Your guide to gaining valuable medical work experience
November 30, 2023
By Eve Yellop, A100 medicine student. One of the most important parts of your Medical School application is work experience. This is your chance to show that you have the commitment and drive to work in a real healthcare field. However, there’s no guidebook for this and it can be overwhelming trying to find it. …
I’m a Master’s Graduate, Where Do I Go From Here?
July 27, 2023
By Katie Ray, Careers Adviser So, you’re about to complete your postgraduate study – congratulations! As exciting as this next chapter should be, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, unsure of the future, and confused about what steps to take next. Rest assured; all those feelings are very normal. If you’re feeling stuck and …
I’m a Postgraduate Student and Worried About Getting a Job
July 18, 2023
By Anna Glaze-Krayer, Employability Officer The University of Nottingham’s most recent graduate outcomes data (collected from students who graduated in 2020) provides plenty of reasons for postgraduate students to be optimistic. Surveyed 15 months after graduation, 86.6% of those with postgraduate qualifications were in what’s classed as ‘highly skilled’ work, or further higher education. Furthermore, …
One Way Ticket to Toronto
July 12, 2023
By Ryan Stanley, Spanish and Contemporary Chinese Studies graduate Like most students, university was a great time to travel and explore what the world has to offer. But after doing my year abroad, I became more attached to the idea of getting to know a country by living there, rather than trying to check it …
Am I Considered To Have a Disability and What Does This Mean in the Workplace?
June 22, 2023
By Harriet Akehurst, Employability Officer Navigating the world of work can be tricky. What about if you have a disability or long term health condition? How do you know if you’re entitled to adjustments or support in the workplace? What is considered to be a “disability” under the Equality Act? The Equality Act 2010 was established …
ChatGPT and Job Applications
By Gemma Foxall, Careers Adviser In a recent survey of students studying at UK universities, fewer than 10% said they wouldn’t use ChatGPT for their job applications. It’s not surprising then that this topic came up during a recent job application appointment I had with a Physiotherapy student. I spoke to Anita, who had used …
How To Find Out if an Employer Is Genuinely Inclusive
June 8, 2023
By Amrina Kaur, Employability Officer Creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is important for both personal and professional growth. However, finding an employer that genuinely embraces equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) can be challenging. Explore practical steps to help you assess whether a potential employer is truly EDI positive, to help you find a …
Summer Term and I’m Still Not Sure What I’ll Be Doing When I Finish Uni…
June 6, 2023
By Cathy Sibley, Careers Adviser Where’s the time gone? One minute you’re a fresher with three years in front of you and now it’s summer term and you’re in your final year! Many students find this a tricky time, as they don’t necessarily have a job to step straight into and feel they need to …
Additional Online Resources to Help You With Career Development
May 25, 2023
By Amrina Kaur, Employability Officer Did you know that the university subscribes to lots of additional online resources to help you with career development? Check out our list below to see if any would be useful for you, whether you are looking to research, practise your skills or discover valuable career insight. Do you need …
How to Reflect and Plan Your Next Steps
May 23, 2023
By Caroline Nolan, Careers Adviser There is no better time to take a look back over your first year, reflect on what you have done, and start planning your next steps. What career skills and experience have you developed and how can you expand them? Have you joined a society, attended careers events, become a …
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