and fine arts Resources from this episode The UVic Co-op Program Accessing career support Connect with us Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter Follow UVic Co-op and Career on social media Photo by Charles Etoroma on Unsplash (00:00) - Intro music (00:32) - Welcome and introductions (03:48) - How do you start a career when you don't have work experience? (05:15) - How can you identify the skills that you have from your academics? (07:27) - How doing coursework that connects with the community help you gain experience? (09:50) - How can you gain experience related to your studies when you're in school, for free? (12:36) - Our guests share their tips for gaining hands-on experience (15:50) - How to support yourself financially while gaining experience related to your studies (17:38) - How to find the perfect job for you (19:16) - What skills and experience are most important for students seeking jobs? (22:28) - How can you find out what it's like to work for a particular employer? (27:51) - How can fine arts students prepare for work and post-graduate studies? (30:47) - Why your time at school is about the now and why it's important to be yourself (29:58) - How can science students prepare for work and post-graduate studies? (36:32) - Episode credits…
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What you study is just a starting point: the possibilities are endless when it comes to what you can do with your UVic degree. Emma and Katy chat with Matt Heywood, a UVic mechanical engineering graduate who is the founder of Heywood Academies, a local tutoring company that supports students in math, science and engineering. Join us as we talk with Matt about: Trying out a wide range of career options in his quest for the right fit, including experiences at a start-up, with BC Transit, in a machine shop and now as his own boss Giving yourself space and time to figure out what you what to do for a career Becoming your own boss The value of trying jobs through the co-op program …and much more! Resources from this episode Heywood Academies The UVic Co-op Program Accessing career support Connect with us Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter Follow UVic Co-op and Career on social media (00:00) - Theme music (00:33) - Intros and welcome (02:38) - Introducing Matt Heywood, founder of Heywood Academies and UVic grad (03:09) - What's it like to change direction on your career path? How did you end up at UVic? (04:16) - How does the bridge engineering from Camosun to UVic work? What are the pros? (05:39) - What if you don't know what you want to do as a career? (06:39) - What drew you to engineering at UVic? (07:34) - How did co-op help you figure out what you wanted to do? (14:19) - Where did you work when you graduated from engineering? (16:05) - What made you pivot from working as an engineer to launching a tutoring company for engineering students? (18:26) - What is Heywood Academies? Who does it help? (23:13) - What have you learned about being an entrepreneur? (24:26) - What advice do you have for engineering co-op students? (29:01) - Rapid fire questions about your time at UVic…
How can you use AI as you search for work? What should you look out for and how can you leverage these tools? Katy and Emma chat with career educator Karae White about how to best use generative AI and machine learning to search for work, write résumés and cover letters, prepare for interviews and more. Resources from this episode Accessing career support The UVic Co-op Program Using AI in your work search VMock: a free AI tool for UVic students looking for work Connect with us Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter Follow UVic Co-op and Career on social media Photo by Cash Macanaya on Unsplash (00:00) - Intro music (00:31) - Welcome and introductions (03:20) - What does a UVic career educator do? (05:30) - How can AI help you understand your skills and potential jobs? (08:20) - Understanding Chatgpt and the risk of "hallucinations" (12:32) - Is AI going to take your job? (13:35) - How to create accurate and effective content with AI (17:30) - How are employers using AI in the hiring process? What should your applications look like? (21:42) - Using VMock, a free tool for UVic students to help you write AI-proof applications (22:45) - How can job seekers be successful today with AI being so prevalent? (25:00) - How to use AI as a tool as you think about possible careers (26:14) - How to use AI when putting together a résumé and cover letter (27:05) - The best way to use AI in your job interview (28:08) - How AI is contributing to the fourth industrial revolution and how this impacts job seekers and the labour market (31:18) - Resources to help use AI in your work search…
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On the first episode of season 2, hosts Katy and Emma speak with Jayesh Vekariya, a UVic MBA graduate who is the CEO and one of the founders of Joni , a Victoria-based company that produces organic, sustainable menstrual products. Jayesh is also one of UVic’s 2024 Emerging Alumni. Join us as we talk with Jayesh about: how growing up in Gujurat, India inspired him to launch a business that tackles sustainability and poverty reduction what it was like pivoting from a career in pharmacy to pursue his third graduate program at UVic tackling the issue of period poverty finding a business partner in Linda Biggs, who previously served as chief operating officer at Victoria-based reusable food wrap company Abeego …and much more! Resources from this episode · Joni · Emerging Alumni Award · The UVic Co-op Program · Accessing career support Contact us Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter Follow UVic Co-op and Career on social media (00:00) - Intro (00:32) - Welcome to today's episode (01:39) - Introducing Jayesh Vekariya (02:12) - What does Joni produce? (03:38) - Addressing sustainability and accessibility in menstrual care (06:24) - How do you develop an idea you had as a student into a viable business for community? (09:34) - How did you choose menstrual products as a business focus? (10:38) - How did you tackle branding? (12:13) - Why was it important to find a business partner? (00:15) - How did your co-op experience help you develop your business? (18:34) - How do co-op students help you as an employer? (20:26) - Why did you choose UVic? (21:51) - What advice do you have for students interested in entrepreneurship? (25:00) - Rapid fire questions about Jayesh's time at UVic (26:18) - If you could do it all again, what would you do more of?…
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How can you avoid burnout by practicing self-care at work? Katy and Emma chat with career educator Darcie Gabruck about recognizing signs of burnout, setting boundaries in the workplace, setting up strategies for sustainable self-care, and addressing and healing from burnout when it happens. Resources from this episode · UVic Student Wellness · UVic Career Services · UVic Multifaith Centre Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter Follow UVic Co-op and Career on social media…
