I’ve Employed Over 550 UTS Students, and Here’s Where Applicants Go Wrong
By Georgina Barratt-See I employ 116 people. 116 student leaders. Yes, that’s 116 this semester. And yes, they all report to me. Hi, I’m the Manager of the U:PASS program at UTS, which supports 60 early stage subjects with study sessions, run by trained student leaders, typically in upper years of university. Since I started at UTS in 2008, I’ve hired over 550 students and interviewed over 1200, if not more (crazy, I know!). That...
What Is Background Stress, And How Do You Overcome It?
By Mia Casey Some causes of stress are obvious – an increased workload, exams and assignments, family or friend drama, or a hectic workplace. But sometimes, it’s a lot of little things that build up without us even noticing, and suddenly we’re stressing out without really knowing why. So what sorts of things could be causing this background stress? And how can we minimise its effects? Read on! Causes of stress Lack of weekly stability...
Living and Working Abroad: The London Life
By Nicole Woll All throughout my latter years in high school and university, I dreamt of travelling Europe and the UK. I couldn’t wait to throw on my (huge) backpack and create memories on the other side of the world. The idea of not knowing who I would meet, where I would work or where I would live was exhilarating! A few weeks prior to jumping on the plane, reality set in. I realised I’d be on the other side of the world… where I...
Treat Yo’self: A Chat With the Winners of the Million $ Challenge
By Mia Casey (Interview conducted by Jocelyn Airth) They’re not always talked about, but competitions are a fantastic way to increase your employability and build your network. There are new ones running every year for different organisations and they allow students and graduates alike to work of their skills, win some awesome prizes, and make a name for themselves in the process! Recently, a couple of UTS teams took part in the...
Career Advice With Colleen
By Jocelyn Airth As I punch in the string of digits belonging to my Grandparents’ landline up in Old Bar, I know exactly what my Grandma is doing. She’ll be perched on a beige leather arm chair, knitting to the beat of Phil Gould’s commentary of this afternoon’s NRL Bulldogs game. Grandma answers the phone with a warm, “Hello love!” I ask about Grandpa, my cousins, and her ginger cat. She rants about how terrible the Bulldogs are...
9 Quotes For When You’re Having A Bad Week
By Mia Casey It’s one of those weeks: it’s raining every day, the buses are packed full of wet, irritable commuters whose bags keep bumping into your head every time you turn a corner, and all you want to do is curl up in bed and pretend this week never happened. Instead, you’re heading in to uni or work, battling with your dollar store umbrella, while last night’s leftovers slowly leak in your bag because in your rush to leave the...
No Experience? No Problem! 3 Tips to Boost Your Job Search When You’re Just Starting Out
By Stephanie Gonzales You’ve settled into university life and now you’re ready to find your first job or internship. You browse through job boards and notice that most advertised positions (even the entry-level ones) expect applicants to have experience. You start to wonder “…but how can I gain work experience when no will hire me without prior experience?” As a Careers Consultant, this is a common dilemma that I observe amongst...
Phone Etiquette: 3 Easy Ways to Improve
By Mia Casey Sometimes in life, it’s the little things that count – and having proper phone etiquette is one of those little things. If you’ve ever worked in a customer service role, chances are you’ve been required to answer the phone from time to time, and know that you should be talking on the phone with the same (if not more) enthusiasm than if the customer was there in person. Even in non-customer facing roles, being able to...
The Benefits of a Professional Mentor
By Dara Braithwaite Professional mentors. Everyone seems to have one, and it sounds like a good idea, but what does having a mentor actually achieve? And where can you find one? Benefits Insight A professional mentor is able to give further insight into the profession that you’re aspiring to be in, and any emerging trends that are developing. It’s one thing to be hearing about trends in lectures or reading about them in journal...