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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...
Best of: Interview advice
If there’s anything promised in this life, it’s death, taxes, and job interviews.You’ve nailed the cover letter and resume portion of the job-search process, and now’s your chance to show off your true personality, wow your interviewers, and hopefully land a job!But...
Growing your career: The importance of personal branding and how to master it
Being happy in a career isn't a necessity for living a fulfilled life – but it's definitely a good start. So, what is it that makes people satisfied with their jobs? Recent research data shows that most professionals (as many as 80%, in fact) feel like the key to job...
Best of: Resume and cover letter advice
If you think about your next career step, chances are one of the first things you’re going to think about is your resume and cover letter. Not the most exciting things in the world, your CV and cover letter can nevertheless make or break an opportunity. As the first...
An Interview with Vice-Chancellor Andrew Parfitt
Originally published by Vertigo magazine For those of you out of the university loop, Professor Andrew Parfitt is your Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Technology Sydney. Promoted from his position of Provost and Senior Vice-President in November...
How to make a difference as a mentor in 4 easy ways
What makes a mentor stand out? We all have people in our lives that we find inspiring, motivating, and driven, but the secret to being a mentor is more than just enthusiasm (although that never goes to waste!)From sharing their knowledge and expertise to providing...
4 signs a healthcare career may be right for you
The healthcare industry offers various rewarding career paths. You have the opportunity to make a significant difference in individual patients' lives and the community at large. Lucrative salaries are also a feature of many roles in the sector. The Australian...
How to land an internship that ISN’T just getting coffee
We’ve spoken a lot about internships over the years. In fact, it’s one of our favourite things about UTS – that we’re known for empowering our students to set themselves up to get their dream internship, dream job, dream career.But while we actively encourage students...
8 phone interview tips for career success
Originally published by Career Success Australia The next step after applying for a job is preparing for the initial interview you will have with a recruiter, which is usually conducted over the phone. So, no doubt you’ll be looking for phone interview tips to make...
You can’t ask that! Illegal job interview questions
Interviews can be a tough go at the best of times, but throw in uncomfortable, cringey, or plain illegal questions and you’ll be in for a tumultuous ride.We often think that we have to jump through hoops or go out of our way to prove ourselves in interviews, but you...
Feel the fear and do it anyway: getting into mentoring
I’ve found it informative to hear from students about their anxieties around getting into mentoring. Some of these included:Not sure where to startSelf-doubt about their ability to interact with a professionalFear of rejection or not being liked by their potential...
How to launch your career in real estate as an Agent
Is your 2022 career goal to take steps towards working in the real estate industry? A career as a real estate agent can involve everything from supporting clients to downsize or upsize their home or buy their first property, to guiding them through the property...
Stop living for the weekend
Originally published on Anouska & CoIt’s estimated that we will spend roughly a third of our life at work. If we spend the vast majority of that third staring out the window fantasising about close of business Friday, it’s not a recipe for a happy life. So how do...
An interview with an Animator: tips and tricks to succeed
People often think of Disney, Nickelodeon or Cartoon Network when someone mentions animation but if you’ve seen a Marvel or DC film recently, or any blockbuster that requires CGI, you’re seeing the work of a huge team of animators and VFX artists.Animation has always...
Top 9 career paths worth pursuing in 2022
This is your moment to reimagine your career. Whether you are an aspiring student or a professional envisioning a new path, this is the moment to take in the world of possibilities ahead of you. As times change, so do the shifts in careers, industries and labour...
Celebrating greatness: 3 inspiring UTS Alumni
UTS Alumni are well-renowned for their talent, vision, and drive. Personally and professionally, our alumni exemplify UTS’s core values — commitment to excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship and social justice. So today, we’re celebrating the incredible successes of...
What’s holding you back in job interviews? Addressing the articulation gap
Have you ever struggled to addressed a skill question in a job interview? You are not alone if you could not provide an example to demonstrate your skills on the spot. For many candidates, it is not because they don’t have the skills needed - what’s missing is their...
5 tips for preparing for a career in IT
Information technology is a booming industry offering a variety of jobs. It's an excellent field for those looking for a chance to advance and earn a solid income. In January 2020, records indicated at least 3 million people held jobs in some part of IT in America.If...
Scary Hour: The secret to beating procrastination
At the time of writing this blog, I have successfully avoided:Replying to an email a classmate sent a week agoBooking my car in to renew its registrationRearranging a date to meet a friendTaking the growing collection of cups in my room to the kitchen…and that’s about...
Automatic rejection for your job application? Here’s why
Are you receiving the dreaded ‘auto rejection’ email when you apply to jobs? It could be that your resume is to blame. When you apply to a job, it is extremely likely that your resume will be read by an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). This is a type of software most...
Things to consider for pursuing a career in project management
What’s got you leaning toward a career in project management? Is it the average salary of a little over $95,000? The challenging yet fulfilling job responsibilities? Or is it leading a team that entices you?Whatever the story is behind why you’re pursuing a career in...
Building connections and making a difference: An interview with a mentor and mentee
When you’re first starting out in your career, everything can seem a little daunting. You might not be sure where to go for tips on starting out or rising up the ranks, navigating different workplace cultures, or how to put your degree to good use.Here at UTS Careers,...
The word ‘supervisor’ has ‘super’ in it
Picture this: you have landed your dream internship/job. It is your first day at your new gig. You are introduced to a room full of the brightest individuals who will now be your colleagues. You are determined to make the most out of this opportunity you have received...