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Justin Cal: Mastering the Job Search in Capital Markets
In this conversation, Justin Cal shares his journey from a non-traditional background in life sciences to becoming an equity research associate at TD Cowan. He discusses the competitive nature of the job market in capital markets, the importance of networking, and how to leverage LinkedIn and informational interviews effectively.
Justin emphasizes the need for preparation, critical thinking, and a genuine passion for the field to succeed in equity research. He also provides valuable insights on how to stand out as a candidate and the significance of building a strong professional network.
In this episode of the Career Starter Show, Ashley Misquitta sits down with Stephen Mostrom, founder of a content agency called Damn Smart and advocate for lifelong learning. Stephen shares how he built a standout career by committing to daily personal development and using online content to demonstrate credibility and skill. If you’re unsure how to build momentum in your job search or career, this conversation will show you how small daily actions—and a strategic online presence—can open big doors.
Chapters
00:00:00 Intro 00:03:33 Starting in the 2008 Financial Crisis 00:07:08 What Happened at Silicon Valley Bank 00:10:45 How to Pivot with Purpose 00:14:21 The 'Develop Daily' Philosophy 00:17:56 Job Search Advice for Students 00:21:30 Career Experimentation = Career Clarity 00:25:06 Using Content to Build Career Credibility 00:35:48 What Great Managers Do Differently 00:43:00 The Future of Work and Adaptability 00:46:32 Job Search Advice for Students 00:50:07 The 'Develop Daily' Philosophy
In this episode of the *Career Starter Show*, I sit down with Garth Gibbes from Ivey Business School to unpack how students can build meaningful, standout careers right from school. We cover the importance of curiosity, how to approach networking, and the hidden habits of top-performing students. Whether you're an undergrad or MBA student, this conversation is packed with insights you can act on today.
🎯 Learn how to: - Make the most of your business school experience - Stand out to employers before you graduate - Build a powerful, intentional career path
In this episode of the Career Starter Podcast, I’m joined by Jonathan Corrales — former engineer and program manager in the software industry. Today he is an interview coach who shares the powerful framework that helps his clients land jobs in under 10 weeks, even in a tough market. We break down:
- Why the “spray and pray” job application strategy fails - How to build a standout resume and LinkedIn profile - Jonathan’s signature “5 Core Stories” approach for interviews - How to start networking (even if you feel like you have nothing to offer) - Tips to rebuild your confidence and prepare like a pro - If you want to get hired and start strong in your role, this one’s for you.
Our Guest: Jonathan Corrales LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathancorrales/ X: https://x.com/readyinterviews website: https://readyaiminterview.com/
Mentioned In The Show: 1. Austin Belcak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abelcak/ 2. Study Academy of Management Journal: Assessing Creativity in Hollywood Pitch Meetings: Evidence for a Dual-Process Model of Creativity Judgments https://www.jstor.org/stable/30040623 3. Jonathan refers to FANGS. "“A loop to one of the FANGS." This refers to :Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, Google. 4. Careerflow.ai: https://www.careerflow.ai/ 5. Teal or Teal HQ: AI Resume builder: https://www.tealhq.com/ 6. Jeff H. Sipes YouTube Channel: Interview negotiation advice https://www.youtube.com/@jeffhsipepi 7. Adam Broda, Broda Coaching: https://www.brodacoaching.com/ 8. Reno Perry: Career Coach: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renoperry/ 9. Madeline Mann, Self Made Millennial: https://www.youtube.com/@SelfMadeMillennial 10: Colleen Paulson: De-age your resume: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenmpaulson/
📚 Book Recommendations: 1. Adam Grant, "Give and Take" : https://adamgrant.net/book/give-and-take/ 2. Madeline Mann, "Reverse the Search": https://madelinemann.com/ 3. What Color is Your Parachute? by Richard N. Bolles https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1984861204/?coliid=I2UV77S8XTIEH2&colid=1YHBMFR2D918H&psc=1 4. Cracking the Coding Interview: https://www.crackingthecodinginterview.com/ 5. Cracking the PM Interview: https://www.crackingthepminterview.com/
To see all the Career Starter Program book recommendations, click here: https://a.co/dAb1jZf
In this episode, I had a great conversation with Alison Gilbert and you wouldn't believe some of the valuable advice she has for students looking for jobs in Equity Research.
