The Vocational Pod

5 things worth your money if you want to get into Finance.I’m sure you’ve seen the recent trend with influencers telling you what 5 makeup products are worth your money, expensive services worth their price, etc.Come to find out there’s professionals who spend their life studying to be able to tell you what to spend YOUR MONEY on.FINANCIAL ADVISORS.Watch this episode to learn how to be a financial advisor in Canada.Like, share and come back for more please!🫶🏽

AI is taking over and you’re not sure if studying software engineering is as useful as it used to be.Ibukun is an AI product developer with a background in electrical engineering.In this episode we talk about learning new programming languages and frameworks to stay employable in such a volatile job market.Applying to 100 jobs per day, getting rejections but still keeping your skill set sharp? This episode is for YOU.Like, share and come back for more please!🫶🏽

Have you ever walked into a place of business and demanded a job?Our guest today did just that in her quest for an internship in structural engineering.Okay, she just dropped off her CV with no prior knowledge of the company.It’s easy to see why someone like Joanna would succeed at whatever she chooses to do, even as a police officer.In this episode we discuss her day job at a Structural engineering in training, working in the same company she once interned with.

Moyo is a young professional saddled with building a project management team from scratch at a start-up.After escaping the shackles of engineering consulting, her stress levels decreased owing mostly to a better work culture at her current company.Are you thinking of working tech? But not interested in coding? Project management might be for you.If you’re working in sales right now; cashiers, saleswomen, Moyo is of the opinion that transitioning to a PM role will be a cake-walk for you.Like, subscribe and share please!

Today, we’re talking politics....Given how the world has turned on its head, is it worth it getting a political science degree?..I spoke with Isaac about his journey so far post his undergrad experience at Wilfrid Laurier University....Tap in to here what he has to say about:Participating in politics as a student.The liberal party of Canada.How AI will affect politics.Jobs you can get with a political science degree....#politics #liberalparty #foryoupageシ #thevocational

How do you balance a tech career with a music dream? Meet Lattoye. In this laid-back episode, the Canadian-based musician breaks down the logistics and magic of running a creative team split between Lagos and Canada. We gist about finding the right producer, the role of a manager, and why a social media strategist is non-negotiable.It’s a masterclass in building your vision, one continent at a time.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has always been necessary and WILL NOT END. Emma Okwu is a young professional whose work is the teaching and injection of inclusion in the energy industry.In the episode, we talk about the importance of her role, why we need more people with similar job descriptions and how her psychology degree has been applicable in her day-to-day.

Peter is a cross-professional marketing specialist whose passions are fueled by his mission to promote, encourage and inspire black creativity. Over 6 years of experience in marketing and events management for multinational brands like MTV, Paramount and Afropolitan has primed Mr. Elosia for his current pursuits with his company Digimillenials which spearheads cultural events such as Afrovibes Festival in Kitchener, Ontario.

Think you need to choose between your "logical" job and your "creative" passion? Think again.Meet Ife, a budding Nigerian filmmaker who uses his content writing expertise and passionate gift of the gab as his secret weapons in Nollywood. This is not a story of quitting one career for another; it's a masterclass in building a unique creative identity by combining ALL your skills.In this episode, we break down exactly how he does it and how you can get into Nollywood.

Princess is a data engineer by training who now works long hours, touring Africa in her role as the VP of Operations at an agricultural tech. company.Starting of as the CEO's assistant through a mutual acquaintance from secondary school, she has honed her creativity and grit to become one of the voices driving change in Africa's agric. sector.Want to do her job someday? She tells you just how to in today's episode.