Three Things Finalists Need to Know About the Graduate Jobs Fair
May 10, 2016
If you’re a finalist or postgraduate, we know this is a busy time for you. Adding extra dates to your diary might be the last thing on your mind. So let’s get to the point. Here are three reasons why you should stick around until the 10 June and put the Graduate Jobs Fair in …
Three Opportunities for Every First Year at the Graduate Jobs Fair
May 6, 2016
So, you’re almost at the end of your first year. You’ve made new friends, joined societies and really got stuck into your course. It’s been a whirlwind from start to finish. Graduating and starting a career probably seem a million miles away to you right now – but are they really? Time flies when you’re having fun …
Discover the Graduate Jobs Fair: It’s Not Just for Finalists
May 5, 2016
By Jackie Thompson, E-Information Manager Missed it in your first year? Think it’s something to consider next year? Think again. The Graduate Jobs Fair is not just for finalists. If you’re graduating next year, it’s an opportunity to explore your options without any of the pressure. DISCOVER what the Graduate Jobs Fair has to offer you: D Dip your toe into …
How I Survived My First Assessment Centre
April 29, 2016
By Alice Gould, student blogger After the stress of January exams and coursework deadlines had finally come to a close, it suddenly dawned on me that I will be graduating very soon. I don’t have much longer left as a student. In barely a few months, I am going to have to face the fact …
Why Every Student Should Take Part in an Election at University
April 26, 2016
By Grace Pownall, student blogger Never mind the United States government elections, or even the SU elections; last semester there was only one presidential race on my mind – the one for CivSoc President. As a civil engineering student and a member of this year’s CivSoc committee I might be a little bit biased, but …
How Your Internship Could Shape Your Career Path
April 15, 2016
By Alice Yeates, Nottingham Alumna I graduated in 2015 with a degree in Art History. During my final year at university I had regularly attended ‘Second Wednesday’, a local event for people working in creative and digital. Unfortunately it no longer runs, but keep an eye out for similar events! It was by attending this that I came into contact …
How to Stand out in the Job Market as a New Graduate
April 8, 2016
By Grace Pownall Standing out in the graduate market can seem like a difficult undertaking. So last semester I got myself along to two Careers’ events: Spotlight On… Sustainability and Spotlight On… Environmental Careers. As a civil engineering student, with a strong interest in the impact of the construction industry on the environment, I found …
My Semester With The Careers Service
March 29, 2016
By Nimal Kumar, MSc Aerospace Technologies After spending a couple of years in industry, I arrived at Nottingham eager to start my masters and determined to make the most of my time here. One of my first stops was to see what the Careers and Employability Service had to offer. Besides the career fairs that were taking place almost …
Seven Reasons to Apply for the Nottingham Internship Scheme – Today!
March 22, 2016
by James Charton-Little The spring term had come to a close and with summer on the horizon, I still didn’t have a definite plan. When applications opened for the Nottingham Internship Scheme, one particular opportunity caught my attention. I applied, I got the internship and 12 months later I am working for the company full-time as a Development Executive. Are …
Five Transferable Skills You’ll Gain as a Student Representative
March 18, 2016
By Alice Gould, student blogger It’s impossible to avoid elections at this time of year. Be it people blocking the entrance to Hallward with their campaigns for Student Union office or societies constantly asking for applications for next year’s committee. While these are both great opportunities, if campaigning isn’t for you, they are not the only option. I was the Publicity Officer for The …
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