Alison is a Managing Director at BMO Capital Markets and is in charge of hiring and managing the Canadian/US/UK team of equity research associates.
She does not hold back, giving an candid account of what she looks for in a candidate, what's going to help you get over the finish line and what can nuke your chances of getting the job.
Her insights are amazing and she shares a perspective that most people won't have heard before.
If you have any desire to work in equity research this episode is a must watch.
This is a must-listen podcast if you’re interested in investment banking. Griff spent two years as an investment banking analyst at Morgan Stanley in NY and is now working in private equity.
We really get into the weeds here. Griff goes into detail about how he did his job search all the way down to the script he used to reach out to people. Despite his impressive background, Griff had a couple of real setbacks along the way - he talks about how he overcame those. He also talks about what makes for a great informational interview - from the perspective of an interviewer. Late in the interview, he talks about what advice he’d give to an imaginary younger brother or sister who’s in the first year if they wanted to do investment banking; it’s not exactly what I expected, so make sure to stick around until the end. Anyway, this was an excellent show. You’re not going to want to miss this one, so let’s get into it.
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Introduction & Guest Welcome – 00:00
Why Choose Investment Banking? – 01:15
How to Get Into Investment Banking – 02:27
The Power of Networking – 04:45
Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Network – 07:19
Preparing for Investment Banking Interviews – 10:02
How to Stand Out in Interviews – 13:31
Overcoming Job Search Setbacks – 16:53
Landing an Investment Banking Internship – 19:01
Staying Confident Through Rejections – 21:08
The Formula for Success in IB Recruiting – 23:51
From Job Seeker to Interviewer: The Other Side – 26:17
How Informational Interviews Really Work – 28:23
What Makes a Great Candidate? – 31:22
Secrets to Succeeding as an Analyst – 48:20
Biggest Surprises About Investment Banking – 48:42
Why most people are bad at interviews and how YOU can be different.
In this episode, bestselling author and master storyteller Matthew Dicks breaks down the surprising science behind storytelling, attention, and trust. Learn how to stand out in job interviews by telling stories that connect. Discover why most interview answers are forgettable and how to make yours unforgettable. Plus: Find out why we talk about frogs in E.T.!
00:00 Intro 01:01 From Spielberg Critiques to Moth Champion 06:12 How Storytelling Builds Instant Trust 10:05 Confidence Can Be Taught 16:55 🎯 How to Build Your Story Bank 24:45 Homework for Life: The Habit That Changes Everything 33:40 🎯 Nail Your Interview With a Great Story 40:25 🎯 How to Use Humor Without Falling Flat 46:25 🎯 Want to Stand Out? Be the Zebra 55:05 The One Slide Tip That’ll Make You Look Like a Pro 01:01:35 The Pop-Tart Rule (And Other Storytelling Mistakes)
🎤 Podcast Recommendations: The Moth Podcast: ( on Youtube) Matt recommends listening to The Moth to naturally absorb the structure and rhythm of great stories. “You start to pick up on strategies almost without trying.”
📚 Book Recommendations: Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks A must-read guide to becoming a better storyteller—whether you’re on a stage, in a meeting, or in a job interview. Packed with actionable strategies like “Homework for Life” and the “5-second moment,” it’s one of the most practical storytelling books out there. Ashley directly endorses it as a must-read. “Everyone should read it… then reread it every couple of years.” Matt also references it when explaining concepts like the five-second moment and Homework for Life.
📣 Connect with Matthew Dicks: https://matthewdicks.com/
Melissa Wilson drops a truth bomb on every student dreaming of a marketing job: passion isn’t enough—proof is. As the National Head of Marketing & Communications at Doane Grant Thornton LLP, Melissa’s hired students, mentored grads, and built teams across Canada. In this episode, she reveals the 3 traits that make early-career candidates irresistible: curiosity, follow-through, and cultural fit. If you want to break into marketing without experience—or even without an internship—this is your blueprint.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Introduction 01:01 - The Real Job of a Marketer 04:38 - Why Passion Isn’t Enough 07:11 - What Makes Students Stand Out 10:40 - Can You Learn Marketing in School? 15:00 - How to Get Experience Without a Job 20:55 - Pro Tips from a Top Recruiter 25:08 - The Follow-Up That Got the Job 28:18 - Marketing with AI and Data 34:42 - Your Questions, Answered 39:15 - Final Advice: Stay Curious
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📚 Book Recommendations: Think Again by Adam Grant https://www.amazon.ca/Think-Again-Grant-Adam/dp/0753553910
Change by JohnP. Kotter: https://a.co/d/dDxxCgq
📩 Connect with Melissa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-wilson-24a7b238/
If you’re watching this in your second year, you may already be behind. Finance recruiting doesn’t wait. It starts early—and moves fast.
