The Cyber Security Industry Needs Talent From All Backgrounds With a Range of Skillsets
March 22, 2023
By Rhianne Short, UoN graduate Information Security Consultant at Waterstons Journey into cyber security In 2018 I graduated from the University of Nottingham with BA Criminology and Sociology before staying on to complete a master’s in International Security and Terrorism. During this time, I changed my mind frequently about the kind of career I wanted, but elements …
The Benefits of Extracurricular Activities and Where They May Take You
February 23, 2023
By Jason Richards, Aerospace Engineering student blogger Your time at university is limited and it is very important to try and get the most out of your degree. If you were to ask any lecturer or careers adviser on this matter you will probably get encouraged to take up a part-time job or do an extracurricular …
Becoming an Assistant Psychologist
February 16, 2023
By Dafinah Azman, BSc Psychology from the University of Nottingham We asked Dafinah to talk about how she secured her role as an assistant psychologist which included gaining essential work experience, and the unique skills international students can demonstrate during the recruitment process. My current role and what it involves I am currently an assistant …
From Graduate to Graduate Scheme and Everything Inbetween
September 7, 2022
By Max Cooper, BA Hons History graduate I’ll start by saying that I never considered myself to be within the bracket of students who got placed on internships or graduate schemes. If I can get a place on a graduate scheme then the vast majority can provided that they prepare accordingly. What I believe allowed …
Top Tips to Make Your Overseas Career Dreams a Reality
August 11, 2022
By Brydie Youngman Ornelas, Communications Specialist, Genentech, USA BA Jt. Honours English and American Studies with International Study Abroad, 2018 A large part of my decision to study for a BA Joint Honours degree in English and American Studies at UoN was the opportunity to study abroad at a North American university. Little did I …
STAR Technique – A Simple Method for Acing Scenario-Based Interview Questions
July 27, 2022
By Oliver Struthers, LLM Human Rights Law alumnus After completing my masters in Human Rights Law last September, I began my job hunt for a graduate-level role in the charity or not-for-profit sector. As is the case with most graduates, I massively underestimated how difficult attaining a job would prove to be and my six-month …
Lauren in Lorraine – From UoN to Nancy, France
July 21, 2022
By Lauren Ogden (BA Modern Language Studies and MA Comparative Literature alumna, maître de langue – Université de Lorraine) Having dedicated my life to the study of foreign languages and cultures, I hoped that one day my future career would take me overseas. Living in France during my year abroad ignited a desire within me …
Embrace Your Neurodiversity in the Recruitment Process and the Workplace
March 31, 2022
By Dr Blandine French, University of Nottingham alumna The Careers and Employability Service recently organised a Careers session for neurodiverse students to discuss the experience of being neurodiverse in the recruitment process, as well as the workplace. One of our speakers, Dr Blandine French and recent Psychology PhD graduate, talked about the challenges she went …
Spotlight On Publishing – What I Learnt
February 24, 2022
By Anna McConachie, English student blogger Publishing is a growing industry. Last year UK consumer book sales climbed 7% to £2.1bn according to a BBC News article. If you’re an English or humanities student like me, I’m sure you’ve considered it as a career. Here’s what I learnt from a recent publishing event hosted by …
How I Secured Work in the UK as an International Student
January 27, 2022
By Carlos Sanders Velez, Junior Medical Writer at McCann Health London My name is Carlos Sanders Velez, an international student, and I am currently working part-time as a Junior Medical Writer at McCann Health London. My current role involves the careful review of science manuscripts and adapting messages for the specific audience (it can be …
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