The UBSee Podcast
By Hima Sai Kattumuri
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The UBSee PodcastNov 08, 2022
Does getting paid in Stocks make a difference? Ft. Fahad Zaidi - Director @Neo Financial
Fahad is a Director at Neo Financial, a Fintech startup out of Calgary, Canada and one of the few Unicorns in the region. In this episode, Fahad breaks down how stocks as a part of your total compensation make a difference to your life and why you should ask for them.
Reach out to Fahad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fahadzaidi/
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Why students are failing in universities Ft. Learnit
Need help in acing your courses? Reach out to the Learnit Team here: https://linktr.ee/learnitubc
Reach out to Dhiraj Hariramani (Founder, LearnIt): https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhirajhariramani/
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How to transition from SWE to PM
Rachit's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachit-k-malik/
Begin your journey till Product Management using these resources: https://ubcpmc.notion.site/UBC-PMC-PM-interview-resource-guide-a70f7c45e9ba47e49860598a463b29c3 U
BC Product Management Club's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ubcpmc/ Listen to the entire podcast on Spotify / Apple Music @TheUBSeePodcast Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ubsee-podcast
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The TRUTH about your Savings Account 🏦
Bear market this, bull market that. Watch this video to find out why investing matters and how you can get started. No, I won't ask you to put all your money into #crypto.
The research for this video was made possible by Skyward Financial, a Vancouver-based, certified financial management company. Visit their website here: https://www.skywardfinancial.org/
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This video does not provide investment or economic advice and is not professional advice from the owner of this video. The owner of this content is not an investment advisor. The UBSee Podcast & Skyward Financial are not affiliated in any manner.
Applicant Tracking System - Where your resume works its magic ✨
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Audio Credits: In My Head By Misha
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What are stock options?
Fahad has experience working at startups and large companies and breaks down how to evaluate stocks when they are given to you as a part of your salary package. Connect with Fahad here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fahadzaidi/
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How to make the most out of your Computer Science degree 💻
Jeff is a recruiter for mid-level software engineers for the big tech firms. In this episode, he talks about the changing dynamics of the market for software engineers, and what new grad software engineers should look out for.
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Make $250,000/year salary when you graduate 💸
Jeffrey Zhang is the founder of Boba Chats where he facilitates serendipity as a service. He previously quit his job where he was earning $250,000 as a PM at a large tech firm in the Silicon Valley. In this video, Jeff talks about his approach to salary negotiation and some common mistakes to avoid. Jeff’s YouTube Channel where you can find more info on Breaking Into PM, Salaries and more!: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCNvB1vVU-fM_7MxQ6saxp7w/videos
Connect with Jeff here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobajef/
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A Guide to Switching Careers Ft. Seif Wadi
Reach out Seif on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seifwadi/
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#careers #guidance #internships #jobs #hiring #students
Why (and how) Business Technology Management at UBC Sauder will take you places Ft. Arnav Mishra
Read more about the Business Technology Management (BTM) specialization at UBC Sauder here: https://mybcom.sauder.ubc.ca/courses-money-enrolment/options/business-technology-management
Arnav's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnavmishra99/
Arnav's startup DYNE (they are hiring!): https://dyneapp.ca/
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New Grad Consulting Salaries Ft. Namaan Mian
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#consulting #salary #jobs
My LULULEMON Internship Experience
LULULEMON IS HIRING!
Check out this episode where I talk about my experience in the first edition of the IDEA Global Internship Program at Lululemon. I go over the application process, my personal experience, and some tips for your application! Video version of this episode is on my Youtube Channel @theubseepodcast
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Background Music Credits: Misha- In My Head (https://chll.to/b274c764)
Roasting Linkedin Profiles Ft. Sarah Wade
If resumes went obsolete today, how optimized is your Linkedin Profile to land you your dream job?
Listen to seasoned recruiter and fellow podcast host Sarah Wade roast some Linkedin Profiles and provide feedback worth its weight in gold!
Resume Roast: Data Scientist @Clearco Ft. Simran Sidhu
Resume Roast: Business Analyst @IBM Ft. Diana Kim
Gain Real-World Work Experience via Case Competitions & Hackathons
Solo Series: Am I qualified for this job?
Looking at job descriptions can stir up a range of emotions inside you. The excitement of having experience with something the company is looking for, or the insecure feeling when you feel like you don't have everything they're looking for. It's completely natural to feel that way, but there's a hack to it.
