The One About Careers

What exactly is the difference between "hot jobs" and "in-demand jobs"?

Devon and Sarah-Jane have both been asked, MANY times, about getting into careers that are highly in demand.

Is that a good strategy for the young adult in your life?

Tune in while we spill the tea!

We're back for Season 2! (woo hoo!)

We're kicking off this season with an overview of how to plan out your fall if there is a teen in your house applying to post-secondary studies this year.

Where should you go?
What programs do you need to know about?
When are application deadlines?
How soon do you have to make decisions?

Devon and Sarah-Jane will cover all this and more in this first episode of our second season of The One About Careers.

We likely all recognize that your job brings in a paycheque that helps you pay for things: living expenses, fun stuff and hopefully a little extra to tuck away for a rainy day.

But is that it?

In this episode, Devon and Sarah-Jane will delve into the importance of financial intelligence and how having it can really open up possibilities in your career.

This is our final episode of season 1. Stay tuned for season 2, coming Fall 2024!

Resources:
The Millionaire Next Door
David Ramsey on YouTube

Developing and boosting your social intelligence can be MONUMENTAL to your career success.

Why is that?

Because no matter what kind of work you do, no matter who you work for (including for yourself), your job will always involve other people.

In this episode, Devon and Sarah-Jane talk about what social intelligence is, how it can impact your career now and into the future and how to leverage it to maximize your future career success.

When you enter your workplace, you don't stop being the person that you are. You don't stop feeling whatever you were feeling just before you got there.

That means your emotional intelligence - your ability to recognize and manage your emotions effectively - has a massive impact on your career success.

Join Devon and Sarah-Jane as they discuss what emotional intelligence is, how it can impact your work and their own experiences managing emotional intelligence effectively.

Resources:
How We Feel app - https://howwefeel.org/

Gap years get a bad rap in North America, but Devon and Sarah-Jane are both big fans!

To help us talk about this subject, we've invited our VERY. FIRST. GUEST. to talk more about it, one of the foremost experts on gap years in Canada, Michelle Dittmer, President and Co-Founder of the Canadian Gap Year Association.

Tune in to find out more about what a gap year is, who takes one and what it might look like for the young person in your life.

Website: www.cangap.ca
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuBit8gLXEOxaBggoGmykjQ
Podcast: https://thegapyearpodcast.podbean.com/

Who would have thought that travel was a viable option for a high school student?

In this episode, Sarah-Jane and Devon discuss the benefits of travel as a post-high-school option: building independence, self-efficacy and intercultural competence.

They also discuss ways to travel without breaking the bank.

This installment dives into the often-overlooked option of volunteering after high school. While some may consider it an unconventional path, the discussion explores its potential benefits. Volunteering not only provides practical experience akin to a first job but also helps individuals discover their preferences and dislikes, aiding in career decision-making. Moreover, it offers networking opportunities, fosters confidence through practical engagement, and can even serve as a structured pathway to gaining specific skills or exploring career interests. The conversation underscores the importance of being intentional about volunteer commitments, ensuring they align with personal goals and values.

Links:
Katimavik

At the forefront of this episode is a discussion about a post-high school option which evokes some apprehension. Devon and Sarah-Jane delve explore the option of joining the military, highlighting its diverse career opportunities beyond combat roles. With insights into the recruitment process and the evolution of military roles, they emphasize how it could be a viable choice for those seeking alternative educational and career paths.

Links:
Shake Hands With The Devil by Romeo Dallaire
Military ditching aptitude test for some applicants, will start accepting recruits with medical conditions
Canadian Armed Forces careers