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Work It: A UVic career exploration podcast

University of Victoria Co-op and Career Services

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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29:15

Carving out a creative career: an interview with Mark...

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2025/02/11

Don’t want to commit to just one career path? Being flexible can lead you on some amazing adventures. On today’s episode, Katy and Emma speak with Mark Leiren-Young who was UVic's second ever double major, in Theatre and Creative Writing and who currently works as a UVic professor in the Writing department, among many other roles. We chat with Mark about:Working in creative fields as diverse as writing award-winning movies The Green Chain and the Hundred-Year-Old WhaleHosting the Skaana

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30:18

Is grad school worth it? The pros and cons of doing a...

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2025/01/28

Wondering if you should come back to school for a graduate degree? It’s a big question, but we’re here to help. This week, Katy and Emma connect with Allison Benner, the associate director of UVic’s Career Services team to talk about:What kind of research to do Whether it’s worth the time and moneyThe reality of today’s economy and the job marketResources from this episodeAccessing career support Co-op for graduate studentsApplying to graduate schoolConnect with usSign up for our weekly

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29:25

Blending business and science to change the future of...

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2025/01/14

Have a business idea? Not sure how to get it off the ground? In this episode, Emma and Kate speak with Ashley and Robert Roulston, co-founders of Industrial Plankton, a company that makes equipment to grow live algae cultures that are used to stabilize the aquaculture food chain. Fourteen years into their business, they share tips on:How to form a partnership that combines different degrees and skill setsWhat it’s like to build a business from scratchWhy they hire UVic co-op students …and

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0:53

How co-op can help you develop a career you love

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2025/01/08

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0:22

How networking can help you develop a career you love

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2025/01/08

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0:34

What does self-identification mean in the workplace?

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2024/11/20

Learn what self-disclosure means in the workplace.

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0:20

Is it normal to feel nervous during your interview?

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2024/11/15

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0:46

What to do if your mind goes blank during an interview

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2024/11/15

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0:09

What does a good cover letter look like?

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2024/11/15

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1:08

How to overcome feeling discouraged during your work...

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2024/11/15

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0:36

Using the interview to learn about work culture and fit

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2024/11/15

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0:49

Should you apply to jobs if you don't have a lot of...

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2024/11/15

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35:46

How to get experience in your field without a job

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2024/11/12

How the heck do you gain experience related to your degree if you don’t have a job? For a lot of us, we might be up to our eyeballs in schoolwork, or we’re taking care of family members, or maybe we’re already working just to pay for life—we might not be in the position to take part in co-op or pursue a job in our area of study. In this episode, Katy and Emma chat with some of UVic’s career educators and community-engaged learning coordinators to talk about:What to do if you’re approaching

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33:08

The power of switching career paths: an interview...

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2024/10/29

What you study is just a starting point: the possibilities are endless when it comes to what you can do with your UVic degree. Emma and Katy chat with Matt Heywood, a UVic mechanical engineering graduate who is the founder of Heywood Academies, a local tutoring company that supports students in math, science and engineering. Join us as we talk with Matt about: Trying out a wide range of career options in his quest for the right fit, including experiences at a start-up, with BC Transit, in

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33:15

How to use AI in your work search

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2024/10/15

How can you use AI as you search for work? What should you look out for and how can you leverage these tools? Katy and Emma chat with career educator Karae White about how to best use generative AI and machine learning to search for work, write résumés and cover letters, prepare for interviews and more. Resources from this episodeAccessing career supportThe UVic Co-op ProgramUsing AI in your work searchVMock: a free AI tool for UVic students looking for workConnect with usSign up for our

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27:49

Building a sustainable future: an interview with Joni...

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2024/09/28

On the first episode of season 2, hosts Katy and Emma speak with Jayesh Vekariya, a UVic MBA graduate who is the CEO and one of the founders of Joni, a Victoria-based company that produces organic, sustainable menstrual products. Jayesh is also one of UVic’s 2024 Emerging Alumni. Join us as we talk with Jayesh about: how growing up in Gujurat, India inspired him to launch a business that tackles sustainability and poverty reductionwhat it was like pivoting from a career in pharmacy to

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35:00

Preventing burnout and practicing self-care at work

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2024/02/13

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 Multifaith Centre Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter Follow UVic Co-op and Career on social media

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48:40

Leading equity in public health

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2024/01/30

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 transformative, citizen-centred public policy, including the prize-winning BC Services Card and the modernization of gender

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32:27

Self-advocacy and self-identification in the workplace

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2024/01/16

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 Disability Guide· BC Human Rights Tribunal· BC Human Rights Clinic (free legal services)· Lime

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35:10

Creativity in adventure tourism

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2023/11/21

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, setting her on the path to becoming the Marketing Manager at WildPlay Element Parks. Tune in to hear our

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