Skill Building

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'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...

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...

Since March 2020, borders connecting the states and the world have been closed for travel of almost any kind. With some jobs being dependent on presence in a certain location, such as mining or marine conservation, it’s hampered some students and recent graduates in...

Around this time of year it is common to feel a little run down from the year that has been, and well let’s face it, if you’re feeling a little more than run down after 2021 … you’re not alone.After taking some time away from your studies and work, you might start to...

The first day of a new job can elicit a whole range of feelings. You might be nervous about meeting new people and getting your head around a different way of working. You might be excited about taking the first step in a career change. You might be feeling all this...

Starting a new job can be daunting, whether it’s your first job, within your existing industry, or a completely new industry for you. I have been fortunate enough to work in several different industries including pharmaceuticals, luxury goods, law, FMCG and now...

Starting a new job is exciting. It is a new opportunity that offers its own benefits. However, it can also be nerve-wracking. You are trying to fit into a new place and learn all you need to know. The impression that you make during this initial probationary period...

As you complete your university classes, you will be considering your career options and searching for an exciting, fulfilling job that you will enjoy.If you are graduating with a Communications degree, there are many positions available that allow you to use what you...

Whether you are just starting your new job or about to graduate, starting a new job can be exciting and scary at the same time, especially if you are starting it all remotely.Feeling not good enough and like you don’t know what you are doing is commonly felt when you...

More university graduates are going straight into remote work roles than ever before. In fact, 41% of Australians now work remotely.David Zago, head of the ABS Head of Household surveys, has stated:“...most Australians expect work from home arrangement to continue...

There’s no way around it – 2021 was a weird year for work. With different lockdowns around the country and world, businesses and employees alike had to change their processes, many adopting hybrid ways of working.So where does that leave us? As we wrap up another...

As we look back on the year (or two) that was, it’s easy to go down that negative path of regret and frustration about what could have been.Perhaps you didn’t have the thriving social life that you hoped for on campus. Maybe you barely stepped into a lecture theatre...

I’m lucky to be a graduate lawyer at prominent LGBT law firm, Dowson Turco Lawyers. My career at the firm has been dynamic and started off while I was completing a Bachelor of International Studies / Bachelor of Law at UTS. I have been at the firm for more than four...

When you are feeling unwell, taking a day off early into your career can be a worrying time. Here are some tips to ensure you look after yourself and your responsibilities too.Before you need to take sick leave, it’s helpful to know in advance some basics about your...

Deciding what you want to do in the future isn’t easy. There are so many things to consider: what you’ll do with your career, where you’ll live, how you’ll apply your studies, deciding whether to work for yourself or someone else… the list goes on! Designing your...

Working in retail or hospitality could be the best career move you’ve ever made. Hear me out, I’ve worked with grad recruiters for almost four years and they get very excited when they see that you’ve worked in places like McDonalds, Woolworths or your local café....

It's been well over a year since Australia's borders have been strictly closed, and the toughest restrictions are being implemented at the first sign of Covid case spikes. The various "Covid-zero" strategies have proven to be incredibly effective, but as the rest of...

Uni can be hard, but graduating might be even harder.You’ve studied for three or more years, got your last assignments in, and said goodbye to your tutors. Success! But now you’ve got to enter the real world. Even worse - the world of work ?And that’s where graduate...

With Christmas only a few months away, it’s time for Michael Bublé and Mariah Carey to start popping up on your “for you” page. It’s also time to start applying for “Christmas casual” or seasonal jobs to make the most of the university break by adding work experience...

UTS Careers are regularly approached by Construction Project Management students who are eager to get some advice and support on how to secure a cadetship. All students undertaking an undergraduate degree in Construction Project Management are required to complete a...

The word ‘mentor’ has a bit of stigma to it. It sounds formal. It sounds like a lot of work. It’s perceived to be something that only ‘keen beans’ set up when they want a promotion. My experience suggests that you should not overcook it and just use every interaction...