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Preparing for a Career After Graduation: Advice for Engineering Students.

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Welcome, aspiring engineers! As an engineering student, you have spent countless hours studying complex theories, solving intricate problems, and collaborating with fellow students. Now it’s time to shift your focus to preparing for a successful career after graduation. While academic achievement is essential, it’s only one piece of the puzzle. Building a fulfilling and prosperous …

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IT Job Searching for Graduates: Tips & Advice.

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Welcome to our comprehensive guide on job searching for IT graduates in Australia. As a recent graduate, starting a tech career can be overwhelming, but do not worry – we are here to provide you with essential tips and advice to navigate the competitive job market. Whether you are seeking entry-level roles or looking to …

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How to Use Social Media in Your Job Search Effectively.

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Social media has become an indispensable tool in job hunting, offering users many opportunities to connect with potential employers, find job openings, and build a professional online presence. In this article, we will explore some top tips for using social media effectively in your job search, including leveraging platforms like LinkedIn and X, connecting with …

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The top skills employers are looking for in recent grads

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In today’s employment landscape, having the right skills is crucial for graduates. Employers want to hire individuals who possess the necessary skills and abilities to perform the tasks and responsibilities of the job effectively and efficiently. The right skills demonstrate the graduate’s suitability for the role and indicate their potential for growth and success within …

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How to Build Your Personal Brand

Blog, Building a Profile, Business Advice

Friend of Ribit Tom Hitchcock, CEO of Purple Patch Consulting, often shares his considerable knowledge about getting into the job market with groups of students at universities. Check out Tom’s piece on the science of branding, and you can also access his tool on how to build your own unique brand. Read what he has …

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How to hibernate productively during COVID-19

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For students, being cooped up at home right now can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. Some of you may be feeling different emotions while others simply will struggle to adapt, get motivated, get organised or even know what they should be doing. Here are some tips and ideas to help you survive and hopefully …

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Five student resolutions to kick start your New Year

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As clichéd as it sounds, New Year resolutions can be useful to help you reflect on aspects of your life that you want to change or grow in the new year. As students, your aspirations are probably a mix of personal, academic and career ambitions. Many people try to kick-off their new year’s resolution from …

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10 tips to get hired fast

Applying for Jobs, Building a Profile, Interview Tips, Student Advice

Job hunting isn’t easy. So, we’ve put together a list of things you can do to help speed up the process and although some may be little things, it’s usually those that make a difference. Review our list below and give it a try. 10. Build relationships before you need them Today, most jobs are …

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The value of interning

Building a Profile, Student Advice, Success Stories

Nicholas Williams is a graduate business analyst at Optus. We initially met Nicholas at a UTS mentorship event, and was drawn to how he kick-started his career – from dropping out of university, then re-enrolling a few years later, to hustling a few unpaid jobs in between and now doing very well as a business …

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