Student and Graduate Advice Blog

Talking about a time you failed may seem like a way to mess up your interview, but for anyone, and especially as a recent graduate, your answer to “talk about a time you failed” should be an opportunity to be honest and focus on growth. We outline how to answer this question in this article.

Finding the right graduate program can be a challenging and overwhelming process. Here are some tips and factors to consider as you begin searching for Graduate Programs in Australia.

“Tell me about yourself” is a question you can count on being asked in your graduate interview but not one that should be given a throw-away answer. Instead, this is a chance to give a short general introduction about yourself and what you’re all about.

Thinking of applying for a grad program this year and not sure where to start? In this article, a fellow final year student outlines the first steps you can take towards a graduate position!

It’s the end of another academic year, and if you’re reading this article, this year might have been your last at university. Either way, congratulations! Uni is hard! So, what’s next? There are many pathways you can take out of uni. This article will focus on what you can expect from a graduate program - if you’re considering doing one or just weighing up your options, we are here to help you make an informed decision.

People always say, “dress to impress”, implying that you are supposed to impress others with your chic eleganza extravaganza et cetera. But what if we reframe this as dressing to impress yourself? That is: dressing to best represent a professional version of yourself that is still fundamentally you. Here are some tips on how you can get started.

As a recent graduate you may be finding it hard to fill out a resume with relevant experience and skills for the job you’re applying for. After all, as you might be thinking, if I haven’t worked in this industry before how am I meant to have experience? The trick is that relevant experience is a lot broader than you might have previously considered and there’s often circumstances where unrelated experience has a place on a professional resume.

Graduate interviews can be very daunting experiences. It is important to be prepared so that you maximise your chances of success. Here are some tips to help you navigate the graduate interview process, including what to do before, during and after an interview.

Being able to get a creative career has sometimes felt like the internet meme of how to draw an owl to me. First you draw two circles and then you draw the rest of the owl. Not very helpful. That’s why we spoke to James Burns, owner of the award-winning videogame magazine Superjump (SJP) and someone who has bylines across gaming media, on his practical advice on pursuing a creative career.

Approaching the end of your university degree can be a stressful time but it shouldn’t have to be. Often students don’t realise what their uni offers and don’t take full advantage of what’s available. To make sure you don’t miss out, we spoke to representatives from the University of Sydney and La Trobe University to get an idea of how career services can help you in your job search.