Competency-based questions can be really hard to answer, and it's important that you practice your answers before your interview. Here are our top tips on how you to prepare for them!

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Avid Alumni Association volunteer, Pooja Happy  talks about how her Arts degree led her to a career working with large international engineering firms managing projects such as building the Anthony Henday. 

She discusses how people working together from a variety of backgrounds creates the best results. Pooja also speaks about the importance of awkward conversations, networking, and has concrete suggestions on how to move forward if you feel stuck in your career.

WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.
Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.ca
What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast
Hosted by: Matt Rea
Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea
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An Arts degree and leadership in an Engineering firm with Pooja Happy, '11 BA

This is a special episode powered by the Cisco Emerging Talent Community (ETC) EMEA Chapter. Join our guest speakers, Chara Kontaxi (Director, Cisco Systems Engineering) and Paul Jordan (Vice President, Cisco US Global Enterprise), in a conversation with our host, Shaun Roberts (Principal Engineer, Cisco Customer Experience), talk about the Emerging Talent Community in Cisco, the importance of mentorship and sponsorship for a thriving career in Cisco.  
 
For questions, comments, or feedback, please email: cisco-techinsiders-podcast@cisco.com  
 
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Cisco Tech Insiders Podcast Episode 11: How to nurture a thriving career at Cisco

In this episode, we unlock the secrets to a thriving IT career as we reveal the 3+1 important elements for success. Do you know what question a Technical Project Manager gets asked the most? Bharath will tell you the answer in just a few minutes.

Do you already have these skills? Don’t forget to check out our Career Page on Facebook to find out more about Thermo Fisher Scientific’s opportunities!
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It’s not quite like the movies—bank robberies are still a regular challenge for security professionals, but theft trends continue to change as robbers seek faster, more convenient ways to get cash, says Robert Ross, VP of security and office services at Gate City Bank. Also in this episode of SM Highlights, learn how to improve your transition from the public service to private corporate security with Eric Kready, CPP. Then, RC Miles, CPP, explains how organizations can improve documentation and training to boost their defenses against lawsuits. 

Additional Resources 
For more about bank robberies and ATM crimes, check back with Security Management on 16 September. 

In the meantime, learn how banks are addressing vagrancy in ATM vestibules and bank property here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2021/11/coping-with-vagrancy-in-atm-vestibules/

Want a two-year timeline for a more effective career transition from the military or law enforcement to private security? Read Eric Kready’s guide: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2024/09/career-transition/Two-year-map-for-career-transitions/

More tips and tough truths about career transitions are available in Security Management’s content collection here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2024/09/career-transition/ 

Learn more about why security gets sued online here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2024/08/lawsuits/ 

Read more from RC Miles, CPP, about why security guards can be your forgotten risk mitigator here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2024/08/lawsuits/security-guard-risk-mitigator/ 

Read the checklist on guard training here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2024/08/lawsuits/training-documentation-checklist/ 

Learn about the Champlain Towers South building collapse and subsequent settlement here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/latest-news/today-in-security/2022/june/Contract-Security-Provider/ 

Learn about the security officer use of force lawsuit and charges in Milwaukee here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/latest-news/today-in-security/2024/july/Hotel-Operator-Fires-Security-Personnel/

Times Are Changing: Bank Robberies, Career Transitions, and Security Lawsuits

Aziz, VP Business Development for Kassian Interior Design and Planning, has been practicing architecture around the world for 30 years. He is also the Chair of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce and a member of the University of Alberta's Alumni Council. In this podcast, he discusses how the architecture improves the human experience, his belief in service not just in his own profession and shares his stories of coming to Canada and studying at the University of Alberta.

WTJ? is sponsored by TD Insurance.
Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.ca
What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast
Hosted by: Matt Rea
Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea
Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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An International Architect: featuring Aziz Bootwala '12 MBA

Welcome back to another episode of the ACCESS:VFX Podcast! Season 4 Episode 11. 

In this special episode, we’re shining a spotlight on Black Success Stories in honour of Black History Month. Join us as we celebrate the groundbreaking contributions of Black professionals who are shaping and transforming the creative industries.

This inspiring conversation features a powerhouse panel of trailblazers who have made waves in VFX, animation, and beyond:

✨ Alex Zepherin — Founder and Animation Director at Don Dada Studio. Alex is a creative visionary redefining animation with bold storytelling and a mission to amplify underrepresented voices.

