62 episodes
What the Job University of Alberta Alumni Association
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5.0 • 13 Ratings
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What the Job? is an advice podcast on all things jobs. Listen to University of Alberta alumni talk about their career paths and learn tips from the Career Centre on everything from networking to resume writing.
WTJ is proudly sponsored by our affinity partner TD Insurance.
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Mini-Episode: Finance 101 Building Savings
Finances 101: a series of mini episodes where we provide tips to young grads about finances brought to you by TD Insurance. This episode includes some tips on creating some savings for yourself.
WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.
Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.ca
What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast
Hosted by: Matt Rea
Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea
Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Entrepreneur, Academic, and Community Activist: Nakita Valerio ('09 BA, ‘17 MA) Follows Her Values
Nakita Valerio is a community organizer, has been an entrepreneur, ran a school in Morocco, has been the head of an independent research institute and now she is a Religious Studies PhD student. Nakita is clear that she wants to be of service to others and her community; Being truly open to the people she meets and her experiences has led her through a very diverse career journey. In this podcast we discuss how to get involved in a new community even though you may feel awkward, exploring your skills and values, and the journey through trust to finding your passions in your career, even when the way there is unorthodox!
WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.
Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.ca
What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast
Hosted by: Matt Rea
Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea
Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ -
Mini Episode: Finances 101 MANAGING DEBT
Finances 101: a series of mini episodes where we provide tips to young grads about finances brought to you by TD Insurance. This episode includes some tips on managing debt.
WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.
Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.ca
What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast
Hosted by: Matt Rea
Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea
Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Five Foundational Leadership Tips featuring Elan MacDonald
In the episode Elan MacDonald (VP External Relations at the University of Alberta) discusses her career and key moments in her career that helped build the skills in order for her to become a leader. She shares five foundational lessons she's learned throughout her career that have guided and formed her leadership.
WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.
Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.ca
What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast
Hosted by: Matt Rea
Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea
Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ -
Mini Episode: Finances 101 USING CREDIT
Finances 101: a series of mini episodes where we provide tips to young grads about finances brought to you by TD Insurance.This episode includes some tips on using credit.
WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.
Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.ca
What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast
Hosted by: Matt Rea
Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea
Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ -
Building a Wide Network with Pegah Salari '08 MBA
Pegah Salari, member of Alumni Council and Chair of the Career Services Committee, shares lessons she's learned about networking, notably about the importance of not tying your entire network and identity to your current job. She also discusses her career in sales, what she loves about it, what surprised her, the importance of mentorship (even if a mentor disappoints you) and trusting your gut.
WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.
Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.ca
What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast
Hosted by: Matt Rea
Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea
Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Customer Reviews
Loving it
This show makes me proud to be a U of A alum. Great format, I love the host.
Keep up the great work!
KK
Great career advice!
It’s so refreshing to hear career advice from people who took an unconventional path to finding their dream job.