Jackie Thompson
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How I’ve used LinkedIn
August 29, 2024
By Claudia Medina Munoz, architecture and sustainable design student In the last year, I have experienced the importance of having a LinkedIn profile. I attended some careers events and I found it was a way to connect with employers or professionals related to the field I was interested in. How to use LinkedIn It’s a …
Are you allowing self-doubt to sabotage your true potential?
August 27, 2024
By Rebecca Smith, pharmacy student Starting university can be a huge challenge, and the thought of doing a degree and not having a graduate job to walk into is one of my biggest worries. “I have no experience in this area of the industry, why would they want me?”, “Why would an employer want a …
Two years ago I never thought I could have pursued further study
August 22, 2024
By Isobel Evans, MSc Marketing Student (2023-2024) and BA American Studies with History Graduate (2020-2023) Two years ago if someone had asked me about pursuing further study, I would have laughed. At that time, I had just finished my second year at Nottingham, studying for an undergraduate degree in American Studies with history. Navigating university …
Choosing Melbourne: A year of growth and adventure
August 20, 2024
By Ria Jobanputra, chemistry with an international study year student My time in Melbourne was an incredible adventure filled with growth and unforgettable experiences. From exploring the city’s vibrant culture to making lifelong friends, every day was a new chapter. I learned and grew in ways I never imagined, and the memories I made will …
Discovering a love for research
August 8, 2024
By Rebecca Hall, PhD Socio-Legal Studies Since being a young teenager, I knew I wanted to go to law school, with the ambition of one day going into legal practice – the idea of taking on a PhD never crossed my mind. Despite receiving a place on a LPC course (now the SQE – the …
My passion for business and setting up FaceFlavour
By Monet Davis, management student I’ve always been passionate about business, with a particular fondness for the marketing aspects. My ultimate aspiration is to launch and run a successful food business. This passion, combined with my desire to make a tangible impact, led me to explore opportunities that could help me achieve my goals. The …
Changing career direction – it can be easier than you think
August 6, 2024
By Christian Jameson-Warren, Senior Careers Adviser Image by GreenCardShow from Pixabay Our brains are prediction-making machines that aren’t always very good at predicting the future. Our brains work continuously to keep us safe and free from pain or discomfort. To do this, they constantly analyse our …
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