The Most Important Skills for a Career in Finance
November 5, 2018
By Kimberley Roberts, University of Nottingham alumna and head of commercial finance at free debt advice provider PayPlan Outside the world of university awaits hundreds of possibilities. If you’re interested in finance, there are a number of key skills you will need for a successful career. Why I chose Nottingham… and stayed in the area A hotbed for great employers, Nottingham is the perfect city …
Careers beyond Coding: Working in Technology without a Tech Degree
November 2, 2018
By Olivia Kaluna, BSc Management (2017) There’s a common misconception that a career in tech is for someone who is purely data-driven. For someone who the thought of writing some break-through code is enough to get them out of bed in the morning faster than free pizza. While there is a growing demand for developers …
What Does a Successful Graduate Look like at Work?
October 18, 2018
By Hannah Woolley, Employability Education Manager You’ve graduated. You’ve landed your first job. You feel like you’ve come a long way. And you have – you should be very proud of your achievements. But now it’s time to start your new adventure and those first days of work might feel like you’re right back at the beginning. …
How to Gain Digital Marketing Experience Outside of Your Degree
October 12, 2018
By Imogen Hibberd, English BA (Hons) (2017) If, like me, you are a student who wanted to get a digital marketing position, but didn’t do a marketing degree, you might be wondering how to get enough experience to land a grad job straight away. You’ll be glad to know that there are a number of …
How to Apply for Your First Part-Time Job
September 28, 2018
Interview with Gurpreet Dhillon, BA History (2015) Applying for part-time work for the first time might seem a bit daunting. Maybe you’re worried about feeling out of your depth or you’re just not quite sure where to start with your CV? This is totally normal, and just remember – everyone had to start somewhere. And at …
The Two Sides of Career Mentoring
September 21, 2018
By Sarah Brumpton, Career Mentoring Administrator The mentee, Jemima Willgoss I started studying food science with little idea of where I wanted to go with it, and having read about the benefits of Career Mentoring I thought it would be really helpful to have someone to guide me with career choices. My mentor is Sam …
Starting a Graduate Job: My First Weeks in Digital Marketing
September 19, 2018
By Laura Sage, BA Hons English (2017) After months of job applications, and rejection after rejection, I stumbled upon an interesting and exciting role at an HR software company called Cezanne HR. The position was for a Digital Marketing Executive, and as I have experience in digital marketing, I thought it would be a good …
The Future is Digital: Finding My Graduate Career
September 14, 2018
By Beth Angella, BA English Mid-way through my final autumn semester, I attended the Digital Marketing Academy: Get Inspired event. It was an eye-opening insight into the many opportunities in the digital marketing sector. I was intrigued by the creativity, the possibility for tangible results and the sheer scale of the projects on offer. At …
10,000 miles from Nottingham: Caring for animals in the outback
August 10, 2018
By Elizabeth Cresswell, PGCert Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, graduated 2016 I always had the idea that I might like to work abroad for a period of time, and didn’t want to settle down into a job in UK before giving it a go. After graduating, it was a ‘now or never’ situation! Why Australia? I had …
Why the Nottingham Advantage Award Is More Than a Great Addition to Your CV
August 3, 2018
By Leon Man, MSci Hons International Relations and Global Issues (2017) I made two decisions at Nottingham that made me more attractive to employers: studying abroad and taking the Nottingham Advantage Award. You see and hear that the Award is great for your CV, adds to your transcript, and offers new skills and exciting experiences. But there’s more. I …
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