Halloween Special: How to Take The Fear Out of Assessment Centres
October 30, 2018
By Kathryn Moss, Employability Officer With Halloween approaching, we thought we’d tackle one of the scarier aspects of applying for jobs: attending an assessment centre. But fear not it doesn’t have to be a horror story! In fact, assessment centres are a great way to find out more about the environment that you could be …
Your Three-Step Guide to a Successful Interview
October 26, 2018
By Jackie Thompson, Information and Communication Manager Ask anyone about attending a job interview and most people will say they dread them. It’s the unknown – what will they ask me? Online you will find hundreds of potential questions that an employer might ask. Some will be generic and others will be role specific. It can be overwhelming. To make it …
The Interview: 24 Hours to Go
October 22, 2018
By Abigail Rowse, Employability Officer So, you’ve got an interview tomorrow. Perhaps you’ve just found out about it, maybe you’ve been preparing for weeks or you’ve accidentally left it until the last minute. Either way, read on to find out how what to do when you’ve only got 24 hours until your interview. Before you …
What Does a Successful Graduate Look like at Work?
October 18, 2018
By Hannah Woolley, Employability Education Manager You’ve graduated. You’ve landed your first job. You feel like you’ve come a long way. And you have – you should be very proud of your achievements. But now it’s time to start your new adventure and those first days of work might feel like you’re right back at the beginning. …
Three Ways A Placement Year Can Help Your Career
October 15, 2018
By Kathryn Moss, Employability Office A placement year or a year in industry is often a full academic year, taken after your penultimate year at university. It’s a great opportunity to get work experience, either related to your degree or career aspirations. So why should you consider an extra year? 1. You’ll benefit academically A …
How to Gain Digital Marketing Experience Outside of Your Degree
October 12, 2018
By Imogen Hibberd, English BA (Hons) (2017) If, like me, you are a student who wanted to get a digital marketing position, but didn’t do a marketing degree, you might be wondering how to get enough experience to land a grad job straight away. You’ll be glad to know that there are a number of …
How to Get the Most out of Sixty Minutes at a Careers Fair
October 9, 2018
By Kathryn Moss, Employability Officer With lots of careers fairs happening at Nottingham, the possibilities available are vast. You might be thinking “How can I fit it all in?!” We know you’re busy and attending a fair while you have other deadlines looming might feel like a difficult task. Don’t despair, here are four things you can do to prepare; before, …
Three Reasons to Become a Digital Ambassador
October 5, 2018
By Grace Pownall, final year, studying civil engineering Throughout University, I’ve had a range of student ambassador roles; working at open days, writing blogs for Careers, and participating in calling campaigns to potential students. One of the most exciting roles I’ve undertaken, though, is as a Digital Ambassador. Working for the University Digital Team, I’ve …
Four Steps to Help You Figure Out What You Want to Do After Uni
October 1, 2018
By Lorna Airey, Employability Officer If you’re not sure what you want to do as a career, you’re not alone. It can seem an overwhelming task to figure out what you want to be doing once you graduate. But, if you break it down into smaller, more manageable steps then it doesn’t need to be as daunting. You don’t …
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