Work It: A UVic career exploration podcast

What can you do with your degree? A guide to getting support from your career educator.

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On today’s episode, we're tackling a pretty common question—what the heck can you do with your degree? 

Whether you’re considering what program to pursue or are about to graduate with a degree, it can be hard to know what’s next. We’re joined by Joy Andrews, one of UVic’s amazing career educators, who will walk us through:

  • how to identify your passion and your strengths
  • how to find the right employer
  • putting together an elevator pitch
  • the perks of meeting with your career educator 

Students and alumni can book one-on-one appointments with Joy and her team.

Resources from this episode

  • Meet with your career educator

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  • (02:10) - - What does it look like to meet with your career educator?
  • (02:45) - - Step 1 - Identify your passion - what made you want to do your degree?
  • (03:55) - - Step 2 - Figure out your strengths - what are you proud of?
  • (06:00) - - Step 3 - Digging deeper - understanding your strengths, passions and career fits.
  • (07:05) - - Step 4 - Exploring possible career paths
  • (08:06) - - Step 5 - Planning your next steps
  • (09:05) - - Step 6 - Sharing resources and contacts so you can learn more
  • (09:55) - - What if you don’t have any idea of what you want to do?
  • (10:56) - - How do you find the right employer?
  • (11:55) - - How to put together an elevator pitch
  • (14:15) - - How to prepare for a job interview
  • (14:40) - - How to navigate today’s labour market
  • (16:03) - - What are the perks of an appointment with your career educator?
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    Work It: A UVic career exploration podcastBy University of Victoria Co-op and Career Services