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The skills you’ll need in 2020 (and the future)
2019 is at an end, and as we look forward into the approaching year I figured now’s as good a time as any to start considering what skills you might want to start cultivating in 2020. As the world of work shifts and develops, certain skills are gradually becoming more...
How to handle interview rejection and feedback
Rejection is part of life, but that doesn’t mean it’s an easy thing to face. But there are a few things to keep in mind to get through an interview rejection.Community Coordinator, Sarah Graham, runs the UTS Peer Network and has a few pieces of advice that can help...
What’s your social style?
How knowing your social style can help you be more effective in life. Have you ever wondered why some interactions with people leave you feeling frustrated, annoyed or even down-right angry? While conversations with others feel effortless, easy and constructive. I...
How curiosity can make (or break) your career
I recently hosted a discussion panel about emerging career paths in technology. The five panelists came from diverse fields ranging from cybersecurity to UX design.Each panelist had a unique career journey to share but there was one story that I found really...
The best thing you can do in 2020? Get experience
The idea of balancing study with attaining real-world industry experience can seem a little overwhelming, particularly if you’re also working throughout. However it’s one of the few things that can really help establish you in the eyes of future employers, and is...
Why the holiday season is THE pinnacle networking period
It’s the start of December and the holiday season has officially begun. For many, this likely means being accosted by festive décor at your local shopping centre, weekends suddenly filling up with catch-ups you’ve been putting off for most of the year, and inboxes...
How to land a job in software engineering as a graduate
Whether you’re looking into studying software engineering or you’re just about to graduate, you might be wondering what you need to improve your chances of landing a job. According to SEEK, job growth in Software Engineering is set to grow by 21% in 5 years. Here at...
Technology in the workplace: 4 innovations you should know about
Once you enter the workplace, you’ll notice that it’s a fast-changing beast that can often introduce innovation when you least expect it, leaving you with no instructions to adapt and evolve. Employers always rush to be the forerunners of any innovation, including the...
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...
A passion for fashion (and a good cup of coffee)
A colleague recently pointed out that my work attire resembled a Frank Green keep cup – a plain block of colour on the top and a block of colour or a pattern below. Each morning they ask, "What KeepCup are we rocking today, Shell?". Why do I absolutely love this?...
To intern or not to intern: is this internship right for you?
While undertaking an internship is pretty vital to your career success, deciding which ones to apply for can be a bit confusing. To help you decide whether an internship opportunity is right for you, here’s a quick and easy checklist to help you decide! 1. Is it worth...
Summer Internships and why you should do one
With the impending arrival of summer, much of your semester will be coming to an end and exams are slowly wrapping up. If you’d rather not sleep the days away, escape the Australian heat and invest some time in your career this summer! Whilst you may be looking, have...
How to write a stand out cover letter
“I love writing cover letters.” Said no one, ever. Most people don’t want to write a cover letter, and if they aren’t specifically asked for then very few people will do it. However, if you know how to use it the cover letter can become your secret weapon in landing...
I took the road less travelled, but did it make a difference?
Navigating your career can be as difficult as finding your way through some of the world’s largest super highways (just google ‘Spaghetti Junction’). One minute you’re on a straight trajectory for ultimate success, and the next you are standing at the crossroads of 5...
What is a portfolio & why do I need one?
You’re on CareerHub, looking at a job at your dream company that seems perfect for you, and you’re about to hit that ‘apply now’ button but something stops you. You see the word ‘portfolio’ included as part of the application process, but you’ve never put together a...
Career chaos meets life design
I chose my undergraduate course of study based on slick movie thrillers about clever crimes and the interesting lives of others, almost always with a savvy out-witting psychologist at the centre. I chose at least my first three jobs based on what was easy to access –...
How to de-spook your career future
When thinking about what your future holds makes you want to scream and dive for cover, you know it’s time to make some changes. Many people have a lot of anxiety around their career options and can get pretty spooked whenever the subject comes up. Luckily, we have a...
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,...
Hackathon internship winners: Design Summer at UTS
This September, the Student Council Liaison Group hosted a forum for UTS students to voice feedback on their UTS experience – an annual session that gives us a chance to let the uni know what we’d like to see on campus. In years past, we’ve had a fairly static Q and A...
How to stand out: your first day at a law firm
A first impression doesn’t end with an interview – your first day in the office is just as important. Meeting your new colleagues, learning the lay of the land, and settling in to your role can be daunting when you first start out, but you can certainly solidify a...
Set your fears this scary season
As Halloween fast approaches (T-minus two weeks people!) many of us begin to prepare for the annual celebration of fear… and some sneaky treats of course!So, what better time to sit down and re-evaluate your fears? Now, as silly as it sounds, I promise it’s a thing....
5 tips to prepare and nail your first day at work
First impressions at a new job really matter – but no pressure! The way you waltz into the office on your first day of work and the way you conduct yourself for the following eight to ten hours will have an influence on the way people perceive you as a person and a...
Why you don’t need a STEM degree to work for a tech company
In today’s increasingly tech-driven economy, you’d be forgiven for thinking that you need to study STEM to eventually end up working for a startup or tech company, but I’m here to tell you, that isn’t entirely the case. In July 2019, Forbes wrote a story about an...
What career-centric skills will students need in the future?
One of the key issues for higher education is the employability of graduates, as they face a rapidly changing and a highly competitive employment sector. Last month at UTS we held the Careers event, Your Future in Science and Maths, with a lively discussion on...