Careers 101

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Careers 101: The careers podcast FOR STUDENTS from the Careers and Employment team at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington

  1. Episode 14: How AI Can Help You Land a Job?

    11/27/2025

    Episode 14: How AI Can Help You Land a Job?

    Welcome to the latest episode of 'Careers 101', the podcastfor Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington students, from your university ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Careers and Employment team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Our usual host, Mike Parkes (Assistant Manager Careers & Employment), is in the hot seat to talk about how AI can actually help you in your job search, with Gill England (Career Consultant, Digital Projects) asking the questions. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅How AI can supercharge your job hunt—researchingroles, tailoring CVs, prepping for interviews, and understanding company culture.✅Smart ways to use AI without losing your authenticity.✅Why human connection, emotional intelligence, and gut instincts still matter more than ever. Plus, we’ll tease next time’s big question: What makes usirreplaceable in the age of AI? Perfect for students and grads who want to stay ahead in achanging job market. Tune in and discover how to make AI your career ally—without losing the human touch.

    10 min

  2. 06/25/2025

    Episode 13: Discover Your Character Strengths for your Career Development

    Welcome to the latest episode of 'Careers 101', the podcast for Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington students, from your university ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Careers and Employment team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. In this episode, your host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Parkes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Assistant Manager – Careers and Employment is joined by Careers Consultant ⁠ Dr. Sherrie Lee to discuss discovering your character strengths for your career development.

    8 min

  3. 06/11/2025

    Episode 12: From Ideas to Impact: Navigating Entrepreneurship in Aotearoa New Zealand

    Welcome to the latest episode of 'Careers 101', the podcast for Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington students, from your university ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Careers and Employment team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. In this episode, your host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Parkes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Assistant Manager – Careers and Employment is joined by Senior Careers Consultant ⁠Millie Douglas⁠ to discuss navigating entrepreneurship in Aotearoa New Zealand.

    13 min
  4. Episode 11: 2025 Graduate Recruitment Panel

    03/24/2025

    Episode 11: 2025 Graduate Recruitment Panel

    Welcome to the latest episode of 'Careers 101', the podcast for Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University ofWellington students, from your university ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Careers and Employment team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. In this episode, your host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Parkes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Assistant Manager – Careers and Employment. Mike shares a recording of the 2025 Graduate Recruitment Launch Event Panel from 25.02.25.Mike is joined by a panel of experts who share insights, tips an tricks relating to navigating the busy graduate recruitment seasons. The panel includes: Brannavan Gnanalingam - special counsel in the property and construction team atBuddle Findlay. Gary Haddon – Talent Acquisition Partner-Programme Lead, Wellington CityCouncil Sherrie Lee - Careers Consultant - Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University ofWellington Katrina Mearns - People & Culture Manager - BDO Wellington Keisha Wong - President | Victoria University of Wellington Commerce Students'Society

    25 min
  5. Episode 10: Thriving in Tough Times: Your Guide to Navigating a Challenging Job Market

    10/31/2024

    Episode 10: Thriving in Tough Times: Your Guide to Navigating a Challenging Job Market

    Welcome to the latest episode of 'Careers 101', the podcast for Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington students, from your university ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Careers and Employment team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. In this episode, your host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Parkes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Assistant Manager – Careers and Employment is joined by Senior Careers Consultant Millie Douglas to discuss how to navigate a tough job market.

    16 min
  6. Episode 9: Wait, WHAT IS GRADUATE RECRUITMENT!?

    09/26/2024

    Episode 9: Wait, WHAT IS GRADUATE RECRUITMENT!?

    Welcome to the latest episode of 'Careers 101', the podcast for Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington students, from your university ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Careers and Employment team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. In this episode, your host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Parkes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Assistant Manager – Careers and Employment here at the University, looks at what ‘graduate recruitment’ actually is, when it tends to happen, and some useful terminology that will help you navigate it’s landscape.

    8 min
  7. Episode 8: What on earth is an informational interview?

    09/01/2024

    Episode 8: What on earth is an informational interview?

    Welcome to the latest episode of Careers 101, the podcast for Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington students from your University ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Careers and Employment team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. In this episode, we discuss the topic of informational interviews. Your host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Parkes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Assistant Manager – Careers and Employment, and Mike is joined by Paul Fitzmaurice , a Careers Consultant here at the University.

    10 min
  8. Episode 7: Networking Tips for the Shy, Scared and Socially Anxious

    08/21/2024

    Episode 7: Networking Tips for the Shy, Scared and Socially Anxious

    Welcome to the latest episode of Careers 101, the podcast for Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington students from your University ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Careers and Employment team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. In this episode, we discuss the topic of networking tips for the shy, scared and socially anxious. Your host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Parkes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Assistant Manager – Careers and Employment, and Mike is joined by Dr. Sherrie Lee, a Careers Consultant here at the University.

    10 min
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Careers 101: The careers podcast FOR STUDENTS from the Careers and Employment team at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington

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  • Creator
    Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington Careers and Employment
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington Careers and Employment
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    Careers 101