Best Melanie Reed Podcasts (2024)

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#92: Building Connections Online with Andrew Stoute 46:44

8d ago46:44

46:44

Do you struggle to make connections on LinkedIn? Does it ever feel awkward to reach out to people to introduce yourself or to invite them to a virtual coffee conversation? If that's you, this episode will change that for you. My guest on the show today is Andrew Stoute. Andrew is a leadership and career development consultant and the host of Let’s …

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#91: Why Quality Over Quantity is the Job Search Strategy You Need Now 29:11

21d ago29:11

29:11

According to June labour statistics, the Canadian unemployment is up to 6.4%. In this episode, Melanie shares guidance on a job search strategy to overcome a downturn in the labour market. Because a downturn in the market doesn’t mean you can’t find a great HR job. But, it does mean you must be strategic about your job search. In Melanie’s mind, th…

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#90: Talking Mental Health with Alfred Achoba 52:54

14d ago52:54

52:54

In this episode, my co-host, Michelle Amaral, and I had the opportunity to spend some time with Alfred Achoba from CMHA—Kamloops Branch. Alfred is the Executive Director and has been with the organization for over a decade. During our conversation, Alfred shared his personal career story and talked about why he pursued a career in community social …

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#89: From Job Seeker to Job Offer with Trupti Patel 45:19

1M ago45:19

45:19

Today is a very special episode. I am joined by one of my former students and one of the first graduates from the HR Career Accelerator program, Trupti Patel. In this episode, Trupti talks about her career journey and how she went from being a job seeker to a job offer in less than five months post-graduation. If you are a job seeker struggling to …

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#88: Why You Should Say YES to a Summer Social Event 20:00

2M ago20:00

20:00

Have you been invited to a summer social event or activity? Did you delete the invitation or respond with a no-thank-you? If you did, I encourage you to listen to this episode. In it, I explain the benefits of saying YES to that summer social and how to mix fun with career acceleration. Helpful Links for this Episode: Join The HR Career Cafe on Lin…

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#87: Networking for Introverts with Michelle Amaral 38:44

3M ago38:44

38:44

In this episode, my new part-time co-host, Michelle Amaral and I talk about something that I believe is critical to your HR job search. Networking is the key to success for so many new grads and professionals. But we also understand that it is not a comfortable experience for all job seekers. So in this episode, Michelle shares strategies for anyon…

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#86: What Job Seekers Need to Know with Brent Pollington 1:09:07

3M ago1:09:07

1:09:07

In this episode, I sit down for a conversation with Brent Pollington, the owner of a successful and award-winning recruitment firm in Vancouver, BC, called Express Employment Professionals. With a company track record of placing over 15,000 people with more than a thousand companies, Brent brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to The HR Mento…

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#85: Staying Open to Possibilities with Sheryl Brown 57:40

4M ago57:40

57:40

I am so thrilled to kick off Season 5 with a very special guest. Sheryl Brown and I connected on LinkedIn years ago and have been sharing HR stories, parenting and work memes and inspiring empowering messages ever since. I finally convinced her to join me on The HR Mentor to talk about her career journey and it was truly worth the wait. Sheryl's ex…

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New Podcast Announcement and Trailer - Listening T.O. History! 4:59

4M ago4:59

4:59

I have a new podcast, Listening T.O. History! Here's a quick announcement about it and the trailer. Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/show/17OnQyM5pOXgcflZbBBlno.By Louis Reed-Wood

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#84: Season 4 Finale 29:10

6M ago29:10

29:10

Welcome to the Season 4 Finale! I decided about two months ago, after several exchanges with soon-to-be graduate students, that I needed to make this episode. If you have been following me since the beginning, you know I created this podcast to scale what I was trying to offer to new HR grads on a one-to-one basis. Of course, that quickly became un…

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#83: Find Your Ideal HR Role With Michelle Amaral 44:59

7M ago44:59

44:59

This episode has been a long time in the making, and I am so pleased with the result. Michelle was one of my earliest fans who later became my student once the pandemic began to subside. Since our first meeting, I knew she had to be a guest on the show! I have watched Michelle transition from a student to an HR Generalist over two short years, and …

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#82: Why Certifications Can Wait 14:42

8M ago14:42

14:42

If you are about to graduate from an HR program or you are a recent HR grad who is struggling with finding that first HR role, this episode is going to save you a ton of money and time. That’s right, money and time - something I am sure you value immensely right now. How am I going to do that? Well, I am going to be the friend you didn’t know you n…

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#81: How to Manage Graduation Uncertainty and Anxiety 27:25

10M ago27:25

27:25

In this episode, I am talking about something that I don’t see talked about enough: the uncertainty and anxiety that naturally comes with graduating from University or College. While it is a natural and normal experience, the fear and trepidation that comes with graduation can have negative impacts on students and it can impede their ability to mov…

