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Q. What can you do with an arts or social science degree?

By Laura Estrop, Social Media Officer  A. Anything! But have you considered a career in management? As an arts or a social science student you have a wide and varied skill set, which makes you very attractive to employers. However, this diverse set of skills and knowledge could also mean that you’re unsure about the career …

Science and engineering, it’s not all about being a scientist or an engineer

By Laura Estrop, Social Media Officer Did you know that after your degree you can apply for any job? But have you considered a career in management? You may already know this, but as a student who studies science or engineering, your career doesn’t have to be as a scientist or engineer.  Did you know …

Top Tips for Making the Most of Your Masters

By Laura Estrop, Social Media Officer Two years ago I started my masters degree in film, television and screen industries and at that stage of my career journey I had zero idea what I wanted to do after my studies. I decided to take a pro-active approach to trying to find out what I wanted …

Careers and Employability Service 101: Welcome!

By Laura Estrop, Social Media Officer Hello, Freshers! Welcome to The University of Nottingham, we hope you’re enjoying your first couple of days and that you haven’t run out of clean socks already… I know you might be a bit overwhelmed with everything that is going on but if you’re starting to think about your …

Three pieces of advice: returning to University

By Laura Estrop, Social Media officer If you aren’t back in Nottingham already, in less than three days’ you will be returning to University for a brand new year of study. I know this is a very exciting and busy time and exploring your future is part of that.  Think and explore Regardless of what …

“Love what you do!” Advice from our alumni – part two

By Laura Estrop, Social Media Officer Over the past month we have been asking members of the alumni community to share with us their one piece of careers advice for this year’s graduating students. Here is just a selection of some of the amazing pieces of advice that we have received.   Thank you to …

The First Steps Toward Your Career

By Laura Estrop, Social Media Officer If you’re a recent graduate, or a postgraduate student who is coming to the end of your course, the end of summer can feel like the time where you should focus fully on your job search. However, if you’re unsure what the best plan of action is, follow our …

Three pieces of advice: working abroad

By Laura Estrop, Social Media Officer Last year I was lucky enough to spend my summer working abroad; it was a once in a life-time experience. If you are embarking on an autumn internship abroad or if you’re considering undertaking some international work at some stage of your career these three tips will help you …

Three pieces of advice: starting a new job

By Chris Jones, Senior Careers Adviser – Faculties of Science and Engineering Are you about to start your graduate or new job in the next couple of weeks and want to know how to shine from the start? Or have you recently started your new role and want some practical advice on how to progress? You’re …

Alumni careers advice – part one

By Laura Estrop, Social Media Officer Over the past month, we have been asking our alumni to share their top pieces of careers advice with this year’s graduates. Whether you are a graduate who has no idea what you want to do, or a graduate who has already secured a job, the advice below will inspire and help you …