How Can I Use Sport to Further My Career?
May 10, 2019
By Emily Bateman, Sports & Alumni Relations Officer The Alumni & Sport Speed Networking Evening in April was an opportunity for students to hear from alumni who were involved in sport during their time at university. The students listened to how our alumni applied the skills they gained in their career. You may not realise it, …
How to Do Well at Work: Pearls of Wisdom From Seasoned Alums
March 29, 2019
By Hayley Gillmore, Students’ Union Employability Development Manager What I wish I’d known… Have you ever wondered what advice you’d give your younger self? Would you tell yourself to worry less about something or maybe you’d like to give your younger self a push to take chances you missed? We asked some of our alumni from a …
Halfway Through Your Postgraduate Degree? What Next?
March 11, 2019
By Chris Jones, Senior Careers Adviser For those of you studying a one-year postgraduate degree – congratulations, you’ve made it to the halfway point! Doesn’t time fly? The halfway stage could be a good time to take stock, reflect on your progress so far and start to think about what comes next. Here are some questions …
Getting Experience Within Architecture
January 25, 2019
By Izzy Rhodes, University of Nottingham alumna and founder of Swain Architecture Beyond university, the world of architecture offers an open plan of opportunities for students to build the foundation of their careers. When it comes to getting professional experience under your belt, the competition can be fierce, so to get ahead of the crowd. You …