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#80: LinkedIn Tips for Job Seekers with Joel Peterson 42:00

10M ago42:00

42:00

In this milestone 80th episode, I am thrilled to have my friend and colleague Joel Peterson on the show. Today, Joel shares all his advice and guidance on how job seekers can make the most of LinkedIn. He explains how to optimize your LinkedIn profile and shares the insight scoop on how recruiters are viewing your profile. If you are in a job searc…

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#79: Is Your HR Career Future Proof? 21:41

10M ago21:41

21:41

It seems that over the last few months, it's impossible to talk about or read about the world of work without hearing about AI and its impact. And while it is having a major impact, using technology in the workplace, even disruptive technology like natural language processing tools, is not new. That said, it has a lot of workers, including HR profe…

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#78: The Power of Looking Back: How Reflection Can ElevateYour Job Search 22:26

11M ago22:26

22:26

As the lazy days of summer wind down, many of us turn our minds to the second New Year of the year - September 1st! There is the anticipation of new classes and the start of welcoming events at the University, and from the career perspective, people start to think about what’s next for them. Most people don’t feel like job hunting or switching role…

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#77: Help Them Help You: Securing The Support You Need 21:12

12M ago21:12

21:12

Today we're talking about something that’s been close to my heart for a long while now, but it has become more prevalent to me in the last few months. It also relates to Episode 76: The Benefits of Seeking Help with Your HR Career. It’s all about how you, dear emerging HR professional, can better position yourself to get that reference or assistanc…

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#76: The Benefits of Seeking Help With Your HR Career 25:01

1y ago25:01

25:01

There's a certain self-reliance that's admired in our North American culture. It's understandable. After all, who doesn't love a good story about self-made success? But let’s be honest. No one truly goes it alone. Behind every success story, there's a network of supporters, mentors, teachers, or coaches who played a part. And it is no different if …

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#75: The Perfect Fit: Why Work Environment Matters 27:55

1y ago27:55

27:55

In this episode, we are diving into what I believe is an often overlooked part of your job search—identifying your ideal work environment. I know when you are looking for work or a new career opportunity, you are more focused on whether or not you have what the employer wants, especially early on in your career. But if you are going to be successfu…

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#74: What’s On The Table - Negotiating Your HR Job Offer 28:59

1y ago28:59

28:59

In this episode, I am going to talk about the most thrilling part of your HR job search. It’s the moment you have all been waiting for, hoping for, dreaming about, but also kind of dreading. It’s your job offer. This moment can be as exciting as it is nerve-wracking, and even though every job seeker wants one, it can be stressful to receive because…

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#73: International Student to HR Professional with Sukhii Kaur 37:38

1y ago37:38

37:38

Sukhpal Kaur or Sukhii as her colleagues and friends know her is an HR Coordinator at Great Canadian Entertainment at the Chances Casino Dawson Creek. Prior to moving to Dawson Creek, Sukhii attended Thompson Rivers University joining the university in 2018 as an International Student. As she describes it she has been on a beautiful journey since t…

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#72: Navigating Office Politics Early in Your Career 32:06

1y ago32:06

32:06

Most people would prefer to avoid office politics, especially early in their career. Unfortunately, they are an inevitable part of working in organizations. It doesn’t mean you will always experience it first hand, but learning how to navigate messy situations in the office when you are getting started in an HR career can be very helpful to your ca…

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#71: Managing Your Stress as an HR Professional 32:14

1y ago32:14

32:14

You know, there are a lot of reasons to love working in HR. It is interesting and there is a lot of variety. Truly no two days look alike. You also have the opportunity to influence and connect with people, which is something I wanted in a career. But a career in HR is not without its challenges; one of them is that it can be quite stressful. But y…

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#70: Demystifying Quiet Hiring 30:18

1y ago30:18

30:18

In this episode, I am demystifying another HR buzzword making the rounds - quiet hiring! I’ll talk about what quiet hiring is (don’t worry, you won’t need to whisper at work) and why it is helpful to employers. I also share the downsides of this freshly named but tried and true talent management practice and how you, as an employee, can protect you…

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#69: Know Your Strengths and Empower Your Career Journey 39:48

1+ y ago39:48

39:48

A lot of us are uncomfortable with self-promotion. But when you are engaged in a job search or you are seeking opportunities to advance your career, modesty is not your best strategy! If you want to get noticed as a job candidate and rise to the top during the selection process, being comfortable expressing your value is critical. Knowing your stre…

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#68: Parting Ways Professionally: Strategies for a Graceful Exit 25:54

1+ y ago25:54

25:54

Most employers and HR professionals don’t want to think about their employees leaving the organization, especially in this labour market. But when you think about it logically, if new employees join, it usually means someone is also going. The reality is people leave and join organizations all the time. This means we can expect more than a few fare…

