CareerQuest Podcast

NorQuest College LIVE Employer Panel Host: Tyra Whitson Panelists: Andrea De Ocampo- Robert Half Talent Solutions Jennifer Florax- Author - The Hunt: The Job of Finding Employment/ Survival Guide for the Working World Kelly McDonagh- University of Alberta Rebekah Mullins- RBC

Have you ever been unsure of what your next step is in your career? Do you need advice on how to successfully gain employment? Are you having a hard time figuring out the “dream job”? This podcast is for you! In this episode, published Author Jennifer Florax shares insights on career development, finding a job, and the dynamic nature the career journey. Host: Tyra Whitson Guest: Jennifer Florax jenniferflorax.com cqhub.norquest.ca [email protected]

This is a must listen for all employers! Brytani Mcleod is the Inclusion and Accessibility Consultant with the ACT Program here at the Career Centre. Listen while Brytani and Tyra discuss neurodiversity- the strengths, challenges, and how to be an inclusive employer. Host: Tyra Whitson Guest: Brytani Mcleod

Are you curious about Work Integrated Learning? Do you have a practicum or work experience coming up? This is the episode for you! In this episode, guest Jenny Park goes in depth about all things WIL. Jenny enlightens the listener with tips on where to start, what to expect, and how to impress an employer. [email protected]

Introducing our Meet-the-Team-Minisodes! This is a series of shorter episodes featuring our incredible team members here at the Career Centre. Tune in to get to know our team and to gain a better understanding of the different roles within the Career Centre. This episode we have Career Coach, Ann Sinnot!

Curious about leadership? Do we have an episode for you! In today’s podcast, Major Smith and Tyra discuss leadership styles and best practices. Tune in to hear some amazing insights that Major Smith has gathered through his years of experience as a leader. Contact: [email protected]

Ketsia Lombosso shares insights about her journey to starting a business- The challenges and the rewards. Insta: @ketsiaengoyaofficial Email: [email protected] Web: www.honetpay.com

Have you ever considered starting a business? In this episode Dale Schaub talks about the world of entrepreneurship. Listen as Dale and Tyra discuss the benefits and the challenges of starting a business, as well as resources that are available to NorQuest students, staff, and alumni who are interested in starting a business or in learning more about the process.

In this episode, Rebecca Pawlechko provides us with insights that she has gathered from her years of experience as a mental health professional. Listen as we discuss the impacts being a student can have on mental health, the stigma’s and barriers faced by students, and the mental health resources available here at NorQuest College.

Our latest episode of CareerQuest features Harman Bajwa, a NorQuest student who now works at the college! Find out how she overcame challenges and achieved success during her journey. Harman also talks about her experience as an international student and how she used student supports to help her achieve her goals.