🎨 Jet Omoshebi — Senior Colourist at Goldcrest. Renowned for her mastery of colour grading, Jet’s work brings emotion, depth, and vibrancy to acclaimed films and television projects.

🎥 Stirling Archibald — VFX Supervisor at Electric Theatre Collective. Stirling’s technical expertise and creative direction breathe life into awe-inspiring visuals across commercials, music videos, and film.

Due to some technical challenges during recording, we’re bringing you a part one of this incredible discussion, with the follow-up episode slated for release early next year. Stay tuned for more!

🎧 Grab a seat with hosts Nene Parsotam and Simon Devereux, and dive into the remarkable journeys of Alex, Jet, and Stirling. This episode is packed with insight, resilience, and inspiration that you won’t want to miss!

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Recorded on site at TCT, COAPT investigator Dr Neal S Kleiman and Ankur discuss the realities of establishing an academic career as an interventional cardiologist. Neal explains why it is important to wear multiple hats and balance academia with a clinical presence. Digging more into the practicalities of everyday work-life, Neal reflects on the challenges of reporting to multiple bosses who have different goals, and how geography enabled him to move between cathlab and academia. Neal also shares what he looks for in early career academic cardiologists. Submit your question to Ankur via: podcast@radciffe-group.com. Hosted by @AnkurKalraMD. Produced by @RadcliffeCARDIO.

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John M. O’Connor interviews David Mantica on recruiting vs Networking.

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Security Management Highlights brings the security professional expert interviews and information on the most critical industry topics. Join host Brendan Howard as he interviews thought leaders and industry professionals, as well as editors from the magazine.

The Cisco Podcast Network is a collective of podcasts from across Cisco spanning technology to culture and everything in between. Hear from Cisco customers, partners, and Cisco insiders on the topics that matter most to you. Email us with your feedback and suggestions. Discover your favorite playlists today!

Our podcast is led by CareerPro Inc.'s President John M. O'Connor and focuses on topics related to the career and the career journey from diverse perspectives.

Discussing inclusion, diversity, awareness and opportunity within the VFX, Animation & Games industries.

‘Parallax’ (/ˈparəlaks/)-noun: the effect whereby the position or direction of an object appears to differ when viewed from different positions. Join Ankur Kalra, MD as he shows you a different side to cardiovascular care, management and science. Listen to Ankur’s conversations with legendary cardiologists, critical reviews of key congresses and late-breaking trials, and concise summaries. Published every second Monday of the month, this is your fix of reliable updates on all things cardiology by someone from a non-traditional background, who is always trying to look at it from new angles! Dear cardiologists, we want to make this podcast about you, and for you! Please email us critical thoughts, comments and questions for Ankur at podcast@radcliffe-group.com.

NES Fircroft provides key recruitment and industry insights into the Oil & Gas, Chemical, Power & Renewable Energy, Mining and Life Science industries as well as providing the technical personnel that serve them with career advice from our dedicated experts. 

Through our Engineeringpro podcast, candidates, job seekers and the current industry workforce can learn more about job opportunities, the industry, and some of the key news and developments. And, from our Staffing Strategies Simplified podcast, we look more at the industries we work in and how our clients can maximise their efficiency when hiring and retaining talent. 

Brought to you by NES Fircroft, an award-winning workforce solutions specialist, our podcasts exist to help businesses attract and retain the candidates they need to drive their business goals forward, as well as helping technical personnel to advance their careers. 

To find out how we can help you achieve your goals, visit our website: www.nesfircroft.com

What the Job? is an advice podcast on all things jobs. Listen to University of Alberta alumni talk about their career paths and learn tips from the Career Centre on everything from networking to resume writing. 

WTJ is proudly sponsored by our affinity partner TD Insurance.

Welcome to Thermo Fisher Scientific’s very first "Career Stories Behind the Science" podcast! Some of you may already know that Thermo Fisher is the world leader in serving science. Our global team of 80,000 colleagues’ Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. In our episodes of "Behind the Science” we introduce career stories from our team in Budapest. This is a podcast for those who seek inspiration and motivation in their daily work, for those who would like to understand how finance, IT, customer service professionals can contribute and leave an impact on the industry of Science.If our mission and colleague stories resonate with you and inspire you to act then take the next step and  join our Budapest team and start your own story!

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