S1 E5: Working in adventure tourism with Kat Craats (BCom 2020)

What can you do with a degree in… commerce and entrepreneurship? Katy and Emma connect with guest Kat Craats about her career as a marketing professional in the adventure tourism industry, plus her freelance photography business! Kat Craats is a photographer, outdoor enthusiast and adrenaline-junkie living in Squamish, BC. UVic’s BCom program inspired her love of marketing, setting her on the path to becoming the Marketing Manager at WildPlay Element Parks. Tune in to hear our conversation: · How Kat found her first co-op job as a business student · How networking can help you find a job · Building a thriving freelance business while working full-time · Sustainability in marketing and advertising · How to pitch creative projects to your manager at work and much more! You can also listen to Work It: A Career Exploration Podcast, wherever you listen to podcasts. Visit uvic.ca/coop or uvic.ca/career-services for more information about building a future you love at the University of Victoria.