UTS Careers Blog

Graduate programs explained: When, where and how to apply

If you’re heading into the final year of your degree, you’ve probably started to think about your post-study options and have come across graduate programs. But what exactly are they, and should you apply for one? Graduate programs are entry-level roles that involve...

From application to interview: tools and tips to get you hired

  Recruitment can be a remarkably laborious and lengthy process, but using relevant tools and methods can significantly enhance your chances of recruitment. Whether you’re a new graduate or switching careers, we’ll take your through important tools and concepts...

Careers fair advice from the experts: Employers attending the 2025 UTS Graduate and Internship Careers Fair

Careers fairs are where the career magic happens. They’re your ticket to discovering epic career paths, connecting with professionals, and scoring valuable insights from recent graduates and hiring managers. This event could be your gateway to many opportunities, but...

New year, new business? A comprehensive guide to starting your own business in Australia

  Starting a business is an exciting and rewarding journey. Luckily, Australia’s strong economy, supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem, and diverse market make it an ideal place to launch your venture. However, navigating how to start can be a bit overwhelming....

Tips for advancing your career in today’s competitive job market

  As we step into 2025 the job market is fiercer than ever, with candidates vying for limited opportunities and top salary packages. To secure your next role, it’s crucial to prepare effectively. Here are straightforward tips to help you ace your career:  1....

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Internships: the good, the bad, and the reality

Internships: the good, the bad, and the reality

When it comes to internships, there are lots of different opinions. Some people love them – hello professional experience, networking opportunities, and confidence building! Others might think of internships as a bit of waste of time, just a chance to get coffees for...

Make the most of mentoring

Make the most of mentoring

2020 was the gift that kept on giving – bushfires, Covid, lock downs, job market collapse, more lock downs and more recently flooding.After digging myself out from under the rubble of 2020’s trauma and devastation (high fives to any fellow parents out there), I felt a...

5 tips for job hunting before graduating

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...

From shy to fly: networking tips for introverts

From shy to fly: networking tips for introverts

Have you ever walked into a Careers Fair or a networking event and found yourself too anxious to approach industry professionals or start conversations with unfamiliar faces? Well, you are not alone. Between one third and one half of all people are introverts,...

Building business experience while still in uni

Building business experience while still in uni

Balancing work, socialising and hobbies - all while still at uni - isn’t easy, so we wouldn’t blame you if gaining professional experience isn’t at the top of your list right now. However, upskilling doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, programs like Univative make...

How to design a career change

How to design a career change

Bold career change stories are inspiring. We all know what it’s like to feel stuck, or in need of something new, but actually taking the steps to make a change is challenging. Seeing someone else take that leap can be a powerful motivator.I sat down with my friend and...

The 4 types of procrastinators and how not to be one

The 4 types of procrastinators and how not to be one

THINGS I HAVE DONE THIS MORNING INSTEAD OF WRITING THIS BLOG:put on, and hung out, a load of laundryscrolled through TikToktried to teach my cat to shake handsstared at a blank wall for “thinking time”This is not an atypical day for me – it’s very easy to get locked...

3 things I wish I knew before graduating

3 things I wish I knew before graduating

It’s been nearly three years since I finished my last university exam and said goodbye to the student life forever. Meeting a variety of new people in my new life as a full-time working professional, I’m continually surprised just how different this transition can be...

3 reasons The Office is work goals

3 reasons The Office is work goals

Let’s get one thing clear: there’s no way in hell I would want to work for Dunder Mifflin. The dynamics of the fictional paper company in NBC’s The Office are painful to watch. There’s gross mismanagement, workplace bullying, hours of pointless meetings, and don’t...

Not just another “to-do” list

Not just another “to-do” list

If you’re like me, you lay in bed at night remembering all the things you need to do the next day and start to write a mental list in the hope you can finally fall asleep and not forget anything that you’ve thought of in the morning. To help with this midnight list...

Can working for free pay off in the long run?

Can working for free pay off in the long run?

There’s no substitute for experience, which is why internships are so valuable as an undergraduate student. They can provide exposure to your chosen field and help you gain relevant skills and experience, often the coin of the realm in a job interview.The downside is...

Creating the perfect playlist for your career

Creating the perfect playlist for your career

If you’re like me and you are a lover of all things music, you will know that waking up in the morning to get your day started can involve more than just a cup of coffee. Percolating for you involves podcasts, playlists and pantomime whilst finding the one song that...

Overcoming the fear of starting your own business

Overcoming the fear of starting your own business

Are you waiting for the ideal moment to start your own business? If that's the case, you might be in for a long wait because, unfortunately, the timing will never be perfect.In business, there will always be challenges and obstacles. From economies recovering from a...

Overwhelmed? Here’s how to say no at work

Overwhelmed? Here’s how to say no at work

When we’re first starting out our careers, it’s common to just jump at every opportunity – to say yes to everything. While this can be a good thing (hello building a professional brand), it can also lead to a too-full plate, feelings of being overwhelmed, and...

5 books to take your career to the next level

5 books to take your career to the next level

Are you a 10-books-a-month or a 10-books-a-lifetime reader? Bookworm or movie buff? Paper purist or e-reader?No matter where you fall on the reading spectrum, there is boundless knowledge and advice to be found between pages, especially when it comes to your career....