My career in music from UoN to Head of Orchestra and Operations
September 5, 2024
By Matthew Pax, music graduate We asked Matt to talk about his career journey from studying music at Nottingham to his current role as Head of Orchestra and Operations at Sinfonia Viva. He talks about the value of his involvement in student societies and provides advice to current students and recent alumni looking to enter …
Are you allowing self-doubt to sabotage your true potential?
August 27, 2024
By Rebecca Smith, pharmacy student Starting university can be a huge challenge, and the thought of doing a degree and not having a graduate job to walk into is one of my biggest worries. “I have no experience in this area of the industry, why would they want me?”, “Why would an employer want a …
Choosing Melbourne: A year of growth and adventure
August 20, 2024
By Ria Jobanputra, chemistry with an international study year student My time in Melbourne was an incredible adventure filled with growth and unforgettable experiences. From exploring the city’s vibrant culture to making lifelong friends, every day was a new chapter. I learned and grew in ways I never imagined, and the memories I made will …
Changing career direction – it can be easier than you think
August 6, 2024
By Christian Jameson-Warren, Senior Careers Adviser Image by GreenCardShow from Pixabay Our brains are prediction-making machines that aren’t always very good at predicting the future. Our brains work continuously to keep us safe and free from pain or discomfort. To do this, they constantly analyse our …
Reflect on your year and unlock your leadership potential
By Amrina Kaur, Employability Officer, Careers team Missed our recent Future Leaders event? No worries! Here are key takeaway learning points that you can use straight away, and experiences of the day shared by Mehr, a MSc Economic Development and Policy Analysis student, and Alexandre, an MSc Drug Discovery student. What was Future Leaders? The …
What can you gain from attending events and lectures held by guest speakers?
April 16, 2024
By Josephine Ruffles, Politics and American Studies student Since being at university I have attended 10 extra lectures and seminars hosted by external figures. I have been fortunate to meet influential figures, multiple visiting professors with an abundance of knowledge, and connect and network with multiple alumni in areas ranging from local government to the …
Navigating the Careers and Employability Service
March 27, 2024
By Hemakshi Soni, BA Sociology and Social Policy Navigating the Careers and Employability Service can feel overwhelming with the large variety of support services to boost your career confidence. I have simplified key information to help current students make the most of the resources and highlighted some examples of current events, placements and graduate schemes. …
How to handle multiple job offers
March 26, 2024
Katie Ray, Careers Adviser in the Careers and Employability Service Secured multiple job offers? Congratulations! It’s not a bad place to be… but the weight of making the right decision can feel heavy. This blog will explore ways to help you navigate your way to a decision. Evaluate your priorities: Before you can make any sort …
Building my careers confidence through a one-to-one appointment
March 20, 2024
Rania Monasch, BA Geography student – © Bruce Mars via Unsplash Job applications can be challenging but you don’t have to face it alone. Seeking support from a careers adviser might be just what you need to build your career confidence, read below to discover what a one-to-one appointment entails. The Careers and Employability Service …
Creating career habits for success in 2024
February 22, 2024
By Eve Yellop, medicine A100 – image from Pixabay By February, many of us have already abandoned our New Year’s Resolutions. Whether it’s committing to run marathons or waking up at 5 am, these goals often fall by the wayside. Instead of setting yourself up for disappointment, why not channel your resolutions into something both …
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