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How to manage your wellbeing during COVID-19? Plate it up
If you’ve tuned into any form of media outlet you’ll understand that 2020 is a year many of us will remember indefinitely. Days once filled with routine have now been replaced with toilet paper memes, social distancing and wondering what COVID-19 means for your...
Getting your foot in the Door
When you’re studying, you might also be working casually or part-time in industries you’re not planning on sticking to long-term. Sure it pays the bills, but do you ever suddenly feel overwhelmed by the pressure to find a job related to what you’re studying before you...
Mindfulness, WFH and social distancing
It’s a strange time to be working and studying right now. The events and activities that usually made up most of our days have gone digital, and our social lives are now basically reliant on a good internet connection, social media, and finally nailing your perfect...
Figuring out what I want from my not-dream-but-pretty-awesome job
While 2020 has gotten off to an extremely rocky start, and finding your dream job may not be at the forefront of your mind right now, it’s always a good idea to really clarify what it is you want when you do head back out into the wide world of work. What do you value...
Graduating into a world of uncertainty
Years of late-night assignments and group presentations have all lead up to this moment.You feel the piece of paper in your hands and see your name embellished on the certificate. Congratulations! You are now officially a UTS graduate. Some of your peers would have...
It’s okay to ask for help
We’re living in a strange and unprecedented time in history, and it’s safe to say that a majority of us may be feeling more than a little off-kilter. It’s important to remember that you’re not alone, and it’s more than okay to ask for help.There is so much news and so...
Here’s how to network with industry from home
We’ve talked before about how important networking is in any successful career, and while social distancing measures mean in-person meet-ups are no longer advised, there are a number of effective ways you can foster new (and existing) relationships with industry from...
Social distancing and job seeking?
Social distancing isn’t something we’d typically recommend when looking for opportunities, but it’s March 2020. If you are self-isolating, or perhaps spending an increased amount of time at home, here are 10 things you can do online to help your career: Take the...
Why ‘know thyself’ should be your 2020 mantra
Classes are starting back, grad roles are recruiting, and the stressors of a new year are fully kicking in. So now is basically the perfect time to enact a new mantra to see you reaching for success this year: know thyself. We’ve been down this road before –...
It took me 7 years to get through my undergrad, and I wouldn’t change a thing!
It was only a few weeks ago when I was at my parents’ house, sifting through the old family computer when I stumbled upon my UAC preferences deep in an unorganised file. First was Architecture, then Interior Architecture, and then Journalism (truthfully I am glad none...
International Women’s Day: 4 alumni who have changed the world
Yesterday was International Women’s Day, and to celebrate we thought we’d give a shout out to some of the amazing women who have graduated from UTS and have since worked in their chosen fields to make the world a better place.From Olympians and reporters, to...
Don’t get caught out in a job scam
When you are applying for work and sending out multiple applications each day, job advertisements can all start to blur together. It is important to make sure what you are applying for is legitimate as, unfortunately, you may come across fake accounts and job...
How to fight those post-Mardi Gras blues (because what matters? You matter)
As the sun dawns bright across Sydney, it is with a hint of sadness that we start our days. Is it Mondayitis? Potentially. Although, perhaps more likely, it is the fact that Mardi Gras is once again over for another year.The colours, the glitter, the bees (hi UTS, we...
What matters? Diversity
Mardi Gras may be coming to an end for this year, but its message of respect, inclusion, diversity and equity is an important one to incorporate into our daily lives.The theme of this year’s Mardi Gras is ‘What matters’, and in a careers context what matters is the...
How to start your marketing career while studying
If you’re currently studying marketing, or are considering a career in marketing, you might be wondering how you can get a head start whilst studying. While marketing roles are increasing in demand[1], this doesn’t make the industry landscape less competitive....
The more you know, the further you’ll go (after university)
By building up an understanding of what skills and attributes you will need for the career you want, and working towards developing these, you’ll have a better chance of gaining that job. While it’s sometimes overwhelming to know where to start, the following tips...
How to be more like Billy in the workplace: CONFIDENT
Regardless of where you’re at in your career – entering the workforce, re-entering it, changing jobs – it’s pretty common to experience some moments of self-doubt, low confidence, or even the dreaded imposter syndrome. Whatever type of funk you’re feeling, there’s...
The most important decision of your life: picking your major
Picking a major can be challenging and a little bit scary, because so much depends on this, right? This major will determine your GPA, your career trajectory, your future, your whole life and happiness… AH, SO MUCH PRESSURE – this one decision will determine your...