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Welcome to The One About Careers with Devon and Sarah-Jane, the career podcast for adults who work with, live with or mentor teens that are finding it a challenge to plan for life after high school. Join us weekly for bite-sized conversations about everything career and education to help you better support the career decisions of the teens in your life.
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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…
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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 car…
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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 caree…
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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…
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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 wha…
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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.…
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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 dec…
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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 …
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Opening with a discussion about non-traditional options after high school, the podcast delves into unconventional paths for education and income generation. It highlights avenues such as coaching certifications obtained during high school, leading to employment opportunities post-graduation. Sarah-Jane and Devon discuss viable options, which offer …
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The narrative unfolds with Devon expressing her passion for apprenticeships, rooted in her family's background in the trades industry. After a personal tragedy, she found herself drawn to promoting careers in the trades, eventually working as a liaison officer for Skills Ontario. Devon and Sarah-Jane highlight the practicality and financial benefit…
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Exploring the themes of education, career pathways, versatility and value, Devon and Sarah-Jane talk about college. They share anecdotes and insights, highlighting how colleges offer practical programs with reduced costs, making education accessible to diverse demographics. Emphasizing the flexibility and engagement found in college settings, they …
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In this segment, Devon and Sarah-Jane focus on the topic of post-secondary education, focusing primarily on university. Devon shares a personal story about attending an information session for their daughter transitioning from elementary to junior high school and feeling concerned about the pressure put on students to prepare for university from a …
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This podcast episode discusses various employment options available to individuals, challenging the traditional notion of full-time employment and exploring alternatives such as self-employment, business ownership, and portfolio careers. Devon and Sarah-Jane emphasize the importance of understanding these options, especially in a changing economic …
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The focus of this episode lies in whether work gets easier with age. Devon questions what is meant by “easier” in the context of work. They draw on insights gained from books, articles and documentaries. The conversation highlights the complexity of the issue and encourages listeners to reflect on their own desires for ease versus engagement in var…
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This installment explores whether hard work always leads to rewards. The conversation extends to the systemic barriers that hinder individuals from reaping the fruits of their labor, touching on issues like bias, socioeconomic status, and undervalued professions. Devon and Sarah-Jane explore what constitutes as rewards and effectively demonstrating…
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Many years ago there was a very popular book with the title, Do What You Love And The Money Will Follow. Sarah-Jane even owns a copy of it. In this episode, Devon and Sarah-Jane debate the validity of this idea taking into account gender, race, technology, skills, area of focus and even, artificial intelligence. The story of "Taylor's Version": htt…
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Join Sarah-Jane and Devon as they talk about all things salary related as your career unfolds. How does cost of living impact this? Where does your sector or industry fall into it? What is the difference between income and total compensation? We even wandered into a little bit of conversation on universal basic income. Sarah-Jane has a great chapte…
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Remember when people used to "climb the ladder" in the corporate world? Do we still do that? Join Sarah-Jane and Devon for a lively chat about whether or not the employment ladder still exists. Find out more about Sarah-Jane and how you can work with her at https://careergrowthco.com/. Find out more about Devon and how you can work with her at http…
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In this episode of "The One About Careers," hosts Sarah-Jane and Devon discuss the concept of the number of employers individuals will work for in their lifetime. They explore the evolving nature of job titles and the changing expectations surrounding long-term employment. Devon emphasizes that worrying about the number of employers is fruitless, a…
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In this episode of The One About Careers, Devon and Sarah-Jane delve into the evolving nature of jobs and careers in today's economy. They explore the shift from traditional notions of one job for life to the current landscape where individuals may have multiple careers or job titles over their lifetime. Devon reflects on her personal journey, tran…
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There are many different kinds of academic and training institutions. In this episode, we talk about some specific examples and how those do or do not relate to earnings. We both agree that understanding why someone is pursuing post-secondary education is key to deciding the kind of education required. Sarah-Jane discusses more about this topic in …
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In this episode we chat about the some of the meaning of academic success: marks and credentials. We then dive into how this connects or doesn’t connect to earnings. We both agree that success has many different definitions and that there are a number of paths to creating an income. We emphasize the importance of defining success for oneself and un…
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This episode is the beginning of a mini-series where we look at various myths and truths about careers and education. Up this week: learning. What we believe about learning has a massive impact on our career choices. If you think that you have to finish all your learning by a specific date so you can get going on your career, you'll definitely want…
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In this episode, Devon geeks out on a theory which is really helpful in understanding how outside influences can affect careers. Understanding that there are actually some patterns to the “randomness” of external events can actually help us be more prepared for when they happen. Sarah-Jane gives some real-life examples from her clients’ experiences…
