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You might have heard about a recent Icelandic study that trialled shortening the work week from 40 hours to 35-36 hours with no decrease in pay. It was deemed an “overwhelming success”, with participants reporting the same or even improved productivity and work-life...

Tell us you have skills, without telling us you have skills

by Mia Casey

Whether you’re down with the ‘tell us without telling us’ TikTok trend or not, it’s – rather strangely – a pretty great piece of advice when it comes to landing a job.Regardless if it’s through your CV or in an interview, employers are looking to see whether you have...

The path to future-proofing your career

“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn." - Alvin TofflerThe times they are a changing. Even before the impacts of Covid, we found ourselves in a transient period, described by...

Tipping the scales your way for work-life balance

People talk a lot about balance. You’re meant to try to even out the scales, whether that be in regards to food, relationships, study, or the ever elusive work-life balance. Flexible work arrangements bring with them a tonne of benefits, but there’s no denying they...

Zoom fatigue

Originally published by Vertigo magazineAs the new year began, another lock-down seized Sydney. Since then, snap lockdowns around the country put capital cities at standstills. State borders have been opening and closing so fast, it’s hard to keep track. Amidst all...

7 email memes, with kind regards

Sending emails doesn’t come easy to many people. They’re a weird form of communication, more formal and stilted than the way we actually speak to our co-workers. The way we communicate with the people with whom we work has changed dramatically since more of us spend...

Easy ways to ask for feedback at work

How well do you really know yourself? How long would it take you to list your values, interests, strengths, areas of development and personality traits? And even if you are aware of them at this point in time of your life, do you notice when they start to shift and...

6 tips to help you build a career you love

Do you want to enjoy your career? You should know a few tips to help with career development. Read on for some essential tricks. 1. Know your strengths and interests One of the most important tips to help develop your career is to know what interests you and...

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...

Motivation is a slippery little sucker

Motivation is a slippery little sucker. Sometimes I feel like I have a good grasp on motivation and I use it to do all the things. Other days it is nowhere to be found. NO. WHERE. So what do you do when you have really important things to do (um, like study) and you...

10 things to master in your 20s

We are all aware that the quarter-life struggle is real. In your 20s you’re supposed to grow into yourself, get your career on track, lay down a serious relationship, save for a house, start putting money away and saving for the future… it’s a lot!Studies show that...

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...

4 career lessons I’ve learnt from reality TV

Reality TV. Highly controversial. Highly addictive. Love it or hate it, there’s no denying that it’s produced some of the most iconic (and controversial) moments of all time, from Kim losing her diamond earring in the ocean to the Honey Badger choosing no one at the...

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...

Starting a business without an extended education

Our society often emphasises attaining a postgraduate degree in order to enter the business world. Yet, this doesn’t really mesh with the reality of the contemporary world we live in. For many people, traditional further education is prohibitively expensive — in 2021,...

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...

The one question students need to ask to avoid burnout

I am fortunate to get to work with hundreds of incredible students every year. Sometimes this is in a supervisory capacity for paid roles, and at other times is coordinating the incredible current UTS student volunteers in our Peer Network program.One thing that...

Young and unemployed? 3 reasons why you’re not getting hired

You’ve just graduated from university. The grad cap sits nicely in the closet. But now— The pressure is to find a job that will help you jumpstart your career. You’ve already crafted a CV, perhaps even a cover letter, and you’ve been applying for jobs for quite a...

Make working from home bearable with a work BFF

Since March 2020, the number of Australians working from home has doubled, with the Australian Bureau of Statistics reporting 41% of people with a job now work from home at least once a week.When UTS Careers shifted to a hybrid model – providing staff the option for...

3 things I would do differently at university

I graduated from university many years ago. I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do for a career (Bachelor of Arts students – hello!) I had a handful of good friends picked up through being in the same classes, group projects and the odd night out. I was a ‘good’...

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