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Career CarrotsTurning Over a New Leaf | Alternative Grad School Options for LFS GradsIn this episode, guest host Leonard Zheng joins Allison to interview two LFS alumni that have each pursued graduate school.
Manveen Kaur completed her B.Sc. in Applied Animal Biology at LFS thinking she would become a doctor or veterinarian. After falling in love with research in 3rd year, she decided to complete her undergraduate thesis and then continue on to complete an APBI Masters. Even though she thought she would go on to complete a PhD and continue with research, she now works with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency as a Multi-Program Inspector. 2024-07-2044 minCareer CarrotsS3 E4: Is it real or is it Fanta-sea? | Choosing Your “Dream Job"In this episode of Career Carrots, Jules and Allison explain why we might not all have a "dream job" or passion. They share stories, unpack the history of the world of work and provide tips for how you can identify and pursue a career that provides meaning in your life (however you define that!).
This episode was inspired by an episode of the podcast “The Psychology of your 20s” called “The Myth of the ‘Dream Job’”.
Key moments:
00:01:25 - Childhood dream jobs.
00:02:20 - Allison's thoughts about "dream jobs" and why they...2024-07-0621 minCareer CarrotsS3 E3: Lettuce Help You - Letters From Listeners Vol 1You asked and we answered! Jules & Allison respond to career questions from our listeners. Including, "where's Rob?" "Where's Vivian?" and more.
If you want to ask us a question, write to us at the link in our Instagram bio @careercarrots.
00:01:45 - Where are Rob and Vivian?
00:02:22 - Rob pranks Thilini and Allison suffers for it
00:07:05 - Big news
00:08:00 - What's the difference between Work Learn and Co-op?
00:09:58 - Is it important to do your master's degree at a different institution than your undergraduate degree?
00:11:47...2024-05-2518 minCareer CarrotsS3 E2: Start Sprouting Experience | An Introduction to Co-op with Sanya SivicWondering how to gain relevant career experience as a
student? Joining the Co-op Program is a great way for students to build skills and gain work experience to support their future career endeavors.
In this episode, Allison and Jules sit down with Sanya
Sivic, the LFS Co-op Coordinator, to learn more about the
Science Co-op Program and what opportunities exist for LFS students.
(2:42) Overview of Sanya’s role as LFS Co-op Coordinator
(7:08) Sanya’s trajectory to becoming the Science Co-op
Program
(14:42) What excites Sanya about her role
(21:26) Why s...2024-05-0746 minCareer CarrotsS3 E1: Planting New Roots and Branching Out | Career TransitionsCareer Carrots is back for a new season! Meet your new co-hosts: Allison Mander-Wionzek, the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at UBC's Career Strategist, and Jules Unick, a fifth year Food, Nutrition, and Health student in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems.
In this episode, Allison and Jules are joined by two career experts, Tony Botelho and Rob Kim, to talk about career transitions and uncertainty.
Tony is the Managing Director of the UBC Career Centre and a major player in the field of career development in Canada.
Rob is the...2024-02-0839 minCareer CarrotsS2 E12: Seal You Later! | Season 2 FinaleWe've reached the end of season 2! Listen to this episode (that was recorded in-person together at the LFS Learning Centre for the first time!) to hear Rob and Vivian's reflections of the season, as well as how explicit reflection can benefit you in your career. Vivian shares what she found surprising while working on the podcast and a final takeaway from the season!
(1:40) Learn about LFS400, a class on audio storytelling
(4:50) What Vivian and Rob have learned from season 2
(8:30) How explicit reflection can benefit your career
(15:37) When Vivian...2023-03-3031 minCareer CarrotsS2 E11: Bee-lieve in Yourself | Jonathan's Community GardenYou can't be what you can't see -- Many people come into university with certain careers in mind, and many people work in careers they never considered after university.
In this episode, Rob is joined by Jonathan Javier, founder and CEO of Wonsulting. Today they'll be talking about a variety of career topics, including strategies for job searching, networking with others, and using LinkedIn to land your next job.
