According to this episode’s accomplished guest speaker, Trudy Schroeder, becoming a leader starts as soon as you take on your first job, not when you are given an executive title. Whether you are starting out in your career or are aiming to sec

Making Remote Work Work at TIFF

Nov 30th, 2020 20m 51s

Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) appeals to many looking for work in the arts and culture sector. Aside from getting invites to social events and celebrations and post-festival wrap up parties, TIFF is committed to “ fostering an incl

Success is a Scribble When You’re Doing It Yourself

Sep 28th, 2020 19m 35s

The pandemic has inspired so many of us to step back and think outside-the-box. It is apparent that we are more resilient and skilled than we thought. In this episode of WorkInCulture Success Stories, Ivy Pan, Program Coordinator from the York

When the Going Gets Tough, the Calm Get Going

Aug 31st, 2020 22m 33s

Transitioning into a new career or even sector is top of mind for many people coping with the circumstances caused by the pandemic. Fundraising specialist, Ruth Cumberbatch, discusses how she used her skills to successfully transition from one

Pivoting with the Times

Jun 29th, 2020 24m 54s

Tim Walker, Manager of School Visits Programs for Harbourfront Centre discusses the challenges and silver linings that arts organizations are faced with during the pandemic - and how to pivot with the times.Tim Walker completed his Bachelor of

There's No Place Like Working from Home

May 25th, 2020 33m 40s

Though remote work may be challenging to some, it is becoming the new norm now that the COVID-19 pandemic has forced us all to stay home. In this episode you'll learn from Kimberly Gibson, Vice President of Client Services at Reason One, on way

Employer and New Employee Share Their Stories

Feb 24th, 2020 32m 20s

Looking for work is always a challenge, let alone looking for work in a new city with little to no contacts. It's also challenging for an employer to review mounds of applications and interview candidates. Hear from a creative newcomer from NYC

Managing the Challenges of Switching Careers

Jan 27th, 2020 16m 59s

Switching careers is never easy. Listen to filmmaker and branding specialist, Amen Jafri, who was brought up by an immigrant family, as she talks about quitting a secure position as a civil servant and taking on the challenges and excitement th

Finding Work as an Emerging Cultural Worker

Nov 25th, 2019 20m 2s

Listen to emerging visual artist/art administrator, Emily Jung, to hear how she's job searching in the sector in addition to building skills and experiences. If you are looking for additional resources to help you along your journey in the cult

Recognize the Importance of Transferable Skills

Oct 28th, 2019 15m 21s

Listen to Colin Frotten from the Toronto School of Dance Theatre to hear how to connect the dots from one job to another.If you are looking for additional resources to help you along your journey in the cultural sector - visit WorkInCulture to

How to "Show Up and Show Out" as a Musician

Sep 30th, 2019 26m 29s

Thinking about becoming a performer? Listen to Bridgette Anderson's success story and find out what it's like to be in the music scene. If you are looking for additional resources to help you along your journey in the cultural sector - visit W

The Career Trajectory of an Art Administrator

Aug 26th, 2019 19m 32s

Find out how art administrator, Nadine Haddad, secured a position at the Toronto Arts Foundation. In this episode you'll get advice on how you can receive requests for interviews as a job seeker and applications from qualified candidates as an

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