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#67: The Career Benefits of Student Clubs with Jenny Tran and Patricia De Siqueira 46:26

1+ y ago46:26

46:26

If you are a student, studying HR or any other subject, this episode is for you! I had the pleasure of sitting down with two of my students to talk about their involvement with our TRU Human Resource Management Student Club. They shared how they became involved with the club, what has kept them engaged and taking on leadership roles and what the ca…

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Episode 29 - Suburbia’s Past, Present, and Future with Hana Suckstorff 1:31:25

1+ y ago1:31:25

1:31:25

Today we’re digging into the history of urban planning in twentieth-century Canada and the US! Particularly, we discuss why our cities came to be oriented around car-dependent suburbs, and what consequences that style of design has for our lives today. In this episode, I’m joined by fellow Torontonian and historian, Dr. Hana Suckstorff. Our convers…

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#66: 3 Things Your Resume Might Be Missing 28:46

1+ y ago28:46

28:46

The resume…love it or hate it, when you start a job search, you need one. Often students and new grads ask me to look at theirs and what I usually see is that they have left off some really important information that could help them get an invitation to an interview. In this episode, I summarize three pieces of information you might leave off your …

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Episode 28 - Chatting about Historical Movies with Kevin Winterhalt 56:47

1+ y ago56:47

56:47

On today’s episode, we chat about all things historical movies! I’m joined by Kevin Winterhalt, previous Off-Campus History alumnus and PhD Candidate at the University of Colorado-Boulder. His research examines the intersection of professional sports and politics in the modern United States. It’s a bit more of an informal chat today as we dive into…

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#65 #standwithukraine 365 7:23

1+ y ago7:23

7:23

Today marks a very sombre anniversary - 365 days since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In recognition of the lives lost and the continued threat to Ukraine and Ukrainians, we will not have an episode of the HR mentor this week. Instead, I will share some brief thoughts on the last 365 days and encourage you to take some time to reflect and…

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#64: A Powerful Job Search Strategy You Might Be Neglecting 27:20

1+ y ago27:20

27:20

When most people think of job search strategies, they think of preparing a perfect resume and cover letter or prepping for tough interview questions. Both of which are important. But rarely do job seekers wonder if their state of mind is ready to support them in the process ahead. Job seeking is a process riddled with emotions, hurdles and disappoi…

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#63: HR Trends for 2023 28:21

1+ y ago28:21

28:21

What better way to kick off the year (and a new season of the podcast!) than talk about what will be important for HR teams in the year to come? To be honest, I am not seeing a lot of changes in the 2023 landscape in terms of the focus of the HR function, at least in North America. We seem to be in the endemic mode of the pandemic, and that, of cou…

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Episode 27 - Nitro and Heritage Minutes with Melanie Ng 1:03:00

1+ y ago1:03:00

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Today we’re discussing the 1992 Heritage Minute “Nitro” and its depiction of Chinese Canadian history, as well as Heritage Minutes more generally! For those unfamiliar, Heritage Minutes are a series of 60-second short films intended to depict major moments in Canadian history. “Nitro” introduces viewers to the experiences of Chinese workers who bui…

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Episode 26 - Kimathi at War with Julie MacArthur 1:17:45

1+ y ago1:17:45

1:17:45

On today’s episode, we dig into the history of the Mau Mau Rebellion with someone working on a film about it! I’m joined by Julie MacArthur, Associate Professor of History at the University of Toronto, to discuss a feature film she is presently co-writing. The film, currently with a working title of Kimathi at War, will centre on the experiences of…

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#62: Season 3 Finale Q and A 45:10

1+ y ago45:10

45:10

Well my friends, we are here. Pop the champagne!! The end of Season 3 of The HR Mentor!! So on this season finale I have 5 wonderful new questions from listeners that I am going to answer in this special annual Q & A episode. There is a great mix of guidance for students, new grads and those of you who are early in your career, but with some experi…

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Episode 25 - The Founder with Steve Penfold 1:23:06

1+ y ago1:23:06

1:23:06

On today’s episode, we’re talking about the history of fast food! Specifically, our conversation today focuses on the 2016 film The Founder. The film follows the early years of McDonald’s as a fast food chain in the 1950s, with Ray Kroc employing cutthroat business tactics to transform the restaurant into a huge chain and achieve what he views as s…

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#61: The Art of the Follow Up 23:44

1+ y ago23:44

23:44

If you’ve been listening to me for a while, you know I like to dispel myths and simplify the path to your ideal HR role. And today’s episode is no exception. A lot of early career job seekers and students are hesitant to reach out to potential employers because they fear they will be seen as annoying or pushy. But nothing could be further than the …

