Nottingham Advantage Award – A priceless and most memorable experience
November 19, 2024
By Jingyi He, MA TESOL student When I first saw the announcement about the Nottingham Advantage Award on Moodle page and the opportunity to teach International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for refugees and immigrants in the Nottingham area last semester, I knew it was something that I should give a shot. About the module …
My Knowledge Transfer journey
September 10, 2024
By Jordan Fischer, human factors graduate at Cadent Over the past year, I have had the incredible opportunity to work within the gas distribution industry through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP). This position focuses on embedding knowledge and new capabilities related to human factors and ergonomics to help manage and reduce the risk of fatigue …
Crafting the perfect cover letter: My journey
September 3, 2024
By Hongwei Liang, data science student When I first arrived in the UK, I was eager to gain practical experience through internships. In my first semester, I attended an in-person workshop hosted by the Careers and Employability Service. It was there that I learned about the importance of cover letters in job applications in the …
The support that made my dream job a reality
August 15, 2024
By Para Saraiya, MSc Industrial Engineering and Operations Management graduate and Graduate Manufacturing Engineer at Airbus I graduated from the University of Nottingham in September 2023 and my primary goal was to secure a position with a leading manufacturing company, particularly in aerospace. I was driven by a passion for innovation in this sector and had always …
How STAR helped me get a part-time job
By Subinuer Kuximake, MA Education. In this blog, I will explain what the STAR interview technique is all about and how it helped me to secure a part-time job. Learning and competencies As an international student at the University of Nottingham, I initially struggled with job interviews. Driven by a strong desire for a part-time …
Administrator role at UNIP: My Unitemps journey
July 25, 2024
By Sreyashee Kundu, management student I remember those initial days when I arrived in Nottingham as an international student, to pursue an Msc Management. I had a very mixed experience, where one part of me was super-excited for the new journey and another half was too anxious and worried to cope with a completely new …
My advice to international students thinking about their future career
July 9, 2024
By Jennifer Aduro, MA Digital Teaching and Learning graduate When I was coming to the end of my studies as a digital teaching and learning (DTL) master’s student in 2021, I honestly had no idea what job roles to apply to. I knew what I wanted to do in a broad sense; design learning experiences …
Transitioning to life at university as an international student
November 8, 2023
By Aditya Taneja, management student As I reflect on my time as an international student at the Nottingham University Business School, a profound sense of accomplishment and gratitude washes over me. My journey at NUBS has been a transformative experience, both personally and professionally. Beyond the classroom, my active participation in co-curricular activities played a …
Graduate Route Visa – My Experience Getting a Marketing Role at UoN
August 25, 2023
By Deepak Kataria, Market Insight Officer, University of Nottingham I currently work in a marketing-related role supporting the delivery of the market insight function within External Relations at the University of Nottingham. My role has a clear focus on the coordination and implementation of research, analysis and insights that inform curriculum and programme reviews. The …
Graduate Route Visa – How I Got a Graduate Job in the UK with a Local SME
August 22, 2023
By Syeda Zainab Qaiser, Product Manager, NEST Management I am currently working for Nottingham-based NEST Management, a business management consultancy that provides systems and software to martial arts businesses. What are your main duties? I’m responsible for the management of the company’s products and their commercial success by translating business strategy into product strategy. These …
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