Let me change your perspective on LinkedIn
November 14, 2024
By Hannah Kane, Biblical Studies and Theology When you think of LinkedIn, what words come to mind? Stress? Showing off? Imposter Syndrome? Perhaps you can’t stand people bragging about their success? After all, in the real world, people tend not to announce the success of that random course they did back in April. Maybe you even …
Crafting the perfect cover letter: My journey
September 3, 2024
By Hongwei Liang, data science student When I first arrived in the UK, I was eager to gain practical experience through internships. In my first semester, I attended an in-person workshop hosted by the Careers and Employability Service. It was there that I learned about the importance of cover letters in job applications in the …
There’s more to writing a CV
By May Me Thant, food science and nutrition student I never really imagined that I would come out of my first year getting the hang of writing a CV and developing it. It did not happen overnight but it wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the Careers and Employability Service. So let me …
CV crafting chronicles
May 14, 2024
By Chloe O’Dowd, Philosophy PhD student. Creating and perfecting a CV as a postgraduate researcher can be quite difficult, especially when you need multiple versions for different contexts. As a PhD student, I wanted to discuss some ways in which I keep my CV date and appropriate for the different scenarios which I may need …
Writing a cover letter for a career in Journalism
March 5, 2024
By Josephine Ruffles – © via Unsplash by Austin Distel Navigating the competitive landscape of journalism can be challenging. Whilst pursuing a master’s degree before entering the industry is a choice made by some, it is not an obligatory path. Before submitting your application, however, it is advantageous to understand the expectations and preferences regarding …
Beyond the books: discovering transferable skills developed outside of academia
February 27, 2024
By Josephine Ruffles, Politics and American Studies student Often there is a misconception that you only learn from your degree during university. This blog uncovers some of the skills you learn outside of your studies, that you can apply during an application process. Time management This might seem like an obvious skill to develop but …
Navigating the NHS job market: tips for a successful application
December 14, 2023
By Gemma Foxall, Careers Adviser The Graduate Outcomes survey demonstrates that NHS recruits more University of Nottingham graduates than any other employer. As such, we spend time investigating what the NHS are looking for in their applications and how you increase your chances of success. Here are a few top tips from the NHS trusts …
Is my CV good enough?
November 2, 2023
By Anna Scrivener, Careers Adviser So many students ask this question – but it’s harder to answer than you may think. I want to share something about CVs that I think is often missed. Your first experience of CV writing was probably back at school in a mandatory session they had to tick off. In …
A Life Science Graduate’s Experience of Writing a Cover Letter
August 1, 2023
By Yueqi Wang, MSc Immunology and Immunotherapeutics graduate As an international student, writing a cover letter was a completely new experience for me and I did a lot of research before writing it. According to the information I gained from the internet, a cover letter is a brief introduction to yourself showing your skills in …
Earn Money by Sourcing Flexible Jobs Through Unitemps
July 25, 2023
By Grace Smyth, Languages student blogger Having a part-time job at university is a great way to build your CV work experience while earning a little extra cash on the side. In my first year at university, I knew that I had the time and could benefit from a part-time job but was worried about …
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