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The grad caps have been tossed, the bubbly’s been popped and all of your most Instagrammable moments have been captured — now what? Erin Boyle joins us from SAIT’s Career Advancement Services team and talks about next steps and how her team can help you as a SAIT alumni. 
Alumni anecdote from Emily Meyer (Journalism ’22).

Connect with SAIT's Career Advancement Services team: https://mycareerhub.sait.ca/


Host, writer, producer: Alyssa Athanasopoulos⁣
Post-production, music composition and sound design: Ron Tarrant⁣
Recording assistant: Eric Richards
Communications, marketing and promotion: Nicole Brandt, Kelsey Nixon and Ali O'Connor

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with others.” Putting this in the context of your career, there’s no question about the value of having connections. Career advisor Sean Leeson shares ways to make meaningful connections and tips for networking effectively.  
Alumni anecdote from Kori Ford (Geomatics Engineering Technology ’17, Bachelor of Applied Technology Geographic Information Systems ’18).

Learn more about upcoming events and networking opportunities offered through SAIT's Career Advancement Services: https://www.sait.ca/student-life/career-advancement-services  
Host, writer, producer: Alyssa Athanasopoulos⁣
Post-production, music composition and sound design: Ron Tarrant⁣
Recording assistant: Eric Richards
Communications, marketing and promotion: Nicole Brandt, Kelsey Nixon and Ali O'Connor

When you think about the level of care and attention we give to crafting a resume, cover letter or LinkedIn profile, it could be argued that we should consider carrying some of that over into conducting our job search. Career advisor, Yvonne English joins us to talk about treating your job search like it’s your job and what role job boards, recruitment agencies and your network can play.
Alumni anecdote from Kajol Bhatia (Journalism ’20).

Book an appointment with a career advisor like Yvonne to support you in your career search: https://mycareerhub.sait.ca/
Host, writer, producer: Alyssa Athanasopoulos⁣
Post-production, music composition and sound design: Ron Tarrant⁣
Recording assistant: Eric Richards
Communications, marketing and promotion: Nicole Brandt, Kelsey Nixon and Ali O'Connor

Career advisor Yvonne English joins us to talk everything resumés and cover letters: Where to start, what to include, how to work with applicant tracking systems and how to get help.
Alumni anecdote from Carla Matt (Bachelor of Science in Construction Project Management ’21).

Need help with your resumé? Book an appointment with a career advisor like Yvonne: https://mycareerhub.sait.ca/
Host, writer, producer: Alyssa Athanasopoulos⁣
Post-production, music composition and sound design: Ron Tarrant⁣
Recording assistant: Eric Richards
Communications, marketing and promotion: Nicole Brandt, Kelsey Nixon and Ali O'Connor

LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional online network, and as the platform continues to grow and evolve, so do its features and functions. On this episode, we’re focusing on the anatomy of a LinkedIn profile and will be discussing ways you can either build or strengthen yours. Feel free to log in to your profile and follow along!
Alumni anecdote from Steve Warren (Welder ’14, Applied Management Certificate ’17, Train the Trainer ’17).

Need help leveling up your LinkedIn? Set up an appointment with a career advisor like Sean to review your profile: https://mycareerhub.sait.ca/
Host, writer, producer: Alyssa Athanasopoulos⁣
Post-production, music composition and sound design: Ron Tarrant⁣
Recording assistant: Eric Richards
Communications, marketing and promotion: Nicole Brandt, Kelsey Nixon and Ali O'Connor

Career Advisors Sean Leeson and Yvonne English are back to share tips on how you can be a star using the S.T.A.R. method, how to plan for an interview conducted by Artificial Intelligence, whether a post-interview follow-up note is necessary 
Alumni anecdote from Drew Purdy (Data Analytics ’21).

Need some interview practice? Book an appointment for a mock interview with a career advisor like Sean or Yvonne: https://mycareerhub.sait.ca/



Host, writer, producer: Alyssa Athanasopoulos⁣
Post-production, music composition and sound design: Ron Tarrant⁣
Recording assistant: Eric Richards
Communications, marketing and promotion: Nicole Brandt, Kelsey Nixon and Ali O'Connor