What to consider when working in Europe post-Brexit
February 20, 2024
Anna Beer, physics student © via Unsplash by Mano5280 Brexit has undoubtedly changed the way British citizens can travel, work and live abroad. While the process may now involve more paperwork and considerations, there are still plentiful opportunities for those eager to work or volunteer in Europe. In this blog, I’ll break down some of …
Exploring opportunities: my journey to a placement at LeftLion
February 15, 2024
By Josephine Ruffles, student blogger During university there are endless amounts of opportunities to get involved in, from internships and societies, to placements and careers fairs. The university partners with many different organisations that offer term long placements which is a great way to learn about different industries and grow your CV. What placement did …
My experience with the Nottingham Internship Scheme
February 13, 2024
By Anna Short, English graduate In the midst of my last university semester — the panic over final assessments, the pre-emptive nostalgia, the graduation preparation— a friend told me about the Nottingham Internship Scheme (NIS). My first thought was to panic. My head had been so swarmed with everything going on that I didn’t even …
Why should you attend the Bright Network Festival?
February 8, 2024
By Lucy Rayner-Thomas, Chemistry student Like many people, I do not know what I want to do after I graduate and during the summer holidays I started to think about what I could do to explore my career options and to see what opportunities were available to me. As a start, I decided to attend …
How to approach a careers fair when you have anxiety
February 6, 2024
By Rania Monasch, BA Geography Student It’s that time of the year when you’re thinking about jobs and future careers. So, what better time to attend a careers fair? You want to attend a careers fair to find out more about your options but there’s a slight problem: you struggle with anxiety. It might be …
Completing a summer internship abroad: My experience and advice
February 1, 2024
By Anna Beer, physics student Embarking on a nine-week summer internship in Trondheim, Norway, brought its share of challenges and experiences. From the initial housing hunt to settling into a new work environment, making friends, and exploring the landscapes. Every step of the journey offered practical lessons and lasting memories. Before arrival: housing and visas …
Mastering day one: Overcoming new job jitters
January 30, 2024
By Hemakshi Soni, BA Sociology and Social Policy © via Unsplash by Desola Lanre-Ologun So, you’ve cleared the initial application, nailed the nerve-wracking interview and you’ve secured a position at a placement or a job and now it’s time for your first day. First of all, congratulations! This is a big achievement and it is …
Navigating the path to a summer internship abroad
January 25, 2024
by Anna Beer, physics student Embarking on the task of looking for an international summer internship can be daunting, especially when you’re looking to work in a specific sector and/or region. In my search of an opportunity in the green energy industry in Europe, I discovered a few unconventional strategies that ultimately led to a …
My experience of the Digital Marketing Academy
January 24, 2024
by Zoe Waite, liberal arts student © Lukas Blazek via Unsplash The Digital Marketing Academy (DMA) is a programme that provides students from all faculties with the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in digital marketing, whether they are set on a career within the field or not. Students can expect to develop a range of industry-specific …
The benefit of part-time and volunteer work at university
January 23, 2024
By Rania Monasch, BA Geography – © Ray Sangga Kusuma via Unsplash For various reasons it might not be appealing to volunteer or work part-time while studying at university. Your main focus is likely to pass your exams and part-time work could detract from that. However, with the correct planning and scheduling, part-time work can …
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