What the Job: Recent Episodes
University of Alberta Alumni Association
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.
This is the last in our series of University of Alberta grads chatting about their careers at TD. This week features Louie Yang '15 BA (Economics).
Through lived experience and leadership, these grads are contributing to thepriorities outlined by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and helpingshape more equitable futures for Indigenous Peoples and communities. Thisengaging conversation celebrates Indigenous excellence, women in leadership,and the power of alumni driving change. Featuring Reagan Bartel 04 BSC, 19 MSc; Tonya Simpson 16 BSc., 19 MA, Current Doctoral Student and Jacquelyn Cardinal 11 BA.
Each week WTJ will feature a different University of Alberta grad chatting about their careers at TD. This week features Yingsha Zhang '14 BCom.
Each week WTJ will feature a different University of Alberta grad chatting about their careers at TD. This week features Rami Elzein '11 BCom.
Bonnie Kirschenbaum,'71 BSc(Pharm) grew up in small-town Alberta and decided to become a pharmacist when very few women were entering the field. Her career took her from national organizations in Ottawa to international companies in the US. When she retired, she became heavily involved as an organizer and donor to the National Repertory Orchestra as a co-creator of the Community Link, the program that mentors many classical musicians internationally. Most fascinating are the parallels she draws between music and pharmacy. Hear about Bonnie's journey in this episode.WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt ReaMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Victor Cui, '95 BA is a prominent Canadian sports executive, best known as the co-founder and former CEO of ONE Championship, Asia's largest mixed martial arts organization. Born and raised in Edmonton, he served as President and CEO of the CFL's Edmonton Elks (2022–2023) and held senior roles at ESPN Star Sports and the PGA Tour.In this podcast he discusses his career path in sports management and how he builds and leads his team.WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt ReaMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Sam Chimes is a DJ, Busker, Stunt Man, Actor, Producer who has worked around the world. In this podcast he discusses the importance of doing what you are passionate about even if it feels risky. He provides tips and tricks for how to piece together a career with passion and fun.WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt ReaMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
From our live event at Edmonton Global for Startup week, exploring what it means to grow globally while staying rooted in the Edmonton region. Featuring esteemed business leaders from the Edmonton Startup community (who are UofA grads!):Connie Stacey ('98 BA) Founder and CEO of Grengine Inc.Sam Jenkins ('05 BComm) Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Punchcard SystemsMatt Alexander ('12 BComm) Future FieldsWTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt ReaMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Leo Seewald ('97 Law) studied at the University of Alberta and oversaw International operations of large companies like Manulife and Blackrock. While living in Taiwan, he learned Mandarin and became the host of Happy Fisherman on TaiwanPlus TV channel where he sails to various fishing harbors with Taiwanese Fishermen. Click here to read more about Leo: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D6wjLizUzrJH6s0eEmhPEbcItrUBLXZKIpC4_n6-ccM/edit?tab=t.0What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt ReaMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Engineering students at the University of Alberta who are Naval Reservists have an opportunity to gain hands-on learning on the high seas. A new co-op program in partnership with the Royal Canadian Navy will have them train and serve aboard Canadian warships. Life at sea is one full of adventure… here to tell us more about what a career being a Naval Engineer is like is Lt(N) Graeme Stout, a 2014 U of A engineering grad.To find out more about the internship, go to:https://www.ualberta.ca/en/news/news-releases-and-statements/announcements/2025/09-sept/hands-on-learning-on-high-seas.htmlWTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt ReaMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Considering a leadership role in education? Hear from three women leaders in education and their personal stories. For more information on the Faculty of Education's leadership programs visit ualberta.ca, Faculty of Education. https://www.ualberta.ca/en/education/programs/diploma-and-certificate-programs/index.htmlWTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Matt Rea and Jennifer JenkinsMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This is the fourth part in our TD mini-episode series on how to start your own business. We posted the other three in the spring. You might want to have a listen/re-listen to them. We hope you find some useful pointers on the steps needed to start your own business.Episode 1: https://soundcloud.com/whatthejob/td-mini-episode-starting-your-own-business?si=e98b88e4a3bc4d6b8a7e4a57bf2fcaa7&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingEpisode 2: https://soundcloud.com/whatthejob/td-mini-episode-2-creating-your-business-plan?si=22e0910d433c415398b55d9373de7f4d&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingEpisode 3: https://soundcloud.com/whatthejob/td-mini-episode-3-swot-analysis?si=47fc6bc669764b18a464640715a5227b&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
