Career Advice Postgraduate

Whether you’re in the early stages of your initial teacher education program or nearing the end, you might be wondering about your future career prospects once you graduate. While it’s true that certain high-demand subject areas may offer higher employment prospects...

As the deadline for GradConnection Top100 applications quickly approaches, we wanted to introduce you to two of UTS’ past Top100 finalists to hear about their experiences with the Future Leaders competition, how it has benefited their careers, and what advice they...

Procrastination, that old beast. Why do we avoid or delay tasks, despite being fully aware of the negative consequences?In an academic setting, procrastination is a particularly prevalent behavior, and it's most often attributed to poor time management skills or,...

If you’re at the tail end of your degree, you might be wondering whether it’s time to start finding a full-time job or whether you should start mapping out the great business idea you’ve had for years. Of course, there’s no one size fits all solution for everyone....

I am here typing this whilst sitting in my bed. I am surrounded by all my creature comforts – I have a warm blanket draped over my knees, a Spotify playlist humming in the background, and the light scent of lavender essential oil floating through the air. This is...

So you’re new at uni. You’ve got all the notebooks and highlighters you’ll ever need (and will probably never use), you’ve sorted out your timetable, and you’ve stacked your pantry full of study snacks... now what? Uni can be an amazing opportunity to learn new...

Whether you’re starting at UTS for the first time, or are returning back from break, the beginning of session can sometimes feel a little stressful while you get settled into study. And if you want to start being proactive for your future on top of that? You may need...

If you’re interested in making your way in the communications industry, Gemma Clarke from Global Hobo has some advice on how you can leverage your skills to get ahead. If you haven’t already, check out last week’s post with Gemma to read about her career journey in...

I’ve always been a person who likes to keep busy – work, life and everything in-between means my colour-coded Google calendar looks like a bag of Skittles.  I’m constantly pulled in different directions but honestly love the fast paced life I lead.For me the toughest...

It's not uncommon to associate self-sabotaging behavior with failure. But the truth is, it can be an equally established habit of successful people. Self-sabotage is a learned response that stems from deeply rooted beliefs and cognitive processes. These include low...

I know what you’re thinking, another article on productivity, so original! While there are numerous tips and tricks you can find online to help you stay productive, I am here to share a few that work for me while maintaining my sanity. Let’s get right to it. Don’t...

“It’s not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the ones more resilient and responsive to change…”- Darwin The three attributes being compared in this quote are strength, intelligence and resilience – with resilience being the key to...

If you’re one of the millions of students whose universities abruptly shut down midterm or transitioned to online-only work in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the shock of in-person classes being cancelled and accommodations closed (with some even becoming...

From a young age, friends and family have always called me a doer, a mover and a shaker. As a child I remember every night I would ask my mom where we would be going the next day. I needed to plan out my morning accordingly. Depending on her answer, I would decide how...

This year the world has changed, everything has been affected. There’s a lot of uncertainty about the job market for graduating students. Are there going to be less jobs? Will you struggle to get a job after graduating? Realistically, the answer is yes. There are...

While things may not be back to normal just yet, 2020 has made many of us question just what it is we look for in a successful career. And, as more traditional ways of working have been disrupted, it might be a good time to consider working at a startup. So, what’s it...

Things might be a bit strange (read: completely topsy-turvy) right now, but that doesn’t mean all of your self-development plans and goals for the year need to go completely out the window. Now, more than ever, so many companies are creating online offerings to help...

If you’ve tuned into any form of media outlet you’ll understand that 2020 is a year many of us will remember indefinitely. Days once filled with routine have now been replaced with toilet paper memes, social distancing and wondering what COVID-19 means for your...

It’s a strange time to be working and studying right now. The events and activities that usually made up most of our days have gone digital, and our social lives are now basically reliant on a good internet connection, social media, and finally nailing your perfect...

We’ve talked before about how important networking is in any successful career, and while social distancing measures mean in-person meet-ups are no longer advised, there are a number of effective ways you can foster new (and existing) relationships with industry from...