Who are you going to talk to?
October 3, 2014
With the Careers in Management and Business Fair around the corner it’s time to start thinking about which employers you want to talk to and what they can offer you. With over 90 companies at the event you’ll be spoilt for choice, especially as many welcome students from all degree disciplines. We interviewed Alice Brown, …
Engineering students — get ahead and polish your CV
September 26, 2014
To CV or not to CV, that is the question… Shakespeare would have asked if he had been a modern-day engineering student looking to impress employers. He may also have asked; is my CV ready for the world of work? Is it ready to be evaluated by the wide variety of companies that regularly recruit The …
History degree to a business role, Nathan tells us his story
September 23, 2014
In anticipation of our Careers in Management and Business Fair we asked Nottingham alumnus Nathan Livingston to tell us how his career has mapped out. After studying an arts degree he quickly discovered there was a world of opportunity which led to becoming a senior account researcher. By Nathan Livingston, BA History (graduated 2011) At first …
New to the UK? Here’s some useful tips on applying for jobs
September 19, 2014
We’d like to say a big friendly welcome to all of our international students. We’ve gathered together tips to keep in mind when applying for jobs – whether they’re part-time, graduate roles or internships in the UK, it all counts. We appreciate the initial challenges of moving country and settling into a new culture. We’re …
Whatever your degree, there’s a role in business for you
September 16, 2014
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
September 12, 2014
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 …
It all started at Nottingham…
September 2, 2014
So often in life we’re told to be realistic and to take tentative steps towards our dreams – sometimes to the extent of putting them on hold and forgetting what they were in the first place.There is no wrong path to take as you aim to find your feet in the world and we are …
Top tips from our alumni 2
August 29, 2014
Since the beginning of this month we have been asking alumni for the advice they would give to recent graduates and they’ve delivered a fantastic range of inspiration so far. We’ll be posting more pearls of wisdom on our Facebook and Twitter pages, so keep a look out for them. Here’s just a sample of their advice: …
What’s it like to work in local government? Natalia gives her insights
August 26, 2014
By Natalia Deane, BA Politics It was at a neighbour’s Christmas party last December when I found out about my placement. I’d just got chatting to one of my neighbours who happened to work at Buckinghamshire County Council and she put me in touch with someone who then arranged an interview. I was drawn to …
Three steps to balancing part-time work and university life
August 22, 2014
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 …
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