These panelists have overcome a pandemic, restructuring, and other disruptions at various points in their careers. They discuss how they got through these challenges and excelled. Featuring alumni Sama Ahmed, Erik Einseidel and Cole Pearson
This podcast was recorded in front of a live audience in March of 2025. The panel discusses unique career paths in the life sciences, with a particularemphasis on roles in academic administration and features Eric Loo,’07 BSc,’13 PhD; Grant Kemp, ’07 BSc,’13 PhD and Helen Coe,’04 BSc,’10 PhD
This is the third in our four part mini series on starting your own business. This episode discusses the importance of and how to complete a SWOT analysis.
This is the second in our four part mini series on starting your own business. This episode discusses steps to create a business plan.
This is the first in our four part mini series on starting your own business. This episode discusses steps to take prior to beginning your business plan.
This month's live panel features Arts alumni Kelly Mellings, Xinting Zhao and Fiwanda Mithrush discussing owning an art's related business, quitting your day job and working in the music, publishing, arts admin and literature fields.
Listen to this inspiring panel of U of A alumni who have turned their passion for sports into dynamic careers. Hear from:Natasha Staniszewski, '00 BCom – Former TSN SportsCentre anchor and current media host for the Calgary Flames and Calgary StampedersAlysia Rissling, '11 BSc (Kinesiology) – Former Canadian Olympic bobsledder and current Director of Business Development for the WHL and CHLAndrea Oh, '98 BPE – Former Pandas Varsity Athlete, community innovator, and leader in fostering collaboration and growthDiscover how their experiences in sports shaped their professional journeys and how the skills gained can drive success both within and beyond the sports industry.
Ross Prusakowski is the Deputy Chief Economist & Director with Export Development Canada. In this episode, Ross discusses how he moved along his career path from his days at The Gateway to now. Ross explains how he and his team manage work life balance and varying news sources and events as they manage Canada's topics and relationships in this busy and ever changing world.If you live in the Ottawa area, you may want to join us for Ross' talk to Ottawa Alumni on March 18. Click here for more info and to register: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/events/alumni/alumni-and-donor-reception-in-ottawa.html
Fraud Awareness: a series of mini episodes where we provide tips to young grads about how to protect yourself from fraud brought to you by TD Insurance. This episode includes some tips and tools to protect yourself from fraud and what happens when you report a fraud.WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt ReaMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Our panelists this month discuss their career paths and experiences overcoming common dilemmas that face us as we start our careers and give pointers on how to thrive as you transition from being a student to looking for work and the workforce. The panelists are ASSET volunteers and will provide tips on self care and resilience.The Alumni Student Support & Engagement Team (ASSET) is a group of alumni that are here to support students. With a diverse offering of skills, talents and experiences, ASSET volunteers also know the challenges and stresses of being a student. ASSET volunteers offer support for students at events and various activities on North Campus and Augustana Campus. Panelists:Ben Dashteshtani ՚12 BSc(Civ E), ՚13 MEngShenin Mehnaj ՚21 BSc(NFS)Melinda McNie , ՚74 BPE, ՚03 MEdMarcello Troncoso, ՚20 BAWTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.Got a question? Email us at: alumcar@ualberta.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Jennifer JenkinsProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Trevor RockwellMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Fraud Awareness: a series of mini episodes where we provide tips to young grads about how to protect yourself from fraud brought to you by TD Insurance. This episode includes scams that target international students and those who are new to Canada.
