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What the Job

Matt Rea

Booking Overview

A University of Alberta alumni career advice podcast that features grads reflecting on their career paths and provides practical tips from the Career Centre on job searching and professional development. It’s a good booking opportunity for speakers who can credibly share career experience, networking, and resume/application expertise with an alumni/community audience.

Metrics

Episodes: 97

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Canada

YouTube: 8.0k subscribers

Instagram: 7.5k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

alumni@ualberta.ca

wtjpodcast@gmail.com

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Host

Matt Rea - Hosted by Matt Rea for the University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast What the Job. The show features University of Alberta alumni sharing their career paths and includes tips from the Career...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
University of Alberta alumni (often with specific degrees) who can speak credibly about their career path; may include professionals tied to sponsor-relevant employers (e.g., TD) and domain experts who can connect their work to broader career lessons.
Required Achievements:  
Established career in a recognizable organization or industry, Leadership or long-term impact in their field (e.g., national/international roles, program-building/mentorship work), Professional relevance that offers actionable job-search takeaways (networking, resumes, career decisions)

Recent Guest Discussions

Yingsha Zhang - Career Path And Experience Working At TD

Bonnie Kirschenbaum - Career Journey In Pharmacy As A Woman In A Male-dominant Field, Plus Parallels Between Music And Pharmacy And Later Arts Mentorship/program Work

Rami Elzein - Career Path And Experience Working At TD

Recent Topics

Career, Networking, Resume, Recruiting, Alumni

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
What the Job
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Dr Mom

October 15, 2026

Stephanie Liu (Dr Mom) '13 MD is a family physician professor, social media personality and entrepreneur. Learn how she came to this path and how she balances these careers and parenthood. By Dr Mom Skincare is a Canadian, evidence-based skincare line founded in Edmonton by Dr. Stephanie Liu alongside her University of Alberta medical school classmates. The steroid-free formulas are powered by beta glucan, a natural active ingredient found in oats and barley that has been shown to calm itch ...

TD Mini Episodes: UofA grads and their careers at TD

June 01, 2026

This is the last in our series of University of Alberta grads chatting about their careers at TD. This week features Louie Yang '15 BA (Economics).

Indigenous Women in Leadership

June 01, 2026

Through lived experience and leadership, these grads are contributing to the priorities outlined by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and helping shape more equitable futures for Indigenous Peoples and communities. This engaging conversation celebrates Indigenous excellence, women in leadership, and the power of alumni driving change. Featuring Reagan Bartel 04 BSC, 19 MSc; Tonya Simpson 16 BSc., 19 MA, Current Doctoral Student and Jacquelyn Cardinal 11 BA.

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with What the Job?

What the Job is hosted by Matt Rea. Its publicly listed emails are alumni@ualberta.ca and wtjpodcast@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for What the Job?

The publicly listed emails for What the Job: alumni@ualberta.ca and wtjpodcast@gmail.com.

How many listeners does What the Job have?

Podseeker estimates What the Job reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for What the Job?

What the Job typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: University of Alberta alumni (often with specific degrees) who can speak credibly about their career path; may include professionals tied to sponsor-relevant employers (e.g., TD) and domain experts who can connect their work to broader career lessons. Common among recent guests: Established career in a recognizable organization or industry; Leadership or long-term impact in their field (e.g., national/international roles, program-building/mentorship work); Professional relevance that offers actionable job-search takeaways (networking, resumes, career decisions). Recent guests include Yingsha Zhang, Bonnie Kirschenbaum, and Rami Elzein.

How hard is it to get booked on What the Job?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does What the Job cover?

Recent episodes cover Career, Networking, Resume, Recruiting, and Alumni. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

alumni@ualberta.ca

wtjpodcast@gmail.com

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