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We career folks loooove to talk about using happenstance to help with career development, job search and career transitions. But what are we even talking about? In this episode, we'll define happenstance, how it works and how the teens in your life can use it to help them figure out next steps in education and careers.…
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Hoooo boy, do we career pros love throwing out that term "labour market information." The question is...what exactly are we talking about? In this episode, we'll break down the what labour market info is, where to find it, and what is most and least helpful about it. It's really just another tool that can help the teens in your life make informed d…
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Parents, guardians, teachers, mentors...how much did you know about the day-to-day tasks of your work before you started doing it? Here's part b of that question: how much of a chance is there that your kids have a good grasp on the day-to-day of the types of work they're thinking about? Tasks are huge! The ones you like, the ones you don't, and ev…
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How many of you have ever been in a job where the workplace was not at all what you'd hoped? (We're guessing a lot.) Where you work, how you work, who you work with...all of these things are a critical piece of your career decisions. We very often talk about careers in terms of what people do. There may also be some talk location broadly, like talk…
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Thanks so much for tuning into this episode in which we talk about various kinds of education and questions to ask prior to enrolling in any specific program. Besides what subject matter an individual wants to learn more about, a key question needs to be asking why someone wants to enrol in a specific program. Most of the time, individuals want a j…
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Thanks so much for tuning into this episode where we introduce the idea that we are born with strengths of personality and values. You are likely to have higher job satisfaction when you are using three to five of your top strengths. Personality temperament can also give us suggestions for the kinds of environment in which we will thrive. Here’s th…
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In this episode, we continue our conversation about how interests can help inform your career choices. In this case, though, we're talking less about subjects and more about the three main categories of work: data, people and things (AKA, head, heart and hands). How do you know what you prefer? How do the three categories combine in different kinds…
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This is the first of two episodes where we talk about how your interests can help inform your career decisions. Turns out, it's not as straightforward as "I like hockey, so I'm going to be a hockey player." And it's also not as straightforward as "I don't like math, so anything to do with math is off limits to me." That's why this is a two-parter! …
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Smart cookies come in many shapes and sizes! Too often, our teens rule out different careers because they deem themselves "not smart enough." But how can you be not smart enough when there are different types of intelligence? This week on The One About Careers, we talk about multiple intelligence theory and how your teen's type of intelligence will…
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It turns out, values are a major player when it comes to making career choices that fit you. Values can also be pretty tricky to define. They can shift over time, and we often don't know what we value until something forces us to see those values. Some areas we hit on: Why values are so critical to career decisions Where will values show up in your…
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What the heck are aptitudes? Are they different from skills? Do aptitude tests really help with career choices? Can your aptitudes change over time? These are just a few of the questions we're talking about this week on The One About Careers.Di Devon and Sarah-Jane
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Where do skills fit into career decisions? This one seems obvious, but we throw a lot of terms around when we talk about skills: hard skills, soft skills, technical skills, employability skills, transferable skills...the list goes on. Does education give students all the skills they need to transition into the workplace? What skills matter most whe…
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Haven't we already talked about money? YES. But money is a major reason WHY we work, it's also a motivator for making individual career decisions. The education programs and fields we choose, the companies we work for, and how much our jobs support other areas of our lives. TikTok link referenced in the episode: https://www.tiktok.com/@loewhaley/vi…
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Does your age impact the kinds of career choices you make? ABSOLUTELY! Join us for Episode 5, where we talk about ages and stages and how they change your perspectives and impact your career choices. Why does this matter to teens? In short, because what feels important now will change over and over again throughout their careers. Added bonus: it tu…
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Thanks so much for tuning into our fourth podcast episode in which we discuss the concept of passion in careers. We both agree that not everyone needs to be passionate about their work, and we caution against overselling the idea of passion, especially to young individuals. We emphasize the importance of finding satisfaction in work and how passion…
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Thanks so much for tuning into our very first podcast episode, where we kick off the conversation about the reasons people work, specifically focusing on money. We emphasize the importance of teaching young people about money, considering a total compensation package, and the impact money can have on life in general. Here’s the link to the Devon's …
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Thanks so much for tuning into our second podcast episode in which we discuss the topic of meaning in work. We explore how the concept of meaning in work can vary among individuals, touching on different age groups and the perception of money versus purpose. We emphasize that meaning in work is a highly personal and evolving aspect of one’s career,…
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Thanks so much for tuning into our third podcast episode where we explain the career development process, emphasizing that it’s not a linear path, but, rather, a cyclical journey. We discuss the importance of self-assessment, researching career options, making a decision, and evaluating that decision, which suggests that career exploration is not a…
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Welcome to The One About Careers, the career podcast for adults living with, working with or mentoring teens who are navigating life after high school. Our goal with this podcast is to help you help your teens make informed education and career decisions by providing quality information and resources. Join Devon and Sarah-Jane for weekly, bite-size…
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