AlumLab teamed up with the What The Job? (WTJ?) podcast to bring you a live episode recording Jennifer Jenkins '95 BEd interviewed three amazing alumni on the topic of carving out unique career paths in the bio/life sciences with a focus on consulting.Panelists:Janelle Jiminez, ‘11 BSc, ‘16 MSc, ‘22 MBASarah Treit, ‘06 BSc, ‘15 PhD FoMDNakita Rubuliak, '19 BScWTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Jennifer JenkinsProduced by: Trevor Rockwell and Jennifer JenkinsMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Aziz, VP Business Development for Kassian Interior Design and Planning, has been practicing architecture around the world for 30 years. He is also the Chair of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce and a member of the University of Alberta's Alumni Council. In this podcast, he discusses how the architecture improves the human experience, his belief in service not just in his own profession and shares his stories of coming to Canada and studying at the University of Alberta.WTJ? is sponsored by TD Insurance.Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt ReaMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Fraud Awareness: a series of mini episodes where we provide tips to young grads about how to protect yourself from fraud brought to you by TD Insurance. This episode includes Phishing, AI and frauds and scams that specifically impact Canadian students/alumni.
Fraud Awareness: a series of mini episodes where we provide tips to young grads about how to protect yourself from fraud brought to you by TD Insurance. This episode includes fraud statistics and reporting.WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt ReaMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Adam Pinkoski ('16 BKin) Asst. Director of Performance Science for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers speaks about the limitless possibilities of his relatively new field and how he came to work with this incredible group of athletes.His journey took him from teaching to industrial research. Adam also explores persistence in times of unknown and his thoughts on being the youngest instructor at the UofA to deliver a last lecture.WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt ReaMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
AlumLab teamed up with the What The Job? (WTJ?) podcast to bring you a live episode recording and networking event where WTJ? podcast host Matt Rea, '13 PhD, will interview three amazing alumni on the topic of carving out unique career paths in the bio/life sciences with a focus on entrepreneurship.Featuring:Sheetal Walsh, '94 BA: Venture capital guru with a global outlook. CEO of U of A Innovation Fund, driving spin-outs and IP commercialization. Philanthropist empowering vulnerable women through Shanti Life.Paramita Chaudhuri Basu, '21 MBA: Scientist turned innovation facilitator. AI enthusiast revolutionizing health innovation. Leads FoMD's Health Innovation Hub and Director of Programs & Ecosystem Development at Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation.Bindi Ferguson, '06 BSc, '06 MSc: Bridging scientific discovery with practical applications. At the forefront of driving health technology advancements as the Director of Commercialization at Alberta Innovates.
Christine Gertz from the University of Alberta's Career Centre discusses great uses for Linkedin and Silver medal applicants. Silver medal applicants are job candidates who have "everything": great skills, strong resume, appear to have a good interview but don't get a job offer and this issue keeps happening again and again when they are job searching. Here is an article Christine and her former colleague Justin Pritchard wrote about silver medalists: https://universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/responsibilities-may-include/silver-medalist-syndrome-how-to-cope-with-being-the-runner-up-in-a-work-search/
Tyree McCrackin from the University of Alberta's Career Centre speaks about the magic of saying "yes!" and letting go of the transactional model for networking.
Podcast recording in front of a live audience with a panel speaking about how to handle stress as you start your career journey featuring: Pegah Salari ('08 MBA), John Fontaine ('08 BA, '09 MA, '20 PhD), Aggie Mikulski ('91 BCom, '14 MBA) and Phil Wong ('85 BSc).WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.Got a question? Email us at: alumcar@ualberta.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt ReaMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt ReaMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt ReaMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt ReaMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt ReaMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt ReaMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt ReaMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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 using credit.WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt ReaMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Pegah Salari, member of Alumni Council and Chair of the Career Services Committee, shares lessons she's learned about networking, notably about the importance of not tying your entire network and identity to your current job. She also discusses her career in sales, what she loves about it, what surprised her, the importance of mentorship (even if a mentor disappoints you) and trusting your gut.WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt ReaMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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 budgeting.WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt ReaMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Joel Huculak and Jennifer Keith speak further at our live recording about their entrepreneurship journeys.
