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A spotlight on leadership

by Clayton Mueller Leadership is a really valuable thing to have, especially when we can learn and develop it at university before heading off into the into the big world with our dream careers. Charles Sturt University provided me with the...

10 skills to learn in your free time

It’s always fun to have a party trick up your sleeve or something to help pass your time. Here are my favourite easy skills that you can master over summer and use for life, even impress a friend or two along the way! 1. Piano Learn to play a new...

Job interview tips

We all know the dread of a job interview. Whether you’re looking for a part-time job to fund your uni adventures or stepping into your first real grown up job, the infamous job interview is definitely a hurdle that you have to face. Luckily, there...

Things employers look for when hiring new grads

The time has finally come for you to say goodbye to the glorious uni days and enter the real world… Here are ten things employers look for when hiring new grads: 1. Team player A crucial thing employers look for is the ability to problem-solve and...

Professionalism 101

The end of your university path is near and you’re starting to get a bit nervous about reaching that dream job of yours… if there’s one thing that will set you apart and make you feel confident, its professionalism. Below summarises the idea of...

How to write a killer resume

You never know when you’ll need to have your resume handy. From job applications to career building workings, even to scholarship applications – your resume is something that you always need to have ready to go. It may seem daunting to build a...

How to write a cover letter

Whether your study is coming to an end or you need a part-time job to get you through next session, having a powerful cover letter is a crucial part of the job-seeking process. In short, a cover letter introduces who you are by giving a brief...

How to balance work and uni

Everyone knows that a uni degree can bring you a whole new world of opportunities. However, it can be a big challenge to take on a full study workload on top of a full-time job. To combat this, I’ve started implementing a few simple strategies to...

Get social media savvy with LinkedIn Learning

It was an entirely new experience for me when I logged in to LinkedIn Learning for the first time and could see everything at my fingertips. There are most likely millions of lessons, courses and learning paths available, which I will look through...

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