Real Career Exchange

Mitch has some incredible insights into the life-saving profession. Join us as we find out what life is like in this intense job!

Interested in finding out how you can become a tradie whilst working to better the environment? Enter Lenny, the solar electrician. He's a bright spark that we press for details on all things electrical and renewable. Come for the careers info, stay for the interesting insight into solar energy. (*Bio photo credit: Monin Sak)

Thought personal training was all about working out? Let Tom fill you in on exactly what it involves.

This week we're chatting to Meg and Gillian about the intricacies of the world of sexology. Listen as they challenge your views on what that might mean and the various roads to get there.

Jackie's fun, bubbly demeanor is not what you'd usually associate with an accountant. Here about the various sides of accounting through her unique take on what accounting is like.

When we recorded this with Bridget we didn't realise just how significant our chat would be. Hear about what life was like as a travel agent before Covid-19. Our thoughts are with her and everyone else affected by the situation.

Sarah talks about her incredibly varied and complex role in this episode. Listen as she discusses how change is not always easily measurable but rewarding nonetheless.

Meg has some incredible stories and interesting insights into the world of physiotherapy. Check them out in our third episode for the Season!

Curious about a career that combines a trade, extreme heights and kevlar rope? Looks no further than industrial abseiling. Listen to Andy as he talks about what it's like to work on danger to life jobs and enjoying the sunrise from a top a 50 storey building.

Hear from Brad as he chats about being in the IT industry. From developer to architect he touches on the different roles and you'll gain some interesting insights into the IT field.

Find out how Real Exchange came into being and get to know Caitlin and Chan a lil' bit.

If you could describe Mason in one word, we'd go with "vibrant" which you need plenty of as an actor. He talks about the joys and difficulties, the varied lifestyle and what it takes to make it in the business. Have a listen, we're sure you're going to learn lots from this one.

Micheal is a discerning man, as most lawyers are. Yet it is surprising to hear how much is involved as a lawyer, you will be surprised at some of the realities of lawyer life. Let the man with a black and white view of justice tell you like it is.

We all think we know what it is like to be a teacher but let the thoughtful, eloquent Steve tell you what it is really like. Join us as we dive into possibly the most comprehensive review of all the work that goes into preparing our kids for the future.

Join us as we learn all about Holly's adventures as a Research Scientist in the field of Ecology, and yes - her personality is as bright as her hair! Whether you're specifically interested in biological science, or just want to get an idea of what conducting scientific research entails, this is the episode for you.

Sarah has a interesting past and has experienced both sides of nursing. If you want to know why they say "Nurses eat their young" have a listen to what this happy, chilled out nurse has to say.

The humble, kind Loriana is the perfect Vet. With a calming voice she gives you the rundown of life in a small animal practice. Caitlin also gets into some really good bonus questions that helps flesh out the profession further.

Allannah is a funny, eloquent human with a great mind. Oh and she's out there saving the world working as a Parks Victoria Project Officer. Join us as she discusses the range of activities she does as part of the role as well as her interesting back story.

Jake is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist who came on the show to dispel rumors of being a mind reader. Join us as we delve into his varied work environment and discuss what it really means to become a psychologist.

Daniel is a passionate engineer who loves his job. A hard worker and a great problem solver he's all about integrating sustainability and making a real difference as an engineer. Hear his take on the role as he discusses the life of a Chemical Engineer.

In this podcast we interview Angelique. She is a resident looking to become a dermatologist. Bubbly and fun, she'll delve into the the realities of doctor life.