How I Went From Graduate to CEO in 3 Years
August 5, 2013
By Freddy Brick– CEO of Grad Diary ‘I realised there was a gap in the market’ I graduated from The University of Nottingham in 2010 with a degree in Finance, Accounting and Management but was inspired to start a business of my own during second year. Alongside another Nottingham student, I threw around a lot …
What Are You Going to Do after University?
July 29, 2013
By Deborah Till, Senior Careers Adviser (Science) We know that many of you are unsure about your future and are looking for career ideas, or you have a list as long as your arm but aren’t sure which one is right for you. Some of you may know exactly what you want to be but need to …
Three tough interview questions revealed
July 22, 2013
By Sarah Allen, Employability Education Projects Officer (Social Sciences) ‘Death will be a great relief. No more interviews’ – Katharine Hepburn Sometimes it may seem like the interviewer is part of some cruel joke, asking you cryptic questions that are only devised to confuse. The truth is they need to ask these questions to determine …
Disclosure – Do you tell an employer about your disability?
July 15, 2013
By Peter Kay (Senior Careers Adviser, Faculty of Social Sciences team) If you have a disability, as defined by the Equality Act of 2010, and are applying for jobs then the law states that you should have an equal chance at success as other candidates. Despite this you could still think your disability will …
CV Clichés
June 28, 2013
Now, we know that you get told by parents, employers and us that you need to make sure your CV is the best representation of you and your skills as it is your primary marketing tool in the labour market. However, many people are guilty of writing like a windows salesperson! Here are the first …
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