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Get the golden rules of goal setting
Goals. Do you have any at the moment? Do you feel like SHOULD have some?I don’t know about you, but I personally find goal setting to be an arduous task. I particularly remember how daunting it was to set career-related goals whilst studying at university. Even more...
How to build skills in project management
Managing a project is one of the toughest jobs in an organisation. As a project manager, you must be able to effectively move the project towards success. If you are aspiring to become a project manager or you want to sharpen your skills, you've come to the right...
International Women’s Day: the inspiring women of UTS Careers changing the game
It’s International Women’s Day (?), so today we’re reflecting on all the inspiring women in management we’ve worked with and for, and the future leaders we will become! This year’s International Women's Day theme is Choose to Challenge, something that is front of mind...
UTS Accomplish Award: Your all-in-one guide to becoming your most employable self
If you are hoping to boost your employability skills this year, then the UTS Accomplish Award is your answer! The UTS Accomplish Award is a program designed to help you develop and enhance your skills and understanding of the recruitment process. Through participation...
How to convert your knowledge and expertise into an online business
As the world economy is changing and technology is advancing, there is more competition for the same marketplaces than ever before. So, if you are considering starting an online business, you need the right strategy. Otherwise, you risk wasting time and money.You...
RISE at work this Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras celebrations have kicked off for 2021, and while they look a little different this year (goodbye sweaty dance parties and raucous parades, may you rest in peace) the LGBTIQA+ community is just as strong as ever.The theme for this year’s festivities is...
Preparing for virtual careers fairs: top tips
Virtual careers fairs are fast becoming a common way for employers and industries to connect with up-and-coming talent (aka you!). They are a great opportunity for you to network with professionals in your field, discover where your career could take you, and help you...
Unexpected things that could affect your job search
Having to search for a job can be overwhelming and stressful. But, the more you know about certain factors that could impact your search, the easier it can be. By now, most people know that your social media presence and having a “clean” online footprint can make a...
Finding and landing a creative internship
We all know internships are one of the best ways to gain meaningful work experience while studying. But how do you go about finding one, especially in a pandemic? At the end of last year, 10 talented UTS students took part in a creative advertising internship—the...
What no one tells you when you start uni… you’re welcome
We all know that before you start university, you’re told about so many tips and tricks, but some things are just learnt on the job. And this is exactly what I’m here to tell you — all my hard-won knowledge from the best food spots and free services, to bringing your...
Boost your employability with these data management skills
Data management is becoming more a part of the job in many careers in business. Knowing which skills are important to have and improve can help you be more successful and productive at work, or even help you land a job in your chosen field. Some of these skills seem...
Cultivating self-love at work
With Valentine’s Day having just passed, we’ve got romance on the mind. Sure, who doesn’t enjoy the chance to exchange gifts and chocolate, spoil the people around them, and read a kind word or two? But that’s not what we’re celebrating – this year, it’s all about you...
How to start your design portfolio website in 10 steps
Having a strong online portfolio is a must for all designers. Follow these 10 steps to unlock the key to expressing your work in a way that is unique to you and your style via a portfolio website.An online portfolio is essential in the world of work for designers and...
How to achieve more with less when starting a new business
If you’re a future entrepreneur in the making, or if you’re already starting out as a small business owner, you’re likely looking for some pointers on how to dodge avoidable mistakes. You’ve come to the right place. Small businesses have a number of strengths compared...
Working smarter not harder: Career hacks for lazy people
Raise your hand if you spend your life moving clean washing from your bed to a hamper back to the bed, or have ever texted someone in the next room rather than get up, or ordered UberEats despite having perfectly good food in your fridge. Ok you don’t actually have to...
From friendships to freebies: How to make the most of first year as a design student
As a former student of UTS Animation, and UTS Visual Communication for a brief time, there are things I wish people had told me when I was in my first year of uni. Below are some tips from me for any first years starting out at UTS. Explore! What I enjoyed the...
How to keep your business tech operating smoothly
Technology and business have long been partners in crime. These two pillars of human civilisation often benefit and complement each other, and that has resulted in a modern commercial landscape characterised by heavy use of top of the line technology. Making good use...
Putting your best foot forward for a new year of uni
A new autumn session is coming up here at UTS, and what a semester it promises to be. The way we work and study has changed dramatically over the last year thanks to the pesky pandemic (or pandeezy/panny as we have affectionately started calling it). That being said,...
Nutrition and productivity: everything you need for a dynamic workday
On a scale of one to ten, how productive are you on an average day? If your perceived level of efficiency is less than you'd like it to be, you're not alone. There's no shortage of data about the overall unproductive state of the modern individual. According to a 2016...
How to beat the ‘Mondaze’
Mondays… ammiright? It’s no secret that most of us aren’t huge fans of the first day of the week. With the weekend quickly fading into a distant memory, enduring arduous small talk in the staffroom or – even worse – on staffZoom, and the fact that the average person...
How to establish job security in a new career
A couple of generations ago it was normal to get a job at a large company and then settle down to a multi-decade tenure before retiring with a pension. If you go back even further in history, individuals didn’t just maintain the same job, they were literally born into...
2021: No to resolutions, yes to aspirations
It’s a new year… and honestly it feels weird. I can’t remember a time before this where we entered a new year with such a feeling of trepidation or uncertainty. The whole ‘new year, new me’ motif was already getting cringey but this year it’s nowhere to be seen - even...
Don’t do something you’ve GOT to do, do something you GET to do
My housemate is an avid sports fan. For me, this means getting woken up early on Sunday mornings to the dulcet tones of mixed martial arts, spending too many evenings watching documentaries about players he can’t believe I haven’t heard of, and avoiding invites to “go...
Going into 2021 while mourning 2020
There’s no denying that 2020 has been tough. Wearing facemasks, staying 1.5m away from everyone, and terms like “contract tracing”, “flattening the curve”, and “viral load” became commonplace even while feeling like a bad dream. This became our reality.The COVID-19...