Career Starter with Ashley Misquitta

Are you a business school student eager to break into your dream job and fast-track your career? Tune in twice a month as we interview top business professionals who reveal the insider tips, strategies, and secrets that took them from aspiring grads to industry leaders. Whether you're prepping for your first big interview or looking to accelerate your success in your role, this podcast will give you the real-world insights and advice you need to make your mark. Hit "play" and start your journey to career success today!

Career Starter with Ashley Misquitta is a business podcast hosted by Ashley Misquitta, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ashley Misquitta hosts Career Starter with Ashley Misquitta, a business show with 13 episodes published.

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  What Senior Leaders Really Look For in Interviews

  Feb 10, 202653 minS0

  <p>Send a text</p><p>What does it actually take to build a successful career in marketing, and what do most students learn too late?<br/><br/>In this episode of The Career Starter Show, Sarah-Jane Martin (Managing Partner, Chief Talent Officer and Associate General Counsel at Sprott Inc) shares the lessons she learned the hard way. <br/><br/> S.J. (Sarah-Jane) talks about how her thinking about creativity, data, and decision-making evolved, what she wishes she’d known earlier in her career, and where students commonly misjudge what employers value.<br/><br/>We also dig into interview advice for...

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  Episode #11

  The Hidden Psychology of Getting Hired (with Susan Gygax)

  Dec 18, 202554 minS1

  <p>Send a text</p><p>Want to stand out in your job search? In this episode of The Career Starter Show, Ashley Misquitta sits down with Susan Gygax, a talent acquisition leader who has hired for multi-billion-dollar companies. <br/><br/>Susan breaks down why STAR stories are outdated, how recruiters actually evaluate candidates in 2025, and the LinkedIn mistakes that quietly cost students interviews.<br/><br/>You’ll learn the 5 core business problems behind every job, how to craft interview answers that resonate, how to spot red and green flags on your own LinkedIn profile, and how to navigate interviews wh...

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  Episode #10

  Why Stories Get You Hired (Not Your Resume)

  Aug 28, 20251h 7mS1

  <p>Send a text</p><p>Why most people are bad at interviews and how YOU can be different.<br/><br/></p><p>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.<br/>Plus: Find out why we talk about frogs in E.T.!<br/><br/>Sign up for our weekly newsletter </p><p><br/></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Intro  <br/>01:01 From Sp...

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  Episode #9

  Top Marketing Exec Reveals How Students Get Hired

  Aug 8, 20251 hourS1

  <p>Send a text</p><p>Melissa Wilson drops a truth bomb on every student dreaming of a marketing job: passion isn’t enough—proof is.<br/>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.<br/><br/>Sign up for our FREE weekly newsletter - https://ashleymisquitta.com/?page_id=2749<br/><br/>C...

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  Episode #8

  Don’t Miss Your Shot: Insider Advice from a Campus Recruiter

  Jun 26, 20251h 11mS1

  <p>Send a text</p><p>If you’re watching this in your second year, you may already be behind.<br/>Finance recruiting doesn’t wait. It starts early—and moves fast.<br/><br/>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:<br/>- When you need to start preparing (hint: yesterday)<br/>- What separates offers from rejections<br/>- How students unknowingly disqualify themselves<br/>- The small things that make a big impression<br/><br/>If...

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