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Work experience and graduate roles – how to search as an international student
November 23, 2023
By Anna Glaze-Krayer, Careers Adviser International students and graduates are a fantastic asset to the university, the local community, and to graduate employers up and down the UK. It can be tricky to navigate finding work experience and graduate roles in the UK, though, when you’re not familiar with where to search and which employers …
Get involved with sports for free
November 15, 2023
Amrina Kaur, Employability Officer Whether you’re headfirst into your first term or already deep into your degree, here’s a game-changing opportunity for you – the chance to dive into the sports scene without spending a penny! In this final instalment of our sports blog series, we’re letting you in on the secrets to getting involved …
Boost your employability through sports: a graduate’s journey
November 14, 2023
By Amrina Kaur, Employability Officer We spoke to Adam, a recent University of Nottingham graduate, who’s on a mission to share the secrets of career success through sports. Tell us about yourself “I graduated from the university in 2022 with a MEng Mechanical Engineering. Today, I’m a Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer at Renishaw, diving into exciting …
Transitioning to life at university as an international student
November 8, 2023
By Aditya Taneja, management student As I reflect on my time as an international student at the Nottingham University Business School, a profound sense of accomplishment and gratitude washes over me. My journey at NUBS has been a transformative experience, both personally and professionally. Beyond the classroom, my active participation in co-curricular activities played a …
More than a game: the hidden benefits of sports participation
November 7, 2023
By Amrina Kaur, Employability Officer Participation in sports is not just about physical fitness and competition; it’s a valuable training ground for acquiring life skills that extend far beyond the playing field. In this blog, we’ll explore the experiences of our alumni and current students who have actively been involved in sports during university, to …
The transformative power of sports: boost your wellbeing, confidence and career success
October 31, 2023
Amrina Kaur, Employability Officer In the working world, your professional abilities extend beyond your academic qualifications. The skills and attributes you’ve cultivated through sports can give you a unique edge in your career. We spoke to a number of alumni to explore how sports participation can significantly enhance your wellbeing, boost your confidence, improve your …
Sportsmanship: your secret to professional success
October 24, 2023
Amrina Kaur, Employability Officer In our last blog post, we explored how participating in sports has helped employees in the workplace, and how to showcase your sporting experience during the application and interview process. If you missed it, you can read it first. We discussed with employers how the core principles of good sportsmanship can …
The work/university/life balance: Why I decided to do a part-time master’s
Eleanor Flowerday, BA English graduate After graduating with a degree in BA English in 2021, I was lucky enough to get onto the Creative Pathways internship programme, followed by a period of working in communications and marketing for a Nottingham based arts charity. During that period, I attended a couple of residential creative writing courses, …
Generative AI: practical but not always personal
October 18, 2023
Paul Charman, Deputy Director Generative AI (GenAI) has exploded into our lives since ChatGPT 3 launched in November 2022. It has the potential to impact all aspects of our lives, not least the way we apply for jobs. Like all conservations about GenAI, it’s important to consider the pros and cons so that we are …
How your passion for sports can make you appealing to employers
October 17, 2023
Amrina Kaur, Employability Officer After receiving feedback from employers, we know that industry professionals value extracurricular activities. A handful of established businesses said that students who play sports appealed to them and their company, and we wanted to find out why. We spoke to employees such as Adobe, Ideagen and Domestic and General to get …
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