Are Internships With SMEs the Way Forward? Megan Thinks So!
August 19, 2014
By Megan Thomsett, MSci Chemistry I am currently undertaking a summer internship at a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) within the chemical industry called Reach Separations and before I submitted my application I hadn’t even heard of them! While browsing Twitter, I came across a very thought-provoking article written by a biochemist and science blogger …
Filling your CV and your wallet: popular part-time positions
August 12, 2014
With 59% of students working during their studies*, having a part-time job at university is becoming increasingly common. If you’re going to be looking for a part-time job for September and onward, whether it’s to fund your studies or gain work experience, we’ve compiled a few things you may want to consider about some of …
Top tips from our alumni
August 8, 2014
Over the last two weeks we’ve asked our alumni what careers advice they wish they would have known as a recent graduate. We’ve received a great range of tips and here is just a selection of the advice so far. We’ll be posting more pearls of wisdom on our Facebook and Twitter pages, so keep a …
Graduate Job Hunt Procrastination: What’s the Cure?
August 1, 2014
Job hunt procrastination: a condition prevalent among recent graduates, characterised by a loss of motivation for finding and applying for a job. Those experiencing procrastination may go to extreme lengths to avoid job hunting, such as prolonged Googling of unrelated subjects and intensive periods of cat video viewing. We’ve dissected some of the common symptoms of job …
Lost in translation: what not to say in a UK covering letter
July 29, 2014
Thinking of looking for a job in the UK now you’ve graduated? Not only will you have to take into account visas and how many hours you can work (contact the International Office for more advice about this), you’ll also need to be aware of UK conventions when applying for jobs. Things that may impress …
Your assessment centre crib sheet
July 25, 2014
Now you’ve passed the initial application stages, assessment centres can be a nerve-wrecking experience if you’re not sure what to expect. Our short guide to different exercise types will help demystify your assessment day, or days. Ice breaker task What is it? Usually at the start of the day, there’ll be a short exercise to introduce …
Make a Great Connection: Tips for Skype and Telephone Interview Success
July 22, 2014
In a competitive and global job market, the amount of employers using telephone and Skype interviews in their recruitment processes is increasing. They are used as an interview method to reach candidates who are applying from overseas and are a useful way to screen applicants before inviting them to a longer interview in person or …
Five Last-Minute Ways to Gain Work Experience
July 15, 2014
Sometimes it seems like everyone but you has got an impressive work placement lined up, whether it’s volunteering in a spectacular location or climbing Kilimanjaro. Just because you haven’t got anything lined up for summer yet, it doesn’t mean that you’ve missed all the opportunities to get involved with projects and develop the skills employers …
Claudia kick-starts her career in the marketing world at Lakeside!
July 11, 2014
By Claudia Ferlisi, BA English Studies (2012), MA Art History (2013), Arts Marketing Intern at Lakeside Arts Centre My arts marketing internship has been my first real opportunity to progress my career since leaving The University of Nottingham. It’s great that the university is still supporting me on the next step of my journey and that I’m …
Finalist Careers Clinic Part 4
June 30, 2014
By Andy Smith, Careers Consultant I’ve just got my results back and I’ve got a 2:2, should I start worrying about my career prospects? A 2:2 is not always a bad result, after all what wouldn’t England have given for a 2:2 against Italy, or Uruguay, for that matter! You may have a got a …
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