Qualities that accounting firms look for in applicants
August 10, 2020
By Elizabeth Hughes, Senior Content Writer at The Accountancy Partnership Planning for life after graduation can be a daunting task. You’ve never done it before, and so it’s difficult to know what to expect. If you’re thinking about work, there are some skills which are universally desirable for employers. Good time keeping, an enthusiastic attitude, …
5 Things You Need to Know If You Want to Work in PR
July 20, 2020
By Ella Hendrix, writer and entrepreneur Public relations (PR) is a stimulating, fast-paced and highly rewarding career that will demand a lot from you but give you plenty back in return. Before you start firing off emails for internships or training opportunities, it’s important to understand exactly what will be expected of you in this …
My tips on video interviews from home
July 13, 2020
By Katy Skillen, MNutr Nutrition and Dietetics, second year student blogger Well, I never thought that I would be having a job interview in my bedroom. But I guess we are living in very unprecedented times. Normally, a job interview would involve me getting dressed up and sitting in an office across a desk from …
How to prepare for virtual assessment centres
May 22, 2020
By Christian Jameson-Warren, Employability Education Projects Officer As part of their response to the COVID-19 situation, many graduate employers have moved their recruitment activities more online, including assessment centres. Online (otherwise known as ‘virtual’) assessment centres involve completing a series of activities virtually where the employer will assess your performance against their criteria. These activities …
Five Local Publishers You Can Submit Work To
April 24, 2020
By Annie Brown, MA Creative Writing student blogger If you’re interested in a creative career, having relevant experience on your CV is vital. Nottingham is a City of Literature and therefore boasts many great publications accepting a variety of creative pieces. Here are five local publishers you can send your work to: The Tab Writing …
Keep your career planning moving forward
March 27, 2020
By Debra Henson, Senior Careers Advisor Everything is on hold, but it will eventually pass. If you are fit and well and socially distancing, there are things you can do that will not only keep you occupied, but could keep your career planning ticking over and your CV moving forward, even when everything else is …
Responding to that dreaded question…
March 16, 2020
By Katy Skillen, MNutr Nutrition and Dietetics student blogger We all have experienced this, talking to friends, family or even strangers about university and being faced with one of the most stressful questions. “So, what about after graduation?” This question always freaks me out. I’m in my second year of a four-year course and have …
How to boost a creative writing application
March 10, 2020
By Annie Brown, MA Creative Writing student blogger To write or not to write: isn’t that always the question? When I first wrote my application for my MA in Creative Writing at the University of Nottingham, I realised it was severely lacking. My ‘passion’ for my subject was not reflected in my real-life experiences. I …
Chronological CV vs skills based CV
March 6, 2020
By Caroline Nolan, Employability Officer A good CV is a powerful tool. In less than 30 seconds it should be able to truthfully sell your achievements and secure you an interview. Your CV is the first point of contact with an employer for a specific type of role. From the employer’s perspective, it’s the only …
Nottingham Tennis Tournament 2020 – secure your role
February 28, 2020
By the JobZone team One of the most exciting aspects of studying in Nottingham is the city’s busy sporting scene. This gives you the opportunity to take part in world-famous events. What is the Nottingham Open? Nottingham Open, officially named Nature Valley Open for sponsorship reasons, is a tennis tournament for men and women held …
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