Extemporaneously: A Job Interview and Careers Podcast

This episode is just Marco scrolling through Reddit answering questions about the job search and careers.

Danielle Oakes shares her experiences with job searching during COVID-19. But to top that off, she always discovered a new passion and wanted to transition into a career in customer success. She recaps the highs, lows, and actionable things that really got her through this process!

Danielle Oakes shares her experiences with job searching during COVID-19. But to top that off, she always discovered a new passion and wanted to transition into a career in customer success. She recaps the highs, lows, and actionable things that really got her through this process!

Alex Bradley and Emily Johnstone are two of the co-founders at Swivel, a company dedicated to pairing students and companies and levelling the power dynamics of the two groups through technology. They share the insights they found through countless user interviews on what needed to change in the hiring process today.

Samantha Santos is an associate lawyer at Miller Thompson. Working with tech companies, she shares how an ex-employer inspired her to choose her practice areas. We explore the intricacies of OCIs - the formalized interview structure for law students. We also share a ton of stories about a few key pitfalls to look out for on the job search!

We chat with Kathryn about how she navigated moving between different industries, job functions, and the transition from employee to founder, then back to an employee again! And we talk about how to hiring system is mildly broken.

Amanda Minuk is the co-founder of Design Shop. We talk about the transitions from being a job seeker fresh out of university to now owning a business working designing spaces for some huge brands.

Whether you're a creative type, someone with goals to turn their passion into a business, or on the job hunt, there's something in this episode for you!

I chat with Sean Reibeling, the Senior Lead of Marketing Operations at Inkbox about the tricky situation of having an impact on multiple areas of the business but not necessarily owning any of it.

This episode answers this: how do you sell yourself internally or on the job search?

Brittany Ferguson is the senior manager of customer support at Brio Systems.

On this episode, we talk about the importance of weaving a strong story for those who have experiences that aren't linear, how to stay sane on the job search during COVID, and simple tips on how to show you get the company you're applying for through your cover letter.

Get ready for some amazing career stories, helpful ways to navigate the job search, and debates on how to speak effectively in the workplace. Hear a sneak peek of what to expect on our new podcast, hosted by Marco of Extempra!