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How to know if a remote job is right for you
COVID-19 lockdowns shook up the job force, forever changing its landscape. Many employers are offering more remote options. While this is great news for some, others work better in an office environment. Both options have their pros and cons. Consider these challenges...
Don’t listen to TikTok and don’t quit quietly
I don't know about you, but for the past month or so, my for-you page has been flooded with the latest work-culture lifestyle trend: quiet quitting. The movement is a response to work cultures in which employers expect you to go 'above and beyond,' maintaining or even...
5 ways your side hustle can benefit your main career
The reality of work in 2022 is that most people aren't satisfied with the good old 9-to-5 anymore. A growing number of individuals are choosing unconventional career paths these days: Research from McKinsey shows that 58% of Americans had the option to work remotely...
The connection between career paths and mental health
As a society, we place a lot of stress on our chosen career paths and what we want to do with the rest of our lives. This can make the decision of choosing a career in and of itself incredibly stressful. Unfortunately, once you’ve landed a job, the stress doesn’t...
How to decide between multiple job offers
The job application process can often be daunting. You spend a great deal of time crafting and presenting the best version of yourself in the hope that one of the companies you apply to accepts you in a role. Few people consider the idea of multiple businesses being...
Setback to success: Skills to succeed with Naby Mariyam
Have you just faced a rejection, and now you're feeling unsure about your next steps? Or maybe you're questioning whether you've got the skills to create a career from the ground up? This article is for you. Welcome to part two of our discussion with CEO and Founder...
Forget the fear of failure: Embracing change with Naby Mariyam
The start of a new session at university always brings with it a sense of change – the holidays are over, you’ve got new classes, your schedule is changing, and you’re suddenly reminded that you’re one step closer to graduation. This time can also prompt a lot of...
How to avoid the mid-year blues
You know that saying, time flies when you’re having fun? How misleading: time flies all the time, not just when you’re having fun. One moment, you’re relaxing in the summer sun, crafting up some new year’s resolutions, then BAM! It’s July, and you have quite...
How to create an outstanding video resume
Do you need to submit a video resume for a job application? If so, it’s important to put the work into making a high-quality video. If you’re applying for something that requires a video, make sure your video is clear and easy to watch. It should be short (less than...
Why you should start looking for summer internships in the middle of winter
The weather is cold, the milo is hot, and summer feels a million years away. Why, then, am I persuading you to start looking for a summer internship? There is a very simple explanation:Because employers are already recruiting.If you want to secure an internship that...
5 things to do for your career instead of filing your taxes
Firstly, a disclaimer: I’m not encouraging you to commit tax fraud or evasion.Obviously, you’re going to file your tax returns eventually. However, sometimes, when you have something big you need to do (like filing your tax returns), you want to do anything but that...
How to pivot your career direction mid-degree
If you’re midway through your studies and you’re thinking about working in a different industry or specialty than the one you’re studying, don’t worry – you’re not alone! It’s common to start thinking about different career pathways while you’re studying, and...
Can you design your future?
Look, none of us can predict the future but that doesn’t mean you can’t take steps now to help steer it in a direction that #sparksjoy. How can you do that, I hear you ask? Well friends, let me introduce you to this delightful little theory of Life Design.Drawing on...
Getting your foot in the door
Finding an internship is hard. Sometimes it feels like its own full-time job, which no one pays or gives you credit for. I had been looking for an internship for months before I stumbled upon my first internship at UTS Careers. Today, I'd like to help you to get your...
Six ways to fast track your career progression
Have you ever been frustrated, waiting for your manager to offer you a promotion, or wondered what more you could do to stand out from your peers? Use these tips and tricks to get the recognition you deserve and fast-track your progression. 1. Set your career (and...
Fitting in(stitutions) while Black
Recently, myself and a colleague wrote an article at The Conversation examining some nuances of working while Black. We use the word Black to refer to political identities connected to ancestry, as well as a cultural and social experience of race and to...
3 skills you need to succeed in Project Management
The Masters of Project Management (MPM) is a well-known program offered by the UTS Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building. This widely endorsed program is recognised by the Project Management Institute (PMI) and is designed to enhance the knowledge, experience...
6 reasons why you should volunteer at university
Being a university student isn’t easy. If you’re a recent school leaver, then you are probably learning about the epic juggle of university life. Trying to balance your studies with your home life, plus maybe working part-time and trying to catch up with your friends...
Helpful tips in returning to coursework or your career
There are various reasons people take a break from their studies or before pursuing a career. You might have explored a little more of the world and gained some new experiences. Family or parenting obligations may also have briefly interrupted your education. Whatever...
Pathways to digital marketing careers
It’s everywhere – on your phone, on your PC; it may have even led you here. Digital marketing is the way businesses communicate and promote their products and services to the world. Though we may think of clickable ads and pop-ups as digital marketing, digital...
Best of: Skill-building advice
Look, we know that UTS students are the most skilled, talented, and coolest out there, but how do you go about proving that to a prospective employer?Skill-building is an essential part of getting you ready for the world of work, and ensuring you’re committed to a...
What is an internship? Meaning, definitions and how to get one
Originally published by WikiJobsAs competition for graduate jobs increases, students need to think of new ways to set themselves apart from all of the other equally qualified and skilled candidates. Graduates who have relevant workplace experience tend to be more...
Best of: Job search advice
Are you looking for a job at the moment? Or maybe contemplating leaving your current role for a new opportunity?The job search process may seem easy – you just find a job, apply for it, and get it… right? – but in reality it can take setbacks, challenges, and the...
There is no such thing as ‘just a uni job’
Getting a job on campus at your university is not just a means to an end, it can be the start of something really special. You’ll be taking advantage of a typically more flexible work schedule, get a chance to see the ‘behind-the-scenes’ of your uni and will get the...