Cracking the glass ceiling: women in business
February 28, 2014
Did you know that women invented the coffee filter, the water heater, the windscreen wiper and the chocolate chip cookie? As our Women’s Networking Event approaches we’re looking at the contributions women are making to the UK economy and what can be done to ensure further workplace equality. “We are now moving to a place …
Making an impression in the digital marketing world
February 21, 2014
By Aaron Dicks, Managing Director, Impression Aaron Dicks, Managing Director of Impression, shares his career journey and advice about how to get into the digital marketing sector. Hear from Aaron and other experts in marketing, advertising and PR at our Spotlight On…Advertising, Marketing and PR event. When and how did you become interested in digital …
Follow your head or your heart – why not both?
February 17, 2014
Have you seen the booklets and posters around campus advertising Study What You Love? Or have you noticed the hashtag #studywhatyoulove on Twitter? Encouraging people to pursue their academic passion is at the heart of this campaign, so if you’re thinking of postgraduate study, why not study what you love? “Studying for a PhD is …
How Sheetal Went From Taking the Limelight to Giving Back
February 12, 2014
By Sheetal Mistry, BA History (2014) When I was little, I wanted a job as a performer I loved dance and attended a lot of classes. My dance classes were the one environment where I felt I could genuinely express myself. Plus, I liked that it was different and away from school. I hoped that I’d …
Introducing our new Internship Support Grant!
February 7, 2014
By Amanda Miller, Internship Support Grants Coordinator, Careers and Employability Service. Are you looking for an internship this year? If so, did you know that you could receive up to £500 with our new Internship Support Grant to cover some of the costs associated with work placements. This grant replaces the Work Experience Grant we offered in previous …
We’re Number One!
January 28, 2014
By Sharon Bell, Associate Director, Careers and Employability Service In recent weeks you will have seen lots of coverage about The University of Nottingham moving from 2nd to 1st place in this year’s High Fliers Survey. The survey, ‘The Graduate Market in 2014‘, is a report which has been compiled following research with The Times …
From Lawyer to CEO: Victoria’s Ambition Transformation
January 21, 2014
By Victoria Gorissen, BA Hispanic Studies and Russian (2015) When I was little, I wanted to be a lawyer I wanted to help people and thought this was the way to do it, by defending them in court. I also admired lawyers, judges and everyone who works with the law because it is a tough …
Research: Essential for essays, essential for job applications
January 15, 2014
By Pablo Costa, Careers Adviser (Faculty of Engineering) Employers expect applicants to understand issues that affect not only their organisation but their industry as a whole, this is called commercial awareness. It is important to demonstrate this as it shows that you are serious about the job, know the issues surrounding it and is able …
Expert insight into working in PR
January 9, 2014
By Dana Corson, Account Director, Proactive International PR PR professionals are known to be the masters of brand disasters, ensuring that their clients survive scandal. Since the rise of social media, public opinion has been more high-profile than ever before, with customer responses often making the news. PR works to ensure that, that opinion is …
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