Learn about the wonderful careers of these two stars from Bear Grease, the hit musical- including how they came to the acting profession, their tips for staying grounded and adjusting to life on campus.If you would like to see Bear Grease performed near you, please visit: https://beargreaselive.com/WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.Got a question? Email us at: alumcar@ualberta.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt ReaMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Joel Huculak is the CEO and founder of Motiversity, one of the largest motivational media companies in the world with over 10 million subscribers and 1 billion lifetime views on YouTube. In this episode, Joel discusses his journey from engineering to entrepreneurship including how his UAlberta degree prepared him for the career leap and his lifelong interest in motivational speakers.WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt ReaMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Part of the WTJ?'s series on entrepreneurship.Jennifer Keith had a great, stable job before she left it all behind to launch Epic Food and Drink with her co-founder. She tells us why she made the decision as well as some of the many lessons she's learned along the way including: how to juggle multiple priorities, the importance of knowing your strengths within a team and how to be adaptable in order to reap the benefits of entrepreneurship.WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt ReaMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Part of the WTJ?'s series on Entrepreneurship.Faaiza Ramji is probably the only person you'll meet who makes booze out of peas. She and her business partner own Field Notes, a company that makes distilled field spirits. In this episode Faaiza discusses how her curiosity is a cornerstone for developing business ideas, how a school yard marble business got her started down the road to entrepreneurialism, and how she knew immediately what did and didn't fit her vision for a career.WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt ReaMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
When Iana Dogel came to Canada with her husband she was looking for a career change. She already had a PhD in Life Sciences, but decided to pursue an MBA from the UofA to gain career flexibility.
Now, as a consultant with Grant Thorton, she uses her PhD/MBA expertise to access government incentives for tech companies. Previously she ran her own consulting and founded a med dev start-up that develops a solution for mental health. In this episode of WTJ?, Iana speaks about her experience of coming to Canada, the importance of immigrant voices, starting a company and how she networks as an introvert.
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/
If you're looking to make a change there are few people better suited to offer advice than Paul Ingram. Now a partner with the Silverberg Group, Paul has had a long and winding career which started in accounting but quickly shifted to many different roles. In our conversation with Paul he gives great advice on interviewing, assembling a strong team, making changes in your career and asking for advice/mentorship. He also discusses his professional "ADD" and how he jumped from career to career.To see more about Alixandra Jade and her work, click here.WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt ReaMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Featuring Kyla Amrhein ‘09 BA, Director for the Edmonton Public School Foundation, who discusses the importance of knowing your impact when you are fundraising and how to make career changing moves and celebrating your accomplishments as a way of keeping yourself moving forward.