As the first episode in this Solo Series, I'll be taking you through building your confidence in applying for jobs. Happy Listening :)
Personal Branding: Creating Content on LinkedIn
Personal Branding: The LinkedIn Algorithm (Ft. Ziyaan Virji)
To answer these questions you need to know how the LinkedIn algorithm works. Listen to Ziyaan Virji, identified as a prominent content creator by LinkedIn itself talk about building your brand on the platform.
Networking: Avoiding Transactional Conversations (Ft. Janette Kim)
Ever felt like you were being 'fake' in a coffee chat because it might seem to the other person that you just want an internship? I have, and most people who ever tried networking have. It's natural.
This episode, featuring Janette Kim is a guide on how you can avoid that feeling and build meaningful relationships.
Networking: How to get started & Thinking Long-Term (Ft. Janette Kim)
You can't succesfully network your way into an internship overnight. It takes sincerity and perseverance in building long-term relationships that give you exposure to communities, jobs, and empower you to add value.
This episode's guest, Janette Kim, talks about her ups & downs in her own LinkedIn journey and how she built a personal brand from scratch as a second year undergrad student.
Tell your story with Cover Letters Ft. Malvika Aeron
Resumes are trailers of you. Cover letters are the full movie, where you get to tell the story behind who you are, your education, achievements and interests. There's tons of people out there who could have better resumes than you, but no one can tell your story better than you.
Tune-in to find out how you can write your best story.
Building Effectives Resumes Ft. Malvika Aeron
You've got 6 second to impress the recruiter at your favourite company. It's important to stand-out, and convey your desire to fill that position in that time-frame. The guest for this podcast, Malvika Aeron, founded AcceleratePlus to help students across all facets of recruiting to land their dream roles. Tune-in to find out how you can build a strong and effective resume to get you a step ahead as recruiting szn is around the corner.
Recruiting for Big Vs Small Companies: Challenges & Tips
If you want to know the value of time, ask a student who's applying for internships while taking courses. As a student, you need to spend your time wisely to land your first internship, and what that looks like will change based on a few factors, one being the size of the company and also the applicant pool a.k.a your competition. Tune in and listen to Jon Kim talk about the challenges you can face depending on the company and some tips that can help you standout.
Make sure you catch Part 1 of this podcast that talks about workplace experiences at big vs small companies.
Happy Listening:)
Internships at Big Vs Small Companies: Work Environment & Expectations
We all want that big internship. The one that is at a well-known company, with a sexy title and a whole lot of clout on Linkedin. These kind of internships are hard to score, but you could gain just as much, if not more, pursuing an opportunity at lesser known companies. Tune in to listen to Jon Kim (former intern at Deloitte, currently at 1QBit), talk about differences in workplace culture, mentorship and expectations from your role at companies of different sizes.
Make sure you listen to Part 2 of this podcast that covers recruiting for companies of different sizes and some tips to succeed.
Happy Listening :)
Job Search Ft. Dhiraj Hariramani
Have you started looking for Co-op / internships yet? Don't worry if you haven't. There's still enough time to get started but you want to make sure you are spending your time efficiently and not making the mistakes most students in your position do.
Tune in and listen to Dhiraj Hariramani and I discuss timeline, strategies and tips about Job Search. I would also recommend listening to our podcast earlier about Co-op / internships for a better insight!
Happy Listening :)
Business Technology Management (BTM) Ft. Arnav Mishra
Working in any industry, and at any kind of company today requires you to have a basic understanding of technology. If you are someone who understands not just the basics, but also the processes that help companies maintain and develop their technology infrastructure, you become an attractive asset in managing the company's digital needs.
BTM teaches you exactly that, and much more. Listen to Arnav Mishra, Founder & CEO of Dyne Technologies talk about his experience with BTM.
Happy Listening :)
Co-op Ft. Dhiraj Hariramani
Getting into your faculty's Co-op program is only 20% of the work. The toughest and most time-consuming activities follow right after (job search, applications, networking, etc.) and setting expectations on how those times can look like is critical.
This episode of The UBSee Podcast features a close friend and fellow UBC Sauder Co-op student Dhiraj Hariramani talk you through what you can expect as you start applying for internships.
Thank you so much for tuning in to The UBSee Podcast! Happy listening :)
Introduction
Hey!
So glad you made it till here. My name is Hima, and I am a 4th year BCom student at UBC. I started this podcast to give students like yourself some perspective on what it's like to go through various things at happen at UBC.
Watch this space for more content on Co-op, Specializations and life at UBC!
Happy listening :)