How to research a career or job (and what it would involve)
December 9, 2019
By Alex Owusu, Employability Officer Trying to think of the career or profession that would be right for you can often feel like trying to find a needle in a haystack. With countless numbers of jobs and industries to choose from, it can easily feel overwhelming – where do you possibly start? With research! Research …
On a professional course? Tips on self-development, building your portfolio and decision making
December 6, 2019
By Fady Anis, medicine graduate and junior doctor on the Academic Foundation Programme At the beginning of Medical School, I was fairly adamant that I wanted a career in one of the surgical specialties. My experience and understanding of what it meant to be a surgeon was purely based on the few weeks’ work placement …
Applying for Vacation Schemes – What Worked for Me
December 2, 2019
By Ella Rees, law student When you first sit down with the prospect of writing multiple applications ahead, the process of applying for vacation schemes can seem overwhelming. I was lucky that I knew from when I started university that I wanted to pursue a career in commercial law. Despite this, I hadn’t had much luck with …
My Day at an Assessment Centre
November 29, 2019
By Katherine Rowe, BA History Over my time at university, it became clear to me that I wished to pursue a career in either the public or the charity sector. This meant that I started looking at graduate schemes in the summer of my second year. When I came across the Local Government Association’s National …
5 Signs Of A Positive Organisational Culture
November 25, 2019
By Abra Miller, Freelance SEO and Content Consultant, and alumna A job can offer the best salary, interesting and varied work, and a generous selection of benefits. But if you don’t gel with the organisational culture, even a job that looks perfect on paper can be a nightmare. What do we mean by organisational culture? It’s the social and …
There’s More to a PhD than Studying
November 22, 2019
By Rowland Seymour, PhD Mathematical Sciences I chose to do a PhD because I enjoy doing research, but I didn’t realise the other skills I would develop along the way. Doing a PhD has helped me become a better public speaker, be more creative in my thinking and most of all, be more confident about …
5 Job Hunting Tips For Graduates With A Disability
November 18, 2019
By Christian Jameson-Warren, Employability Education Projects Officer 1. Be clear about the possible implications of your disability in the workplace Managing a disability or health condition in employment may require thinking about strengths and challenges in a different way to at university. Employers have a legal responsibility to make reasonable adjustments so that a …
Tips From A Graduate: Use Your Final Year Wisely
November 15, 2019
By Imogen Daldy, BA French and History graduate So picture me exactly one year ago, when I was still a final year Nottingham uni student. – Stressed to the max because the first round of coursework deadlines was fast approaching. – Stressed to the max because grad scheme application season was in full swing. – …
‘Oh You’ve Just Started University? What Do You Want To Do When You Graduate?’
November 11, 2019
By Jennifer Balloch, Employability Officer Picture this. You’re in your first year and you’re already getting questions about what you want to do when you graduate. How do you respond? Have you thought about it? Should you be thinking about it this early? Is anyone else thinking about what they want to do? Enter, the …
There’s More Than One Way to Get A Graduate Job
November 8, 2019
By Shelley Ashenden, Senior Careers Adviser It’s that time of year when there’s an energy and buzz around campus with many employers attending our careers fairs and promoting their graduate opportunities through recruitment presentations. However, it is worth remembering that although graduate schemes are often the most visible option to students, they only account for …
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