Building my careers confidence through a one-to-one appointment
March 20, 2024
Rania Monasch, BA Geography student – © Bruce Mars via Unsplash Job applications can be challenging but you don’t have to face it alone. Seeking support from a careers adviser might be just what you need to build your career confidence, read below to discover what a one-to-one appointment entails. The Careers and Employability Service …
Why should I attend Future Leaders? Insights from alumni
March 19, 2024
Are you a student on the brink of graduation, ready to step into the professional world? If so, our Future Leaders event offers an exclusive one-day professional development opportunity, offering insights, networking opportunities, and practical tips to equip you with the essential skills and mindset for success for final year students. Recently, we caught up with …
A guide for student job hunters on Instagram and X
March 14, 2024
Nkem Nwaobi, PhD student © via Unsplash by Sara Kurfeß Student job hunting is no easy feat. Have you considered looking to job hunt in an unconventional, modern way? You’ve tried LinkedIn, it’s time to consider Instagram and X (formally Twitter) as viable platforms to build your presence, network and job hunt as a student. …
Deciding on careers: my micro-internship
March 12, 2024
By Lucy Rayner-Thomas, chemistry student – © via Unsplash by Priscilla Du Preez Recently I have decided to try some different work experiences in an attempt to narrow down the long list of career options. This encouraged me to take part in the Universitas 21 Sustainability Micro-internship programme. What is a micro-internship? It is a …
How my placement impacted my career aspirations
March 7, 2024
By Hemakshi Soni, BA Sociology and Social Policy © via Unsplash by Elio Santos Last summer, I undertook a four-week placement as a Social Media Assistant. Through this experience, I learned a range of valuable skills and deepened my understanding of my strengths, passions and interests which has helped me with future career choices. The …
Writing a cover letter for a career in Journalism
March 5, 2024
By Josephine Ruffles – © via Unsplash by Austin Distel Navigating the competitive landscape of journalism can be challenging. Whilst pursuing a master’s degree before entering the industry is a choice made by some, it is not an obligatory path. Before submitting your application, however, it is advantageous to understand the expectations and preferences regarding …
A first-timer’s guide to international conferences
February 29, 2024
Nkem Nwaobi, PhD student Embarking on my first conference was a journey filled with excitement, nervousness and countless opportunities for growth. This past summer I attended the Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution (SMBE) conference in Italy, it was eye-opening and frankly quite scary. In this blog I will share my guide to your first …
Beyond the books: discovering transferable skills developed outside of academia
February 27, 2024
By Josephine Ruffles, Politics and American Studies student Often there is a misconception that you only learn from your degree during university. This blog uncovers some of the skills you learn outside of your studies, that you can apply during an application process. Time management This might seem like an obvious skill to develop but …
Creating career habits for success in 2024
February 22, 2024
By Eve Yellop, medicine A100 – image from Pixabay By February, many of us have already abandoned our New Year’s Resolutions. Whether it’s committing to run marathons or waking up at 5 am, these goals often fall by the wayside. Instead of setting yourself up for disappointment, why not channel your resolutions into something both …
Navigating the path from master’s to dream career
February 21, 2024
By Andrew Higham, master’s graduate After working for a few years I wanted to investigate my passion for education in a more formal setting. I was drawn to a master’s degree for the opportunity to represent a team again through my tennis playing. The University of Nottingham had made such progress with their sports teams …
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