Your guide to gaining valuable medical work experience
November 30, 2023
By Eve Yellop, A100 medicine student. One of the most important parts of your Medical School application is work experience. This is your chance to show that you have the commitment and drive to work in a real healthcare field. However, there’s no guidebook for this and it can be overwhelming trying to find it. …
How to use LinkedIn to your advantage as a politics student
November 28, 2023
By Josie Ruffles, politics student. You may have been asked the question, ‘What will you do with that degree?’ or thought to yourself, ‘Where does this lead to?’. Politics and American Studies, or any degree related to politics or humanities, helps you develop skills that can take you into any industry. I took the degree …
Work experience and graduate roles – how to search as an international student
November 23, 2023
By Anna Glaze-Krayer, Careers Adviser International students and graduates are a fantastic asset to the university, the local community, and to graduate employers up and down the UK. It can be tricky to navigate finding work experience and graduate roles in the UK, though, when you’re not familiar with where to search and which employers …
Thinking of taking a gap year after university?
November 16, 2023
Zoe Waite, Liberal Arts. Often there is a taboo regarding taking a year out after university. The choice to take a year out is sometimes associated with someone’s initial career plans not working out, and a gap year was a plan B. Though disruptions to career plans are a completely valid reason to take a …
Get involved with sports for free
November 15, 2023
Amrina Kaur, Employability Officer Whether you’re headfirst into your first term or already deep into your degree, here’s a game-changing opportunity for you – the chance to dive into the sports scene without spending a penny! In this final instalment of our sports blog series, we’re letting you in on the secrets to getting involved …
Boost your employability through sports: a graduate’s journey
November 14, 2023
By Amrina Kaur, Employability Officer We spoke to Adam, a recent University of Nottingham graduate, who’s on a mission to share the secrets of career success through sports. Tell us about yourself “I graduated from the university in 2022 with a MEng Mechanical Engineering. Today, I’m a Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer at Renishaw, diving into exciting …
Considering moving abroad after graduation: here’s what to consider
November 9, 2023
By Grace Smyth, languages graduate Choosing to move abroad can be both scary and exciting! Whether you’re going on a year abroad, thinking of an internship abroad or applying for overseas graduate jobs, there are a lot of things to consider. Visa Requirements Depending on the country you move to, there are many different visa …
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 …
More than a game: the hidden benefits of sports participation
November 7, 2023
By Amrina Kaur, Employability Officer Participation in sports is not just about physical fitness and competition; it’s a valuable training ground for acquiring life skills that extend far beyond the playing field. In this blog, we’ll explore the experiences of our alumni and current students who have actively been involved in sports during university, to …
Is my CV good enough?
November 2, 2023
By Anna Scrivener, Careers Adviser So many students ask this question – but it’s harder to answer than you may think. I want to share something about CVs that I think is often missed. Your first experience of CV writing was probably back at school in a mandatory session they had to tick off. In …
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