(1:24) How it started(3:02) Jonathan's perseverance through his career(6:17) Tips for networking and seeking mentors(12:15) Building processes and...2023-03-2337 minCareer CarrotsS2 E10: Connecting with Otters | Sarah's Community GardenYou can't be what you can't see -- Many people come into university with certain careers in mind, and many people work in careers they never considered after university.
In this episode, Rob is joined by Sarah Johnston, an executive resume writer and the founder of Briefcase Coach. Today they'll be talking about a variety of career topics, including strategies for meeting and networking with others, starting your own business, and using LinkedIn for your job search and career.
(2:15) How it started
(4:15) Transferable skills through Sarah's career
(8:57...2023-02-1645 minCareer CarrotsS2 E9: Rooting for You! | Dean Rickey Yada's Community GardenYou can't be what you can't see -- Many people come into university with certain careers in mind, and many people work in careers they never considered after university.
In this episode, Rob and Vivian are joined by Dean Rickey Yada, the current Dean of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems (LFS), and also a Food Science alumnus from the Faculty! Today he'll be talking about how he became the Dean, what he researched during his master's and PhD, and how he got to work with Vickie Kerr from Miss Vickie's chips!
(2:28) How it...2023-02-1037 minCareer CarrotsS2 E8: ACEing Your Career Search | Mariel's Community GardenYou can't be what you can't see -- Many people come into university with certain careers in mind, and many people work in careers they never considered after university.
In this episode, Rob and Vivian are joined by Mariel Dela Cruz, a Food, Nutrition, and Health alumna from LFS. In first-year, Mariel thought she was going to be a veterinarian. She now works as communications coordinator, at Be the Change Group. Today she'll be talking about her job search process after graduation, how she leveraged her various experiences to pivot into communications, and reconciling that her degree...2023-02-0338 minCareer CarrotsS2 E7: Let's Get Resurchin' | Marissa's Community GardenYou can't be what you can't see -- Many people come into university with certain careers in mind, and many people work in careers they never considered after university.
In this episode, Rob and Vivian are joined by Marissa Gibbard, a Food, Nutrition, and Health alumna from LFS for their first Community Garden episode of season 2. In first-year, Marissa thought she was going to be a teacher. She now works as a research manager in healthcare, at the B.C. Children's Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR). Today she'll be talking about her unexpected journey to working in research a...2023-01-2035 minCareer CarrotsS2 E6: Seas the Day | Summer Hiring CyclesIn this episode Rob and Vivian discuss something that surprised them both about summer jobs -- the hiring cycles! Hear what summer hiring cycles look like at UBC, and how you can prepare for the applications. Vivian and Rob share different opportunities you can apply for at UBC in term 2, and different tips and considerations for your applications. Stayed tuned for the rest of season 2 to hear from different guests from our community garden!
(1:52) Vivian's advice for her first-year self
(7:54) Something that surprised Vivian as first gen. university student in Canada (hint, it...2023-01-0629 minCareer CarrotsS2 E5: You Goat This! | Attending a Career FairIn this episode, Vivian and Rob give a recap of various career resources available to UBC & LFS students. UBC's Career Fair is on October 6, 2022 from 11:00am-4:00pm! Vivian has never been to a career fair, and she spends the episode asking Rob questions about what to expect from attending a career fair. Rob discusses different approaches to preparing for the career fair, strategies to test out at the fair, and ways to follow-up afterwards. Vivian and Rob end the episode by trying to build the best on-campus lunch using favourite items submitted from the LFS|US and LFS Student...2022-09-2944 minCareer CarrotsS2 E4: A Toast to New Friends | Using Interests to Build ConnectionsIn this episode, Vivian and Rob discuss one of her interests -- food! Hear how self-reflection using the VSI can allow you to understand your own story, and how you can use your own values, skills, and interests to connect with others. Rob discusses how he has threaded Star Wars through his career, and how Vivian's love for magic helped her make a friend in high school. Vivian wraps up by sharing 2 movies she has enjoyed, and Rob pitches an idea for a GenZ rom-com movie.
