How to make the best impression on your future employer
First impressions form faster than we think; employers begin to decide how they see you, what they expect from you, and whether they want to keep the conversation going. That’s why learning how to show up with clarity, confidence, and intention can make all the difference.
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How to ace the interview: Four key steps to help you give yourself the edge over other potential candidates
Interviews are often the most daunting part of the job application process. But acing one isn’t about memorizing the “right” answers, it’s about preparing with intention, responding with clarity, and navigating each stage with confidence. Whether it’s face-to-face, online, or unexpected, here are four key steps to help you stand out and get ahead.
Control kills flavour and so does fear: Exchanging in Canada right before graduation
An epiphany hit Trang during her exchange in Canada, where a finance student found herself working backstage at fashion weeks, making friends through small talk, and starting a blog that would eventually shape her career. What began as a spontaneous escape from a carefully planned life turned into a journey of self-discovery, uncertainty, and unexpected purpose.
Beyond the visible: Redefining fairness with accessible education
Not all learning challenges are visible to the naked eye. Discover how RMIT Vietnam’s Equitable Learning and Accessibility (ELA) service is breaking down barriers and leveling the playing field for every student.
What lingers in incense smoke: Reimagining Vietnamese ancestor worship tradition through Huong contemporary incense packaging
Burning incense has long held a sacred place in Vietnamese culture, symbolising remembrance and a connection between the living and those who came before. Seeking to bring this tradition closer to younger generations, first-year Design Studies student Nguyen Tran Gia Huy and his team designed Hương, a contemporary incense packaging that earned 16 honors at the international stage.
There’s more to stories than telling: From delivering messages to understanding people
What began as a love of storytelling grew into a deeper curiosity about people, culture and the ways meaning is made. That journey eventually led My Tam, a Professional Communication student, back to Hoi An, where she brought that understanding into her work, using storytelling not just to inform, but to help younger audiences connect more deeply with cultural heritage.
Learn, unlearn, relearn: An MBA journey beyond industry experience
Thi Tran Anh, with over 12 years of industry experience, is pursuing a Master of Business Administration at RMIT, where he is encountering new challenges not present in his previous studies, particularly in adapting to inter-teaching assignment formats, contributing to his growth.
Between who you are and who you are seen to be
Every day, we see ourselves through the eyes of others: through reactions, expectations, and subtle social cues. Over time, these reflections begin to shape not just how we present ourselves, but how we think and feel about who we are. This piece explores how external judgments become internal voices, and how students gradually learn to navigate, question, and reclaim their sense of self.
