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Season 2 Episode 5: Back to School Career Planning with Labib Ahmad and Harrison Yeung



The fall term is coming up! Whether you’re returning for studies or starting university as a new student, it’s important to remember that the moves you make can shape your career. So, what can you do now to improve your odds post-graduation?



In this episode, Labib Ahmad and Harrison Yeung discuss ways to get involved on campus in the upcoming fall term. From things like student clubs, student services, and volunteering, there’s something for everyone! They also discuss the Industry Career Fair taking place on Sept. 20 and the three crucial steps a student should take to gain the most out of the fair.

Season 2 Episode 4: Reflecting on Career Change and pivoting with Labib Ahmad, Harrison Yeung, and Anna-Lisa Ciccocioppo



What really makes you happy? What work do you really want to do? What change do you want to make in the world? Many students lose sight of their true goals and aspirations as they come out of post-secondary. What are some experiences to help you answer these questions?



In this episode, Anna-Lisa Ciccocioppo outlines why students need to reflect on their career paths, especially when struggling with mental health. She lays out coping strategies to help students deal with burnout, decision making, and finding meaning in their work/studies.

Season 2, Episode 3 - What does work look like post-pandemic? with Labib Ahmad and Harrison Yeung



As we slowly come out of the pandemic, career uncertainty is high. Will we be returning to in-person work or is a hybrid model the future of work? Has the work-life balance shifted over the past two years, or are we returning to how things originally were?



In this episode, Labib Ahmad and Harrison Yeung take a trip down memory lane and reflect on how COVID-19 has permanently shifted the way we approach work. They discuss the pros and cons of having to be physically distant whilst still maintaining professional relationships.

Can it pay to be an influencer?



Social media content creators are popping up everywhere: podcasts, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Twitch. Can this unconventional profession be an established career choice for students, and how might it fit into a long-term career plan?



In this episode, Labib Ahmad and Harrison Yeung discuss what it takes to have a successful career as an influencer, the pros and cons you might not have considered, and the kind of roles that have emerged with the rise of social media.

Do you remember being asked as a kid, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s a question that haunts people throughout their careers — where am I going? Well, we have good news: it’s totally okay to not know what you want to do.



In this episode, Labib Ahmad and Harrison Yeung discuss their career paths and the uncertainty that comes with them. Do you really need a definite plan for your career? Do you have to have a specific end goal in mind? Their personal experiences highlight that career uncertainty is exceedingly common, and that the real key is building career resiliency to succeed in your professional life.



Later, Labib and Harrison also discuss the importance of term-based jobs that can propel young careers forward. There are so many options to choose from, like the Explore Micro-Placements Program, which allows students to gain real-world experience without the long-term commitment.

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