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6 Reasons to join the UTS Peer Network
Joining the Peer Network was a game-changer in my university life. For the past two years, I felt like I've been robbed by the pandemic of the fun and exciting university experience you see in movies. Going to society events, running to and from tutorials and...
Art on a Different Canvas: Insights from a Creative Turned Marketing Manager
What is it like to pivot career direction mid-career? How can you make the most of internship experiences? What is it like working in marketing?On the heels of our recent blog post interview and profile, 'Social responsibility and justice in law,' we present another...
How to successfully prepare for the future of work
Entering the workforce can be a nerve-wracking journey. However, as a recent graduate in the digital age, equipping yourself with a unique set of skills can help you to find success in your future career. Preparing for the future of work is particularly important if...
Everything you need to know about office work desks
I love my work desk. Since I started at my current job, I have been slowly making it my own. There’s a smattering of colourful art prints from friends, a pinned sticker from a weekend trip to glebe markets, a polaroid of the sunset, and a bear-shaped bin from the...
Social responsibility and justice in law
An interview with Sadaf Azimi, who graduated from UTS with a Bachelor of Laws in June 2022, and spent the remainder of the year on contract as a Visiting Professional to three Judges of the Trial Chamber at the International Criminal Court in the Hague. In 2023, she began as a lawyer at Australian Government Solicitor within the Attorney-General’s Department in Canberra.
Encouraging belonging and diversity at work
We live in an incredibly culturally diverse world. Here in Australia, over 50% of our population were born overseas or have a parent born overseas. With such a multicultural society, the average workplace will comprise people from many different backgrounds. Everyone...
Starting your career journey: Life lessons from three professionals
Like many of you, I am only just beginning my career journey. There is so much I don't know about my industry, my future, or the people around me. With all those unknowns, figuring out my next step or navigating the workplace can sometimes feel overwhelming.However,...
How to make the most of your International Studies degree
So, you’ve decided to pursue a Bachelor of International Studies – great choice! UTS offers up to 28 degrees that can be combined with International Studies to give your qualification that extra international edge. Many students, myself included, often wonder how to...
The 5 Stages of Graduate Recruitment
If you're in your penultimate or final year of study, you might have started thinking about what comes next. For many industries, graduate programs are standard for students to transition into after university. Some organisations recruit students as early as January...
Campus life is calling: How spending time on campus can benefit your career and life
I get it - your time is poor - juggling one too many part-time jobs, trying to have a balanced social life, doing your best to keep on top of your university - a long commute to university is the last thing you need. Forget frantically digging through your wardrobe to...
4 non-sleazy networking tips for university students
I looked out of the hotel window. All I could see was an empty parking lot… and a gigantic Walmart sign.There I was — an 18-year-old Malaysian boy who'd never traveled outside of Asia — spending a night at a local hotel, before heading off to start my undergrad degree...
50 life lessons I learnt while at university
You learn a lot of lessons at uni. The coursework, obviously, but also general life lessons.I recently finished my undergrad studies, and I'm graduating this year. Over the past four years, I've learnt a lot of coursework and theory. However, beyond the subject...
7 ways to stand out from other candidates on a job application
The job market has been wild lately. While the short-staffing issues in many industries would have you believe otherwise, the competition is fierce for desirable roles. Add in applicant tracking systems (ATS), and getting in front of a hiring manager has never been...
Coding interviews 101: What they are, what to expect, and how you can prepare
Coding Interview. These two words can sound terrifying to any aspiring software engineer. If you have decided to prepare for coding interviews or simply want to know more about them, don’t worry, we got you! Let’s break down the myth and get you from zero to hero for...
6 essential skills for a successful career in healthcare
There are many great reasons to land a career in the healthcare industry. The most significant advantage is that you get to help people live their healthiest lives and make the world a better place. On top of that, you get the chance to choose from many different job...
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...
Improving your Career in 2023: How to Identify, Embrace and Overcome Your Weaknesses
Do your goals for 2023 include improving your career? If that's the case, there's one thing you need to understand. Identifying, embracing, and overcoming your weaknesses will be the most helpful thing you can do to reach your professional goals. But the truth is,...
What to expect from your first university orientation: Advice from a 2nd year student
University is often the first step to the rest of your career, and orientation is the first step to getting to know your university! In this blog post, second-year UTS student Lucas Tan breaks down everything new students need to know going into orientation. What to...