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Career Carrots
by Allison Mander-Wionzek; Jules Unick
Welcome to season 3 of Career Carrots--your podcast for nutritious career tidbits! Co-hosted by Allison Mander-Wionzek, Career Strategist, and Jules Unick, UBC student--we share unique stories, experiences, and advice to help students and young professionals with their careers. Follow us on Instagram @careercarrotsJules Unick - 5th year Food, Nutrition and Health student in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems (LFS) at UBC.Allison Mander-Wionzek - LFS Career Strategist at UBC.Views expressed are not representative of LFS or UBC.Music by: Missy D
Episodes
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Turning Over a New Leaf | Alternative Grad School Options for LFS Grads
In this episode, guest host Leonard Zheng joins Allison to interview two LFS alumni that have each pursued graduate school. Manveen Kaur completed her B.Sc. in Applied Animal Biology at LFS thinking she would become a doctor or veterinarian. After falling in love with research in 3rd year, she...
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S3 E4: Is it real or is it Fanta-sea? | Choosing Your “Dream Job"
In this episode of Career Carrots, Jules and Allison explain why we might not all have a "dream job" or passion. They share stories, unpack the history of the world of work and provide tips for how you can identify and pursue a career that provides meaning in your life (however you define that!)....
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S3 E3: Lettuce Help You - Letters From Listeners Vol 1
You asked and we answered! Jules & Allison respond to career questions from our listeners. Including, "where's Rob?" "Where's Vivian?" and more. If you want to ask us a question, write to us at the link in our Instagram bio @careercarrots. 00:01:45 - Where are Rob and Vivian? 00:02:22 - Rob…
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S3 E2: Start Sprouting Experience | An Introduction to Co-op with Sanya Sivic
Wondering how to gain relevant career experience as a student? Joining the Co-op Program is a great way for students to build skills and gain work experience to support their future career endeavors. In this episode, Allison and Jules sit down with Sanya Sivic, the LFS Co-op Coordinator, to learn...
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S3 E1: Planting New Roots and Branching Out | Career Transitions
Career Carrots is back for a new season! Meet your new co-hosts: Allison Mander-Wionzek, the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at UBC's Career Strategist, and Jules Unick, a fifth year Food, Nutrition, and Health student in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. In this episode, Allison and Jules…
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S2 E12: Seal You Later! | Season 2 Finale
We've reached the end of season 2! Listen to this episode (that was recorded in-person together at the LFS Learning Centre for the first time!) to hear Rob and Vivian's reflections of the season, as well as how explicit reflection can benefit you in your career. Vivian shares what she found...
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S2 E11: Bee-lieve in Yourself | Jonathan's Community Garden
You can't be what you can't see -- Many people come into university with certain careers in mind, and many people work in careers they never considered after university. In this episode, Rob is joined by Jonathan Javier, founder and CEO of Wonsulting. Today they'll be talking about a variety of...
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S2 E10: Connecting with Otters | Sarah's Community Garden
You can't be what you can't see -- Many people come into university with certain careers in mind, and many people work in careers they never considered after university. In this episode, Rob is joined by Sarah Johnston, an executive resume writer and the founder of Briefcase Coach. Today they'll…
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S2 E9: Rooting for You! | Dean Rickey Yada's Community Garden
You can't be what you can't see -- Many people come into university with certain careers in mind, and many people work in careers they never considered after university. In this episode, Rob and Vivian are joined by Dean Rickey Yada, the current Dean of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems (LFS),...
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S2 E8: ACEing Your Career Search | Mariel's Community Garden
You can't be what you can't see -- Many people come into university with certain careers in mind, and many people work in careers they never considered after university. In this episode, Rob and Vivian are joined by Mariel Dela Cruz, a Food, Nutrition, and Health alumna from LFS. In first-year,...
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S2 E7: Let's Get Resurchin' | Marissa's Community Garden
You can't be what you can't see -- Many people come into university with certain careers in mind, and many people work in careers they never considered after university. In this episode, Rob and Vivian are joined by Marissa Gibbard, a Food, Nutrition, and Health alumna from LFS for their first...
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S2 E6: Seas the Day | Summer Hiring Cycles
In this episode Rob and Vivian discuss something that surprised them both about summer jobs -- the hiring cycles! Hear what summer hiring cycles look like at UBC, and how you can prepare for the applications. Vivian and Rob share different opportunities you can apply for at UBC in term 2, and...
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S2 E5: You Goat This! | Attending a Career Fair
In this episode, Vivian and Rob give a recap of various career resources available to UBC & LFS students. UBC's Career Fair is on October 6, 2022 from 11:00am-4:00pm! Vivian has never been to a career fair, and she spends the episode asking Rob questions about what to expect from attending a…
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S2 E4: A Toast to New Friends | Using Interests to Build Connections
In this episode, Vivian and Rob discuss one of her interests -- food! Hear how self-reflection using the VSI can allow you to understand your own story, and how you can use your own values, skills, and interests to connect with others. Rob discusses how he has threaded Star Wars through his…
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S2 E3: Rob's 3 Secrets to Networking | Finding Your Herd
In this episode, Rob reveals his 3 secrets to networking and Vivian discusses how she has applied them while networking. In addition, hear how an informational interview led to Vivian running to be the LFS Student Senator and how the LFS Mentorship Program has helped Vivian begin networking with...
