A graduate in search of a job
July 31, 2025
By Hannah Kane, Biblical Studies and Theology I submitted my last assignment in May, and now I’m on the hunt for a job. I knew it wasn’t going to be easy, but nevertheless, I began looking for a role which suited me. Here are 5 things I’ve been doing as a graduate searching for a …
From UoN to working for the Austrialian Government in Canberra
July 29, 2025
Emma O’Flaherty, UoN graduate Hi, my name is Emma, and I graduated from UoN in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Geography. My plans after graduation were honestly just to try to get any sort of job relevant to my degree. My preference was to work in government or something environmental. From …
How I calm interview nerves
July 24, 2025
By Hannah Kane, Biblical Studies and Theology I’ve just finished an interview, and I’m so relieved it’s over. “That wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be”, I think to myself. It’s natural to be nervous, especially when you really want the job. As someone relatively new to the job market and …
My year-long journey securing a placement
July 22, 2025
By Freya Griffiths, MSci Hons Neuroscience I am soon to begin my industrial placement year as part of my integrated master’s degree. I approach this opportunity with excitement and gratitude, reflecting on the year-long journey that got me here. Laying the groundwork The summer before my second year, I created my first scientific CV. Until …
Graduate jobs vs graduate schemes: What’s the difference (and why it matters!)
July 1, 2025
By Bernadette Dooley, Careers Adviser. Photo by Nachristos on Unsplash When you’re finishing university, the job hunt can feel like a whirlwind of applications, deadlines, and decisions. One of the most common questions we hear is: What’s the difference between a graduate job and a graduate scheme? Let’s break it down so …
KTP Associate Q & A spotlight
June 24, 2025
By Aline Brito, Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate Please tell us a bit about you I am a Brazilian food engineer who has just completed a PhD in Food Technology, with a strong passion for research, sustainability, and innovation. I’m especially interested in fermentation, brewing science, and the development of more sustainable ingredients and processes. I …
My route to a graduate job with the Environment Agency (EA)
June 19, 2025
By Dharani Bantu, graduate Hi, I’m Dharani – I studied MSc Computer Science with AI at UoN. Like many international students, I came to the UK hoping to secure a job, gain valuable experience, and repay my education loan. Getting involved from day one From day one at university, I was eager to immerse myself …
Navigating your post-study career in the UK: A guide for international students
May 13, 2025
By Bernadette Dooley, Careers Adviser So, you’ve decided you might want to stay in the UK after your studies to work. That’s great. Here are a few key considerations that you need to think about: understanding your visa options and requirements, where to look for vacancies and how to stand out during the application process. …
Why I chose a career in the Civil Service and my Fast Stream experience
May 1, 2025
By Maia Linley-Adams, Geography graduate When I first came across the Civil Service, I didn’t know much about what it involved. I found out more thanks to the support from the university’s Careers team and after attending an autumn careers fair, where I had the chance to speak to civil servants about their work. That …
KTP Associate Q&A spotlight
April 17, 2025
By Pischanath (Ice) Ariyapolkanoksin, KTP Associate Tell us a bit about you I’m originally from Thailand and have almost a decade of experience in Supply Chain and Logistics management within the automotive sector. I moved to the UK in 2021 to pursue my master’s degree at the University of Sheffield and have since been seeking …
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