Career Advice Undergraduate

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a chance to recognise and celebrate the unique strengths and perspectives of neurodivergent people, and to consider how these strengths can shape future career journeys.  I recently had the pleasure of catching up with Antriksh “Ant”...

If someone asked you how you’d survive in a future where AI is creeping into every corner of life, misinformation is everywhere on social media, and democratic countries are under pressure with deepening divides… what would you say? Probably something like: “That’s a...

If you’ve ever wondered how to polish your resume, find the right internship, or prepare for a job interview but weren’t sure where to start - you’re not alone. That’s where Peer Career Advisors (PCAs) come in. PCAs are students just like you, trained to offer career...

At the beginning of my career I was super confident I would succeed in my field no matter what – that I’d be hired by the right employer and have major career achievements just because I earned a degree from a reputable university. Despite my high confidence and...

If you’re considering a career in digital marketing, it’s a good place to be — digital marketing skills are in high demand across the board.  But with so many areas to explore (from social media to SEO, paid advertising and beyond), knowing where to begin can feel...

  Attending a career event soon? Whether it’s a social gathering or industry conference, these events present a valuable opportunity for you to gain industry insights, experiences and expertise from people with diverse backgrounds. To make the most of these types...

Although you go to university fully expecting to learn the skills you need to enter the workforce full-time, it’s natural for the nerves to get to you once you graduate. While first-day jitters are normal, it’s important you face your anxiety and get your mind right,...

Originally published by UTS StartupsIn bygone days, internships often painted a picture of fledgling workers running errands or brewing coffee. Today, however, with the rise of technology enabling even the smallest of companies to offer greater opportunities, the...

Presentations are an integral part of university life and play a crucial role in various aspects of your academic and professional journey, from assessments to job interviews. Whether you're gearing up for a university project, an assessment centre in a recruitment...

Have you ever been on the cusp of landing your dream role, only to not go through to the final round? We recently chatted to UTS Mechanical Engineering alumni, Hakan Day, about his career journey. From almost landing a grad role, to the importance of determination and...

With R U OK day and UTS Wellbeing week this September, I couldn’t help but think of those battling mental setbacks. I often think about how the way we go on with our daily life is like a scene from a movie. When I ponder about this, I picture one of the most famous...

Empathy: the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Alfred Adler once said, “Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another and feeling with the heart of another.” As someone who considers themselves to be very in...

Picture this: you're standing in front of a bustling ice cream parlour. You’re confronted by an array of flavours that span from the classics like vanilla to wild, futuristic concoctions like Ginger Pineapple. Each scoop holds a world of delight, and your mind starts...