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Where to Find Volunteer Opportunities While at University

By Grace Smyth, student blogger Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community while developing vital transferrable skills that will help you in the future and set you apart from other applicants when applying for jobs. During my time at university, volunteering has been something that has been very important to me …

How to Differentiate Between Magic Circle and Silver Circle Law Firms

By Max at Next City Lawyer Students hear a lot about Magic Circle and Silver Circle firms. This is reflected in the curious collection of firms that students apply to. We’ve seen some candidates apply to Magic Circle M&A powerhouses like Clifford Chance, whilst also applying to more specialised firms like Macfarlanes. Although Clifford Chance …

The Career Skills My Sport Has Taught Me

By Giada Pedretti, Neurocscience graduate At University I train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with a high-level team. University helped me grow a lot, both personally and professionally, and through many ups and downs. I graduated in July with a first-class MSci degree and I will start working shortly as a Research Assistant in chronic pain, alongside coaching …

How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

By Emily Oxbury, history student blogger  When starting out on the career ladder, it’s easy to get swamped in jargon and job titles, and potentially feel out of your depth. Not to fear, everyone was in your shoes once! Here’s a few things to consider to help you overcome potential imposter syndrome when starting a …

Why You Shouldn’t Always Accept Your First Job Offer

By Grace Smyth, student blogger During my final year at university, it has felt like a pressure cooker of nerves and stress about finding a job for after graduation. However, something I have learnt this year through the job-hunting process is that sometimes the job you want with all your heart might not actually be …

Graduate Route Visa – My Experience Getting a Marketing Role at UoN

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 …

My Experience as a Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate

By Leonardo Rodrigues, PhD researcher Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) are a UK-wide part grant-funded scheme helping businesses of all sizes to innovate using the knowledge and expertise of qualified graduates, with the capability to lead a strategic business project. My experience as a KTP Associate with XAIS Asset Management Ltd has been transformative. Choosing KTP …

Why a PhD Was Right for Me

By Salman Arif, Optimisation Scientist A PhD is the highest level of academic qualification in the UK and it involves three to four years of original research on a specific topic. There are lots of reasons why you may be considering a PhD and you’ll need to carefully consider how it could help you achieve …

Graduate Route Visa – How I Got a Graduate Job in the UK with a Local SME

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 …

Believe in Your Abilities and Be Open to Trying New Opportunities

By Kaixin Chen, MA Film, Television and Screen Industries graduate During my university years, I was committed to a career in the film and television industry. The careers sessions I attended, the social gatherings recommended by professors, the online lectures, and even the research topics I worked on were all in preparation for breaking into …