So, You Want to Break Into the Television Industry?
February 16, 2017
By Debra Henson, Senior Careers Adviser The first thing you need to know about television is that it’s competitive. You must have passion and perseverance. Consider why you want to work in this industry, and what you think that actually means. ‘Working in television’ could mean a career that takes many different shapes and sizes. I …
Finding Work Experience That Makes a Difference
February 14, 2017
Heather Silcock, BSc Hons Psychology, graduated 2016 Entering my third year, I was starting to think about the future and life post-graduation. It was a scary thought. I realised I needed to make the most of my final year, and the opportunities open to me. The position to be a brand manager for Frontline was advertised …
Women In Engineering: Part Two
February 11, 2017
By Grace Pownall, third year, MEng Hons Civil Engineering On 2nd February, engineering students from across the faculty joined professional engineers from a range of industries to discuss what it is like to work in a male-dominated industry. I am writing this blog exactly one year since I published a post called “How women are thriving …
How I Found My Vocation
February 10, 2017
By Joanna Grace, MA Special Needs, 2013 and Founder of the Sensory Projects Right now, it might not be clear what you’re going to next. It wasn’t for me. When I took my options at GCSE, I picked the subjects I was best at. When I chose my A levels, I chose the ones I enjoyed …
Five Ways to Kick-Start Your Career at a Drop-In
February 7, 2017
By Kathryn Wright, Employability Officer Are you short on time? Do you feel stumped for career ideas? Are you nervous about asking for help? Whether you’re based at Sutton Bonington, Jubilee or University Park, you can come and have an informal chat to a member of our careers team – no appointment required. Get some career inspiration, …
Shy or Confident? Three Employer Tried and Tested Networking Tricks
February 3, 2017
By Laura Sage, final year, BA Hons English I recently attended an employer-led presentation about networking, given by John Owen from Royal Bank of Scotland. It was a concise and very helpful talk about how to make the most of a networking event. Whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert – or as John explained a ‘cat’ or a ‘dog’ …
What Are Situational Judgement Tests, and How Can I Prepare?
January 31, 2017
By Lucie Whitfield, Employability Education Projects Officer – Social Sciences You may have heard of psychometric tests and even have experience taking them, but what are situational judgement tests? This type of test is becoming more and more popular with employers, so it’s important you understand what they are used for and how to prepare for them. …
Finding the Perfect PhD Supervisor
January 27, 2017
Natalie Thorne, MSc Psychology Research Methods After the panic of leaving my job to start a masters subsided, I was ready to face the first big hurdle when it comes to doing a PhD: finding a supervisor. It’s sort of an academic dating game. And just like dating, my process started by looking at profiles online. Sadly …
Nottingham Student Shares Top Tips on Winning Undergraduate of the Year
January 26, 2017
By Molly Ashton, final year, BSc Hons Finance Accounting and Management Are you looking to stand out on your job applications? Then look no further! Target Jobs’ Undergraduate of the Year competition is still open and it’s time you entered. This time last year I was in your position and a friendly nudge from an ACCA …
How a Spotlight On Event Led To My Internship
January 24, 2017
By Laura Sage, final year, BA Hons English Or should I say, a couple of Spotlight On events. I was in my second year when I first attended a Spotlight On I’d been interested in working in marketing or advertising for a while, so I signed up for Spotlight On: Advertising, Marketing and PR. Initial thoughts …
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