Work It: A UVic career exploration podcast

Feb 13 2024
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You spend a quarter of your life at work - you deserve to find a career you love! Hosts Katy and Emma talk with guests from across industries about their careers: what they love, what they've learned, and how they got there. Plus, you'll get actionable advice to help you succeed at work, like how to feel confident in job interviews, what to do to avoid burnout and more. Explore career options and meet your goals with Work It.

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Preventing burnout and practicing self-care at work

Feb 13 2024 35 mins  
How can you avoid burnout by practicing self-care at work? Katy and Emma chat with career educator Darcie Gabruck about recognizing signs of burnout, setting boundaries in the workplace, setting up strategies for sustainable self-care, and addressing and healing from burnout when it happens. Resources from this episode· UVic Student Wellness· UVic Career Services· UVic Multifa

Leading equity in public health

Jan 30 2024 48 mins  
What can you do with a degree in… history? Katy and Emma chat with guest Natasha Thambirajah about how a history and political science degree led to a career in digital health public policy. Natasha Thambirajah is a third-generation public servant and has worked for the Province of BC since 2006. Over the past 15 years, she has led nationally recognized examples of transformati

Self-advocacy and self-identification in the workplace

Jan 16 2024 32 mins  
How can you practice self-advocacy at work? Katy and Emma talk with career educator and international student advisor Amy Chen about self-identification during the job search and application process, your rights and responsibilities in the workplace, and how you can advocate for yourself on the job. Resources from this episode: · Disability Alliance BC: Disclosing Your Disabili

Creativity in adventure tourism

Nov 21 2023 35 mins  
What can you do with a degree in… commerce and entrepreneurship? Katy and Emma connect with guest Kat Craats about her career as a marketing professional in the adventure tourism industry, plus her freelance photography business! Kat Craats is a photographer, outdoor enthusiast and adrenaline-junkie living in Squamish, BC. UVic’s BCom program inspired her love of marketing, se

How to prepare for job interviews

Nov 07 2023 34 mins  
How can you feel confident during job interviews? Katy and Emma talk with career educator Selina Jorgensen about how to feel confident and succeed during job interviews! Learn how to answer the most difficult interview questions, prepare effectively for job interviews, and manage your nerves. Resources from this episode: · Job interview tips on our website· Use VMock’s AI too

Making a difference in the clean energy sector

Oct 24 2023 46 mins  
What can you do with a degree in… global business? Katy and Emma chat with guest Dayah Johal about her journey to a career in public service. Dayah Johal is an alum of the Master in Global Business program at UVic, who now works for the provincial government. She found her way to this career path after completing a co-op term with the BC Public Service. Join us as we talk about:

How to stand out when applying for jobs

Oct 10 2023 34 mins  
How can you stand out when you’re applying for jobs? It can be intimidating to put yourself out there and apply for jobs when you're just beginning your career. How can you make a great impression, showcase your skills and stand out to recruiters? Katy and Emma talk with career educator Richard Myers about how to make an impact with your resume and cover letter during the job ap

A career in Indigenous environmental stewardship

Sep 26 2023 47 mins  
What can you do with a degree in… Indigenous Studies and Environmental Studies? Learn all about a career in ecological restoration work in British Columbia waterways. Katy and Emma talk with guest Hannah Gentes about her role with Coastal Restoration Society. Hannah Gentes is a Saulteaux-Metis woman currently living in Lekwungen territory. She is a Senior Project Manager and Indi