Real Career Exchange

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"Real Career Exchange" is a Podcast which aims to provide honest insight into the daily lives of people in their chosen professions.

Caitlin McCann and Chanaka Ruwandeniya

  • Oct 20, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 35m AVG DURATION
  • 21 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from Real Career Exchange

Mitch the Paramedic E10 S2

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 38:57


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

Lenny the Solar Electrician Ep9 S2

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 44:26


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)

Tom the Personal Trainer Ep8 S2

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 42:23


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

Gillian and Meg Sexologists Ep7 S2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 44:53


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 the Accountant E6 S2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 41:23


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.

Bridget the Travel Agent E5 S2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 37:32


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 the Environmental Educator E4 S2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2020 31:55


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 the Physiotherapist E3 S2

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 29:27


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

Industrial Abseiler Andy E2 S2

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 31:07


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.

Brad the Solution Architect E1 S2

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 31:59


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.

About Us - The Real Exchange Hosts Episode

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 19:27


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

Episode 10 Mason the Actor Real Career Exchange

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2018 33:23


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.

Episode 9 Michael the Commercial Lawyer Real Career Exchange

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2018 36:10


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.

Episode 8 Steve the Secondary Teacher Real Career Exchange

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2018 30:58


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.

Episode 7 Holly the Research Scientist Real Career Exchange

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2018 43:43


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.

Episode 6 Sarah the Nurse Real Career Exchange

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2018 35:57


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.

Episode 5 Loriana the Veterinarian Real Career Exchange

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2018 33:54


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.

Episode 4 Allannah the Project Officer Real Career Exchange

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2018 31:33


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.

Episode 3 Jake the Educational Psychologist Real Career Exchange

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2018 38:57


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.

Episode 2 Daniel the Chemical Engineer Real Career Exchange

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2018 25:49


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.

Episode 1 Angelique the Doctor Real Career Exchange

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2018 36:35


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.

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