Career Pod

This episode I'm doing something a little different. These are some of my study notes from back when I was Pipefitting school. The following numbers are the constants discussed in this podcast relevant to the pipe trades. 3.14 =Pi 4°C = water at most dense 39°F = water at most dense 0°C = freezing point of water 32°F = freezing point of water 7.5% = how much water expands when it freezes 100°C...

Join me as my neuro-divergently beautiful brain tries to waffle through a summary of why I started the podcast 7 years ago and how I'm ready to dive back in; okay maybe test the waters...who am I kidding, I secretly love audio editing and chatting with people way more interesting than myself—qué hermosa vida!

Charming, witty and funny; it's no wonder the British have a small empire across the world. Come join us for our very first international episode with Michelle Hands a Site Engineer from the UK. Together we explore how she found herself in this career path, what a day at work might look like, the importance of showing intiative and some of the difficulties she has encountered when trying to break...

This week on the show we are joined by previous guest Lyndsay Chaban from Summit Counseling Services to chat about mental health and well being during a prolonged work search or unexpected job loss.  Some of the resources mentioned in the show are: 211- http://www.ab.211.ca/ Locate a Doctor within the Primary Care Network for referal to short term counselling covered by Alberta Health  https://www...

This week on the show we explore the career path of being a Psychologist with Lyndsay Chaban from Summit Counselling Services.  We delve into: -The education required to enter this field -What one could expect to earn on average -If there's much competition for work -The importance of self care -and Animal Assisted Therapy If you're the type of person that's passionate about helping others this mi...

This week on the show we explore the career path of being a Stay at Home Dad with our guest Karl Reid.  Karl alongside his beautiful wife Nicole Renaud are the parents to two energetic boys Griffin, and Oliver. Join us this episode as we navigate the tides of what it's like to be the Stay at Home Dad and how "to try and keep your adult sanity about you when you're ensconced in so much kid stuff!"...

This week on the show we explore the career path of being a circus performer. We get to chat about some of the struggles with being your own boss and the importance of focusing on your art if you want to pursue it as a career. Sandra Sommerville has been someone I have looked up to my whole life, she is kind, compassionate, funny and a great role model to youth with her anti bullying campaign. So...

If you're the kind of person that enjoys BS free career info, this episode is for you. Come join us as we explore the jam packed tool box of resources available for you over at Real Talk with Glen Reyes. Real Talk crowdsources the best advice, tips and resources from hundreds of millennials who are looking to give back. www.realtalk.careers or find their app online for IOS and Android, just search...

This week on the show we explore the career path of being a Personal Fitness Trainer with Michaela Jessiman from Rural Fitness. www.facebook.com/ruralfitness www.ruralfit.ca www.twitter.com/RuralFitnessSK Thanks so much for joining us, if you'd like to make a suggestion for a future episode you can find us on both Instagram and Twitter @careerpod This week for Can Con (Canadian Content) we introdu...

Insulation, it may not be something you think of everyday but up here in Canada it’s the thing that helps keep us warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Much like our homes, industrial plants in order to run efficiently need to be well insulated and with all the green intiatives that have been popping up in the construction industry I feel like this career path is one everyone should be paying...

Do you like to travel? Work outdoors at a job where no two days are ever alike? Are you the type of person that doesn't like being cooped up in an office? Do you enjoy working with a diversity of people from all over the world? How does being paid to go to school sound? Then maybe a career path in the trades is for you. This week we chat with Jamie McMillan founder of KickAss Careers. As a Journey...

Ever contemplate being your own boss? This week we dissect the romanticized notions of entrepreneurship with professional story teller Andrea Beça. As a freelance filmmaker and photographer Andrea brings stories to life through film and other various media. We get to chat about some of the struggles women face working in male dominated fields and the importance of helping lift one another up. In t...

Ever dream of being a radio show host? I know it was on my wish list growing up. Listen in as we explore how this career is all about the amazing personalities behind the mic. Tune in for some helpful tips on how to get your foot in the door for this “dream job.”  This week we are joined by the well loved Mom of NOW! Radio, Rachel Day. Get your smiles and giggles ready, she’s one funny lady. Not l...

This week we are chatting with Victoria Anderson, Communications Coordinator for Skills Canada Alberta. Skills Canada Alberta is an organization that helps promote excellence in trade and technology careers through skills competitions and hands on programs for students. We also get to chat about the GETT (Girls Exploring Trades and Technology) Conference where trade and technology specialists shar...

Speaker, philanthropist, air traffic controller, there is no doubt that Global Woman of Vision award winner, Kendra Kincade is a true inspiration, a beautiful reminder to us all that it is possible to intentionally change your life and live your dreams. Overcoming a decidedly challenging early life which left her dejected and disillusioned, a single mother raising 4 children, Kendra discovered qui...

This week we continue our conversation with James Seabrook about some of the challenges of owning your own recording studio. If you didn't manage to catch the first part of the interview never fear, all you need to do is go one episode back and find episode 4a. We also get to chat about his band Despite the Blindness and podcast Bottom Shelf Recording Talk. To get in touch with James you can find...

Dream jobs, we all have them but how many people out there actually take the leap and pursue them? When we think of these careers it's often the romanticized version that first pops into our head. Think of a musician, what's the first thing that comes to mind? For me it's always working weekends, unpredictable schedule, sacrifice and hard work...I know, Debbie Downer right? This week we delve into...

Are you the type of person that likes to be outdoors? Growing up were some of your favourite toys things like lego or k’nex? Or maybe you were out in the garage building a soapbox car?  I remember growing up I used to enjoy building furniture for my dolls more then actually playing with them. Maybe you're the type of person that likes to work out? Ever consider a career in the construction trades?...

When you think of intelligence, what are the first words that come to mind?  Maybe a high IQ or aptitude for the math and sciences? Why is it that for many of us things like emotional intelligence, empathy and compassion don’t make it to the top of that list? In this episode we chat with German Villegas, Health and Futures Coach, Mental Health Advocate and Podcast Host for the show “Modern Manhood...

Welcome to the show! My name is Dana Francis and I will be your slightly awkward, mostly nerdy host. We are your audible career fair podcast for the passionately curious. Here’s a soundbite teaser of the show for your listening pleasure. New Episodes air on the 1st and 15th of every month. Want to make a suggestion for a future episode? Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @careerpod