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Art on a Different Canvas: Insights from a Creative Turned Marketing Manager
What is it like to pivot career direction mid-career? How can you make the most of internship experiences? What is it like working in marketing?On the heels of our recent blog post interview and profile, 'Social responsibility and justice in law,' we present another...
How to successfully prepare for the future of work
Entering the workforce can be a nerve-wracking journey. However, as a recent graduate in the digital age, equipping yourself with a unique set of skills can help you to find success in your future career. Preparing for the future of work is particularly important if...
Everything you need to know about office work desks
I love my work desk. Since I started at my current job, I have been slowly making it my own. There’s a smattering of colourful art prints from friends, a pinned sticker from a weekend trip to glebe markets, a polaroid of the sunset, and a bear-shaped bin from the...
Social responsibility and justice in law
An interview with Sadaf Azimi, who graduated from UTS with a Bachelor of Laws in June 2022, and spent the remainder of the year on contract as a Visiting Professional to three Judges of the Trial Chamber at the International Criminal Court in the Hague. In 2023, she began as a lawyer at Australian Government Solicitor within the Attorney-General’s Department in Canberra.
Encouraging belonging and diversity at work
We live in an incredibly culturally diverse world. Here in Australia, over 50% of our population were born overseas or have a parent born overseas. With such a multicultural society, the average workplace will comprise people from many different backgrounds. Everyone...
Starting your career journey: Life lessons from three professionals
Like many of you, I am only just beginning my career journey. There is so much I don't know about my industry, my future, or the people around me. With all those unknowns, figuring out my next step or navigating the workplace can sometimes feel overwhelming.However,...
How to make the most of your International Studies degree
So, you’ve decided to pursue a Bachelor of International Studies – great choice! UTS offers up to 28 degrees that can be combined with International Studies to give your qualification that extra international edge. Many students, myself included, often wonder how to...
The 5 Stages of Graduate Recruitment
If you're in your penultimate or final year of study, you might have started thinking about what comes next. For many industries, graduate programs are standard for students to transition into after university. Some organisations recruit students as early as January...
Campus life is calling: How spending time on campus can benefit your career and life
I get it - your time is poor - juggling one too many part-time jobs, trying to have a balanced social life, doing your best to keep on top of your university - a long commute to university is the last thing you need. Forget frantically digging through your wardrobe to...
4 non-sleazy networking tips for university students
I looked out of the hotel window. All I could see was an empty parking lot… and a gigantic Walmart sign.There I was — an 18-year-old Malaysian boy who'd never traveled outside of Asia — spending a night at a local hotel, before heading off to start my undergrad degree...
50 life lessons I learnt while at university
You learn a lot of lessons at uni. The coursework, obviously, but also general life lessons.I recently finished my undergrad studies, and I'm graduating this year. Over the past four years, I've learnt a lot of coursework and theory. However, beyond the subject...
7 ways to stand out from other candidates on a job application
The job market has been wild lately. While the short-staffing issues in many industries would have you believe otherwise, the competition is fierce for desirable roles. Add in applicant tracking systems (ATS), and getting in front of a hiring manager has never been...
Coding interviews 101: What they are, what to expect, and how you can prepare
Coding Interview. These two words can sound terrifying to any aspiring software engineer. If you have decided to prepare for coding interviews or simply want to know more about them, don’t worry, we got you! Let’s break down the myth and get you from zero to hero for...
6 essential skills for a successful career in healthcare
There are many great reasons to land a career in the healthcare industry. The most significant advantage is that you get to help people live their healthiest lives and make the world a better place. On top of that, you get the chance to choose from many different job...
The benefits of including your hobbies on your resume
Recently, I was talking to a friend about their plans after graduation. They told me how they struggled to write a resume and find work. Beyond the hospitality job they had worked in for years and their uni degree, they needed to figure out what else to list on their...
Improving your Career in 2023: How to Identify, Embrace and Overcome Your Weaknesses
Do your goals for 2023 include improving your career? If that's the case, there's one thing you need to understand. Identifying, embracing, and overcoming your weaknesses will be the most helpful thing you can do to reach your professional goals. But the truth is,...
What to expect from your first university orientation: Advice from a 2nd year student
University is often the first step to the rest of your career, and orientation is the first step to getting to know your university! In this blog post, second-year UTS student Lucas Tan breaks down everything new students need to know going into orientation. What to...
5 Common Questions Students ask a Peer Career Advisor
We’ve all sat in a lecture or tutorial with a burning question, debating whether to pop our hand up. Suddenly, another student asks exactly what you were contemplating. via GIPHY The UTS Careers office offers drop-in appointments with Peer Career Advisors. We're...
How to keep your New Year’s Resolution (from someone that did successfully)
Do you need a hand keeping up your New Year's Resolutions? Read on to hear how I succeeded in setting and keeping a New Year's Resolution and the one tip I recommend to anyone looking to stay steadfast in their goals.The backgroundThree years ago, I decided I needed...
Grateful but thankful it’s over: 2022 in review
It’s December, the time of festive cheer and reflection on the year that has been. And what a year 2022 was. Even if you just look at the global events that occurred, it feels as though this year has been a huge year. Then, to add to that, you have your own personal...
UTS Careers Blog Wrapped: Our best career advice of 2022
What is the career advice you need to know? Of all the posts on the UTS Careers blog, how do you know which ones to read? If you're struggling with either of these questions, this blog post can help you. We'll be reflecting back on 2022, highlighting our best posts,...
25 Transferable skills employers look for in 2022
Originally published by WikiJob What are transferable skills? Transferable skills combine competencies, knowledge and skills that you have gained from the workplace during your career path, from school, internships or elsewhere and take with you to your next...
Higher Pay vs. Better Benefits: Which is More Important?
When you start your job search, it’s easy to hyperfocus on salary. After all, a good salary can help you achieve your life goals and give you a sense of stability.However, you shouldn’t overlook the benefits section of job adverts before discarding them altogether....
How Spotify wrapped can help your career
I have always loved the end of the year, and not just because it’s the gift-giving season. Although December often feels like the busiest time of year, it is also a nice little bookend to the rest of the crazy months that have been. It acts as a waypoint to go, hey,...