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Why you don’t need a STEM degree to work for a tech company
In today’s increasingly tech-driven economy, you’d be forgiven for thinking that you need to study STEM to eventually end up working for a startup or tech company, but I’m here to tell you, that isn’t entirely the case. In July 2019, Forbes wrote a story about an...
What career-centric skills will students need in the future?
One of the key issues for higher education is the employability of graduates, as they face a rapidly changing and a highly competitive employment sector. Last month at UTS we held the Careers event, Your Future in Science and Maths, with a lively discussion on...
I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up… so I made up a quiz to tell me
Teacher, Marine Biologist, Environmental Activist, Cruise Ship Performer, Novelist, Talent-Show –winner-turned-Australian-Soap-actress who is discovered by a big-time movie producer and flies out to Hollywood to star in a huge Harry Potter-scale franchise only to...
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...
What’s your plan for summer?
As the weather warms up you may be starting to think about your plan for the summer break. With all of that extra time on your hands it can be a great time to try something new and expand your skillset and knowledge. Working part-time in hospitality or retail is...
The rise of the skill assessment
When you apply for a job, there are a number of ways a company will be able to tell if you’re the right fit for the role. One method they employ is what’s called a skills assessment. ‘A skills test is an assessment used to provide an unbiased, validated evaluation of...
Acing an interview as a first-timer
Eek! You’ve been called in for a job interview and it’s your FIRST TIME! First off, congratulations this is very exciting news. Secondly, don’t worry – we’ve all had that pre-interview nervous feeling where your stomach drops to your feet, totally normal. There are...
Inside the Forage virtual internship experience
Summer break is coming. With STUVAC over, we’re fast approaching the final leg of a 13 week long marathon. And at the end of the mountain of due dates and final exams, lies the sweet promise of 3 months of summer vacation. Whilst the summer break is a great time to...
Skill development in a changing career landscape
In a changing world and an evolving job market how do we prepare ourselves for the jobs of tomorrow? You would be forgiven for thinking ‘how am I supposed to prepare for something that might not even exist yet?’ Younger generations today are going to have multiple...
4 important things to look for in a first job
So… you just graduated! Now what? Well, you’re going to need a job. And like most people, you’re probably going to search and decide on a job based on industry, job title, salary, etc. Yet there are also four underrated things that many people don’t look for, but can...
Top 4 career lessons I learnt from Buffy the Vampire Slayer
As a pop-culture phenomenon of the 90s and 00's, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, captivated a diverse audience with storytelling devices that could be funny, heartbreaking, scary and over the top – all at the same time. On a personal level, the show saw me through my high...
Why PR pros are the future of digital marketing
Digital marketing is a kaleidoscopic puzzle that brands continue trying to solve. Throwing cash into paid search, and social media isn’t always the answer. However, all too often, businesses are ignoring their secret weapon: the PR pro. PR’s value on the rise The...
Why I don’t always follow my passion
We have all heard this classic piece of career advice before: follow your passion, and you’ll never work a day in your life.If this were the case – I would be getting paid big bucks to swim in the ocean, think critically about the meaning of life, and listen to true...
How to stand out: interviewing with a law firm
When going for an interview with a law firm, it’s important to have a clear understanding of what the recruiter is looking for, and the ways in which you can best present what you could bring to the company. Over the next few months we’ll be featuring posts from Sally...
How freelancing will help you survive the zombie apocalypse
Learning the ropes as a new freelancer and battling the undead have a lot in common. Freelancing is a great option for anyone interested in a Communications-based career like journalism, creative writing, marketing, or social media. It provides you with a chance to...
A day in the life: Daphne Zhou and Lisa Nguyen
We’re back again with another discussion with the interns taking part in The Learned Crew’s (TLC) in-house clerkship program (created with UTS Law and the Association of Corporate Counsel Australia). Chatting with Daphne Zhou and Lisa Nguyen, we learn about the...
Finding the perfect role for you in a tech startup
Australia is flourishing with a range of tech startups and a range of different roles you might fit into. Juniors, recent graduates and even those looking to change career paths might find the perfect place at a tech startup. Some of these companies are looking for...
How to ace your next design job interview
You’ve got an interview for a design role and need a refresher on how to tackle the design interview process? How do you approach this design interview differently to your casual hospitality or retail interviews?There are certain qualities and characteristics many...