Building a Career in Construction: A Job That Can Take You Places
September 1, 2017
Last year, I attended the inaugural Spotlight On Construction, to find out more about this career path. I thoroughly enjoyed the event, which provided a great insight into what it’s like to have a career in construction. There was also ample opportunity to network with the speakers. This event helped confirm my interest in pursuing …
First Year, No Fear: How You Can Start To Think About Your Career
August 19, 2017
By Laura Sage, BA Hons English (2017) When I was in my first year, lots of my friends were of the mindset that there were three or more long years ahead of them, and with all the settling in, getting to grips with their course, and making friends, their career could take a back seat. …
Face-To-Face Networking for the First Time? 5 Tips and Tricks
August 8, 2017
By Grace Pownall, third year, MEng Hons Civil Engineering This summer, I decided to invest some time into growing my professional network by attending two conferences at the Institution of Structural Engineers. One specifically for young engineers and one focusing on sustainability, very relevant to my final-year dissertation. Walking up the stairs to a conference room …
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 …
Five Fun Ways to Make Money at University
April 21, 2017
By Grace Pownall, third year, MEng Hons Civil Engineering Balancing part time work with a full time degree can be a daunting prospect. However, I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be. During my time at Nottingham, I have had several temporary, casual jobs – but none of them felt like hard …
Why Should You Try a Summer Internship? Plus Bonus Tips for Medics
April 5, 2017
By Krishna Rajan, BMedSci, graduated 2016, and 4th year medical student Work experience – two words I used to shudder at the sound of. “Does that one thing I did that one time count?” I’d ask myself. It soon became clear that I needed to stop worrying and start looking. As a medic, my schedule is pretty …
18 Blog Posts About Showers: And Other Happenings During My Internship
March 28, 2017
By Laura Sage, final year, BA Hons English This time last year I set my sights on a marketing internship I spotted through the Nottingham Internship Scheme. This is an initiative that hooks students up with local companies in paid roles. When I saw that a position as a copywriter for the digital marketing agency, Distinction, was available, …
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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