Skill Building
Be kind at work
To show kindness is one of the most powerful things you can do for someone. This is as true in the workplace as it is at home. It’s a shame that we are sometimes conditioned to think of work as somewhere we go to shut down our emotions and humanity. This way...
What to consider when working overseas
My name is Megan and I’m the cliché British backpacker on her working holiday visa.I moved to Sydney in February for a job opportunity that I couldn’t turn down. I started working as an SEO Specialist for Employment Hero over a month ago and I am loving the learning...
The ultimate survival guide to your first internship
Entering into your first internship can be just as daunting as your first job. It might even be more so if your internship is in the field you want a career in.So we compiled a survival guide to get you through the first couple of days at your internship, and to get...
What are the main benefits of moving abroad for work?
Working abroad is a dream come true for many professionals. It has value not only as an enjoyable and broadening experience, but also as a means of equipping you with skills that will stand you in good stead for the rest of your career. If you’re considering working...
Taking care of yourself at work
Chances are that at some point in your career your work environment is going to change. You could be moving from an active job in hospitality or retail, to your first ever office role. You could go from making your own schedule as a freelancer, to being expected to...
How Finding a Job is Like Buying a House
Changing jobs and moving house is up there amongst the top 10 most stressful life events. Having spent the past few months searching for and eventually buying a new house, it was apparent how similar the process and the emotions can be. There are disappointments,...
Chats With Adecco Group’s Student CEO
"I’ve always had the mindset of: ‘What’s my next step? How do I get there? What can I do today to maximise my opportunity?"John Huang is a UTS student studying a Bachelor of Business. In May he won CEO for One Month, a program awarded by Adecco Group Australia. This...
Round the Office Chats
I'm finding it more and more difficult to end conversations with colleagues these days. Why? Because conversations, and I mean physical in person conversations, are becoming obsolete in the workplace. So when it comes time to have a chat I often find it difficult to...
4 Side Hustles That Can Make You a Full-Time Income
If you’re a student, you might be looking for some side hustles to boost your spending power or to kickstart your career. There are a bunch of different options like Uber and Fiverr, but not all platforms can give you a reliable source of income. You’re better off...
Career Tips I Learnt from Watching Hours and Hours of Gordon Ramsay
Over the past year I have become addicted to watching Gordon Ramsay videos. His passion for food, coupled with his brutal honesty and command of the English language, is a marvel to behold. I mean in one episode, he calls someone a ‘Panini Head’. That in itself is...
Should You Do Postgraduate Studies?
I recently decided to go back to university to study a master’s degree, more than ten years after finishing my undergraduate degree. Scary, I know! This was a difficult decision to make because there are no guarantees that this is the right thing to do. I struggled...
How to Say Goodbye to Your Office Family
We’ve all heard stories about leaving toxic work environments before. After suffering for eons in a place that doesn’t appreciate you, you finally head for greener pastures. The birds are all singing, the sun is shining, and small children seem to be celebrating on...
4 Tips to Polish Off Your Design Career
1. Clean up your portfolioDoes your online portfolio have work that’s now creeping up to the 5 years old mark? If yes, it’s time to dust off those cobwebs and let go of any outdated and irrelevant work that may be lingering in the deep dark depths of your portfolio....
What to Do When You Don’t Get it Right the First Time: Changing Degrees
Choosing a degree can be daunting, whether you’re midway through the HSC or deciding that it’s time for a career change. It can be difficult choosing without firsthand experience, and it’s not uncommon for people to find that the degree they chose isn’t quite what...
Embrace Your Incompetence
You can’t be great at everything. None of us can. But the question is: what are you going to do about it? Assuming that you’re in a position where you’re ‘consciously incompetent’ (refer to the Conscious Competence Theory), there are a few different ways you might...
Not Just a Line on Your Resume
Internships are a training position commonly held by a student looking to further their career. But how do you know if completing an internship is the right step for you? And, if you decide to do one, what are the benefits? We spoke to UTS Graduates about their time...
How Sleep Deprivation Could Ruin Your Career
With semester getting hectic, it’s easy to sacrifice sleep in favor of finishing that list minute assignment, or bingeing Dead to Me on Netflix. But a lack of sleep can actually have a huge impact on your daily life, and getting into the habit of subsisting on less...
Can Attending a Careers Fair Help Get You a Job? Xueting Su’s Story
We often talk about how helpful careers fairs can be to kick-starting your career, but can they actually help you land a job? For Xueting Su, the answer was yes. We had a chat with her about her career journey so far, and the advice she has for other UTS students...
Inbox Zero
Picture this: it’s a Wednesday morning, and you’ve just logged on to your computer at work. You have your coffee in hand, and you are ready to tackle the day. You open up Outlook and all of a sudden your computer starts to move at snail speed as your inbox loads....
4 Everyday Habits to Build in Your 20s to Help Your Career
Your 20s are often a time of change as you grow into adulthood, but there are some things you can do now that will stay with you for the rest of your life (and career). One such habit, is brought to you from the tiny friend who went viral back in March for his skills...
A Day in the Life of a Public Relations/Marketing/Events/Designer/Stakeholder Manager
It’s a big title, but if your dream is to work in a leading creative agency, there are a number of roles you’ll be expected to fill every day (you should already add news guru, go-to industry expert, contact database, and note taking extraordinaire to this list). Not...
Why Samwell Tarly Would Be the Best Work Bae
Everyone knows that you’re actually more productive with a quality work bae, and the first episode of season 8 of Game of Thrones saw Sam coming in hot with some of the more desirable traits you should be looking out for.So, without further ado, here are 4 top notch...
How to Sweeten the Deal: Chocolatey Career Advice
Easter is coming to an end, but we still have some sweet, chocolatey advice to help you make the most of your work life – from first impressions and self-care, to lasting work relationships and personal growth. So pull out the Easter egg your nan bought you, crack off...
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...