Mi Next™ Podcast

In episode 3, we dived into a conversation about volunteering and involvement within your school community, how people skills and communication is an important part of your career development, and how social media is an important tool to help you connect and network with your community. Felipe found passion for education and equity when he started volunteering for his students union, University of Toronto Mississauga Students Union (UTMSU).  At the UTMSU, he held many positions from a Director of the Board, to Vice-President Campus Life and then President. After, Felipe was elected the Chairperson and representative of students in Ontario via the Canadian Federation of Students - Ontario (CFS-O), where he advocated for Free and Accessible Education for all in Ontario and across the country. If you’re looking for ways to start getting involved within your community and where to begin within your search, this episode is your next step. Key highlights of Episode 3: Leading a Community Volunteering and Involvement Within Your Community Building Communication and People Skills Importance of Networking  Social Media as a Tool to Help How to Find Events on Campus If you enjoyed this podcast, it would be awesome to hear your thoughts and reflections in the comment below! By doing so, you will help us improve our next episodes and explore topics of importance to you and other professionals!  LINKS FROM PODCAST Connect with Felipe:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felipe-nagata/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felipenagata1/

In the second part of this podcast episode, “In the Eyes of the Recruiter” we step into the interview process and techniques you can use on your resume and after the interview to land the job. Marie-Andree gives us the advice young professionals need to give the best first impression.  Whether it be an interview, networking event or outreaching to your next potential employer, you can use these strategies to stand out and become the ideal candidate. Marie has experience in all types of recruiting and managing teams on a global level. Creative about solutions and new ways of recruiting, she excels at helping her clients achieve their goals. She is passionate about presenting candidates with offers that fit perfectly with their personalities and aspirations, and to her, every hire is a story worth telling! Whether you are in need of any advice or guidance, or if you are seeking the motivation to get started on your career path, this episode is your next step. Key highlights of Episode 2: In the Eyes of the Recruiter (Part 2)  Elevator Pitching and First Impressions Preparing and Practicing for Interviews Good Follow Up Practices Recruitment Process and Job Descriptions Employment Market Maintaining a Relationship with the Recruiters If you enjoyed this podcast, it would be awesome to hear your thoughts and reflections in the comment below! By doing so, you will help us improve our next episodes and explore topics of importance to you and other professionals!  LINKS FROM PODCASTConnect with Marie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marieandreelevesque/?originalSubdomain=ca

In this month's episode, we dived into a conversation about job hiring, the employment market, and how to negotiate your worth. We invited and had the pleasure to host Marie-Andree Levesque who is the founder of CameleonHR, a talent acquisition agency whose mission is to help connect and partner young professionals with the best companies that fit their career goals and personalities.  Marie has experience in all types of recruiting and managing teams on a global level. Creative about solutions and new ways of recruiting, she excels at helping her clients achieve their goals. She is passionate about presenting candidates with offers that fit perfectly with their personalities and aspirations, and to her, every hire is a story worth telling! In part one of this podcast, we explore topics surrounding the CameleonHR, advice for young professionals regarding paid and unpaid internships, salary negotiations and so much more. Key highlights of Episode 2: In the Eyes of the Recruiter (Part 1)  Importance of connecting with talent acquisition agencies such as, CameleonHR Unpaid vs paid internship: Which one is worth it? Value of creating a powerful and truthful resume and linkedin profile Standing out against other candidates and negotiating your worth  Building emotional intelligence against rejection letters  If you enjoyed this podcast, it would be awesome to hear your thoughts and reflections in the comment below! By doing so, you will help us improve our next episodes and explore topics of importance to you and other professionals!  LINKS FROM PODCASTConnect with Marie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marieandreelevesque/?originalSubdomain=ca

We brought in special guest, Debra Olaniyi, a University of Toronto Mississauga alumni who shared her experiences and journey before and after she graduated from UofT Mississauga! Debra works as an associate manager, programs and services for the Federation of Black Canadians and does EDI/programs consulting for organizations. She is also going to be a summer law student at Bookman Law Professional Corporation in Toronto. As a community advocate with passion in diversity and equity, Debra aims to be the change she wants to see in society and uses her spare time towards creating pathways for others to do the same. Come along the ride as we dive into Debra’s involvement within her community and how she navigated through her university years with the help of her support system and resources! Key highlights of Episode 1: Work Life After Graduation 1. Sharing tips on self-motivation and how to get starte 2. Embracing vulnerability in personal and professional relationship 3. Transitioning to adulting and discovering oneself 4. Exploring the benefits of volunteering and joining events on campus 5. Supporting and celebrating one’s as well as others’ cultures LINKS FROM PODCAST The Power of Vulnerability  | Brené Brown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o Connect with Debra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-olaniyi-306b11196/ If you think this episode can be helpful to someone you know, please share it! Thank you for listening and tuning in! Let us know your thoughts below! - Ingy & Merica