5 on the Go | Career Centre

Welcome to 5 on the Go!

The ultimate Career Development podcast created for students learning to uncover their career paths.

5 on the Go is a career development podcast designed to empower students as they navigate the journey of discovering and building their career paths. Each episode dives into essential topics, from exploring different industries and skills to providing actionable tips on resume building, networking, and personal branding. 5 on the Go features expert insights, real-world advice, and inspiring stories to help listeners uncover their passions and achieve their career goals with confidence. Tune in and take the next steps toward your successful career journey.

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Our Episodes

Episode 1
Who are YOU? | Felicity Morgan
In this episode, our guest Felicity Morgan, Director-Career Centre, University of Toronto Mississauga, helps us learn about the importance of Career Exploration and how it's vital in determining your next steps.

Episode 2
From Bullish Portfolios to Bold Perspectives | Vivek Jacob
In this episode, learn about how to discover your passion, choose a different path than the one chosen for you, and bet on yourself to take significant risks and become an inspiration for future content creators.

Episode 3
Fearless Futures: Juggling Multiple Priorities | Sarah Elkami Trdina
In this episode, learn about juggling multiple roles while in school, the highs and lows of running a business while also caring for your family, avoiding burnout and building a positive culture in a business startup.

Episode 4
Breaking Glass Ceilings | Zahra Syed
In this episode, learn about looking at the glass half full versus half empty, transitioning from academic settings to the professional workplace, efforts to break the glass ceiling and having your voice heard at the corporate table.

Episode 5
Risks & Rewards | Jimmy Zachariah
In this episode, learn about how a pandemic sparked a pivot from a career in finance to the risky world of becoming a startup co-founder and CEO while finding joy and fulfilment by embracing uncertainty.

Episode 6
Silent Success | Issac Mok
In this episode, learn about an introvert’s journey from Hong Kong to Toronto as he uncovers cultural differences and discovers community and supporters, all while embracing his introversion to land a career opportunity at a Career Development networking event.

Episode 7
Beat Imposter Syndrome | Alex Cui
In this episode, our guest, Alex, breaks down the art of blending science and business, tackling imposter syndrome, building essential skills, and why networking is non-negotiable.

Episode 8
Build Your Career Network | Adnan Bodalbhai
Our guest Adnan Bodalbhai, shares his experience moving to the UK for school and strategically navigating his return to Canada. We'll uncover the real-world value of networking – from casual conversations to building genuine connections and building trust with your leaders in today's hybrid work world.

Episode 9
Art of Storytelling | Adam Rodricks
In this episode, our guest, Adam Rodricks, can relate to feeling lost about your degree and your career direction. In this episode, he'll share his unconventional path, when it's okay not to have a plan, and how to master the art of storytelling in interviews. Plus, discover the inside story behind his bestselling book, 'Trigger Fingers.'