My experience in legal tech through the Nottingham Internship Scheme
January 9, 2024
By Panayiotis Georgiou, LLB Law graduate Starting my journey with Orbit Legal, a family-run law firm in Long Eaton, marked a significant chapter in my career. As a fresh law graduate, I found this opportunity through the Nottingham Internship Scheme, which simplified the process of connecting with potential employers in my field. The interview process …
Your guide to gaining valuable medical work experience
November 30, 2023
By Eve Yellop, A100 medicine student. One of the most important parts of your Medical School application is work experience. This is your chance to show that you have the commitment and drive to work in a real healthcare field. However, there’s no guidebook for this and it can be overwhelming trying to find it. …
Work experience and graduate roles – how to search as an international student
November 23, 2023
By Anna Glaze-Krayer, Careers Adviser International students and graduates are a fantastic asset to the university, the local community, and to graduate employers up and down the UK. It can be tricky to navigate finding work experience and graduate roles in the UK, though, when you’re not familiar with where to search and which employers …
Thinking of taking a gap year after university?
November 16, 2023
Zoe Waite, Liberal Arts. Often there is a taboo regarding taking a year out after university. The choice to take a year out is sometimes associated with someone’s initial career plans not working out, and a gap year was a plan B. Though disruptions to career plans are a completely valid reason to take a …
Considering moving abroad after graduation: here’s what to consider
November 9, 2023
By Grace Smyth, languages graduate Choosing to move abroad can be both scary and exciting! Whether you’re going on a year abroad, thinking of an internship abroad or applying for overseas graduate jobs, there are a lot of things to consider. Visa Requirements Depending on the country you move to, there are many different visa …
Transitioning to life at university as an international student
November 8, 2023
By Aditya Taneja, management student As I reflect on my time as an international student at the Nottingham University Business School, a profound sense of accomplishment and gratitude washes over me. My journey at NUBS has been a transformative experience, both personally and professionally. Beyond the classroom, my active participation in co-curricular activities played a …
Interested in the Pharmaceutical Industry? Try Pfizer’s Virtual Work Experience
October 10, 2023
By Taeshayla Copage, Pharmacology student In June 2023, I enrolled in Pfizer’s Molecule to Market Virtual Experience Programme through Forage. The programme provided me with the opportunity to develop my skills, gain insights into the pharmaceutical industry, explore the range of job roles within the sector, and find out more about Pfizer as a company The …
How To Showcase Your Year Abroad in Interviews
September 28, 2023
By Grace Smyth, Spanish and Contemporary Chinese Studies student blogger So you’ve been on a year abroad? The skills and experiences you have had are some of the most valuable that you can demonstrate in job applications and the interview process! Interviews are daunting so preparing some ideas of how you can showcase what you …
Where to Find Volunteer Opportunities While at University
September 12, 2023
By Grace Smyth, student blogger Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community while developing vital transferrable skills that will help you in the future and set you apart from other applicants when applying for jobs. During my time at university, volunteering has been something that has been very important to me …
My Placement at Nonsuch Studios
August 15, 2023
By Alex Paszkowicz, music and music technology student I applied to the competitive Nottingham Advantage Award module, Experience the Culture Sector, which requires students to undertake a 36-hour placement. I was delighted to be assigned to Nonsuch Studios because of their inspiring and positive values. Created in 2013 by a group of graduate artists and …
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