In this episode of the Career Starter Podcast, I sit down with Laura Kay (https://ca.linkedin.com/in/laurakay3108), who leads campus recruiting at National Bank, to break down exactly: - When you need to start preparing (hint: yesterday) - What separates offers from rejections - How students unknowingly disqualify themselves - The small things that make a big impression
If you want a summer internship in investment banking, sales & trading, or equity research, you can’t afford to wing it.
🎧 Start watching now. Your future competition probably already has.
CHAPTERS
00:00 - 🎬 Teaser: Don’t Miss Your Shot 00:01:29 - Laura’s Role and the Growth of Campus Recruiting 00:04:35 - What Students Ask in Coffee Chats 00:05:43 - When to Start Recruiting (It’s Earlier Than You Think) 00:08:55 - Use Chats to Explore Other Finance Paths 00:10:30 - The First-Year Student Who Stood Out 00:13:45 - Didn’t Land It? Do the Right Things Next 00:17:38 - About clubs 00:19:52 - Be Proactive and Make the Connection Clear 00:22:30 - Laura’s Advice to First-Year Students 00:24:17 - Write on LinkedIn 00:25:01 - Stock Pitches 00:27:22 - You Have to Love the Industry to Last 00:27:30 - What Looks Good for Different Finance Roles 00:28:30 - Financial Modelling Is Becoming a Must-Have 00:29:32 - Grades help Narrow Down the Applications 00:34:34 - Go Beyond Membership: Build Real Experience 00:36:00 - Your Internship Is a Four-Month Job Interview 00:39:01 - How to Build Referral-Worthy Relationships 00:40:33 - A Referral Is Their Reputation on the Line 00:42:32 - “I Like a Good Cover Letter” (When They Matter) 00:48:50 - If You Don’t Know the Answer, Say So 00:50:53 - How Recruiters Use LinkedIn (And Why You Should Too) 00:53:10 - Why Basic Coding Knowledge Is Gaining Importance 00:54:45 - How Students Shoot Themselves in the Foot 00:56:32 - Send the Thank You Note (Seriously) 00:58:36 - Just Get Your Foot in the Door 01:10:00 - Thank You & Closing Remarks
🎤 Podcast Recommendations: Business Breakdowns Acquired Odd Lots Invest Like The Best
Connect with Laura Kay: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/laurakay3108
McKinsey Consultant Rashi Kakkar reveals why "human skills" matter more than technical expertise in consulting. She shares her unique journey and the networking conversation that changed everything, breaks down the real interview process, and explains how consulting builds a high "metabolic rate" that accelerates your entire career. Essential insights for any business school student considering consulting.
** The opinions expressed by Rashi are her views and do not reflect the views of any organization mentioned in the show.
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro & Rashi's Background 02:38 - What Drew Her to Consulting 05:25 - What Consultants Actually Do 08:58 - The Biggest Surprise About Consulting 11:39 - Why You Need Broad Skills (T-Shaped Career) 14:05 - The "Metabolic Rate" Advantage 19:45 - Why Ex-Consultants Succeed Everywhere 26:16 - Work/Life Balance Strategy 30:03 - Staffing & Project Selection 34:20 - What Makes a Stellar Resume 41:33 - Getting the Interview (Resume & Networking) 43:21 - Rashi's Networking Success Story 49:10 - Why McKinsey Doesn't Ask "Why Consulting?" 52:10 - The Interview Process Breakdown 55:10 - Case Interview Prep & Strategy 1:01:21 - The Secret to Standing Out in Interviews 1:09:37 - Career Takeaways & Final Advice
🎤 Podcast Recommendations: Reed Hoffman's "Blitzscaling" podcast (business building focus) Freakonomics podcast McKinsey podcast Deloitte podcast General business/tech news podcasts