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How Volunteering at University Led Me to an Unexpected Career

By Amaia Robertson Nogues, American Studies and English student I first started volunteering at UoN’s Digital Transformations Hub because I wanted to pick up some new skills and boost my CV. I ended up finding a dream career I had never even heard of six months ago! I first got involved in volunteering for the …

How to Find the Perfect Online Course

By Amaia Robertson Nogues, American Studies and English Student Despite the fact that having infinite online and professional courses at your fingertips definitely has its perks, it can be easy to get lost amongst the endless websites full of jobs with the same five buzzwords and the flurry of online ‘entrepreneur’ influencers selling masterclasses at …

How an LGBTQ+ Curriculum Helped Me Work Towards My Career Goals

By Amaia Robertson Nogues, American Studies and English student blogger Let’s take a trip down memory lane: you’re 18 again, confused about your future, and are drowning in ye olde university English Lit curriculums full to the brim with Shakespeare and Chaucer. Whilst I’m sure there are plenty of people who jump with glee at …

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How to Prepare for Postgraduate Study

By Amaia Robertson Nogues, American Studies and English student If you have already finished undergraduate study and are starting postgraduate study, you will be no stranger to hard work and organisation. However, here’s some quick tips on how to prepare for the upcoming term and make sure you start the year with your best foot …

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Summertime Savviness: 5 Ways to Boost Your CV This Summer

By Amaia Robertson Nogues, American Studies and English student Whilst summer is a great time to sit back, relax and catch up on all those episodes of First Dates, it’s also the perfect time to boost your CV and learn some new skills. So, here’s five ways to make the most of your summer. 1. …

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How To Find a Student Job That Works for You

By Amaia Robertson Nogues, American Studies and English student We all know that it can be tricky to balance a university workload as well as part-time jobs. However, they are a great opportunity to give your CV a boost whilst also earning some extra cash. With countless obscure work listings and nightclub ambassadors waving leaflets …

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How to Navigate Career Indecision: 6 Steps to Success

By Amaia Robertson Nogues, BA American Studies and English student We’ve all fallen down the job search rabbit hole at one point or another. When you have the whole world at your fingertips, job searching can be overwhelming to say the least. So, here’s some tips and tricks on how to navigate the career wormhole …

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Making the Most of Studying Abroad at a Liberal Arts College

By Amaia Robertson Nogues, BA American Studies and English. During my exchange year at Middlebury College (Vermont, USA) it was easy to get lost in the endless readings, the weekly reports and pop quizzes (the bane of my existence). When in a new place, you can lose sight of bigger goals (whether that be to …

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