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Landing Late in Summer w/ Marco / "What do I do if I haven't landed a summer internship?" With Marco
Kate talks candidly with Marco (HBA '25) about landing a role "late" and the strategies that kept him going. Melissa from the Coaching team shares her Top Tips and highlights who can help with spring recruitment.
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Fall Recruitment (CM & CRT)
Kate learns about upcoming recruitment opportunities with Amanda from the CRT and Top Tips for preparation with Melissa from the Coaching team.
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Thank You / "How can I say 'Thank You' professionally?" With Kate
Kate clarifies the purpose of saying thank-you and shares Top Tips for expressing gratitude.
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Mini-episode: Ask for what you want!/ "How can I ask for what I want?" With Kate
Kate challenges old myths and shares Top Tips to help you feel more confident, respectful, and empowered when it comes to asking for what you want (or need).
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Mini-episode: Why talk to a career coach? / "Why would I talk to a career coach?" With Kate
Kate breaks down the ABC's of why (and how) you'd talk to a career coach, including accountability, best practices, and collaboration!
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Genuine Connections: The Art of the CoffeeChat w/ Sophia / "How can I make genuine connections in coffee chats?" With Sophia
Kate connects with Sophia (HBA '25) to learn how she creates and maintains authentic recruitment relationships (followed by updates from the Coaching and Corporate Recruitment Teams).
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Be Open/Adaptable w/ Cynthia / "How can I stay open and adaptable?" With Cynthia
Kate learns how Cynthia (HBA '25) kept an open mind and explored options during a challenging job market (after updates from the Coaching and Corporate Recruitment Teams).
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Use Your Hidden Network w/ Joey / "How can I leverage the network I already have?" With Joey
Kate talks with Joey (HBA '25) about why some people dislike networking and how he leveraged his pre-existing connections to land an internship (after updates from the Coaching and Corporate Recruitment Teams).
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International Week - Akarsh / International Week: "What's recruitment like as an international student?" With Akarsh
Kate speaks with Akarsh (MSc '22) about the realities, strengths, and opportunities when applying to roles in Canada with international work/academic experience.
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Top Tips from Recruiters / Top Tips from Recruiters With Lauren
Lauren relays the 8 Top Tips current recruiters want you to know; real feedback from real employers.
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"The Balancing Act: Mental Health and Wellness" with Berk / "How can I take care of my mental health and wellness?" With Berk
Kate finds out what "Mental Health" and "Wellness" mean to Berk (HBA '25) and how he navigated the stress of recruitment, including managing rejection.
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"Time Management Tips and Tricks" With Salina / "How do I manage what little time I have?" With Salina
Kate sits down with Salina from @TheGuoTwins (HBA '25) to discuss strategies and relationships that helped keep her on track during her Ivey years.
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"LinkedIn: Building Community and Posting Progress" With Maya / "How can I use LinkedIn without being transactional?" With Maya
Kate explores the "love it or hate it" topic of LinkedIn with Maya (HBA '26). Maya walks us through how she uses the platform to showcase her interests, progress on projects, and build her own community, which indirectly led to several employment opportunities.
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"How do I land a role with a "non-traditional" background?" With Theo
Kate digs deeper into how Theo (HBA '25) leveraged his summer experience tree-planting to land his first corporate internship and plant the seeds for a full-time role at BCG.
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Top Tips for International Students
ate relays 9 Top Tips for navigating the Canadian job market. Special thanks to Apurva Lagwankar for co-writing this episode, and sharing her professional expertise and lived experience re:navigating higher education internationally!
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"What's Ivey like and how do I settle in?" With Sophie & Adi
Vanessa meets with Sophie and Adi (both HBA '26) to hear what Ivey was like in their first few weeks, how they got settled in to a new school environment, and how they made the most of HBA1. This advice is relevant to any incoming student!
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"How can I use my Strengths in recruiting?" With Natasha
Alex meets with Natasha to hear how she used her Top 5 CliftonStrengths at Ivey, in the workplace, and her advice on using Strengths during recruitment.
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What can I expect from Fall recruitment?
Kate meets with Amanda (CRT) to discuss what students can expect from Fall recruitment, including the types of networking events and how students can get prepared using tools in 12Twenty and their LEARN CME community.
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What are the timelines and tips by industry?
The CRT shares timelines and tips for their respective industry partners.
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How do I network well?
Kate and Amanda discuss the types of networking events you might attend throughout the year and share tips for preparation.
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"How do I coffee chat?" With Julian
Kate coffee chats with Julian Birkinshaw (Dean of Ivey MBA '91, PhD '95), showing that even if you are nervous to coffee chat, you can show up and ask thoughtful questions! Use resources on your LEARN CME community (or this pre/post-reflection) to help you get started.
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"How do I keep going despite rejection?" With Hana
Kate interviews Hana (HBA '24) about how she stayed resilient throughout the long (and often thankless) recruitment process.
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Recruiting Across the Country and Around the World With Yisi, Michael, & Ryanna
Kate learns how Yisi (MSc-BA '24) recruited in Alberta from Ontario, how Michael (MSc-IB/CEMS '26) recruited before and during his time on exchange in Europe, and how Ryanna (HBA '26) went from a cold outreach to developing her dream internship in Singapore! They share the advantages, disadvantages, and words of advice for recruiting outside of Ontario.