Career Sampler

One of Wes' mentors once gave him invaluable advice. They had advised him to choose a career that opens doors. Heeding this advice, Wes opted for law school. In this episode, he discusses his law school experience and how he practices his specialization as a corporate lawyer. We also touch briefly on some of the differences that set the Canadian system apart from the American system as well as future possibilities in his career.

Vaughn talks about the fun and challenge of connecting with and teaching students in the crucible of junior high.

Mike, a former classmate and colleague of mine, discusses with me his experiences as a project engineer in Alberta's oil & gas industry and how our roles differ from typical discipline engineers in this field.

What goes into medical school? How hard is it to get in? And once you do get in, what is it like?Jason is a fourth year med student currently interviewing for residency positions. He gives a glimpse of life as a med student from classroom study to the sleepless rigor of third year rotations. He discusses what spurred his decision to apply for medical school and shares his thoughts on an array of topics including why pre-clinical is like eating a ton of pancakes every day and why having a fear of blood should not dissuade you from medical school.If you are interested in learning more about medical school, especially medical schools in the United States, Jason recommends visiting the website for the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) where you can find further information and road maps for applying to, entering, and graduating from medical school.Additional Information:A Planning Guide to Med School in America: https://students-residents.aamc.org/

Accounting was not on Cameron's mind entering his undergrad but now he works as a tax accountant for a Big Four accounting firm. He talks about the work that goes into tax consulting and the role it plays in corporate acquisitions and divestitures.

Judy, an ER nurse, talks about the importance of nurses how they are the at the front lines of medical care. We touch on school requirements and how nurses build their skill sets so that they are ready and prepared to deal with medical emergencies.

In this episode, I chat with Dave, a software developer who worked in Silicon Valley prior to his current startup venture. He discusses why he loves programming as well as various trends in the industry.