7 Ways to Boost Your Job Hunt in Under 15 Minutes
April 16, 2014
As a busy student, it might seem as if you haven’t got time to think about your career or take steps to develop your plans. However, there are simple ways that you can enhance your job hunt without taking hours out of your study time – or even leaving your house! Here are seven ways …
Using virtual connections for real-world success
April 11, 2014
Social media is rapidly becoming an established part of the recruitment process, over half the recruiters in the UK use social media in their recruitment processes and the most popular site used by employers is LinkedIn, with 31% using this website*. We explore this social networking site and how you can use it to impress employers and make meaningful connections. Why …
Finalist careers clinic 2
April 8, 2014
By Debra Henson, Careers Adviser, Careers and Employability Service Your focus is now on your dissertation and final exams, but at the back of your mind you may have questions about what you’re going to do afterwards. Our finalist careers clinic offers a prescription of regular installments of frequently asked questions and expert advice from our careers advisers, in the lead up …
Online Q&A round-up part 2
March 21, 2014
By Paul Charman, Careers Consultant Missed this week’s Q&A? Get up-to-speed with a selection of questions we received and advice given. You may find the answers to a careers question you’ve been wanting to ask here! When’s the best time to apply for internships, first or second year? (Kathryn, first year studying human genetics) Why …
Supersized opportunities in small businesses
March 18, 2014
Did you know one in three graduates from The University of Nottingham goes on to work in a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME)? We asked Nottingham graduates Alex and Matt to share their insights about what it’s like working as analysts in an SME. They are both working for the HD Decisions, after graduating in 2013 with …
Online Q&A round-up part 1
March 14, 2014
By Jan Perrett, Careers Adviser, Careers and Employability Service Missed our online Q&A? We’ve compiled a selection of the questions that were put to us and the advice from our careers adviser. Remember, you’ll have the opportunity to put your questions to one of our careers advisers at our next online Q&A on Thursday 20 …
Making an impression in the digital marketing world
February 21, 2014
By Aaron Dicks, Managing Director, Impression Aaron Dicks, Managing Director of Impression, shares his career journey and advice about how to get into the digital marketing sector. Hear from Aaron and other experts in marketing, advertising and PR at our Spotlight On…Advertising, Marketing and PR event. When and how did you become interested in digital …
Research: Essential for essays, essential for job applications
January 15, 2014
By Pablo Costa, Careers Adviser (Faculty of Engineering) Employers expect applicants to understand issues that affect not only their organisation but their industry as a whole, this is called commercial awareness. It is important to demonstrate this as it shows that you are serious about the job, know the issues surrounding it and is able …
75 employers waiting to meet you!
October 21, 2013
By, Samantha Longe-Thomas, Events and Vacancies Team Leader You might assume that employers at our Management and Business Fair are only interested in business-related degrees. They are not! You may also assume that you might only get a free pen at this event, but again, you may be pleasantly surprised as there will be pizza …
What Do Recruiters Look for in Your Application?
September 6, 2013
By Pablo Costa, Careers Adviser (Faculty of Engineering) When I was graduate recruitment adviser, most Mondays involved me peering over a mountain of CVs trying to find one that stood out and matched an employer’s requirements. Tuesdays would see me creating a candidate shortlist and by Wednesday I would be on the phone arranging interviews, …
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