6 ways to prepare for the graduate job market this term
September 26, 2014
The next module to feature in our ‘new module’ series is the NUBS Employer Insights Programme. We invited module convenor, Daniella Dutton, to guest blog for us and explain how this scheme will give you the skills for success in the graduate job market. Explore your options This module gives you the opportunity to gain …
Why should you study a language as part of the Nottingham Advantage Award?
September 19, 2014
If you’re unable to study a language as part of your main university degree, taking an evening language class as part of the Nottingham Advantage Award could be just what you need! You can gain 10 Award credits for your participation in a 20-week long class and benefit from the following advantages: Recognition for taking …
Business and decision making: are you thinking 360 degrees?
September 4, 2014
Have you ever wondered what kind of business decisions you might have to make when you start working? How would you make those decisions? Do you think that you could convince others that your solution is the best? If it’s something that you would like to learn more about then we have the module for …
Looking back, moving forward: Applying for next year’s Award modules
August 7, 2014
This year has been filled with some huge successes! Not only did The University of Nottingham become the most targeted university by The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers, but our survey showed that 100% of students who have completed the Nottingham Advantage Award would recommend it to others. Our Celebration Event this year was one …
Don’t horse about! Give your skills a check-up and moo-ve up the career ladder
July 21, 2014
This week we have passed the blog reins over to veterinary science student Tom Large. Tom explains how the Skills for Employability module has helped him to develop his skills and prepare for the journey into the world of work. What motivated you to take part in the Skills for Employability module? I always knew that …
Celebration Event 2014
July 4, 2014
A big thank you to everybody who attended the 2014 Celebration Event! We’re pleased to announce that over 140 students and VIPs participated in the event and we received excellent feedback. We hope you had fun and enjoyed the cake! As you may know, the Celebration Event commends students who have successfully completed the Nottingham …
Help next years’ freshers ease into university life by becoming a peer mentor!
May 7, 2014
We’re on the lookout for students to help next year’s freshers with their transition into university life. As a peer mentor, you’ll be paired with one or more newcomers to The University of Nottingham. Your job will be to meet your mentees at mutually convenient times throughout their first term to discuss how they’re getting …
Working or volunteering this summer? Get it accredited!
April 29, 2014
Do have a part-time job, vacation job or volunteering position for this summer? If so, why not get it accredited and join more than 2,500 students who are already taking part in the Nottingham Advantage Award? Our popular Part-time Jobs, Vacation Jobs and Volunteering module runs over the summer holiday period and consists of two …
Guest Blog: Malena Wong tells us about her experiences on the Save the Children scheme
April 15, 2014
My First Fundraising Project As a student taking an English degree, I get asked a lot of questions about my future career. Many times, people have asked me, ‘so, you want to be a teacher?’ The unbelievable number of times I have felt embarrassed by questions like this prompted me to explore my career options. …
Guest Blog: Caroline Chan tells us about her experiences of the Career Skills in Politics module
April 3, 2014
We caught up with Caroline Chan, a second year politics and economics student currently enrolled on the Nottingham Advantage Award. She told us all about her experiences of the Career Skills in Politics module and explained how it helped her to develop her skills and interview technique. Over to Caroline: “I decided to enrol onto …
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