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Three pieces of advice: working abroad

By Laura Estrop, Social Media Officer Last year I was lucky enough to spend my summer working abroad; it was a once in a life-time experience. If you are embarking on an autumn internship abroad or if you’re considering undertaking some international work at some stage of your career these three tips will help you …

Three pieces of advice: starting a new job

By Chris Jones, Senior Careers Adviser – Faculties of Science and Engineering Are you about to start your graduate or new job in the next couple of weeks and want to know how to shine from the start? Or have you recently started your new role and want some practical advice on how to progress? You’re …

Alumni careers advice – part one

By Laura Estrop, Social Media Officer Over the past month, we have been asking our alumni to share their top pieces of careers advice with this year’s graduates. Whether you are a graduate who has no idea what you want to do, or a graduate who has already secured a job, the advice below will inspire and help you …

How to nail your first day at work: seven top tips

By Laura Estrop, Social Media Officer  You did it! After writing an incredible CV and covering letter, you aced the interview and got the job, congratulations! But now you’ve finished celebrating and reality has sunk in; you start your brand new job bright and early on Monday morning. Before you start to panic, follow our …

How I Discovered New Career Opportunities

By Mary Strickson, student blogger Last week I attended the Graduate Jobs Fair organised by The Careers and Employability Service. I wasn’t sure what to expect, for example, I didn’t think there would be many arts-based opportunities on offer. However at the fair, I discovered that my degree opens opportunities in many career paths and sectors, which …

Hiring trends in India – 2015 brings cheer!

By Varrtika Tarun Mudaliar, Country Advisor, International Office On the back of improved business sentiment and a booming job market, corporate India has revamped its programme to hire fresh graduates from campuses across the country and abroad. For the first time, many companies will utilise psychometric tests and aptitude-based interviews to select candidates with the …

Your Masters, What Next?

By Mary Strickson, student blogger I’m studying for a masters in art history and attended the ‘Your masters, what next?’ workshop to find out about the options after my course and hear from successful graduates. The event did not disappoint and I learned a great deal.  The event was coordinated by Mark Bradley, Head of …

Graduating With an Arts Degree: Finding the Right Role and Company

By Sophie Woods, English and American studies graduate After graduating from Nottingham I was uncertain about what it was exactly that I wanted to do. Akin to many other graduates, and specifically humanities graduates, I knew that I had well-honed skills and various options but no definitive avenue to pursue. I wanted to explore my …

Hundreds and Thousands of Vacancies for You!

By Jackie Thompson, E-Information Manager There are lots of job sites out there listing graduate and internship vacancies and we often get asked, where to start? Here are 10 compelling reasons why you should begin your job search with My Career, our online vacancy service. Just log in and start to explore! 1. Employers want …

An English degree opens many doors — here’s why!

By James Jupp, Graduate Social Media Trainee Choosing English as your subject means that you’re likely someone with an open-minded, creative personality and have a passion for the written word. You might be sensitive to others and enjoy debating, looking at all perspectives and exercising independent thought. Another advantage to this degree is there is no need …