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Why your ‘hidden’ skills as a language student will take you far

By Julie Callaghan, Senior Careers Adviser Many employers seek candidates with a ‘global’ or ‘international’ outlook so language students are highly desirable candidates in the workplace. Being competent in at least one other language is a very specific skill to have, and is recognised in the workplace. Through time spent abroad you will have developed …

Look no further than Nottingham, stay local!

By Sharon Bell, (previous) Associate Director  Surely all the best graduate vacancies are in London? Not at all – when you start looking, you might be surprised at what Nottingham and the wider East Midlands area has to offer. From small companies with a handful of employees, to large global organisations and everything in between, …

Q and A for Psychometric Tests

By Sarah Durke, Employability and Education Projects Officer If you’re looking for a graduate role this summer or an internship, it’s more than possible that you will come across psychometric tests as part of the recruitment and selection process. Here’s some helpful answers to questions we get asked about these tests. What are psychometric tests? …

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Teacher training interviews…what to expect

By Julie Callaghan, Senior Careers Adviser If you are reading this post, you might have an interview for teacher training coming up or perhaps you have just completed your application and are thinking ahead to the interview stage. Whether you are applying for a PGCE, School Direct, a SCITT or other routes into teaching, and …

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There’s No Time Like the Present… 6 Ways to Kickstart Your Career

By James Jupp, Graduate Social Media Trainee There’s so much opportunity at Nottingham to get involved, so we thought we’d make it easy for you. We’ve put together six unique ways to boost your career and make the most of your time at University. What will you do? Get experience The more you learn about your chosen …

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An English degree opens many doors — here’s why!

By James Jupp, Graduate Social Media Trainee Choosing English as your subject means that you’re likely someone with an open-minded, creative personality and have a passion for the written word. You might be sensitive to others and enjoy debating, looking at all perspectives and exercising independent thought. Another advantage to this degree is there is no need …

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Ten top tips to build your web design portfolio

By IWeb Solutions If you’re a computer science student you’ll know all about the importance of having a solid online portfolio to give yourself the best possible chance when trying to impress an employer. A web design and development specialist agency have put together ten insightful tips to help you along. A web design and …

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A psychology degree: what next?

By Maggie Woolf Most psychology graduates when asked say they wish they had started their career preparation earlier by getting involved in activities while at university. Anything along the lines of volunteering, extracurricular interests, campus activities or part-time jobs and internships can really benefit your development. There are plenty of doors open to you after …

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How My Work Experience Led to a Graduate Job

By Shivam Samani, BSc Mathematics and Computer Science Whatever your degree, there’s a wide range of options open to you at Nottingham to gain work experience. You might be surprised just how many there are… Here’s an example: Shivam Samani, who graduated in the summer, talks about his experience on the IT Community Consultancy Project. Why I …

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Take control of your future and weigh up the benefits of further study

Are you considering continuing on to do a masters or PhD and not sure whether it’s the right option for you? Are you unsure where you can find information upcoming opportunities? Then, of course, if there wasn’t enough to think about… there’s the application process! There’s a lot to think about but we’re here to …

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