5 Steps Ahead

October marked Occupational Therapy Month and yet we have a lot more to learn about allied health, especially Occupational Therapy . Our new episode is with Ramya Bakaraju, occupational therapist (OT) from the Hamilton area. She elaborates on what it takes to be an occupational therapist, education requirements, and career options. Enjoy the episode and learn what a day is like for an OT in the hospital. #careersinfinite #5stepsahead #occupationaltherapist #alliedhealthcare #healthiswealth

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You are listening to part two of our first episode -- Chat with a Geographer. In this interview series with Dr. Romila Verma -- a geographer teaching at University of Toronto - we will be discussing some of the environmental education modules that are being developed for the workshops in Water Speaks. Dr. Verma is a big advocate of experiential learning for children, focusing on teaching with fun activities. These modules are creative, a great teaching and learning tool and can be adopted by parents, teachers and kids alike. Lastly, Dr. Verma will be elaborating on different career paths and opportunities in the field of geography, so all aspiring geographers out there, listen in! And if you are the curious kind, check out the questions addressed in this podcast in the transcript below! Happy listening, all! 1. What are the broad categories in the field of geography? 2. What are some career paths for an aspiring geographer? 3. What are some home projects that can be initiated with children interested in the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics)disciplines? 4. How does one nurture their child's interest, if they are interested in geography or a non-traditional field that is often considered not career-oriented? 5. What are your thoughts on work-life balance? Missed the first segment of " Chat With A Geographer". No worries, click on the link below and happy listening! http://www.careersinfinite.com/5-steps-ahead/chat-with-a-geographer-part-1-2 For updates on our podcast, 5 Steps Ahead, and Career Reviews blog, check out our FB page www.facebook.com/CareersInfinite/ or our website www.careersinfinite.com ON AND ON by Nicolai Heidlas Music @nicolai-heidlas

In this first of two-part episode" Chat with a geographer", Dr. Romila Verma, an environmental geographer teaching at University of Toronto talks about her educational background and experiences working with water systems in different landscapes around the World. She elaborates on how the power of networking played a major role in her many ventures, such as the Trans Africa Pipeline project. Her message is powerful - Get out of your comfort zone,, talk about your passion and go after your opportunity. Some of the questions that have been addressed in this segment for students and parents include the following-  1. Could you give us a brief description of your educational background in India and Canada? 2. What were your experiences working in water systems in different landscapes in India, Africa and Canada? 3. What is your take on "The Power Of Networking"? 4. What is the Trans Africa Pipeline project? #careersinfinite #5stepsahead #socialscience #geography #universityofToronto #watersustainability #conservation #geographer #urbanplanning #gta #waterspeaks #stem #careers #environmentalgeography #Delhischoolofeconomics

For updates on our podcast, 5 Steps Ahead, and Career Reviews blog, check out our FB page www.facebook.com/CareersInfinite/ or our website www.careersinfinite.com ON AND ON by Nicolai Heidlas Music @nicolai-heidlas

Interviewing is not just about you answering questions perfectly. It's also about asking the perfect questions to get the best information to advance in your career. Informational interviewing is another great resource for professional development. Listen to our podcast, a 6 minute primer that will be your ready reckoner for informational interviewing. For updates on our podcast, 5 Steps Ahead, and Career Reviews blog, check out our website www.careersinfinite.com or our FB page www.facebook.com/CareersInfinite/ ON AND ON by Nicolai Heidlas Music @nicolai-heidlas

Check out what it takes to curate a 100 tonne North Atlantic Blue Whale! For updates on our podcast, 5 Steps Ahead, and Career Reviews blog, check out our FB page www.facebook.com/CareersInfinite/ or our website www.careersinfinite.com Many thanks to Royal Ontario Museum for a wonderful exhibit Jessica and May ON AND ON by Nicolai Heidlas Music @nicolai-heidlas

In this episode, we talk about how the social media platform LinkedIn is used as a networking tool. We highlight the LinkedIn Lite app, which has been launched in more than 60 cities in India for networking and job search. Placements and Groups are some of the other popular LinkedIn services used by job seekers, recruiters and professional communities. For updates on our podcast, 5 Steps Ahead, and Career Reviews blog, check out our FB page www.facebook.com/CareersInfinite/ or our website www.careersinfinite.com ON AND ON by Nicolai Heidlas Music @nicolai-heidlas

Hiring and job search trends are different in today's world. Think about how you would differentiate yourself in the vast pool of candidates. What would you do to stand out? Check out tips and resources that you can use for your job search, interview and your professional development. Share your experiences too. What type of resources did you utilize for your job search? For updates on our podcast, 5 Steps Ahead, and Career Reviews blog, check out our FB page www.facebook.com/CareersInfinite/ or our website www.careersinfinite.com ON AND ON by Nicolai Heidlas Music https://soundcloud.com/nicolai-heidlas

Listen to two PhD graduates talk about their networking experiences Networking for the first time is difficult! Yet, it is important to get out there, try our best to make connections and explore all the opportunities the world has to offer us. It all begins with a "Hello, How are you?" For updates on our podcast-5 Steps Ahead and Career Reviews blog, check out our FB page www.facebook.com/CareersInfinite/ or our website www.careersinfinite.com ON AND ON by Nicolai Heidlas Music https://soundcloud.com/nicolai-heidlas

Here's the next installment on our podcast about choosing a career in the Biological Sciences. Dr. Roopali Chaudhary talks to Devika Premkumar about the various options available to students after the different stages of university education. The questions addressed in this episode include, 1. What are the different job options after finishing a Bachelor’s degree in Science? 2. What are the differences in the career options available to MSc versus PhD graduates? 3. Does job market require post-doc experience? We hope you found this episode informative. We'd love to see your comments, suggestions and questions on our FB page www.facebook.com/CareersInfinite/ or our website www.careersinfinite.com Stay tuned for our next episode coming soon!

Listen in to know what Dr. Roopali Chaudhary has to say about choosing a career in the biological sciences. In this episode, Dr. Chaudhary talks about her experience in academia, preparing for a career in sciences, transferable skills and careers overseas for students with English as second language. We'd love to see your comments, suggestions and questions on our FB page www.facebook.com/CareersInfinite/ or our website www.careersinfinite.com