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#60 Workplace Flexibility Without Work From Home 26:20

2y ago26:20

26:20

Today, I want to talk to you about a trend or scenario that is causing concern for both employers and job seekers and share some thoughts on what I think you can do about it. This trend is workplace flexibility. Everyone wants it and employers are scrambling to figure out how to offer it and still run their business or organization. In this episode…

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Episode 24 - Hester Street with Miriam Borden 1:05:45

2y ago1:05:45

1:05:45

On today's episode, we’re discussing the 1975 film Hester Street and its depiction of Jewish immigration to the United States at the turn of the twentieth century! Hester Street is based on an 1896 novella by Abraham Cahan named called Yekl: A Tale of the New York Ghetto. The film follows a Jewish immigrant family in 1890s New York who come into co…

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#59 Recruiting 5 Star Employees with Heenle Turner 43:34

2y ago43:34

43:34

In this episode of The HR Mentor we have a fantastic guest! Heenle Turner is the Vice President of Content and Consulting at the ALL IN Company, and a certified HR Professional passionate about finding creative solutions to help businesses succeed. She has provided consulting services to more than 200 businesses of varying sizes and industries. Thi…

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#58: The Value of Emotions at Work 30:47

2y ago30:47

30:47

Has anyone ever told you to calm down, told you that you were overreacting or being too emotional? Have you ever felt like you had to hide how you were feeling at work, with friends or family? I’m pretty sure everyone has experienced this at some point. And as an HR professional have you ever had a Manager or colleague tell you, they can’t stand it…

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Episode 23 - The Last of the Mohicans with Jonathan Bayer 49:15

2y ago49:15

49:15

On today's episode, we’re discussing 1992’s The Last of the Mohicans. This epic adventure film stars Daniel Day-Lewis and was adapted from an 1826 novel by James Fenimore Cooper. The film is set during the Seven Years War—sometimes known in the United States as the French and Indian War. The story centres on Hawkeye, the adopted son of a Mohican ch…

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#57: Quiet Quitting - What’s all the fuss? 22:19

2y ago22:19

22:19

There is no more perfect day than Labour Day to talk about what seems to be on every employer’s mind - quiet quitting. In this episode I am going to share my perspective on this latest buzzword and offer you a few ideas on what to do, or not to do about it as an HR professional. If you have thoughts or ideas on this topic after listening, I would l…

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Episode 22 - Historical Board Games with Benjamin Hoy 1:13:44

2y ago1:13:44

1:13:44

On today’s episode, I’m joined by Professor Benjamin Hoy to discuss teaching history through board games, with a specific focus on the 2013 game Lewis & Clark: The Expedition as well as board game portrayals of Indigenous history. Lewis & Clark is based on—you guessed it—the Lewis & Clark expedition of 1804 to 1806 that was sent by US President Tho…

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#56: Where Are All The Workers? 28:12

2y ago28:12

28:12

Has anyone asked you lately, "Where are all the workers?" I’m guessing if you are in an HR role you have probably heard this question multiple times. I know I have! And while you may have some ideas as to what is happening in the labour market right now, you may not feel totally certain. Don't worry, this episode will help you answer this question …

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Episode 21 - ’71 with Nick Baker 1:20:49

2y ago1:20:49

1:20:49

Today we’re discussing the 2014 film ’71 and its depiction of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. For those who aren’t familiar, the Troubles was a period from the late 1960s to the late 1990s. The Troubles saw significant political unrest and violence waged by paramilitary organizations and British forces over the status of Northern Ireland. The maj…

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#55: The Big Problem - A Sneak Peek into the HRCA Program 19:07

2y ago19:07

19:07

In today’s episode, I have a special treat for you. Today what you will hear on the podcast is a sneak peek into my HR Career Accelerator program. This program is a six-module online course designed to take you from an HR job seeker to an HR job offer, which is a journey I know so many of you are already on. The good news is registration is opening…

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#54: The Inside Scoop on Job Boards & Entry-level Recruitment with Steven Rothberg 1:33:02

2y ago1:33:02

1:33:02

Today on the show, my guest is Steven Rothberg. Steven is the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of College Recruiter job search site. At College Recruiter, they believe that every student and recent graduate deserves a great career. Over the course of a year, College Recruiter helps seven million students and recent graduates find part-time, seas…

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Episode 20 - Dallas Buyers Club with Elio Colavito 1:03:14

2y ago1:03:14

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Today we’re discussing the 2013 film Dallas Buyers Club and its depiction of the AIDS crisis in the 1980s. Dallas Buyers Club is based on a true story and follows Ron Woodroof, a straight, homophobic cowboy who contracts AIDS. In hospital, Woodroof meets a queer person who also has contracted AIDS named Rayon. The two of them start a business calle…

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