Avid Alumni Association volunteer, Pooja Happy talks about how her Arts degree led her to a career working with large international engineering firms managing projects such as building the Anthony Henday. She discusses how people working together from a variety of backgrounds creates the best results. Pooja also speaks about the importance of awkward conversations, networking, and has concrete suggestions on how to move forward if you feel stuck in your career.WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt ReaMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Gwenna Kadima is a BIPOC Career Activator and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant. Through her consulting business, Gwenna works with BIPOC students and professionals to help them reach their career potential, and with diverse organizations to address systemic workplace barriers. In this episode of WTJ?, we discuss her unexpected career journey, how the pandemic played a role in her starting her own business, and how organizations can make DEI meaningful and impactful.Gwenna Kadima is a recipient of the Globe and Mail Report on Business magazine’s 2022 Changemakers award: an annual list of 50 emerging Canadian entrepreneurs, academics, and executives changing business today.To learn more about Gwenna and her independent practice as a BIPOC Career Activator and DEI Consultant, visit www.gwennakadima.com or follow her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwenna-kadima/.WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt ReaMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Arden Tse '95 BSc, '99 BCom, '13 MBA Investment Manager, Yaletown Partnersdiscusses the “talent scout” side of investing, his work history that includes working on cruise ships and in a casino, and how to become a great networker.WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt ReaMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Recorded live at the Arts and Business Student Career Conference, hear three alumni speak to current students about their complex but fulfilling career journeys from entrepreneur to heading a not-for-profit; Working on a cruise ship to investment management. Hear their tips on how to change careers and make the most of your education.FeaturingArden Tse '95 BSc, '99 BCom, '13 MBA Investment Manager, Yaletown PartnersKyla Amrhein ‘09 BA Director, Edmonton Public Schools FoundationPaul Ingram ‘88 BCom, Partner, Silverberg GroupWTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt ReaMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
How do you make a living doing large scale Design? Alixandra Jade’s work is prominent (and lovely to look at) across Edmonton and for international clients such as Lululemon, Amazon, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Rogers Place, Boston Pizza, and Nascad. Jade discusses the importance of business savvy, focus and drive in creative careers.To see more about Alixandra Jade and her work, click here.https://alixandrajade.ca/?gclid=CjwKCAjwwL6aBhBlEiwADycBIGVtsNwz8_gJ_2ogRzwCqsihpEzQej9RgToYfSbNGbQv9unF77ZSVhoCmsUQAvD_BwEWTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.caWhat the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcastHosted by: Matt ReaProduced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt ReaMusic: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Robert Gardner ‘86 Education, ‘00 MEd, retired teacher, discusses how to get the most out of your career as a teacher. Gardner has been involved in curriculum and textbook development and managed to add a lot of variety to his career teaching. This podcast Includes advice about how to avoid politics, burnout and how he managed to get a master’s degree while teaching full time!
This episode was recorded as alive session for the Life After University Conference to demonstrate how professionals from various backgrounds have had non-linear career paths and overcome adversity to find success in their careers.
Panelists: Christina Rinaldi, Professor, Faculty of Education (Educational Psychology) Evan Hu, ’87 Eng and Founder, Alto Sante Jessica Vandenberghe, ‘00 Eng, ’03 MEng, Asst. Dean Faculty of Engineering, President Elect of the Alumni Association
Nisha Patel, ’15 BCom and Regional Writer-in-Residence, Strathcona County
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: Matt Rea and Jennifer Jenkins Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Reeve Bunn thought he would be a sportscaster -- he even got a degree in radio and TV broadcasting. But throughout his life he'd always had the itch to run a company. So, he left broadcasting and, after making his way through positions in a variety of fields, he eventually became president of a 105 year-old company. After that, he went to university.
Learn about how Reeve came to the leadership position, his concrete advice for moving around and why getting a university degree is beneficial, even if you're far into your career. As a bonus, Reeve also discusses how he led a company through its second pandemic.
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: Matt Rea and Jennifer Jenkins Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Hear from Professional Coach and host of A Resilience Project podcast, Cindy Thompson, as she gives concrete tips on building resilience whether you're just graduating, changing careers or just emerging out of post-covid work from home. We also discuss how Cindy came to coaching, the benefits of receiving coaching, her favorite episodes of A Resilience Project's podcasts.
This is a special episode to celebrate International Coaching Week May 16-22, 2022 and promote the fabulous coaches who offer discounted services to University of Alberta Alumni. See links below.
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If you've played Call of Duty: Vanguard chances are you've heard dialogue written by Shelby Carelton, ’19 BA. In this episode, Shelby discusses how she became narrative designer at Sledgehammer Games and what it is like to work in the industry. She also discusses the benefit of taking part in the innovation and interdisciplinary Computer Game Development program at the University of Alberta and how that helped launch her career journey.
