Interviews
Top100 Unfiltered: My honest reactions during my journey
Look at you, ambitious career chaser. I see you clicking on this blog post, ready to make moves. So, you want to be recognised as one of Australia’s top university students and see your name printed in the Australian Financial Review (AFR)? I like your vibe. Arya,...
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...
Interviews: How to answer (and ask) the BIG questions
I’m pretty sure no one really like interviews all that much, but if you’ve done your research and prepared a few answers to the more difficult questions it’s a lot easier to head into an interview feeling confident and ready to succeed. To help you on this...
The 5 Stages of Graduate Recruitment
If you're in your penultimate or final year of study, you might have started thinking about what comes next. For many industries, graduate programs are standard for students to transition into after university. Some organisations recruit students as early as January...
Coding interviews 101: What they are, what to expect, and how you can prepare
Coding Interview. These two words can sound terrifying to any aspiring software engineer. If you have decided to prepare for coding interviews or simply want to know more about them, don’t worry, we got you! Let’s break down the myth and get you from zero to hero for...
SHL Tests: 6 smart tips to pass every time
Originally published by WikiJob Looking for a new job? You might have to take an SHL test. Saville and Holdsworth Limited (SHL) is one of the most popular providers of psychometric tests, used by thousands of organizations worldwide. While these tests can be daunting,...
Freelancing, flexibility, and networking: An interview with filmmaker Sophie Saville
Are you interested in a career in the creative industry? Curious about what you need to know about freelancing or working in a production company?Earlier this year, I sat down with Sophie Saville, producer of Evicted! A Modern Romance, which won the Audience Award for...
Best of: Interview advice
If there’s anything promised in this life, it’s death, taxes, and job interviews.You’ve nailed the cover letter and resume portion of the job-search process, and now’s your chance to show off your true personality, wow your interviewers, and hopefully land a job!But...
8 phone interview tips for career success
Originally published by Career Success Australia The next step after applying for a job is preparing for the initial interview you will have with a recruiter, which is usually conducted over the phone. So, no doubt you’ll be looking for phone interview tips to make...
You can’t ask that! Illegal job interview questions
Interviews can be a tough go at the best of times, but throw in uncomfortable, cringey, or plain illegal questions and you’ll be in for a tumultuous ride.We often think that we have to jump through hoops or go out of our way to prove ourselves in interviews, but you...
What’s holding you back in job interviews? Addressing the articulation gap
Have you ever struggled to addressed a skill question in a job interview? You are not alone if you could not provide an example to demonstrate your skills on the spot. For many candidates, it is not because they don’t have the skills needed - what’s missing is their...
7 tips to reduce job interview anxiety
Are you searching for a job but dealing with interview anxiety? If so, it can pose a real challenge for you to overcome. Meeting individuals who are in a position of authority, talking about yourself, being judged and evaluated based on your demeanour and appearance...
5 ways to ensure you’re ready for your next job interview
Getting a new career is an exciting time in life. However, before acquiring your next job, you have to make it through the interview process first.Interviews can be intimidating and stressful, especially if you're trying out for your dream job. Rather than letting the...
How to talk about yourself in interviews without the #humblebrag
What’s your favourite thing about yourself?Yeah… I find that hard to answer too. Not because I don’t believe I have good qualities - or feel that I’m not a good friend, employee, family member – but because it’s really hard to talk openly about our successes and...
6 questions you’re likely to hear at your next job interview
The interview process for a new work position can be a stressful experience. It's nerve-wracking deciding what you should wear, let alone thinking about what questions your interviewer will ask.However, most interviews contain similar enquiries. If you study these...
The final step: tips for nailing the Assessment Centre
Getting to an Assessment Centre is a very big accomplishment in itself. You put a lot of time and dedication in your application over the course of several days or weeks. Finally, you get to the last part of your application, the day which decides whether your...
Be the star of any interview: how to ace the STAR technique
You’ve polished up your resume, written a stellar application, and landed an interview. Now what?The interview can feel like the hardest part of the job search process. Until then, you’re working relatively solo – able to refine your CV and cover letter long before...
How Dungeons & Dragons can land you a job
You might not believe me when I tell you, but I list Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) on my resume.You may be thinking; wait, what? And I wouldn’t blame you.D&D is a role-playing game where you and your friends tell a story together. You each create a character...
Future leaders: chatting to the finalists of the Top100 Awards
When we graduate from uni, we’re thrown into a world of work we may not have prepared for. How do you interview properly? What is the recruitment process really like? Is networking even a thing??It’s difficult to answer these questions with just a blog post (although,...
3 ways to nail your next job interview
Originally published by Vertigo magazine So, you’ve sent out dozens of polished resumes to prospective employers and you finally hear something back. Thrilled at the idea of getting through to the next round of a potential new gig, the reality sinks in. No more hiding...
How Harry Potter could land you your next job
Here’s the worst kept secret in careers: pretty much no one likes doing job interviews.And here’s the even worse worst kept secret: no one likes the question “tell me about yourself”.The reason it’s so tricky is because of just how broad this question is; do you talk...
Practical preparation tips for your next job interview
Whether you want to land a part-time or casual role, internship or graduate opportunity, we’ve got the tips to help you. You might have to repeat this process several times before you secure your dream role. However, every application, every interview is allowing you...
5 ways to prove you’re a great salesperson
If you're a salesperson getting ready for an interview, read this first. Use these helpful hints to learn how to PROVE your sales skills during the interview stage. 1. Demonstrate your communication abilitiesThe majority of salespeople will claim to have "exceptional...
How not to interview according to TikTok
Hi, my name's Lily and I'm a TikTok addict.The first step on the path to recovery is admitting you have a problem. I recently lost my phone and my second thought (straight after "whoever finds this phone will see the 12 million photos of my cat on my camera roll") was...