From Maps to Apps – The First Year of My Career
August 1, 2017
By Alex Davies, BSc Geography (2016) Somewhere around my final term of university, I realised my dream of becoming a pro MMA fighter was probably going to be hindered by the fact I had forgotten to attend any training. Desperate not to end up living with my parents after I graduated, I researched the next …
Why the Creative Industries Love Arts and Humanities Grads
July 21, 2017
Natty Moore, BA (Hons) English and History (2016) This time last year I was donning my cap and gown to become a graduate of English and history. I knew I wanted to work for a creative agency, but was unclear how to present my academic skills. Why would employers choose me over someone with an art and design background? These anxieties were …
Why Should You Choose a Local Law Firm?
July 14, 2017
By Rebecca Lister, Trainee Solicitor, Rotheras You might have an idea about the areas of law you want to work in, but what about the kind of firm you want to work for? I’m a Trainee Solicitor at Rotheras, having joined the firm in 2016. I completed my law degree at the University of Nottingham …
Five Ways to Break into the Media Industry
June 30, 2017
By Olivia Maguire, third year student studying English We’ve all been there, finding what seems to be the perfect grad job on Milkround – only to be confronted with the dreaded list of ‘preferred requirements’ for the role: A 2:1 or higher? I mean, that’s achievable Confident and determined? Totally! Ability to meet deadlines? I’ve …
What is a project manager, and why is it a great career choice for graduates?
June 27, 2017
By Simon Buehring, Managing Director at Knowledge Train Projects enable change and growth. They are a vital part of business life and organisations in every industry around the world perform them. Without projects, new and improved products, better infrastructure, cutting-edge marketing campaigns or events like music festivals might not exist. Projects will always exist and so …
Finding Your Niche as a Freelancer
June 23, 2017
If you’ve decided to go freelance, no doubt you’ve been searching the internet for tips and tricks on where to start, how to find clients and the best ways to grow a business. You may have come across this piece of common advice: pick a niche. Most successful freelancers will advise you to specialise and …
How Many Ways Can You Get Paid To Work With Words?
April 28, 2017
By Laura Sage, final year, BA Hons English Writing is a wonderful hobby, and an excellent skill to help you achieve success in life. I myself have always been an avid writer, from the stories I wrote as a kid to the blogs I produce now for Careers. I have always known I wanted to write …
Q and A: Developing Leadership Skills at University – For Free!
April 25, 2017
By Martina di Costanzo, second year, BSc Hons Psychology Last year, I applied for a free two-day leadership course sponsored by the Careers and Employability Service. Day one explored how to lead yourself and day two covered leading others. I sat down with this year’s organiser, to answer some questions about my experiences. 1. Why did you apply to …
STEM students looking for summer internships – Why not try something a little different?
April 5, 2017
By Chris Colegate, Careers and Employability Placement Consultant Internships are hard to get – yes, you all know that! Securing something that’s really closely matched to your degree can make the search even harder. With that in mind its worth keeping your options open and as broad as possible. Why not consider something completely different …
What I Learned During Work Experience at a Magazine
March 24, 2017
By student blogger Antonia Munday, BA Hons English Literature and Language I was nearing the end of my first year and decided I needed to add some work experience to my CV. An opportunity at a magazine presented itself, and I ended up getting a lot more out of it than just learning how to make a good cuppa. …
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