Guanxi, and 4 Websites to Kickstart Your Advertising Career in China
September 16, 2016
by Gianluca Fracasso, MSc Tourism Management and Marketing, 2011 I started working while I was still at university, which was a great choice. I used Google to identify advertising companies I wanted to work for, and approached them directly to enquire about opportunities, even if none were advertised. At one point I even kept an …
What Skills Do You Need to Succeed in Accounting?
August 23, 2016
Wondering whether you’re a good fit for accounting? Whether you’re studying accountancy now or it’s something you end up picking up later in life, you will always be apply the skills and experience you gain at university. If you’re not sure you have what it takes or if you’ll enjoy it, read on. Here at The Accountancy Partnership, we …
Not for Profit: What It’s Like to Work for a Charity [Part Two]
August 12, 2016
Ever thought about working for a charity, but not sure what it would be like? In the second part of my series on careers in the charity sector – read part one here – I caught up with Mark Colliass, a graphic designer for the charity Open Doors, to find out. Here’s what we talked about. What …
Five Most Important Things I’ve Learned Since Graduation: The Story of a Life Coach
July 8, 2016
By Rachael Redgate, BA (Hons) Geography (2011) I graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2011 with a BA Hons Human Geography. I was excited to get out into the world and start my career. So I did. I found myself a job in a law firm, spent some time travelling around Peru and even tried …
Five Employability Benefits of a Masters Degree
July 1, 2016
By Chris Jones, Senior Careers Adviser Could your postgraduate degree be worth £200,000? While some jobs require a specific postgraduate qualification, there are many others where this won’t be specified as an application requirement. However there are still a number of reasons why a postgraduate qualification such as a masters degree could be of particular interest …
Why You Should Seriously Consider a Start-up Over a Graduate Scheme
June 24, 2016
By Jasmine Sherman, Instant Impact, The Intern and Graduate Recruitment Agency At Instant Impact, we are big believers that a start-up is a great place for a graduate to kick-off their career. If you’re graduating without a graduate scheme lined up, do not worry. Believe it or not you are in the majority, and there are plenty of …
Five Effective Ways to Prepare for an International Job Search
June 10, 2016
By Rajesh Ramesh, student blogger As an international student studying at a global university, I’ve been thinking about what it means to be a “global candidate.” Essentially, how can I stand out as an applicant when searching for jobs internationally? Throughout the past year I’ve attended several events at the University, including the Go Global …
Get Ready for the Graduate Jobs Fair in Five Easy Steps
May 31, 2016
By Rajesh Ramesh, student blogger Exams are coming to an end and the summer is nearly in our grasp. Before you say goodbye to a year of coursework submissions, exams, projects, viva sessions, lectures, field visits and internships – phew, that was a long list – there’s one more thing you need to do. Get …
Looking for a Placement? Three Tried and Tested Steps to Follow
May 27, 2016
By Grace Pownall, student blogger Last October, I wrote my first blog post ‘On the Hunt for an Engineering Summer Placement.’ I’m excited to share that the hunt is over, and I have secured a summer placement with an engineering consultancy. The role is a structural engineering internship in the buildings department, which is the …
Five Reasons to Attend Engineering Employability Week
May 17, 2016
By Grace Pownall, student blogger Are you a student from the Faculty of Engineering? Want help finding a graduate job or industrial placement in engineering? If you’re reading this blog, it’s likely that your answer to both of those questions is yes! In that case, here are five reasons why you should go to the inaugural Engineering Employability …
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