Career Advice Postgraduate
What is an internship? Meaning, definitions and how to get one
Originally published by WikiJobsAs competition for graduate jobs increases, students need to think of new ways to set themselves apart from all of the other equally qualified and skilled candidates. Graduates who have relevant workplace experience tend to be more...
Growing your career: The importance of personal branding and how to master it
Being happy in a career isn't a necessity for living a fulfilled life – but it's definitely a good start. So, what is it that makes people satisfied with their jobs? Recent research data shows that most professionals (as many as 80%, in fact) feel like the key to job...
How to make a difference as a mentor in 4 easy ways
What makes a mentor stand out? We all have people in our lives that we find inspiring, motivating, and driven, but the secret to being a mentor is more than just enthusiasm (although that never goes to waste!)From sharing their knowledge and expertise to providing...
4 signs a healthcare career may be right for you
The healthcare industry offers various rewarding career paths. You have the opportunity to make a significant difference in individual patients' lives and the community at large. Lucrative salaries are also a feature of many roles in the sector. The Australian...
Feel the fear and do it anyway: getting into mentoring
I’ve found it informative to hear from students about their anxieties around getting into mentoring. Some of these included:Not sure where to startSelf-doubt about their ability to interact with a professionalFear of rejection or not being liked by their potential...
How to launch your career in real estate as an Agent
Is your 2022 career goal to take steps towards working in the real estate industry? A career as a real estate agent can involve everything from supporting clients to downsize or upsize their home or buy their first property, to guiding them through the property...
An interview with an Animator: tips and tricks to succeed
People often think of Disney, Nickelodeon or Cartoon Network when someone mentions animation but if you’ve seen a Marvel or DC film recently, or any blockbuster that requires CGI, you’re seeing the work of a huge team of animators and VFX artists.Animation has always...
5 tips for preparing for a career in IT
Information technology is a booming industry offering a variety of jobs. It's an excellent field for those looking for a chance to advance and earn a solid income. In January 2020, records indicated at least 3 million people held jobs in some part of IT in America.If...
Things to consider for pursuing a career in project management
What’s got you leaning toward a career in project management? Is it the average salary of a little over $95,000? The challenging yet fulfilling job responsibilities? Or is it leading a team that entices you?Whatever the story is behind why you’re pursuing a career in...
Building connections and making a difference: An interview with a mentor and mentee
When you’re first starting out in your career, everything can seem a little daunting. You might not be sure where to go for tips on starting out or rising up the ranks, navigating different workplace cultures, or how to put your degree to good use.Here at UTS Careers,...
The word ‘supervisor’ has ‘super’ in it
Picture this: you have landed your dream internship/job. It is your first day at your new gig. You are introduced to a room full of the brightest individuals who will now be your colleagues. You are determined to make the most out of this opportunity you have received...
3 ways to grow in your corporate career
Most people want to feel valued in the career they choose, and oftentimes, individuals will feel a slow burnout if they aren't seeing their work and efforts acknowledged. It can take time to find a job you feel invested in and choosing a career often comes down to not...
Red flags in job ads that should make you run the other way ?
Have you ever read a job ad and it just seems… off?The job search process can be stressful and disheartening, especially if you’re creating application after application and receiving nothing but rejections or the silent treatment. But that doesn’t mean you should...
3 engineering career pathways into the solar industry
(Warning: this post gets a little techy!) The transition to decarbonised energy systems is well underway globally, and new rooftop and utility solar is a big part of this change. Opportunities abound for talented solar energy professionals. These include working in...
How to start your career in customer success
You know when you witness a terrible decision and can almost feel the lost potential? That’s the foundation of my career in customer success. It started the way most business ventures do - with an idea. I’d seen CEOs spend millions on product development, only for...
Find your perfect match: preparing for careers fairs like a date
How do you usually find and get ready for a date? It’s different for everyone, but these days you can probably expect that apps will be involved – you want to have a great profile that stands out, chat that flows, and end the entire thing by arranging another date in...
6 great careers where you can use your statistics degree
There are many degrees that teach you various transferrable skills. When you develop transferrable skills, you can then seek employment in a wide variety of fields. One of these useful degrees is statistics (perhaps more identifiable at UTS as Statistics and Data...
10 tips for achieving career fulfilment
For some people, a job is just a means to an end. However, for many people, a job must be more than just a paycheck. These tips can help you achieve career fulfilment. 1. Discover your purposeWhether you work in education or eCommerce fulfillment one of the keys to a...
Prepare for your career in your final year of uni with 5 easy steps
The start of a new year can signify different things to different people; to some it symbolises the closing of a chapter, to others it’s a celebration of opportunities to come, but for many of you reading this, it may signify the start of your final year of...
Considering tech’s impact on your non-tech career
We are living in a digital age, and the use of technology across all industries will only continue to grow. Even if you are seeking a career in a non-tech-related field, you will undoubtedly have interactions with tech in some way and will even potentially be required...
Working in sales? Here’s how to successfully close a sale every time
If you work in sales, you undoubtedly have had difficult customers that make closing a sale nearly impossible. As annoying and discouraging as those clients can be, some of your best training can come from them. If you can win them over, the stubborn sells will...
Great, high-paying jobs for recent graduates
As you prepare to graduate from uni, you probably have a lot of debt from HECS or student loans. You do not have to let this debt weigh you down financially, however.Instead, while chipping away at your HECS, you could research a possible student loan refinance. You...
Social media hacks to start and progress your career
Social media is an unavoidable part of life these days, including in the professional sphere. Us Aussies are some of the most active social media users worldwide, with 60% of us active Facebook users. Instagram and LinkedIn are next up, taking out number three and...
5 ways to show your boss you have impressive initiative
Do you want your boss to see you as a rising star? Are you interested in doing more and growing within your industry? Then show some initiative. The go-getters of the sector have passion, enthusiasm and drive, ready to tackle significant projects and dig into tasks...