P.S. Talks

Do you ever dictate your day to be good or bad because of what happens in the morning, or according to the weather? Are you likely to make decisions based on your short-term outlook without factoring in your long-term goals? If so, join Philip and Stephanie as they advise you to step back and consider how the bigger picture can impact your daily life and your career journey.

What role does workplace culture play in your co-op? Understanding an organization’s values (and how they align with your own) can help you find meaning and success at work beyond salary. In this episode, Philip and Stephanie offer their advice when it comes to earning C.A.S.H.—that is, how to navigate your career journey based on the Challenge, Advancement, Support, and with Honesty.

Nervous about your work-term site visit? Unsure about what types of questions you will be asked? If so, join Philip and Stephanie as they guide you through the steps to prepare for your site visit and build meaningful connections with your manager along the way!

Have you ever wondered how Management Co-op looked in the “old days”? What do you think has changed or stayed the same in terms of seeking work? In this episode, Philip and Stephanie unfold the UTSC history book with special guests Bobbi McFarlane and Mary Vecchio from the Department of Management to reflect on the students, spaces, and systems that have defined co-op through the years.

Are you starting to seek work for your upcoming co-op term? Have you ever felt like you are not good enough when reading job descriptions? You are not alone. Join Philip and Stephanie as they guide you through the steps to overcome your insecurities and harness your greatest growth.

Do you know the difference between hearing and listening? Are you struggling in networking events to connect with employers? If so, join Philip and Stephanie as they uncover the secrets to becoming an effective listener, a memorable networker, and a lifelong learner.

The summer semester is here, but fall is in the air! How can you be successful when pursuing a fall work term? What's different about fall seeking compared to other cycles? In this episode, Philip and Stephanie go over what you need to know about double-speed courses, time management (are you a procrastinator?), and the importance of planning ahead. Spoiler alert: this is essential listening to accelerate your job search!

Have you ever wondered how this podcast gets made? Meet Ananya, a second-year student in the Management Co-op program, who just wrapped up her stellar co-op work term with the Department of Management! As the producer of P.S. Talks Co-op—and the incoming VP of Marketing at the Women in Business Association (WIBA)—Ananya reflects on what brought her to U of T Scarborough and how much she’s learned about confidence, communication, and channeling her entrepreneurial spirit.

Does pineapple belong on pizza? Do cats belong on leashes? On this special de-stressor episode, Philip and Stephanie debate these “controversial” topics and reflect upon the conclusion of the winter term. (Make sure you listen until the end to find out what ingredients might go on the official Management pizza!)

Where will your BBA degree take you? For Hilori Kaloti, Director of Talent Management at Hershey and a 2010 graduate of the Management Co-op program, the journey from U of T Scarborough has been inspired by helping others achieve their highest potential. In this episode, Hilori shares her top networking tips for job seekers, what motivated her to pursue a career in human resources, and why inclusion is key to innovation. Spoiler alert: this episode might make you crave s’mores!