(1:20) Vivian's current top 3 restaurants
(8:48) Using interests to get to...2022-09-2232 minCareer CarrotsS2 E3: Rob's 3 Secrets to Networking | Finding Your HerdIn this episode, Rob reveals his 3 secrets to networking and Vivian discusses how she has applied them while networking. In addition, hear how an informational interview led to Vivian running to be the LFS Student Senator and how the LFS Mentorship Program has helped Vivian begin networking with others. Rob and Vivian also share what they have learned and gained from networking and mentorship, and Rob wraps up this episode by making fun of ViViLi.
(1:34) Rob's 3 secrets to networking
(3:56) How Vivian has used these secrets while networking
(14:24) How an informational i...2022-09-1436 minCareer CarrotsS2 E2: Turnip Around | Rejection & RedirectionIn this episode, Rob and Vivian discuss rejections they have faced, and the various strategies they have used to redirect themselves to new opportunities and paths. In addition, hear how strong and weak ties are important for careers, and how the LFS Mentorship Program helped Vivian develop confidence in her networking skills.
(1:24) Vivian's career plans in first year
(6:38) Differentiating between interests, expectations, and your career
(12:24) Weak & strong ties in careers
(15:42) Using a skills-based approach for your career
(19:06) How Rob has moved on from rejections he has f...2022-09-0733 minCareer CarrotsS2 E1: Turn Over a New Leaf | Taking Risks & Getting InvolvedWelcome to the first episode of season 2! Meet a new co-host, Vivian, a fifth year Nutritional Sciences student in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at UBC. In this episode, listen to Rob and Vivian discuss many firsts - elevator pitches for strong first impressions, first actions they have taken to get more involved and take more risks, and Vivian's first experience with professional coaching. At the end of the episode, hear the nicknames Rob has come up for Vivian.
(4:33) Elevator pitches
(11:38) Vivian's experience with meeting peers in her first year
(15:14) A m...2022-08-3135 min
Career CarrotsS1 E9: And That's a WRAP - Finale of Season 1 w Rob Kim & Elena KwanToday is the final episode of Season 1 of Career Carrots. We are immensely grateful to our listeners, everyone who has supported us along the way (Pia, Shannon, Christine, Duncan, Missy D and team, everyone who has given us kind words of encouragement). This last episode will simply break down some of the things we've learned from this podcast project, encouragement to those who are hesitant to try something new, surprising things that have happened during the podcast, and our takeaways. As well, Rob has a huge idea for Elena's future 5 years down the road.
(1:18): Summer concerts that Rob and Elena h...2022-05-0333 minCareer CarrotsS1 E8: Spread your wings and fly - Afnan's Community GardenToday's episode will be the last Community Garden for this season! In today's episode, we have a special guest, Afnan from the Applied Animal Biology. Afnan and Rob will be speaking about some of Afnan's experiences as the LFS Student Ambassador, her plethora of experiences at UBC, career and involvement advice, as well as what things Afnan looks for in a workplace. In this episode, there is an over-arching theme of birds, as it is one of Afnan's favourite animals, and she will be providing a great metaphor using her favourite bird. At the end of the episode, Rob...2022-04-2940 minCareer CarrotsS1 E7: Taking a Leaf of Faith - Maddy's Community GardenIn this episode, Rob and Elena will be joined by Maddy Huehn from the Nutritional Sciences major for their Community Garden segment! Maddy is a Youtube content creator, creating content on being a student here at LFS. She is also an LFS Student Ambassador. Today, she'll be talking about the type of Youtube content creates, what she does as an LFS Student Ambassador, and talking about her journey as a student who transferred from the Faculty of Science into the Faculty of LFS. Like usual, Rob and Elena will be wrapping up this episode with their takeaways, and will...2022-04-2638 minCareer CarrotsS1 E6: All you need is a UPass! - Parisa's Community GardenWelcome back to Career Carrots! In this episode, Rob and Elena will have another addition to their Community Garden, Parisa Kabir! Parisa is a GRS student and a Co-op student as the ROOTSS (Reach Out, Orientation, Transition and Study Skills) Program Coordinator. Today she will be giving her tips on the Co-op program, getting involved on campus, and her tips for time management and organization. Rob and Elena will also be providing their takeaways from Parisa's stories. At the end, Rob and Elena will be guessing cities that each other has not been to.
