Beste Career Exploration Podcasts (2024)

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, Ka…

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The power of switching career paths: an interview with Matt Heywood 33:08

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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…

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How to use AI in your work search 33:15

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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 episode Accessing career …

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Building a sustainable future: an interview with Joni founder Jayesh Vekariya 27:49

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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, Indi…

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Preventing burnout and practicing self-care at work 35:00

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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 · UVi…

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Leading equity in public health 48:40

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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 recog…

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Self-advocacy and self-identification in the workplace 32:27

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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 Allianc…

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Creativity in adventure tourism 35:10

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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 inspi…

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How to prepare for job interviews 34:32

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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…

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Making a difference in the clean energy sector 46:53

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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 Ser…

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How to stand out when applying for jobs 34:21

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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…

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A career in Indigenous environmental stewardship 47:27

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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…

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Siberia 38:41

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We kept this episode hidden for a while, but now we've decided to turn our phone on so Russian gangsters can come and kill us! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekeanureview/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekeanureview/support…

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Parenthood - Part 2 48:32

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Abby Fudor keeps riding granny's metaphorical rollercoaster with us while we daydream awkwardly without an established cinematic language for it. Will Keanu win the drag race? Will Joaquin Phoenix put his pornos in the right boxes for once? There's no way to know for sure, we'll just have to keep having a kid every five years to make sure they're e…

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Parenthood - Part 1 47:34

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Abby Fudor joins us to impart that being a parent is a rich tapestry of letting your kid sing the diarrhea song and hoping that they'll become a well adjusted contributor to society. Will Keanu help out or will Dianne Wiest be trapped by poor choices forever? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekeanureview/messag…

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Cyberpunk 2077 46:54

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Pick your genitalia and smash the system with the consciousness of Kaitlin Moore in your head! In 2077 all punks will be cybernetic and Keanu will be breathtakingly mean to you! Wake the fuck up Samurai, we've got a podcast to listen to. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekeanureview/messageSupport this podcast:…

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Johnny Mnemonic 49:26

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2021 is a dark and dystopian time. But luckily we have David Adamson to help us hack our own brains and loop it through Jones! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekeanureview/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekeanureview/support…

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The Prince of Pennsylvania 52:41

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You're welcome Planet Earth! In celebration of Pennsylvania's role in correcting the arc of history we're looking into a Keanu movie from around these parts. It's got nothing to do with politics though, or wrestling. In fact it barely has anything to do with its own plot! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekeanu…

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A World of Calm 29:36

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Anxiety reduction special! Shhhhhh. Forget your troubles with this soothing episode of slightly patronizing generality. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekeanureview/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekeanureview/support

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Bram Stoker's Dracula 1:08:15

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HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! Through force of will Liz Labacz joins us to be seduced by a true masterpiece of gothic romance! Will we betray our loved ones? Will we become incontinent with lust? Might we even turn into a pile of rats? Why not all of those things and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekeanureview/mes…

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Destination Wedding 47:48

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Wouldn't you like to see people who deserve nothing get to find true love? No? Yeah, us neither but we examined this movie anyway! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekeanureview/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekeanureview/support…

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A Walk in the Clouds 55:37

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Pretend to be someone else's husband and then then leave your wife for her! It's alright, everything will conveniently work out and her relentlessly angry dad will come around! Featuring clips from the song Keanu Reeves by Shortstraw! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekeanureview/messageSupport this podcast: ht…

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Bill & Ted Face the Music 51:06

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Having recently returned from a long hiatus with a need to fulfil a destiny to influence the future of the human race, we're so grateful to have Keanu and Alex Winter show us how it should be done!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekeanureview/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/…

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Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey 52:57

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We're joined on our latest quest by the most triumphant Chris Maxwell! Together we delve into the metaphysical highs and cringeworthy lows of a non-non-NON-heinous sequel that enables children to lose their religion and where death just wants to be your friend! Jump into the ears of your nearest adult, it's time to go on a BOGUS journey! --- Send i…

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Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure 48:34

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We've got to ace this episode or we'll be sent to Alaskan Podcasting School! Quick let's travel back to 1989 and meet Keanu during his first iconic role so that we can learn what makes him so compelling!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekeanureview/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…

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Youngblood 38:08

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This week we enjoy 40 seconds of Keanu as he classes up a junior league hockey team with his Pepé Le Pew voice and Sam Seaborne learns to be a less graceful sportsman. It was the 80's! It's Keanu's first movie! And last but not least it's utterly forgettable!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekeanureview/message…

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Sweet November 38:03

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We're doing it! We've got a new month! We're basically Charlize now and we're dedicating everything to Keanu! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekeanureview/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekeanureview/support

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Trailer for The Keanu Review 3:00

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Coming soon: a new podcast from the completists that did the Theronathon!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekeanureview/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekeanureview/support

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Employer - ShopKo 3:00

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Company Information from ShopKo, Retail Industry, Green Bay, WI

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Employer - Schreiber Foods 2:10

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Company Information from Schreiber Foods, Dairy Innovation Industry, Green Bay, WI

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Employer - Schneider National 5:48

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Company Information from Schneider National, Logistics and Transportation Services, Green Bay, WI

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Employer - Schenck Business Solutions 5:37

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Company Information from Schenck, Full-Service CPA and Business Consulting Firm, Appleton, WI

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Employer - Primerica Financial Services 4:03

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Company Information from Primerica, Financial Services Industry, Duluth, GA

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Employer - Peninsula Pulse 3:44

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Company Information from Peninsula Pulse, Door County's Periodical Resource, Sister Bay, WI

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Employer - Northwestern Mutual 3:21

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Company Information from Northwestern Mutual, Financial Services and Insurance, Milwaukee, WI

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Employer - Kiewit 3:00

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Company Information from Kiewit, Construction, Engineering and Mining Services, Omaha, NE

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Employer - KI 4:05

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Company Information from KI, Furniture Manufacturer, Green Bay, WI

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Employer - Arby's 2:23

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Company Information from Arby's, Restaurant Industry, Omaha, NE

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Employer - Admission Possible 2:45

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Company Information from Admission Possible, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping promising, low-income young people prepare for and earn admission to college, St. Paul, MN