The One About Careers
Welcome to The One About Careers with Devon and Sarah-Jane, the career podcast for adults who work with, live with or mentor teens that are finding it a challenge to plan for life after high school.
Join us weekly for bite-sized conversations about everything career and education to help you better support the career decisions of the teens in your life.
Episodes
60 episodes
Meet Leslie: Environmental Planner
In this episode, Devon and Sarah-Jane jump into the world of environmental careers, with Leslie Greener, Business Centre Pratice Lead, Environmental Service at Stantec Consulting Ltd.(We didn't know what that meant either, so don't worry...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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16:46
Meet Courtney: Case Manager
In this episode, Devon and Sarah-Jane chatted with Courtney Brooks, Case Manager, Employment and Social Services for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.As usual, talking about someone's career journey led to some great nuggets of informati...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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16:05
Meet Aaron: Recruitment Team Manager
In this week's episode, Devon and Sarah-Jane sit down and talk to Aaron Schoenmaker, and hoooo boy, does he have a story!Today, Aaron is the Manager of National Student Recruitment at Centennial College.Follow along as we unwind A...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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18:16
Meet Jenn: Events and Community Engagement
In this week's episode, Devon and Sarah-Jane sit down with Jenn Powell, a self-described "Jenn of all trades."Currently, Jenn coordinates events and training for clients across the postsecondary education industry in Canada. But how did ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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18:13
Meet Amanda: Events Maven
Join Devon and Sarah-Jane for a chat with Amanda Donovan, who is the Activities Coordinator for St. Paul's Anglican Church in Charlottetown, PEI. (A job she would never have expected to be doing!)While much of her job is about event mana...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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18:07
Meet Will: Data Analyst
In this episode, Devon and Sarah-Jane interview Will Howe, who is the Provincial Data Lead for the School-College-Work Initiative in Ontario.While you learn all about Will's extremely windy career path, you'll also hear his insights on:<...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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15:44
Meet Shelly: Professional Communicator
In this episode, Devon and Sarah-Jane chat with Shelly Totino, who eventually landed in the communications field after 4 attempts at postsecondary education (2 of which she actually completed!).In this conversation, you'll hear Shelly's...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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17:30
Meet Parastoo: Jill of All Trades
It wouldn't be unusual to meet someone who has had these jobs throughout their working life:Registered Practical NurseVolleyball RefereeSecurity GuardDrag PerformerBut when did you meet someon...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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14:58
Meet Melanie: Functional Business Analyst
Don't worry, we started with "what the heck is a Functional Business Analyst??"This episode launches a series of informational interviews with a variety of people working in a variety of jobs and taking a variety of career paths to get ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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18:00
What Exactly is "Success" on the Job?
Success looks differently whether you’re on your first job or a few jobs in. Sarah-Jane and Devon identify easy tips for success and provide some new ideas about the definition of success. From things to take to work to questions to ask yoursel...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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19:30
Where Do You Find Jobs These Days?
Devon and Sarah-Jane discuss how you actually find job openings discussing specific in-person and online ideas. Giving very simple tips and strategies for finding openings, Sarah-Jane and Devon set you up for success in both identifying opening...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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17:24
Job Search Series: How to Apply for Your First Job
Is there a teen in your life who has never applied for a job before?Has it maybe been awhile (a looooong while) since you applied to your first job?This episode has you covered, as Devon and Sarah-Jane talk about where to find j...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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15:23
Hot vs. In-Demand Jobs
What exactly is the difference between "hot jobs" and "in-demand jobs"?Devon and Sarah-Jane have both been asked, MANY times, about getting into careers that are highly in demand.Is that a good strategy for the young adult in yo...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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15:41
Planning Your Fall When You're Planning Post-secondary
We're back for Season 2! (woo hoo!)We're kicking off this season with an overview of how to plan out your fall if there is a teen in your house applying to post-secondary studies this year.Where should you go?What programs d...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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13:49
Success at Work: Financial Intelligence
We likely all recognize that your job brings in a paycheque that helps you pay for things: living expenses, fun stuff and hopefully a little extra to tuck away for a rainy day.But is that it?In this episode, Devon and Sarah-Jane...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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15:50
Success at Work: Social Intelligence
Developing and boosting your social intelligence can be MONUMENTAL to your career success.Why is that?Because no matter what kind of work you do, no matter who you work for (including for yourself), your job will always involve ...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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15:49
Success at Work: Emotional Intelligence
When you enter your workplace, you don't stop being the person that you are. You don't stop feeling whatever you were feeling just before you got there.That means your emotional intelligence - your ability to recognize and manage your e...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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14:06
Options After High School: Gap Year
Gap years get a bad rap in North America, but Devon and Sarah-Jane are both big fans!To help us talk about this subject, we've invited our VERY. FIRST. GUEST. to talk more about it, one of the foremost experts on gap years in Canada, Mi...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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17:34
Options After High School: Travel
Who would have thought that travel was a viable option for a high school student?In this episode, Sarah-Jane and Devon discuss the benefits of travel as a post-high-school option: building independence, self-efficacy and intercultural c...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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12:28
Options After High School: Volunteering
This installment dives into the often-overlooked option of volunteering after high school. While some may consider it an unconventional path, the discussion explores its potential benefits. Volunteering not only provides practical experience ak...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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13:33
Options After High School: Military
At the forefront of this episode is a discussion about a post-high school option which evokes some apprehension. Devon and Sarah-Jane delve explore the option of joining the military, highlighting its diverse career opportunities beyond combat ...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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11:28