Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/ivey-career-management The Ivey Career Management Podcast shares practical career advice, alumni insights, and expert perspectives to help Ivey students and graduates navigate their careers with confidence. © 2026 Ivey Business School 7c4c97bc-5869-523d-aa60-898aa5f63e1b yes en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:41:35 -0700 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:42:08 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/UYB2VL8yy8B7Z-RuqAzPN8TyJZ_CqIwvfvO4bBeI1ow/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85N2Y2/ZDZmZGM5MjFiYTgz/N2Y4NTMyNmYzMTQ1/YTVhMS5wbmc.jpg episodic Ivey Business School The Ivey Career Management Podcast shares practical career advice, alumni insights, and expert perspectives to help Ivey students and graduates navigate their careers with confidence. The Ivey Career Management Podcast shares practical career advice, alumni insights, and expert perspectives to help Ivey students and graduates navigate their careers with confidence.. Ivey Business School No No 1 1 "What do I do if I haven't landed a summer internship?" With Marco full fead90fa-a74b-4b04-a20c-a8def66a4265 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e95daa8 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:45:00 -0800 Ivey Business School Ivey Business School 1472 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. 

]]> No 2 2 Fall Recruitment (CM & CRT) full 9d47a2fd-11ee-464c-bcbe-062dbc6ef9b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8adc448d Kate learns about upcoming recruitment opportunities with Amanda from the CRT and Top Tips for preparation with Melissa from the Coaching team. 

]]> Kate learns about upcoming recruitment opportunities with Amanda from the CRT and Top Tips for preparation with Melissa from the Coaching team. 

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:44:14 -0800 Ivey Business School Ivey Business School 667 Kate learns about upcoming recruitment opportunities with Amanda from the CRT and Top Tips for preparation with Melissa from the Coaching team. 

]]> No 7 7 "How can I make genuine connections in coffee chats?" With Sophia full 673841e5-e2a6-4e5b-9323-85ceb651abbb https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b7e1638 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). 

]]> 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). 

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:42:37 -0800 Ivey Business School Ivey Business School 1314 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). 

]]> No 5 5 "How can I ask for what I want?" With Kate full d18a4873-e846-4400-a72b-a9ed8d6d297c https://share.transistor.fm/s/c54aaa4a 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). 

]]> 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). 

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:41:57 -0800 Ivey Business School Ivey Business School 198 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). 

]]> No 8 8 "How can I stay open and adaptable?" With Cynthia full fec14d56-e978-408d-8b42-97fc14cba62a https://share.transistor.fm/s/a10c0afa 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).

]]> 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).

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:41:23 -0800 Ivey Business School Ivey Business School 1071 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).

]]> No 9 9 "How can I leverage the network I already have?" With Joey full df56dbb4-52bd-46a5-9d6a-b9174b15c404 https://share.transistor.fm/s/28e1d3c5 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). 

]]> 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). 

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:40:52 -0800 Ivey Business School Ivey Business School 650 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). 

]]> No 10 10 "What's recruitment like as an international student?" With Akarsh full c21aee58-6efd-4fff-ac45-9f8bc1453894 https://share.transistor.fm/s/698bfb80 Kate speaks with Akarsh (MSc '22) about the realities, strengths, and opportunities when applying to roles in Canada with international work/academic experience. 

]]> Kate speaks with Akarsh (MSc '22) about the realities, strengths, and opportunities when applying to roles in Canada with international work/academic experience. 

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:39:58 -0800 Ivey Business School Ivey Business School 1187 Kate speaks with Akarsh (MSc '22) about the realities, strengths, and opportunities when applying to roles in Canada with international work/academic experience. 

]]> No 6 6 "Why would I talk to a career coach?" With Kate full 5b1901de-082c-4a31-abd2-d7ab665b8082 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3cd53319 Kate breaks down the ABC's of why (and how) you'd talk to a career coach, including accountability, best practices, and collaboration!

]]> Kate breaks down the ABC's of why (and how) you'd talk to a career coach, including accountability, best practices, and collaboration!

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:39:11 -0800 Ivey Business School Ivey Business School 178 Kate breaks down the ABC's of why (and how) you'd talk to a career coach, including accountability, best practices, and collaboration!

]]> No 11 11 Top Tips from Recruiters With Lauren full aa944586-498a-4387-ab66-efd4cf41ba09 https://share.transistor.fm/s/055e184b Lauren relays the 8 Top Tips current recruiters want you to know; real feedback from real employers.

]]> Lauren relays the 8 Top Tips current recruiters want you to know; real feedback from real employers.

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:38:07 -0800 Ivey Business School Ivey Business School 83 Lauren relays the 8 Top Tips current recruiters want you to know; real feedback from real employers.

]]> No 4 4 "How can I say 'Thank You' professionally?" With Kate full bfad1d13-31fe-4539-8fda-310be2f29744 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1fa829c7 Kate clarifies the purpose of saying thank-you and shares Top Tips for expressing gratitude.

]]> Kate clarifies the purpose of saying thank-you and shares Top Tips for expressing gratitude.

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:37:33 -0800 Ivey Business School Ivey Business School 197 Kate clarifies the purpose of saying thank-you and shares Top Tips for expressing gratitude.

]]> No 12 12 "How can I take care of my mental health and wellness?" With Berk full 8059fbd4-a5c2-4fee-8430-209e82c00f4f https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e45f4a9 Kate finds out what "Mental Health" and "Wellness" mean to Berk (HBA '25) and how he navigated the stress of recruitment, including managing rejection. 

]]> Kate finds out what "Mental Health" and "Wellness" mean to Berk (HBA '25) and how he navigated the stress of recruitment, including managing rejection. 

