Work It: a career exploration podcast
You spend a quarter of your life at work--you deserve to find a career you love.
Join hosts Katy and Emma as they talk with alumni about their careers: what they love, what they've learned, and how they got there. Tune in to hear how UVic grads are making meaningful contributions to people, place and the planet.
Plus, get actionable advice to help you succeed at work, like how to feel confident in job interviews, applying to grad school, avoiding burnout & more.
Season 2
Building a sustainable future with Jayesh Vekariya (MBA 2019)
On the first episode of season 2, hosts Katy and Emma speak about career journeys with Jayesh Vekariya, a UVic MBA graduate who is the CEO and one of the founders of Joni, a 51勛圖-based company that produces organic, sustainable menstrual products.
How to use AI in your work search
How can you use AI as you search for work? Hear from career educator Karae White about how to use generative AI and machine learning as you write résumés and cover letters, prepare for interviews and more.
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The power of switching career paths with Matt Heywood (BEng '21)
What you study is just a starting point. On this episode, Katy and Emma chat with Matt Heywood, a UVic mechanical engineering graduate, about pivoting career plans to launch Heywood Academies, a tutoring business that supports students in math, science and engineering.
Coming October 29, 2024.
How to gain experience without a job
How the heck do you gain experience related to your degree if you don’t have a job? What if you're already up to your eyeballs in everyday life? In this episode, we connect with career educators and community-engaged learning staff for their tips and tricks.
Coming November 12, 2024. Photo by .
Blending business and science with Ashley and Robert Roulston
Have a business idea? Not sure how to get it off the ground?
In this episode, Emma and Kate speak with Ashley (BCom '10) and Robert Roulston (BEng '11), co-founders of Industrial Plankton, a company that makes equipment to grow live algae cultures that are used to stabilize the aquaculture food chain. They share tips on how to build a business from scratch, and what it's like working with a partner.
Coming January 14, 2025.