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S2 E2: Turnip Around | Rejection & Redirection
In this episode, Rob and Vivian discuss rejections they have faced, and the various strategies they have used to redirect themselves to new opportunities and paths. In addition, hear how strong and weak ties are important for careers, and how the LFS Mentorship Program helped Vivian develop...
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S2 E1: Turn Over a New Leaf | Taking Risks & Getting Involved
Welcome to the first episode of season 2! Meet a new co-host, Vivian, a fifth year Nutritional Sciences student in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at UBC. In this episode, listen to Rob and Vivian discuss many firsts - elevator pitches for strong first impressions, first actions they have...
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S1 E9: And That's a WRAP - Finale of Season 1 w Rob Kim & Elena Kwan
Today is the final episode of Season 1 of Career Carrots. We are immensely grateful to our listeners, everyone who has supported us along the way (Pia, Shannon, Christine, Duncan, Missy D and team, everyone who has given us kind words of encouragement). This last episode will simply break down…
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S1 E8: Spread your wings and fly - Afnan's Community Garden
Today's episode will be the last Community Garden for this season! In today's episode, we have a special guest, Afnan from the Applied Animal Biology. Afnan and Rob will be speaking about some of Afnan's experiences as the LFS Student Ambassador, her plethora of experiences at UBC, career and...
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S1 E7: Taking a Leaf of Faith - Maddy's Community Garden
In this episode, Rob and Elena will be joined by Maddy Huehn from the Nutritional Sciences major for their Community Garden segment! Maddy is a Youtube content creator, creating content on being a student here at LFS. She is also an LFS Student Ambassador. Today, she'll be talking about the type…
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S1 E6: All you need is a UPass! - Parisa's Community Garden
Welcome back to Career Carrots! In this episode, Rob and Elena will have another addition to their Community Garden, Parisa Kabir! Parisa is a GRS student and a Co-op student as the ROOTSS (Reach Out, Orientation, Transition and Study Skills) Program Coordinator. Today she will be giving her tips...
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S1 E5: Making a Splash - Oceania's Community Garden
Welcome back to Career Carrots, and to the first episode of our new segment: Community Garden. In this episode, Rob and Elena will be speaking with our special guest, Oceania. Oceania is the LFS Indigenous Outreach Coordinator, and an Applied Animal Biology major here at UBC. Today, she'll be...
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S1 E4: Beleaf it or not - Most Interesting Job Experiences | Rob Kim & Elena Kwan
In this episode, Elena will be revealing an "embarrassing" interest that she had in high school, hopefully some listeners will relate. Hear a couple of jobs that Rob had that are super interesting, and one of his most eye-opening job experiences. As well, listen to Elena's best job experience…
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S1 E3: Lettuce Connect - Networking
In this episode, Rob and Elena will be exploring the concept of networking, and how to network in ways that are less intimidating and lower pressure. Hear what Rob and Elena watched over the break, and how Rob will turn what I watched over the break into both dating and career advice (2 for 1!)....
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S1 E2: In a Pickle - Interview Fails | Rob Kim & Elena Kwan
Everyone has had their fair share of bumps in the road, whether that's not getting a job you wanted, or taking a job you don't like, or struggling in your current job. In this episode, Rob and Elena are going to share some times when they didn't get jobs that they wanted, job experiences that...
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S1 E1: Uprooting the Idea of Goals - Trying Career Filters | Rob Kim & Elena Kwan
In this episode, Rob and Elena will be discussing why we should uproot the idea of career goals, and use Career Filters instead. We will be diving deeper into Rob's story on fixation of a goal, overcoming disappointment, and using career filters to discover his passion for education and careers.…
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Rising to the Challenge - A Recipe for Dietetics Applications
Welcome to CareerCarrots, co-hosted by Rob Kim and Elena Kwan. This podcast is meant to help students in their career journey, by sharing stories, experiences and tips. Rob Kim is the Career Strategist at the faculty of Land and Food Systems (LFS) here at the University of British Columbia (UBC),...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to season 3 of Career Carrots--your podcast for nutritious career tidbits! Co-hosted by Allison Mander-Wionzek, Career Strategist, and Jules Unick, UBC student--we share unique stories, experiences, and advice to help students and young professionals with their careers. Follow us on Instagram @careercarrotsJules Unick - 5th year Food, Nutrition and Health student in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems (LFS) at UBC.Allison Mander-Wionzek - LFS Career Strategist at UBC.Views expressed are not representative of LFS or UBC.Music by: Missy D
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Welcome to season 3 of Career Carrots--your podcast for nutritious career tidbits! Co-hosted by Allison Mander-Wionzek, Career Strategist, and Jules Unick, UBC student--we share unique stories, experiences, and advice to help students and young professionals with their careers. Follow us on...
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