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Vince Tedjasaputra, ’17 PhD, always had a knack for translating complex scientific ideas into language that made sense to the common person. After he finished his PhD, he saw a need for that skill in the world of fundraising. So, he wrote his own job description and proposed it to a prospective employer. Now he's the Director of Scientific Communications at the American Lung Association. We talk to Vince about his career journey so far, as well as a few of hobbies including his background as a professionally trained opera singer!
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If you're ever feeling like a fraud at work, you're not alone. It is estimated that nearly 70 per cent of us go through feelings of "imposter syndrome" at work or at school. For this episode, we talk to registered psychologist Rebecca Ponting, '04 MEd. Rebecca currently provides psychological services at the University of Alberta and delivers workshops on imposter syndrome. Listen and learn about what imposter syndrome is and some tricks for working through it. Rebecca also discusses what it has been like counselling students throughout the pandemic.
Reference: Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome (Ruchika Tulshyan & Jodi-Ann Burey, 2021) Published in Harvard Business Review Connect with your UAlberta community on Switchboard at uab.ca/sboard.
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Hear from BlackCan co-founder about his career in consulting at Deloitte and how he utilizes it to further social justice. Petros served as Students' Union President at the University of Alberta and went on to study at the London School of Economics. he was also a contestant on CBC’s gameshow, Canada’s Smartest Person.
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How a human rights lawyer became a Hollywood composer, with Amritha Vaz '97 Arts, '02 Law When Amritha Vaz, got tendonitis at the age of 17, she thought her path in musical performance was at an end. But, after earning her law degree and working as a human rights lawyer, a few chance encounters led her back to music, this time as a composer. Vaz got her start as a composing career assisting Academy Award winning composer Mychael Danna on "500 Days of Summer". Nominated for her second Annie award for Best TV music, her credits include scoring Disney's popular animated series "Mira: Royal Detective '' and an episode of AppleTV's Emmy nominated “Home”.
In this episode, hear how Vaz went from being an attorney with multiple degrees unrelated to music to being a successful TV and film music composer with a unique voice in L.A.
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Sheetal Mehta Walsh is a frequent TEDx speaker and has received awards from Her Majesty the Queen and the UK Prime Minister for her work in social entrepreneurship
In this podcast Mehta Walsh speaks about learning and working around the world. After earning her Arts degree at the University of Alberta, it was expected that she would enter Law- instead she studied at London School of Economics, worked for Bill Gates at Microsoft and in investment banking in the middle east, Silicon Valley and Vancouver. After contemplation at an ashram in India and reconfiguring her purpose, Mehta Walsh founded Shanthi Life, a company that provides funding to small startups in less developed countries and now works for the Government of Alberta as the Chief Strategy Officer on AI and Innovation.
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As a Trinidad-born Black teacher in small town Alberta, Selwyn Jacob, ’70 BEd, turned to filmmaking to tell the stories of Black settlers in the province. Today, the documentary producer continues to explore the experiences of Black Canadians and Canada’s multicultural communities.
Hear Selwyn Jacob’s thoughts on being a new Canadian telling local stories, the importance of community as a sounding board and taking a pragmatic approach to a career in the arts.
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Nisha Patel, ‘15 BCom, is an award-winning Indo-Canadian poet, artist, and public speaker as well as the former Poet Laureate for the City of Edmonton BUT her career almost took her on a very different path. Listen in to find out how Nisha learned to trust her gut and made the life-altering decision to pursue her passion. This episode of WTJ was recorded with a live audience over Zoom as part of the 2021 Life After University Conference.
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Jessica Vandenberghe, ’00 BSc(ChemEng), ’03 MSc, shares her career journey from small town Alberta to the office of the assistant dean of outreach in the U of A’s Faculty of Engineering. Find out how the values of hard work and community taught by her parents, have served Jessica well in a career that has spanned industries. Hear Jessica’s thoughts on developing ‘soft skills’, what an Indigenous approach to engineering looks like, and her commitment to preparing the next seven generations of engineers.
