All Episodes
Displaying 1 - 20 of 29 in total
Solving space-sized problems with Julie Claveau (BSc 2009)
On this episode, we are speaking with Julie Claveau, a UVic physics and astronomy graduate who manages Earth Observation satellite programs and previously worked as Ca...
How to change your career direction
On this month's episode, we’re digging into a question that can seem a bit scary—what happens if you want to change your career path? Luckily, we’re joined by Kerry Va...
Graeme Gordon (BEng 2012) lays his cards on the table
On this month's episode, we're speaking with mechanical engineering alumni Graeme Gordon, who ditched the oil and gas industry to transform his passion for Magic: The ...
What can you do with your degree? A guide to getting support from your career educator.
On today’s episode, we're tackling a pretty common question—what the heck can you do with your degree? Whether you’re considering what program to pursue or are about t...
Challenging discrimination and bias in law with Fiona Wong (Law, Juris Doctor, 2020)
On our season 3 kick-off episode, we speak with Fiona Wong, a UVic Law graduate with a passion for labour and employment law. She has served as President of the Federa...
Carving out a creative career: an interview with Mark Leiren-Young
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 wh...
Is grad school worth it? The pros and cons of doing a graduate degree.
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, t...
Blending business and science to change the future of algae: an interview with Ashley and Robert Roulston
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, ...
What does self-identification mean in the workplace?
Learn what self-disclosure means in the workplace.
How to get experience in your field without a job
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 car...
The power of switching career paths: an interview with Matt Heywood
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...
How to use AI in your work search
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...