(1:53): Communication mishap that h...2022-04-2036 minCareer CarrotsS1 E5: Making a Splash - Oceania's Community GardenWelcome back to Career Carrots, and to the first episode of our new segment: Community Garden. In this episode, Rob and Elena will be speaking with our special guest, Oceania. Oceania is the LFS Indigenous Outreach Coordinator, and an Applied Animal Biology major here at UBC. Today, she'll be sharing more about her experience with animals, her role as the Indigenous Outreach Coordinator, and provide one perspective on Indigeneity and how students can be an ally. At the end of the episode, Elena and Rob will try to guess which artist's concerts they have not been to.
(1:15): W...2022-03-2530 minCareer CarrotsS1 E4: Beleaf it or not - Most Interesting Job Experiences | Rob Kim & Elena KwanIn this episode, Elena will be revealing an "embarrassing" interest that she had in high school, hopefully some listeners will relate. Hear a couple of jobs that Rob had that are super interesting, and one of his most eye-opening job experiences. As well, listen to Elena's best job experience, and how that affects her job searching today. At the end of the episode, Rob will try to guess one of Elena's favourite songs from high school, using only the lyrics.
(1:27): Embarrassing interests Elena had in high school
(5:45): Type of music Rob would listen to (surprising?)
(6:35): Most interesting job Rob has had...2022-03-1731 minCareer CarrotsS1 E3: Lettuce Connect - NetworkingIn this episode, Rob and Elena will be exploring the concept of networking, and how to network in ways that are less intimidating and lower pressure. Hear what Rob and Elena watched over the break, and how Rob will turn what I watched over the break into both dating and career advice (2 for 1!).
(1:10): What Rob and Elena's been watching recently
(5:40): Relating dating shows to networking
(6:23): 2 for 1 dating and career advice from Rob
(9:25): When the concept of networking was introduced to Elena
(10:25): Elena's first involvement networking (quick plug for the UBC...2022-03-0527 minCareer CarrotsS1 E2: In a Pickle - Interview Fails | Rob Kim & Elena KwanEveryone has had their fair share of bumps in the road, whether that's not getting a job you wanted, or taking a job you don't like, or struggling in your current job. In this episode, Rob and Elena are going to share some times when they didn't get jobs that they wanted, job experiences that weren't their favourite, and what they learned from them! Also stay tuned to hear Elena attempt to guess movie quotes, with Rob's impressions.
(0:00): New Jingle!
(0:15): Thanks to Missy Dee (@missydmusic), Francis Arevalo (@francisarevalomusic), and David Tallarico (@the_beatcave)
(0:54): Introduction
(1:54): Something we've done to take care of...2022-02-1028 minCareer CarrotsS1 E1: Uprooting the Idea of Goals - Trying Career Filters | Rob Kim & Elena KwanIn this episode, Rob and Elena will be discussing why we should uproot the idea of career goals, and use Career Filters instead. We will be diving deeper into Rob's story on fixation of a goal, overcoming disappointment, and using career filters to discover his passion for education and careers. As well, Rob has come up with some catchphrases for Elena...
Be sure to follow us on Instagram @careercarrots, and email us at careercarrots@outlook.com for topic suggestions, or to help Rob come up with better catchphrases!
(1:54): Rob and Elena's goals they never get around to fulfilling
(3:04): Today's "challenge" fo...2022-01-2731 min
Career CarrotsRising to the Challenge - A Recipe for Dietetics ApplicationsWelcome to CareerCarrots, co-hosted by Rob Kim and Elena Kwan. This podcast is meant to help students in their career journey, by sharing stories, experiences and tips. Rob Kim is the Career Strategist at the faculty of Land and Food Systems (LFS) here at the University of British Columbia (UBC), and will be bringing in a professional perspective to this podcast. Elena Kwan is a third year Dietetics Student in LFS at UBC, and will be providing a student perspective on careers and as a developing professional.
In this episode, we will be exploring Elena's journey into D...2022-01-2133 min