Why I Decided Against A Graduate Scheme
October 6, 2017
By Callum Goodin, MSci Hons Physics For the last four years I’ve been working towards my MSci Physics degree. Soon into my degree, I realised I had a real knack for programming, and wanted to explore that further in my own time. Gaining experience for my CV Towards the end of my third year, I …
Job Applications: Building a Thick Skin in the Face of Rejection
September 19, 2017
By Indiana West, Digital Content Producer and English and Professional Writing Graduate Rejection isn’t fun. It wasn’t fun when you were picked last for P.E. or when you didn’t receive a single card on Valentine’s Day, and it certainly isn’t fun now you’re entering the job market. The sad reality is that rejection is felt the world …
My Experience on Deutsche Bank’s Autism Work Placement Scheme
August 25, 2017
In my final year, I approached the University’s Career and Employability Service to explore potential opportunities. I’d been diagnosed as autistic at the age of six, so I was hoping for advice tailored to my specific needs. I met with a careers adviser on a weekly basis who introduced me to EmployAbility, an organisation dedicated to …
The Post-MBA Job Hunt: What I Wish I Had Known…
August 22, 2017
In this blog alumna Liz Corbishley (MBA 2016) shares some valuable insights on the job hunting process. This blog was originally published on the NUBs Postgraduate Careers blog on March 24, 2017. Yes the MBA is tough, but the difficult time is not over when you hand in the management project: it is just beginning. If …
How to Stay Sane When Hunting for a Graduate Job
August 18, 2017
By Sophie Hudson, Head of Community at TalentPool If you’ve started your graduate job hunt, you’ll know that finding a job takes time. Finding a job that is right for you takes even longer. Writing multiple CVs and cover letters, and filling out multiple application forms can quickly start to feel like a thankless task. …
What You Need to Know About Game-Based Assessment
August 15, 2017
By Erica Sparkes, Employability Education Projects Officer If you’re making graduate and placement applications to some of the larger organisations, you’ve probably brushed up on your application, interview and assessment centre technique. But did you know you may be invited to play a game or series of games as part of the application process? Whether you’re the kind …
Five Reasons to Join LinkedIn Before Starting Your Job Search
July 25, 2017
By Jennifer Tait, Marketing and Social Media Co-ordinator at Bridgewater Graduates LinkedIn can be an extremely valuable tool. However, many graduates still start their job search without setting up a profile. Sound like you? With 60% of employers using social networking sites to research job candidates, LinkedIn can be so much more than your online CV. You …
10 and a Half Reasons to Come to the Graduate Jobs Fair
June 2, 2017
There are so many reasons to come to our Graduate Jobs Fair on Monday 10 June and you may have seen some appearing on our Facebook and Twitter pages already. Discover what this event has to offer you: 1. Graduate vacancies for 2019 and beyond We’ve got fantastic opportunities from a range of organisations across …
The University of Nottingham Loves Tennis
May 30, 2017
By Jade Dilks, Recruitment Sales Executive, Unitemps One of the most exciting aspects of studying in Nottingham is the city’s busy sporting scene. This gives you the exciting opportunity to take part in world-famous events. Unitemps is currently recruiting for stewards and assistants for the Nottingham Tennis Centre, just outside University Park campus. What is Nottingham Tennis …
Six Speedy Ways to Impress Employers at the Graduate Jobs Fair
May 19, 2017
Exams are in sight, but have you thought about what you’d like to do after you leave the world of revision, exam stress and post-exam celebrations? Our Graduate Jobs Fair is the perfect opportunity for you to meet employers and find out about job opportunities for 2018 and beyond. If you’ve not had much time …
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