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Generative AI and your career: ATS and AI in the recruitment process
Have you ever wondered how AI will impact your chances of getting a job?In recent times, the widespread accessibility of generative AI (GenAI) tools has raised questions around their ethical implications and how they will affect our everyday lives. Many people are...
Generative AI and your career: How to ethically use AI when job searching
The rapid growth and widespread adoption of generative AI tools has raised many questions around their ethical use in various contexts. Their impact on writing is a major point of discussion, which includes resume writing and job searching processes. UTS encourages...
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...
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...
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...
Craft a resume that stands out
You have probably been writing resumes since you took a business course in high school or uni. You likely know what it needs: your name and contact information, your skill sets, your experience, and your education information.But, do you know how to make your...
How to prepare your resume for coding interviews
The job market has been evolving rapidly, and as more companies adopt the WFH model, the demand for tech talent is on the rise. The fight for hiring tech talent is getting more brutal, with technology and software becoming a success pill for businesses worldwide.The...
Young and unemployed? 3 reasons why you’re not getting hired
You’ve just graduated from university. The grad cap sits nicely in the closet. But now— The pressure is to find a job that will help you jumpstart your career. You’ve already crafted a CV, perhaps even a cover letter, and you’ve been applying for jobs for quite a...
5 skills that are more industry-transferable than you think
With ten years of hospitality experience behind me, I had a specific type of confidence when it came to job applications. I was familiar with the culture of applying for jobs in hospitality, but I desperately wanted to broaden my skills and flesh out my resume with...
When resume mistakes become deal-breakers
When it comes to getting a job, it's hard to overstate the importance of having a good resume. First impressions can be hard to change, and, in most cases, your resume is the first thing about you that a potential employer will encounter. Upon seeing your resume, any...
Does your resume spark joy?
If you’re familiar with tidying expert Marie Kondo, author of the bestselling book, ‘The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,’ and star of the Netflix show, ‘Tidying Up with Marie Kondo,’ you know that her philosophy revolves around the idea that simplifying, organising...
How to write a stand out cover letter
“I love writing cover letters.” Said no one, ever. Most people don’t want to write a cover letter, and if they aren’t specifically asked for then very few people will do it. However, if you know how to use it the cover letter can become your secret weapon in landing...
How to de-spook your career future
When thinking about what your future holds makes you want to scream and dive for cover, you know it’s time to make some changes. Many people have a lot of anxiety around their career options and can get pretty spooked whenever the subject comes up. Luckily, we have a...
How to stand out: applying to a law firm
Crafting the perfect resume can be difficult, particularly when trying to tailor it to your ideal role. With each field looking for different things from their candidates, it’s important you understand how to best present your skills to suit your industry.Sally Layson...
3 strategies for landing a job that feels just out of reach
So you want to apply for a job but you don’t tick all the boxes listed in the job ad? If you’re still not confident about applying, read this article first to determine if you are qualified enough to apply. It might seem logical to only apply for jobs you’re qualified...
Uncover the Hidden Easter Eggs in Job Descriptions (+ Bunnies)
Here at the UTS Careers Blog, we’re suckers for a theme; and with Easter coming up we’ve turned our sights on Easter Eggs – but not of the chocolate variety. Today, we’re looking at the hidden Easter Eggs (aka the hidden messages or secret features) you’ll often see...
3 Ways to Include Study Abroad on Your Resume
You’ve pinned travel snapshots around your room, gifted souvenirs to family and friends, and texted your classmates from abroad about fun memories shared. Though your global exchange program may be over, the adventure has just begun! Whether your sights are set on...
Are These Job Search Myths Hindering You From Landing Your Next Job?
As a Recruitment Advisor, I speak to students every day about their job search strategies. Through these conversations I have noticed that whether they are someone looking for their first part-time job or someone with many years of work experience, there are many...
Fact or Fiction: Your Favourite Fictional Characters on How to Write a CV in the Real World
You’ve aced all your classes, graduated with flying colours, and even have some experience under your belt from an internship—so why does your mind go blank when you’re faced with writing a CV? If crafting a convincing CV feels as daunting as writing the next great...
Top 5 Soft Skills Needed to Help You Land Your Graduate Role
It’s that time of year again when many employers are opening their graduate programs for 2020! With some companies reporting to receive anything between 10,000 to 20,000 applications for under a 1000 graduate roles, having excellent academic results simply isn’t...
5 Easy Ways to Get Your Job Application Seen by Recruiters
If you’ve found a job that ticks all your boxes, it’s time to tick all of the recruiter’s boxes as the perfect candidate! Writing a great job application can take a while, but it doesn’t have to be a super daunting process. Below are some key guidelines to stick to...
Give Yourself a Fresh Start
Whether you are in your first or final year, with a new session about to begin it’s time for a fresh start and a chance for you to re-set your approach to university. With more financial skin in the game than ever before, how can you make the most of your time at...
The ‘Know’s of Job Hunting
Job hunting. It’s not an activity that many take up as recreation. In fact, say the words and you’re met with scrunched noses and silent cringes. While it’s never going to take out #1 spot in the Top 5 Ultimate Fun Things To Do, it doesn’t have to be painful. ...
UX and Your Online Presence: 3 Strategies for Digital Success
User experience (UX) is a multidisciplinary concept that often refers to web, but more expansively can refer to any human focused strategy that shapes pleasurable journeys between product and user.Consider yourself as your main product and your industry as your user....