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Kory Mathewson’s (BSc ‘10, MSc ‘14, PhD ‘19) career path has taken him from the stage to the lab - but it’s not as long a journey as you might expect. We talked to this self-described polymath about what improv and AI have in common, the role of creativity in science, and what, exactly, a research scientist at Google’s DeepMind lab does.
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Lack of energy, inability to concentrate, chronic stress: the signs of workplace burnout are real and they are a problem. In this episode, we speak with Michelle Innes, assistant dean of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for the Alberta School of Business, whose research helps us understand what causes burnout, how can it be prevented or treated, and — importantly — what the downstream effects of it are. Share this episode with your boss if you think burnout might be an issue in your workplace!
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Isha Datar, ’09 BSc, is the CEO of New Harvest, a donor-funded research institute dedicated to producing food products from cell cultures rather than whole plants or animals. Her advancement of the field of cellular agriculture has even caught the attention of actor Robert Downey, Jr. In this episode, we talk to Isha about the role of lab-grown meat in securing the food supply chain, the importance of interdisciplinary experience and how getting rejected from medical school can sometimes be a good thing.
Learn more about Robert Downey Jr.’s philanthropic organization, the Footprint Coalition, and their support of New Harvest, here: https://vimeo.com/470886787 .
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In our most existential episode to date, we talk to Jacquelyn Cardinal, ‘14 BA, the co-founder of Indigenous consultancy Naheyawin, about her long-term goal of putting herself out of business. Hear about Jacquelyn’s “heart work” helping clients better understand treaty relationships. Sharing the advice she wishes she had been given, Jacquelyn encourages listeners to bet on themselves and not be afraid to mess up.
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Jacki Glick, ‘10 BA, teaches us the fine art of cold calling and tells us how her persistence landed her a job as Adam Sandler’s personal assistant. From there, she went on to work on an academy award winning film, and is now a producer on Hollywood hits including, most recently, The Broken Hearts Gallery. We asked Jacki how she leveraged her education to launch a career that could have been written for the big screen.
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What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast Hosted by: Matt Rea Produced by: Matt Rea and Chloe Chalmers Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
You don’t need an engineering degree to start a brewery…. but it helps! Brett Ireland, ‘04 BSc(Eng), is an engineering grad from the U of A and the CEO of Bearhill Brewing, a company that he and two school friends started about 16 years ago. We talked to Brett about how his education helped him start a brewery with operations in four locations, the skills needed to make it in the restaurant industry, and the importance of hiring the right people. By the end of the episode we just MAY have answered Brett’s own son’s question: “Dad, what do you DO?”
Evan Hu, ’85 BSc(Eng), ’87 MScEng, is a self-proclaimed “serial entrepreneur” and veteran of the Alberta tech sector. Throughout his career, Hu has founded several successful tech startups, and mentored many more. In this episode, Evan talks about his winding path from engineering to entrepreneurship, including what it was like to switch careers during the ’80s economic downturn and the rapid evolution of the tech sector. Plus, find out what’s changed for him since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
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Adrien Cho, BScMechE ‘98, MDes ‘04, has been making video games for more than 15 years. He started out as an artist with Bioware, where he worked on games like NeverWinter Nights, Dragon Age, and Mass Effect 1 & 2. Since 2010 he’s worked with Microsoft on the Halo video games. On this episode, he talks about breaking into the video game job market and the understated importance of soft skills.
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The fundamentals of preparing for an interview online or in-person are the same, but there are some notable differences. From optimizing lighting to avoiding common mistakes, learn how to nail an online interview with advice from career advisor Tyree McCrackin.
This episode features Tyree McCrackin, a Career Advisor at the University of Alberta Career Centre and guest host, Joyce Yu.
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It can be hard to maintain a positive attitude after a job loss or an unsuccessful interview. Hear from career coach Jia about how to maintain a positive outlook when job hunting, and to use time between jobs to build skills that will set you up for success in the future.
