Should You Take On a Passion Project?
By Mia Casey Regardless of what industry you’re in, tackling a passion project outside of uni and work commitments can be really rewarding. Whether it’s writing a paper to be published, trying out new software, creating an interesting concept project or doing research into a new field – the benefits can be far reaching. Read on to see how a passion project could take your career to the next level! Set yourself apart A passion project...
The Importance of Passion in Your Career
By Courtney Wright I love people. Spending time with people, meeting new people, hosting people, sharing knowledge, learning new things, providing great customer service, collaborating with colleagues, networking, presenting to an audience, leading teams…..you name it, if there are people involved you’ll usually find me there. Looking at my career path, it’s difficult to identify a clear direction when it includes 6 industries,...
Stop Letting Stress Get The Better Of You
By Mia Casey Everyone gets stressed, regardless of the type of work they do or the lifestyle they lead. There will come a point where work piles up or there’s a family emergency and you get stressed out. Don’t let stress get the better of you! Check out our tips for looking after yourself during times of stress, and watch Kelly McGonigal’s TED Talk on how to make stress your friend. Sleep One of the key symptoms of stress is an...
The Office: 7 Relatable Workplace Moments
By Mia Casey There are moments that everyone experiences throughout their working life, and there’s no better way to share them than through ‘The Office’! We all know that moment when… 1. You’re trying to stay awake during an important presentation after binge-watching that new Netflix series the night before 2. The person who didn’t hold the lift for you walks in late for an important...
How to Answer 5 Common Interview Questions
By Mia Casey Nobody really likes talking about themselves – especially to a stranger. In an interview context, you not only have to talk about yourself but do so in a way that convinces the other person to hire you. Despite being unable to predict what they will ask, there are several common interview questions you can practice with. We’ve compiled a few below, and included a great resource for you to practice with! Tell us...
Why Kim K Could Be Your Next Career Icon
By Mia Casey Despite her divisive popularity, there’s no doubt that Kim Kardashian is a successful woman. So we’ve compiled a list of the top 4 career tips you can learn from her continued rise to fame. And hey, she might even become your new career icon! Branding Knowing how to sell yourself online and on paper are career-musts in this day and age. Keeping up to date on both professional and personal social media accounts and...
How to Rock the Uni/Work Balance
By Mia Casey If you’re a full time student, then university is essentially your full time job. While your face-to-face classes at uni may not take up the full 40 hours a week the usual full time job requires, the at-home work you are required to complete certainly might. Balancing a career on top of this can seem nigh impossible, but we’ve formulated some tips and strategies to help you stay on top of everything. Read on to find out...
Quick Career Quizzes
By Mia Casey Who doesn’t love a good quiz? While these ones probably shouldn’t be taken too seriously, they can help you to start thinking about your career path. Identifying your strengths, interests and personality type are good starting points when trying to decide what direction you want your career to take. Read on to check out some fun career quizzes you can do on your daily commute! What should your college major...
Creating an Awesome Portfolio
By Mia Casey Finding work in a creative industry can be difficult – that’s why we’ve compiled a few tips for creating an awesome portfolio to help you stand out from the competition! Get online Creating an online space to showcase your work is really important. You don’t have to invest in a paid domain to do this – there are a tonne of free online platforms to create portfolios or websites (a simple Google search should uncover...
Game of Thrones Career Advice!
By Mia Casey Game of Thrones fan? Read on to discover what career tips you can take from your fave characters! (SPOILERS AHEAD) Varys Knowing how to network is something Varys does very well. Born as a slave in Lys, he worked his way up from thief to Master of Whisperers by building his network of spies. While most of us (hopefully!) aren’t aiming to become a spymaster, forming connections with people in your chosen field is a great...
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By Mia Casey Guys, big news! 1: Disney is making a live action Mulan remake (albeit without Mushu OR Shang, which is a travesty), and 2: they have cast China’s Liu Yifei to take the leading role! Th...FUN FACT. 40% of students at UTS want to create their own jobs or start their own companies but where do they start? Right here. uts.ac/2LhcCyd ⛔
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Entrepreneurship at UTS More than 40 per cent of our students want to create their own jobs or start their own companies. Equipping students with the tools to become entrepreneurs will be critical to ...Huge turnout at the LinkedIn Masterclass today! Thank you to Nathan Clark for giving our students a crash course in building their brand and growing their network!
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"To be honest, i never really saw myself working for a not-for-profit, but working at The Fred Hollows Foundation has allowed me to pursue my passion for international development whilst also letting me apply my comms skills in a practical setting!"
- Connie (3rd Year Communications)
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Keen to walk the same path? Or maybe you just want to uncover more about yourself. Discover the not-for-profit cause you're yearning to work for at our 'Work for a cause not a company' event, August 28!
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Whether you're bummed you haven't made it to a FOFY event or wanting to give your resume a makeover, these opportunities are sure to help!
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