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Red flags in job ads that should make you run the other way ?
Have you ever read a job ad and it just seems… off?The job search process can be stressful and disheartening, especially if you’re creating application after application and receiving nothing but rejections or the silent treatment. But that doesn’t mean you should...
Bouncing back: The keys to resilience
Look at that, it’s already March and session is well into swing. With the year already flying by following a crazy two-year blip in our personal timelines, change has already proven to be the key theme of 2022.We are already seeing the effects of the great resignation...
3 engineering career pathways into the solar industry
(Warning: this post gets a little techy!) The transition to decarbonised energy systems is well underway globally, and new rooftop and utility solar is a big part of this change. Opportunities abound for talented solar energy professionals. These include working in...
4 TikTokers you should be following for career advice
One of my goals this year was to reduce my screen time. After setting a lock on my phone that allows me half an hour of social networking a day, I was appalled to see just how often I reach for my phone when bored.The major culprit? TikTok of course.Listen, I love a...
It all comes down to week one habits
Welcome to Autumn Session 2022!If you’re a new student, heed this advice from a career-student in their sixth year at UTS.If you’re a continuing student, I cannot promise these tips are any better than your current study habits, so don’t quote me on it. Utilise a...
How to start your career in customer success
You know when you witness a terrible decision and can almost feel the lost potential? That’s the foundation of my career in customer success. It started the way most business ventures do - with an idea. I’d seen CEOs spend millions on product development, only for...
Find your perfect match: preparing for careers fairs like a date
How do you usually find and get ready for a date? It’s different for everyone, but these days you can probably expect that apps will be involved – you want to have a great profile that stands out, chat that flows, and end the entire thing by arranging another date in...
6 great careers where you can use your statistics degree
There are many degrees that teach you various transferrable skills. When you develop transferrable skills, you can then seek employment in a wide variety of fields. One of these useful degrees is statistics (perhaps more identifiable at UTS as Statistics and Data...
10 tips for achieving career fulfilment
For some people, a job is just a means to an end. However, for many people, a job must be more than just a paycheck. These tips can help you achieve career fulfilment. 1. Discover your purposeWhether you work in education or eCommerce fulfillment one of the keys to a...
How SMART goals will help you feel like a genius
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been personally victimised by your own goals ?I hear your cries of ‘Life got in the way!’, ‘I’ll do it next month’, and ‘But look at all the other stuff I got done!’ Believe me, I get it - there have been countless goals I’ve abandoned...
Prepare for your career in your final year of uni with 5 easy steps
The start of a new year can signify different things to different people; to some it symbolises the closing of a chapter, to others it’s a celebration of opportunities to come, but for many of you reading this, it may signify the start of your final year of...
Considering tech’s impact on your non-tech career
We are living in a digital age, and the use of technology across all industries will only continue to grow. Even if you are seeking a career in a non-tech-related field, you will undoubtedly have interactions with tech in some way and will even potentially be required...
Save your coin with these freebies for students
Being a student is kind of like a never-ending cycle of this iconic Tiger King moment: Managing money for rent, food and educational materials (not to mention events and plain socialising!) is sometimes a steep uphill battle. Luckily, your student ID card is...
7 memorable tips from industry professionals to get into the design industry
We asked professionals in the design industry all things job, portfolio and interviewing to give you the inside word on exactly what they’re looking for. Here are our top seven tips for success during the recruitment, job application and interview process. 1. Stay...
Working in sales? Here’s how to successfully close a sale every time
If you work in sales, you undoubtedly have had difficult customers that make closing a sale nearly impossible. As annoying and discouraging as those clients can be, some of your best training can come from them. If you can win them over, the stubborn sells will...
How to respectfully approach January 26 at work
January 26 is more than just a public holiday for a lot of Australians. It’s a chance to recognise the long history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ custodianship of our country’s land and knowledge, celebrate the longest continuing culture on earth,...
Great, high-paying jobs for recent graduates
As you prepare to graduate from uni, you probably have a lot of debt from HECS or student loans. You do not have to let this debt weigh you down financially, however.Instead, while chipping away at your HECS, you could research a possible student loan refinance. You...
Social media hacks to start and progress your career
Social media is an unavoidable part of life these days, including in the professional sphere. Us Aussies are some of the most active social media users worldwide, with 60% of us active Facebook users. Instagram and LinkedIn are next up, taking out number three and...
5 ways to show your boss you have impressive initiative
Do you want your boss to see you as a rising star? Are you interested in doing more and growing within your industry? Then show some initiative. The go-getters of the sector have passion, enthusiasm and drive, ready to tackle significant projects and dig into tasks...
If you sparkle I sparkle: the benefits of celebrating others’ success
I’ve always struggled with comparing myself to the people around me. In school, I was constantly concerned I wasn’t smart enough, sporty enough, a good enough friend – in large part due to the fact I saw my classmates absolutely killing it in each of those categories....
Get unstuck: 4 things to do when you’ve reached a plateau in your career
If you're feeling stuck in your job, you're far from being alone. A 2021 report by Oracle and Workplace Intelligence surveyed more than 14,000 professionals and found that a whopping 75% of people feel stuck in their professional lives. Moreover, 83% of respondents...
Make your career goals stick in 2022
We’re officially three days into 2022. How are those New Year’s resolutions going so far? We won’t judge you if you haven’t made it to the gym yet (this may or may not be a cry for help for me).Those pesky resolutions can be hard to keep. Not because we don’t want to...
How to launch a business career with a disability
If you have a disability, a career in business might be an excellent option for you! Some people with disabilities face difficulties finding fulfilling, accessible, and lucrative work. Thankfully, the business industry has seen some incredible advancements in the past...
22 career resolutions for 2022
1. Reflect on the year that was2021. What a beast of a year. While you still might be in mourning for all the things you missed out on over this year and throughout the pandemic, it’s important to remember all the good as well. Take time to reflect on all your...