64 episodes

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.

What the Job University of Alberta Alumni Association

    • Education

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.

    Mini Episode: Career Centre Series

    Mini Episode: Career Centre Series

    Marek Komar from the University of Alberta's Career Centre speaks about generalization vs specialization in your career and your identity at work.
    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 M
    acLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
    creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    • 7 min
    Producing the News, with Augustana Grad Craig Wilson

    Producing the News, with Augustana Grad Craig Wilson

    Join Craig Wilson '89 Augustana (CLC), the award-winning Senior Editor of CBS Weekend News, as he shares his journey from growing up in Medicine Hat to attending Augustana University, where he laid the foundation for his dynamic career in news reporting and production.

    In this episode, Craig discusses the state of news in North America, the importance of safeguarding accuracy in a rapidly evolving media landscape.

    Throughout the conversation, Craig's deep love and support for his Alma Mater, Augustana, shine through, underscoring the role it played in shaping his professional trajectory and importance of giving back.

    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/

    • 38 min
    Mini-Episode: Finance 101 Building Savings

    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
    creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    • 3 min
    Entrepreneur, Academic, and Community Activist: Nakita Valerio ('09 BA, ‘17 MA) Follows Her Values

    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/

    • 38 min
    Mini Episode: Finances 101 MANAGING DEBT

    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
    creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    • 2 min
    Five Foundational Leadership Tips featuring Elan MacDonald

    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/

    • 28 min

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