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Beyond the books: discovering transferable skills developed outside of academia

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

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 NHS job market: tips for a successful application

By Gemma Foxall, Careers Adviser The Graduate Outcomes survey demonstrates that NHS recruits more University of Nottingham graduates than any other employer.  As such, we spend time investigating what the NHS are looking for in their applications and how you increase your chances of success. Here are a few top tips from the NHS trusts …

Is my CV good enough?

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 …

How to Find the Perfect Online Course

By Amaia Robertson Nogues, American Studies and English Student Despite the fact that having infinite online and professional courses at your fingertips definitely has its perks, it can be easy to get lost amongst the endless websites full of jobs with the same five buzzwords and the flurry of online ‘entrepreneur’ influencers selling masterclasses at …

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 …

How I Used LinkedIn While Job Hunting

Emily Oxbury, History MA Student Blogger LinkedIn can be an invaluable tool if you’re about to graduate and on the hunt for a career path after university. Connecting with professionals within the industry, finding job vacancies and highlighting your skills, qualifications and interests are just a few of the functions LinkedIn has to offer. Here’s …

Earn Money by Sourcing Flexible Jobs Through Unitemps

By Grace Smyth, Languages student blogger Having a part-time job at university is a great way to build your CV work experience while earning a little extra cash on the side. In my first year at university, I knew that I had the time and could benefit from a part-time job but was worried about …

I’m a Postgraduate Student and Worried About Getting a Job

By Anna Glaze-Krayer, Employability Officer The University of Nottingham’s most recent graduate outcomes data (collected from students who graduated in 2020) provides plenty of reasons for postgraduate students to be optimistic. Surveyed 15 months after graduation, 86.6% of those with postgraduate qualifications were in what’s classed as ‘highly skilled’ work, or further higher education. Furthermore, …

Summertime Savviness: 5 Ways to Boost Your CV This Summer

By Amaia Robertson Nogues, American Studies and English student Whilst summer is a great time to sit back, relax and catch up on all those episodes of First Dates, it’s also the perfect time to boost your CV and learn some new skills. So, here’s five ways to make the most of your summer. 1. …