Interviews
Stand out from the crowd in an interview: get personal!
This year (in the debacle that has been 2020) I have recruited and interviewed dozens of candidates. When you are applying for professional roles outside of uni, the recruiters you are interacting with may have read hundreds or even thousands of cover letters, or...
Improving your career one TikTok at a time
Since March we’ve all spent a lot more time at home, leading to lots of baking misadventures, skyrocketing screen time, and hours of online shopping. Since then, TikTok — one of the new kids on the block — captured our attention with its addictive dance, lipsync, and...
There’s no escaping video interviews now
Before the global pandemic, video interviews were something you had heard about from a friend, or perhaps done one yourself, but they probably seemed like a foreign concept. What’s the point of doing a video interview when you can just go to their office and meet in...
5 tips for university students looking to land their next interview
For university students, it can be quite disheartening to send out a flurry of applications only to never hear back. The purpose of any job application is to land an interview (and hopefully the job!) and the one part of the process totally in your control. However,...
Acing Your Assessment Centre
It’s that time of year again when you would normally be anxiously checking your inbox to see if you had progressed to the next round of the recruitment process for that graduate or vacation program you have always dreamed of. You keep hitting refresh until – there it...
New year. New me. New job?
I consider myself very fortunate to have had a colourful career, full of ups and downs and lots in between. This year, I have found myself reflecting on 2018 and the pivotal moment I decided to step up and really take ownership of my career. This is how I did it: It’s...
How to use the 48 hours before an interview for maximum impact
So you’ve done it. You've finally gotten the call back from the hiring manager, and they want you to come in for an in-person interview. And rightfully so. After all, you’ve hustled your way into it. You tweaked your CV, optimized your LinkedIn presence, and...
5 tips to show you’re passionate in a job interview
Everyone has gone through a job interview. Before getting that job offer, each one of you has experienced the anxiety and uncertainty a job interview gives. Of course, the best way to do well is to actually prepare for that interview. You have to research the company,...
The rise of the skill assessment
When you apply for a job, there are a number of ways a company will be able to tell if you’re the right fit for the role. One method they employ is what’s called a skills assessment. ‘A skills test is an assessment used to provide an unbiased, validated evaluation of...
Acing an interview as a first-timer
Eek! You’ve been called in for a job interview and it’s your FIRST TIME! First off, congratulations this is very exciting news. Secondly, don’t worry – we’ve all had that pre-interview nervous feeling where your stomach drops to your feet, totally normal. There are...
How to stand out: interviewing with a law firm
When going for an interview with a law firm, it’s important to have a clear understanding of what the recruiter is looking for, and the ways in which you can best present what you could bring to the company. Over the next few months we’ll be featuring posts from Sally...
How to ace your next design job interview
You’ve got an interview for a design role and need a refresher on how to tackle the design interview process? How do you approach this design interview differently to your casual hospitality or retail interviews?There are certain qualities and characteristics many...
3 strategies for landing a job that feels just out of reach
So you want to apply for a job but you don’t tick all the boxes listed in the job ad? If you’re still not confident about applying, read this article first to determine if you are qualified enough to apply. It might seem logical to only apply for jobs you’re qualified...
Why networking can feel like the Bachelor
You’re standing in a room full of people with a drink in your sweaty palm. You’re trapped in a sea of chatter, wondering if you should slyly squeeze into the small circle of people talking beside you. All of your confidence and your ideas for conversation have gone...
Chats With Adecco Group’s Student CEO
"I’ve always had the mindset of: ‘What’s my next step? How do I get there? What can I do today to maximise my opportunity?"John Huang is a UTS student studying a Bachelor of Business. In May he won CEO for One Month, a program awarded by Adecco Group Australia. This...
A Novice’s Guide to Video Interviews
I just finished one of my first ever video interviews. It was an interesting experience, we couldn't get the video to work for a start. It ended up being a phone call via computer. The whole process, from me figuring out the platform my interviewer wanted to use, to...
Am I Being Ghosted by a Recruiter?
We’ve all been there before. You’ve submitted a brilliant resume and you've attached a superb cover letter. You’re sure that you’re at least going to get an interview, and then… nothing. You start to think about where it all went wrong, what to do next, and you’re...
Not Just a Line on Your Resume
Internships are a training position commonly held by a student looking to further their career. But how do you know if completing an internship is the right step for you? And, if you decide to do one, what are the benefits? We spoke to UTS Graduates about their time...
But What Does the Recruitment Process ACTUALLY Look Like?
So you’ve applied for a job, and have now been invited to take part in an interview or recruitment process. But with employers using such a wide variety of selection methods, in can be tricky to know what each type entails. To help you out, here’s a quick overview of...
3 Sneaky Ways to Figure Out a Company’s Culture
Here’s the scenario: you took a leap of faith, stepped into the unknown. You accepted the job offer. You thought you were in dream-job land. Two weeks later, you’re about to run screaming into the Snowy Mountains. The problem? You did not research the company’s...
The Inside Look at Lendlease’s Graduate Program
It’s that time of year again where we seek our next generation of graduates to join Lendlease on our two-year graduate program. We know that applying for graduate programs and going through the process can be daunting and often stressful. However, I’m here to give you...
Startup Your Career: How to Make a Startup Experience Work to Your Advantage
Participating in a startup appears to be the complete opposite of working for a large corporation - but is it? Let’s look at how your experience in a startup can literally start your career. Here are the top 5 startup skills you need to leverage at your next...
Self-care: Before and After a Job Interview
Let’s face it: interviews are one of those rare life moments that are equal parts exciting and make-your-palms-sweat levels of nerve racking. If you have just landed yourself an interview and you’re starting to perspire, or you’re currently reflecting on the suspected...
Those Interview Questions We All Hate and How to Handle Them
If you've made it to the face-to-face interview stage, congratulations! But now for the hard part… the interview. Interview processes have gone through some major changes over the last ten years and some employers now adopt a more informal approach to interviews and...