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Take control of your future and weigh up the benefits of further study

Are you considering continuing on to do a masters or PhD and not sure whether it’s the right option for you? Are you unsure where you can find information upcoming opportunities? Then, of course, if there wasn’t enough to think about… there’s the application process! There’s a lot to think about but we’re here to …

Here, There and Everywhere! You Won’t Want to Miss Our Recruitment Fairs

By Pablo Costa, Careers Adviser It would be fair to say that we have more than our fair share of fairs happening this term.  To avoid paying a heavy fare, companies are keen that they will need to attend our recruitment fairs this semester. And why wouldn’t they? We are the most popular university among top …

Get ahead and beat the hustle and bustle at the Fair

With more than 90 employers coming along to the Careers in Management and Business Fair, it’s bound to be an exciting and lively affair but with so much going on, you may feel a tad overwhelmed if you don’t plan ahead. We have some tips and pointers to help you on your way. Take advantage …

Find your perfect match and make an impression!

If there’s one truth we’ve encountered again and again as part of our Careers in Management and Business Fair blog series, it’s that the world of business is open to all. You will see for yourself on Monday 13 October just how many employers will be on hand to talk about what they do and …

Whatever your degree, there’s a role in business for you

Do you switch off when you hear the words business and management? You may have some doubts that we’d like to clear up so that you’re not missing out on some great opportunities coming up at our Careers in Management and Business Fair. Humour us for a moment so that we can demystify four common …

A new term means new part-time work opportunities

It’s nearly the start of term and soon you’ll be burying your head in reams of textbooks. You might be new to Nottingham or recommencing your studies – whatever the case, it’s an exciting time and there’s plenty to consider as you get stuck into your degree. For many of you, however, that’s only half …

Three steps to balancing part-time work and university life

You might be starting university in September or perhaps you’re returning to Nottingham after your summer vacation – whatever the case, there are plenty of reasons to consider a part-time job. You won’t only will feel less stretched and in control of your budgeting through having an extra bit of money, but you will be able …

Filling your CV and your wallet: popular part-time positions

With 59% of students working during their studies*, having a part-time job at university is becoming increasingly common.  If you’re going to be looking for a part-time job for September and onward, whether it’s to fund your studies or gain work experience, we’ve compiled a few things you may want to consider about some of …

Graduate Job Hunt Procrastination: What’s the Cure?

Job hunt procrastination: a condition prevalent among recent graduates, characterised by a loss of motivation for finding and applying for a job. Those experiencing procrastination may go to extreme lengths to avoid job hunting, such as prolonged Googling of unrelated subjects and intensive periods of cat video viewing.  We’ve dissected some of the common symptoms of job …

Your assessment centre crib sheet

Now you’ve passed the initial application stages, assessment centres can be a nerve-wrecking experience if you’re not sure what to expect. Our short guide to different exercise types will help demystify your assessment day, or days.  Ice breaker task What is it? Usually at the start of the day, there’ll be a short exercise to introduce …