What can you do with a degree in… history? Katy and Emma chat with guest Natasha Thambirajah about how a history and political science degree led to a career in digital health public policy. Natasha Thambirajah is a third-generation public servant and has worked for the Province of BC since 2006. Over the past 15 years, she has led nationally recognized examples of transformative, citizen-centred public policy, including the prize-winning BC Services Card and the modernization of gender identity expression on government-issued identification. Natasha completed a double major Bachelor of Arts in history and political science at UVic, and holds a Master of Arts from the University of Manitoba and a Master of Science in Public Health from the London School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. This podcast was created while Natasha was still working for the Province of BC. She recently left government to establish her own inclusive, equitable and BIPOC friendly strategic management consultancy, Haven Consulting. Join us as we talk about: · Strategies for making change in public health policy · Working in government as a BIPOC woman · Building equity through digital health policy · Creating a strong team as a manager and leader · Tips for students who are interested in a career in the public service And much more! Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter Follow UVic Co-op and Career on social media Natasha's consulting firm: Haven Consulting…
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How can you practice self-advocacy at work? Katy and Emma talk with career educator and international student advisor Amy Chen about self-identification during the job search and application process, your rights and responsibilities in the workplace, and how you can advocate for yourself on the job. Resources from this episode: · Disability Alliance BC: Disclosing Your Disability Guide · BC Human Rights Tribunal · BC Human Rights Clinic (free legal services) · Lime Connect · CanAssist at UVic · Canada’s Best Diversity Employers · Accessible Employers – A President’s Group Initiative · Indigenous Work-Integrated Learning Resource Hub · Resources from our website Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter Follow UVic Co-op and Career on social media…
What can you do with a degree in… commerce and entrepreneurship? Katy and Emma connect with guest Kat Craats about her career as a marketing professional in the adventure tourism industry, plus her freelance photography business! Kat Craats is a photographer, outdoor enthusiast and adrenaline-junkie living in Squamish, BC. UVic’s BCom program inspired her love of marketing, setting her on the path to becoming the Marketing Manager at WildPlay Element Parks. Tune in to hear our conversation: · How Kat found her first co-op job as a business student · How networking can help you find a job · Building a thriving freelance business while working full-time · Sustainability in marketing and advertising · How to pitch creative projects to your manager at work and much more! Resources from this episode · Kat’s website · Find Kat on Instagram · Find Kat on Facebook · Networking tips from UVic Career Services Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter Follow UVic Co-op and Career on social media…
How can you feel confident during job interviews? Katy and Emma talk with career educator Selina Jorgensen about how to feel confident and succeed during job interviews! Learn how to answer the most difficult interview questions, prepare effectively for job interviews, and manage your nerves. Resources from this episode: · Job interview tips on our website · Use VMock’s AI tool to practice before job interviews · Attend a career workshop at UVic Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter Follow UVic Co-op and Career on social media…
What can you do with a degree in… global business? Katy and Emma chat with guest Dayah Johal about her journey to a career in public service. Dayah Johal is an alum of the Master in Global Business program at UVic, who now works for the provincial government. She found her way to this career path after completing a co-op term with the BC Public Service. Join us as we talk about: · Choosing to pursue graduate studies and the impact of remote learning · Building cultural intelligence and global communities · Growing your skills by experimenting with different types of jobs · How business skills translate to a career in government · Getting started in a career in the public service Resources from this episode: · uvic.ca/coop · uvic.ca/career-services Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter Follow UVic Co-op and Career on social media…
How can you stand out when you’re applying for jobs? It can be intimidating to put yourself out there and apply for jobs when you're just beginning your career. How can you make a great impression, showcase your skills and stand out to recruiters? Katy and Emma talk with career educator Richard Myers about how to make an impact with your resume and cover letter during the job application process! Learn how to read a job posting effectively, identify your key skills, and showcase your experience during your job search. Plus, we talk about strategies for effective networking, how to use LinkedIn to help your job search, and how AI can help you read a job posting. (00:00) - Intro Resources from this episode · Use VMock’s AI tool to build your resume · Attend a career workshop at UVic · Job application tips on our website Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter Follow UVic Co-op and Career on social media…
What can you do with a degree in… Indigenous Studies and Environmental Studies? Learn all about a career in ecological restoration work in British Columbia waterways. Katy and Emma talk with guest Hannah Gentes about her role with Coastal Restoration Society. Hannah Gentes is a Saulteaux-Metis woman currently living in Lekwungen territory. She is a Senior Project Manager and Indigenous Initiatives Lead with the environmental non-profit Coastal Restoration Society. She has a bachelor’s degree in Indigenous Studies and Environmental Studies from the University of Victoria. She will be starting a master’s project in Indigenous-led restoration at the School of Environmental Studies at the University of Victoria in September 2023. She is passionate about Indigenous Environmental Stewardship, community building, and land-based learning. Outside of work and school, Hannah enjoys hiking, paddling, making art, and music. Join us as we chat about: · Working in ecological restoration and the environmental sector · Centering Indigenous communities in ecological restoration work · Finding workplaces that align with your personal values · Self-care and avoiding burnout at work · Getting started in a career in the environmental sector Resources from this episode · uvic.ca/coop · uvic.ca/career-services · https://www.coastrestore.com/ · https://acewilbc.ca/projects/indigenous-wil-resource-hub/ Read a transcript of this episode Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter Follow UVic Co-op and Career on social media…
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