UTS Careers Blog

Securing an internship is a valuable opportunity for students to gain real-world experience and explore their chosen industry. However, navigating the internship search process can be daunting. To help you find, secure, and make the most of your next internship, we've...

So, you want to teach? 8 options that are not primary or high school teaching

Do you enjoy tutoring, or helping others learn? Are you unsure about whether you want to go into primary or secondary school teaching? One of the topics that regularly comes up amongst the U:PASS leaders is the desire to move into teaching. I imagine that might be the...

How to avoid job-search burnout

Are you experiencing job-search burnout?Job hunting can be incredibly rewarding but also very draining. In today's competitive job market, landing a role could take months and dozens of unsuccessful applications. While this relentless pursuit of employment could have...

A perfectly hinged guide to making the most of your winter break

The temperatures are dropping, the sun comes up earlier, and we are entering one of the best times of the year: winter break! While we might all be tempted to throw in the productive towel and cuddle up in bed like a cinnamon roll, winter break is the perfect time to...

Top considerations when looking for remote work

Remote work has consistently been on the rise for several years. In 2020 in Australia, 64% of employees worked from home, largely due to the pandemic. However, as more business owners and employees alike began to realise the benefits of remote work, the trend of...

Embracing Change and Taking Action: Insights from Aaron Ngan’s Career Journey

When studying, it's easy to worry about what's coming next. What happens after you graduate? Where do you want to go? What do you want to do? With so many possibilities and uncertainties, you could be feeling overwhelmed or stressed about your future career.We...

How to get unstuck in your career

Not everyone thinks about what their 'career' might look like in the future. Often, we don't make measured decisions that take a whole-of-life approach. Some people are focused on getting through uni and haven't even thought about their next steps after graduation....

The changing attitudes towards work

It seems as though, in recent years, people's views on work have changed. This shift is evident on social media, in news articles, and in conversations. Even in universities, attitudes have evolved. People are becoming more sceptical of the idea that work and career...

How Harry Styles masters personal branding

Harry Styles went from being in One Direction to becoming a well-known name. His talent and musical journey contributed to his success, as seen in his album of the year Grammy win. He has also mastered unique and clear personal branding. In this post, we'll discuss...

Interviews: How to answer (and ask) the BIG questions

by Mia Casey

I’m pretty sure no one really like interviews all that much, but if you’ve done your research and prepared a few answers to the more difficult questions it’s a lot easier to head into an interview feeling confident and ready to succeed. To help you on this...

6 Reasons to join the UTS Peer Network

Joining the Peer Network was a game-changer in my university life. For the past two years, I felt like I've been robbed by the pandemic of the fun and exciting university experience you see in movies. Going to society events, running to and from tutorials and...

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