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:36:53 -0800 Ivey Business School Ivey Business School 493 Kate finds out what "Mental Health" and "Wellness" mean to Berk (HBA '25) and how he navigated the stress of recruitment, including managing rejection. 

]]> No 14 14 "How can I use LinkedIn without being transactional?" With Maya full 3844fb69-a39f-4c1d-90cf-11429fdae302 https://share.transistor.fm/s/152b4c29 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:36:21 -0800 Ivey Business School Ivey Business School 710 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. 

]]> No 13 13 "How do I manage what little time I have?" With Salina full 446b7303-93f2-4fc7-aeda-9fd63a2c2125 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d1c43d1 Kate sits down with Salina from @TheGuoTwins (HBA '25) to discuss strategies and relationships that helped keep her on track during her Ivey years. 

]]> Kate sits down with Salina from @TheGuoTwins (HBA '25) to discuss strategies and relationships that helped keep her on track during her Ivey years. 

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:35:34 -0800 Ivey Business School Ivey Business School 392 Kate sits down with Salina from @TheGuoTwins (HBA '25) to discuss strategies and relationships that helped keep her on track during her Ivey years. 

]]> No 15 15 "How can I make the most of my first months in the MBA?" With Lambert, Paula, & Paridhi (MBA 2025) full 1a0b51f6-4bf3-4aba-a408-93b9873bf9e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c48afaf Kate speaks with 3 MBA 2025 students about what their journey looked like, what worked and what didn't for classes and recruiting, and what advice they have for you in the early months of the program.

]]> Kate speaks with 3 MBA 2025 students about what their journey looked like, what worked and what didn't for classes and recruiting, and what advice they have for you in the early months of the program.

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:34:45 -0800 Ivey Business School Ivey Business School 2051 Kate speaks with 3 MBA 2025 students about what their journey looked like, what worked and what didn't for classes and recruiting, and what advice they have for you in the early months of the program.

]]> No 16 16 "How do I land a role with a "non-traditional" background?" With Theo full 2f1b05e2-3c30-4cdb-b603-5d4dff5f4c5d https://share.transistor.fm/s/602f822b 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:33:54 -0800 Ivey Business School Ivey Business School 906 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.

]]> No 19 19 "What's Ivey like and how do I settle in?" With Sophie & Adi full db8c731f-b7c9-4d85-823b-644d8fd1a69d https://share.transistor.fm/s/02606088 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:32:53 -0800 Ivey Business School Ivey Business School 1614 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!

]]> No 22 22 What can I expect from Fall recruitment? full 8a6237b1-8837-4540-8146-fce9f3ec3456 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7306558b 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:32:14 -0800 Ivey Business School Ivey Business School 784 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.

]]> No 18 18 Top Tips for International Students full 03d67583-155c-4b85-b103-03dcc465ed29 https://share.transistor.fm/s/be404a67 Kate 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!

]]> Kate 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!

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:31:37 -0800 Ivey Business School Ivey Business School 157 Kate 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!

]]> No 23 23 What are the timelines and tips by industry? full 18e584c3-412e-4b75-b3d9-fb909b81653f https://share.transistor.fm/s/04623b70 The CRT shares timelines and tips for their respective industry partners. 

]]> The CRT shares timelines and tips for their respective industry partners. 

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:31:06 -0800 Ivey Business School Ivey Business School 765 The CRT shares timelines and tips for their respective industry partners. 

]]> No 24 24 How do I network well? full a99ff101-40eb-42c5-b828-a340c27cf3b0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a9d227e4 Kate and Amanda discuss the types of networking events you might attend throughout the year and share tips for preparation. 

]]> Kate and Amanda discuss the types of networking events you might attend throughout the year and share tips for preparation. 

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:30:34 -0800 Ivey Business School Ivey Business School 1367 Kate and Amanda discuss the types of networking events you might attend throughout the year and share tips for preparation. 

]]> No 21 21 "How can I use my Strengths in recruiting?" With Natasha full 8a17bbb3-ca5d-48d3-9d79-a7e968affe8d https://share.transistor.fm/s/0170282f 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:29:32 -0800 Ivey Business School Ivey Business School 1082 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. 

]]> No 26 26 "How do I coffee chat?" With Julian full 5f31b414-e4c9-4338-87b2-daecec9fc9e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3f1e024e 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:28:45 -0800 Ivey Business School Ivey Business School 1386 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.

]]> No 17 17 "What's the HBA UK Trek Like?" With Cheryl full 6c93c749-d391-4ca7-b1cf-d4baf252fe05 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2ada6cb Kate speaks with Cheryl (HBA '26) about the highlights from the HBA UK Trek and her experience as a Student Ambassador. 

]]> Kate speaks with Cheryl (HBA '26) about the highlights from the HBA UK Trek and her experience as a Student Ambassador. 

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:19:22 -0800 Ivey Business School Ivey Business School 588 Kate speaks with Cheryl (HBA '26) about the highlights from the HBA UK Trek and her experience as a Student Ambassador. 

]]> No 27 27 "How do I keep going despite rejection?" With Hana full 9aa6ab53-84f7-4773-a08f-a800eae09f0e https://share.transistor.fm/s/694ac560 Kate interviews Hana (HBA '24) about how she stayed resilient throughout the long (and often thankless) recruitment process. 

]]> Kate interviews Hana (HBA '24) about how she stayed resilient throughout the long (and often thankless) recruitment process. 

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:18:36 -0800 Ivey Business School Ivey Business School 1245 Kate interviews Hana (HBA '24) about how she stayed resilient throughout the long (and often thankless) recruitment process. 

]]> No 30 30 Recruiting Across the Country and Around the World With Yisi, Michael, & Ryanna full 2abdf0d1-80e2-4c3a-a2e3-55d8c40214f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8f5c2b63 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:17:54 -0800 Ivey Business School Ivey Business School 2123 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. 

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