This episode features Jia Jia, a Career Coach at the University of Alberta Career Centre and guest host, Joyce Yu.
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The pandemic has had a profound impact on the economy and there are more people than ever looking for work. But is it all doom and gloom? Learn from Career Centre expert Charlotte Wray who is hiring and how new grads can pivot their skill sets to launch their careers.
This episode features Charlotte Wray, the Recruitment Coordinator at the University of Alberta Career Centre and guest host, Joyce Yu.
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Is networking a bad word? Can we make new professional connections online? Is LinkedIn the only platform for career advice? Let UAlberta Career Centre expert Christine Gertz set you straight.
This episode features Christine Gertz, the Library and Information Specialist at the University of Alberta Career Centre and guest host, Joyce Yu.
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Special Episode: Family Care in Hard Times With Christina Rinaldi by University of Alberta Alumni Association
The doctor is in! Kwadwo Kyeremanteng is a critical and palliative care physician at The Ottawa hospital, but his path to get there wasn’t easy. Dr. K talks about persevering during his tumultuous med-school days, keeping his cool in life and death situations, and how bartending made him a better doctor.
Listen to Dr. Kyeremanteng on our brand new podcast, The Line: https://soundcloud.com/ualbertatheline
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Special Episode: Working From Home With Laurie Wang, '05 BA
As we all adapt to the new “normal” created by the Covid-19 health crisis, many of us are also adjusting to working away from our regular workplaces. In this episode, we’re joined by the Laurie Wang (self-proclaimed Queen of Working From Home), who doles out tips and tricks for how to stay productive and sane while working from your abode.
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For many, the idea of networking is downright terrifying. Amy from the UAlberta Career Centre says that doesn’t have to be the case. The key, Amy explains in this episode, is to just be your authentic self.
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Will robots take our jobs? Is universal basic income inevitable? In this episode we gaze deep into the not so distant future with author and economist Todd Hirsch, ’89 BA. Listen in and gain insight into how to advance your career in a rapidly changing professional world. We recorded this episode in Calgary at the super-cool planetarium turned art gallery, Contemporary Calgary, right before Todd gave a lecture entitled “The Future of Work.”
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Christine from the University of Alberta Career Centre returns to the show with some tips on how to effectively negotiate your salary.
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Lana Cuthbertson, ’10 BA, is a communications strategist and founder of Parity YEG, a non-profit, non-partisan group encouraging women to get involved in politics. Lana talks about the importance of allowing flexibility in your career focus and getting comfortable with the zig-zaggy nature of career paths.
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Christine from the University of Alberta Career Centre talks about how to use LinkedIn effectively in your job search.
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Nate Box, ’07 BSc, restaurateur and founder of Black Box Hospitality talks about what it’s like to open a dining establishment, the art and science of cooking, and the moment of zen that is doing the dishes.
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On the latest episode of What the Job?, Salima Ebrahim, ’00 BA, branch manager in external and intergovernmental relations with the City of Edmonton, shares her thoughts on cultivating workplace and mentorship relationships. Plus, learn how to balance being intentional while remaining open to new professional possibilities.
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Mykhaylo from the Career Centre shares best practices for preparing for an interview.
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Rakhi Pancholi’s career trajectory from poli-sci grad, to lawyer to politician was charted by finding her passion and taking risks. In this episode, learn why it’s important not to fear career change, how to balance your professional and family goals, and how to discover yourself through volunteerism.
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Jia from the Career Centre talks about cultural differences in the Canadian job market.
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What makes a good leader? How can you tell when you’re in a toxic workplace? Wendy Wilton, a training consultant and executive coach, chats with us this episode about workplace culture, leadership and self-awareness.
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Tyree from the Career Centre shares best practices for beginning and continuing your job search.
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Former pro-lacrosse player Jimmy Quinlan talks about changing careers, how sports made him a better teacher, and explains how to take on big challenges with the mindset of a pro athlete.
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