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6 top attributes recruiters are looking for in graduate candidates
Have you ever wondered what attributes graduate employers look for in candidates? This year, the UTS Careers team attended The Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE) annual conference, bringing together graduate employers from around the nation to learn,...
Ghosted by a job? Why it happened, how to follow up, and when to move on
Have you ever felt ghosted by a job you’ve applied for? We’ve all been there. When you’ve found a job, perfectly crafted your application and submitted it, crossed your fingers and toes, only to not hear back. As the days and weeks press on, and your email inbox is...
Generative AI and your career: ATS and AI in the recruitment process
Have you ever wondered how AI will impact your chances of getting a job?In recent times, the widespread accessibility of generative AI (GenAI) tools has raised questions around their ethical implications and how they will affect our everyday lives. Many people are...
Generative AI and your career: How to ethically use AI when job searching
The rapid growth and widespread adoption of generative AI tools has raised many questions around their ethical use in various contexts. Their impact on writing is a major point of discussion, which includes resume writing and job searching processes. UTS encourages...
Acing Psychometric Tests: Why they’re important
Article courtesy of WikiJob As the global economic crisis continues, many people are trying to land higher-paying jobs or additional gigs. But, before they can land their preferred work, they must pass the hiring process. One of the obstacles that may be required by...
From Intern to Trailblazer: UTS Alum’s Journey at Westpac
Have you ever wondered what can set people apart during the recruitment process? Or, how an intern can transform into a thriving professional? I recently talked with Natalie Gibbons, Graduate Programs Manager at Westpac, about UTS alum Srishti Suri’s recruitment...
How to find an internship you’ll love: Insights from UTS Alumni
Securing an internship is a valuable opportunity for students to gain real-world experience and explore their chosen industry. However, navigating the internship search process can be daunting. To help you find, secure, and make the most of your next internship, we've...
How to avoid job-search burnout
Are you experiencing job-search burnout?Job hunting can be incredibly rewarding but also very draining. In today's competitive job market, landing a role could take months and dozens of unsuccessful applications. While this relentless pursuit of employment could have...
Why you should start looking for summer internships in the middle of winter
The weather is cold, the milo is hot, and summer feels a million years away. Why, then, am I persuading you to start looking for a summer internship? There is a very simple explanation:Because employers are already recruiting.If you want to secure an internship that...
Getting your foot in the door
Finding an internship is hard. Sometimes it feels like its own full-time job, which no one pays or gives you credit for. I had been looking for an internship for months before I stumbled upon my first internship at UTS Careers. Today, I'd like to help you to get your...
Best of: Job search advice
Are you looking for a job at the moment? Or maybe contemplating leaving your current role for a new opportunity?The job search process may seem easy – you just find a job, apply for it, and get it… right? – but in reality it can take setbacks, challenges, and the...
Automatic rejection for your job application? Here’s why
Are you receiving the dreaded ‘auto rejection’ email when you apply to jobs? It could be that your resume is to blame. When you apply to a job, it is extremely likely that your resume will be read by an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). This is a type of software most...
3 steps to get an internship on your own
Originally published by Career Success AustraliaInternships are a great way to get practical industry experience in your field. They can help set you apart from the other graduate candidates that you’re competing with!Employers in Australia love to hire graduates who...
7 memorable tips from industry professionals to get into the design industry
We asked professionals in the design industry all things job, portfolio and interviewing to give you the inside word on exactly what they’re looking for. Here are our top seven tips for success during the recruitment, job application and interview process. 1. Stay...
Unconscious hiring bias: what candidates need to know
The prospect of moving on from university and into the workforce can be both exciting and daunting. This time represents a meaningful milestone on the road to your ambitions. Yet, some aspects can prove to be difficult hurdles. One hurdle still prevalent for many...
5 common job-hunting mistakes and how to avoid them
Regardless of what you study or what you want to do as a career, the one thing we all have in common is that at some point in our life we will need to search and apply for jobs.This unavoidable aspect of adult life can be intimating, especially when you’re first...
3 ways to include extracurricular activities in your job search
Including extracurricular programs during your job search can help you stand out and showcase your skills. There are a range of community and leadership programs at UTS. These programs can expand your experience, help you make friends, support others and build your...
Should I stay or should I go? Deciding whether a job is right for you
Job searching. It’s not exactly anyone’s favourite activity – looking for jobs can be draining, stressful, and disheartening, especially if you’ve been searching for a while with no concrete results.So when it finally happens - when you get your application in on...
Getting a job after graduating with a business degree
If you're a business major, you're probably a practical, goal-oriented, career-minded person. All of these are excellent qualities that can serve you well along your intended career path. However, personal qualities can only take you so far. If you want to get a job...
How striving for 100 rejections landed me a job
Application after application, sleepless nights, rejections and constantly worrying about being good enough. We see our peers doing well and feel like an imposter while scrolling through Linkedin, questioning ourselves: what am I doing wrong? This is something we have...
5 tips for job hunting before graduating
Graduating from uni is an exciting prospect. You are finally completing the transition from childhood to adulthood and almost ready to apply all the theoretical knowledge and practical training you've gained in a real-world setting. Everyone approaches this...
How to land an internship during a pandemic
Finding an internship can be tricky at the best of times, but chuck a global pandemic into the mix? Ooh boy, it gets even tougher. That’s why when we see UTS students landing valuable work experience positions, we definitely sit up and take notice.That’s where...
Top tips to help international students find work
Being an international student is one of the most exciting experiences you will have in your lifetime. You will meet tons of fascinating people, see a range of different things, and, overall, just be changed for the better (even if COVID has changed a few things). One...
How to stand out in a highly competitive labour market
Are you looking for work right now? Or about to graduate in the middle of the pandemic? It is a daunting situation to be in, with the media reporting negatively on the topic. The unemployment rate is rising, but while certain industries are struggling, others are...