Job Search Postgraduate
Best of: Job search advice
Are you looking for a job at the moment? Or maybe contemplating leaving your current role for a new opportunity?The job search process may seem easy – you just find a job, apply for it, and get it… right? – but in reality it can take setbacks, challenges, and the...
Automatic rejection for your job application? Here’s why
Are you receiving the dreaded ‘auto rejection’ email when you apply to jobs? It could be that your resume is to blame. When you apply to a job, it is extremely likely that your resume will be read by an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). This is a type of software most...
3 steps to get an internship on your own
Originally published by Career Success AustraliaInternships are a great way to get practical industry experience in your field. They can help set you apart from the other graduate candidates that you’re competing with!Employers in Australia love to hire graduates who...
7 memorable tips from industry professionals to get into the design industry
We asked professionals in the design industry all things job, portfolio and interviewing to give you the inside word on exactly what they’re looking for. Here are our top seven tips for success during the recruitment, job application and interview process. 1. Stay...
Unconscious hiring bias: what candidates need to know
The prospect of moving on from university and into the workforce can be both exciting and daunting. This time represents a meaningful milestone on the road to your ambitions. Yet, some aspects can prove to be difficult hurdles. One hurdle still prevalent for many...
5 common job-hunting mistakes and how to avoid them
Regardless of what you study or what you want to do as a career, the one thing we all have in common is that at some point in our life we will need to search and apply for jobs.This unavoidable aspect of adult life can be intimating, especially when you’re first...
3 ways to include extracurricular activities in your job search
Including extracurricular programs during your job search can help you stand out and showcase your skills. There are a range of community and leadership programs at UTS. These programs can expand your experience, help you make friends, support others and build your...
Should I stay or should I go? Deciding whether a job is right for you
Job searching. It’s not exactly anyone’s favourite activity – looking for jobs can be draining, stressful, and disheartening, especially if you’ve been searching for a while with no concrete results.So when it finally happens - when you get your application in on...
Getting a job after graduating with a business degree
If you're a business major, you're probably a practical, goal-oriented, career-minded person. All of these are excellent qualities that can serve you well along your intended career path. However, personal qualities can only take you so far. If you want to get a job...
How striving for 100 rejections landed me a job
Application after application, sleepless nights, rejections and constantly worrying about being good enough. We see our peers doing well and feel like an imposter while scrolling through Linkedin, questioning ourselves: what am I doing wrong? This is something we have...
5 tips for job hunting before graduating
Graduating from uni is an exciting prospect. You are finally completing the transition from childhood to adulthood and almost ready to apply all the theoretical knowledge and practical training you've gained in a real-world setting. Everyone approaches this...
How to land an internship during a pandemic
Finding an internship can be tricky at the best of times, but chuck a global pandemic into the mix? Ooh boy, it gets even tougher. That’s why when we see UTS students landing valuable work experience positions, we definitely sit up and take notice.That’s where...
Top tips to help international students find work
Being an international student is one of the most exciting experiences you will have in your lifetime. You will meet tons of fascinating people, see a range of different things, and, overall, just be changed for the better (even if COVID has changed a few things). One...
How to stand out in a highly competitive labour market
Are you looking for work right now? Or about to graduate in the middle of the pandemic? It is a daunting situation to be in, with the media reporting negatively on the topic. The unemployment rate is rising, but while certain industries are struggling, others are...
It’s okay to ask for help
We’re living in a strange and unprecedented time in history, and it’s safe to say that a majority of us may be feeling more than a little off-kilter. It’s important to remember that you’re not alone, and it’s more than okay to ask for help.There is so much news and so...
Don’t get caught out in a job scam
When you are applying for work and sending out multiple applications each day, job advertisements can all start to blur together. It is important to make sure what you are applying for is legitimate as, unfortunately, you may come across fake accounts and job...
5 top tips for finding happiness in the law
My name is Jessie Porteus and I am a happy lawtrepreneur!Last year I started my own legal training business called The Learned Crew (TLC for short), which aims to prepare the next generation of lawyers for the real world of law in an ever-changing legal industry, and...
How to quit a well-paying job for a lifelong dream
Letting go of a job you worked hard to get and is now paying handsomely is a daunting thing. Just when you are ready to walk out of that cubicle, the reassurance of a steady paycheck and a comfortable life pulls you back in. However, once you’ve entertained the...
Thinking of Working Overseas? 7 Reasons to Consider Beginning Your Career in Dubai
Dubai is a city that dreams big. From its beginnings as a small fishing village, over the last half century, Dubai has seen unparalleled growth. It is home to some highly inspirational projects: the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, and the world-famous...
The ‘Know’s of Job Hunting
Job hunting. It’s not an activity that many take up as recreation. In fact, say the words and you’re met with scrunched noses and silent cringes. While it’s never going to take out #1 spot in the Top 5 Ultimate Fun Things To Do, it doesn’t have to be painful. ...
5 Reasons Christmas is a Great Time for a Job Search
It may not feel like it, but the end of the year is actually a great time to start looking for a job. Whether it’s a change in career, a chance to gain new experience, or taking your first foray into the working world, December is a good time to get stuck in and...
How to Decide if You’re Qualified Enough to Submit a Job Application
You’re scanning LinkedIn, Seek, CareerHub and find your dream job.But wait—they’re looking for someone with 1-3 years’ experience, and there are a few other bullet points in the job description that you’ve never done before. You don’t tick all the boxes. Should you...
How to Get a Job with Basically No Experience
It’s a time old problem: you need experience to get a job, but you need a job so you can get experience in the first place. And there seems no end to the ridiculous amount of previous work experience employers expect for roles that, in themselves, offer on-the-ground...
Using the Subject Outline to Your Career Advantage
In conversation with Careers Consultant Claudia Cowell, we look into how the time you spend at university can be maximised to get you job-ready. Through Claudia’s experience in working with students in a one-on-one capacity, and liaising with recruiters, she makes the...