Les meilleurs podcasts UVic (2024)

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, Ka…

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The power of switching career paths: an interview with Matt Heywood 33:08

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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…

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How to use AI in your work search 33:15

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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 …

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Building a sustainable future: an interview with Joni founder Jayesh Vekariya 27:49

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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, Indi…

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Preventing burnout and practicing self-care at work 35:00

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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 · UVi…

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Leading equity in public health 48:40

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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 recog…

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Self-advocacy and self-identification in the workplace 32:27

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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 Allianc…

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Creativity in adventure tourism 35:10

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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 inspi…

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How to prepare for job interviews 34:32

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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…

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Making a difference in the clean energy sector 46:53

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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 Ser…

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How to stand out when applying for jobs 34:21

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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…

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A career in Indigenous environmental stewardship 47:27

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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…

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Work It: A UVic career exploration podcast

University of Victoria Co-op and Career Services

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What does self-identification mean in the workplace? 0:34

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Is it normal to feel nervous during your interview? 0:20

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What to do if your mind goes blank during an interview 0:46

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What does a good cover letter look like? 0:09

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How to overcome feeling discouraged during your work search 1:08

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Using the interview to learn about work culture and fit 0:36

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Should you apply to jobs if you don't have a lot of experience? 0:49

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How to get experience in your field without a job 35:46

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The power of switching career paths: an interview with Matt Heywood 33:08

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How to use AI in your work search 33:15

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Building a sustainable future: an interview with Joni founder Jayesh Vekariya 27:49

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Preventing burnout and practicing self-care at work 35:00

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Leading equity in public health 48:40

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Self-advocacy and self-identification in the workplace 32:27

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Creativity in adventure tourism 35:10

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How to prepare for job interviews 34:32

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Making a difference in the clean energy sector 46:53

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How to stand out when applying for jobs 34:21

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A career in Indigenous environmental stewardship 47:27

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