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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...
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...
Get unstuck: 4 things to do when you’ve reached a plateau in your career
If you're feeling stuck in your job, you're far from being alone. A 2021 report by Oracle and Workplace Intelligence surveyed more than 14,000 professionals and found that a whopping 75% of people feel stuck in their professional lives. Moreover, 83% of respondents...
How to launch a business career with a disability
If you have a disability, a career in business might be an excellent option for you! Some people with disabilities face difficulties finding fulfilling, accessible, and lucrative work. Thankfully, the business industry has seen some incredible advancements in the past...
How border openings will affect your future career
Since March 2020, borders connecting the states and the world have been closed for travel of almost any kind. With some jobs being dependent on presence in a certain location, such as mining or marine conservation, it’s hampered some students and recent graduates in...
Get ready for the boost in 2022!
Around this time of year it is common to feel a little run down from the year that has been, and well let’s face it, if you’re feeling a little more than run down after 2021 … you’re not alone.After taking some time away from your studies and work, you might start to...
Your first day at a new job: the No Nerves Checklist
The first day of a new job can elicit a whole range of feelings. You might be nervous about meeting new people and getting your head around a different way of working. You might be excited about taking the first step in a career change. You might be feeling all this...
Eliminating new job jitters
Starting a new job can be daunting, whether it’s your first job, within your existing industry, or a completely new industry for you. I have been fortunate enough to work in several different industries including pharmaceuticals, luxury goods, law, FMCG and now...
5 essential steps to stand out in a new job
Starting a new job is exciting. It is a new opportunity that offers its own benefits. However, it can also be nerve-wracking. You are trying to fit into a new place and learn all you need to know. The impression that you make during this initial probationary period...
Careers to look into with your Communications degree
As you complete your university classes, you will be considering your career options and searching for an exciting, fulfilling job that you will enjoy.If you are graduating with a Communications degree, there are many positions available that allow you to use what you...
5 tips to navigate imposter syndrome in your first remote job
Whether you are just starting your new job or about to graduate, starting a new job can be exciting and scary at the same time, especially if you are starting it all remotely.Feeling not good enough and like you don’t know what you are doing is commonly felt when you...
The rise of remote working: how to do it right
More university graduates are going straight into remote work roles than ever before. In fact, 41% of Australians now work remotely.David Zago, head of the ABS Head of Household surveys, has stated:“...most Australians expect work from home arrangement to continue...
The future of work in 2022 – what the experts think
There’s no way around it – 2021 was a weird year for work. With different lockdowns around the country and world, businesses and employees alike had to change their processes, many adopting hybrid ways of working.So where does that leave us? As we wrap up another...
How to make lemonade out of the lemon that was 2021
As we look back on the year (or two) that was, it’s easy to go down that negative path of regret and frustration about what could have been.Perhaps you didn’t have the thriving social life that you hoped for on campus. Maybe you barely stepped into a lecture theatre...
Graduating and starting a law career in COVID
I’m lucky to be a graduate lawyer at prominent LGBT law firm, Dowson Turco Lawyers. My career at the firm has been dynamic and started off while I was completing a Bachelor of International Studies / Bachelor of Law at UTS. I have been at the firm for more than four...
How to take a sick day
When you are feeling unwell, taking a day off early into your career can be a worrying time. Here are some tips to ensure you look after yourself and your responsibilities too.Before you need to take sick leave, it’s helpful to know in advance some basics about your...
Design the career and future you want with a few simple questions
Deciding what you want to do in the future isn’t easy. There are so many things to consider: what you’ll do with your career, where you’ll live, how you’ll apply your studies, deciding whether to work for yourself or someone else… the list goes on! Designing your...
Would you like fries with that? The perks of retail and hospitality
Working in retail or hospitality could be the best career move you’ve ever made. Hear me out, I’ve worked with grad recruiters for almost four years and they get very excited when they see that you’ve worked in places like McDonalds, Woolworths or your local café....
Returning to ‘’normal’’ work environments after Covid: how to deal with anxiety.
It's been well over a year since Australia's borders have been strictly closed, and the toughest restrictions are being implemented at the first sign of Covid case spikes. The various "Covid-zero" strategies have proven to be incredibly effective, but as the rest of...