How Taking Part in Extra-Curricular Activities Can Help You Explore Career Options
December 15, 2022
By Saejin, a graduate from South Korea, now working in the UK as a Communications Coordinator Before I started university, my career goal was to become a TV/film/performance producer. I chose my degree course so I could learn more about the influence and importance of ‘media’ and selected a wide range of modules which enabled …
Tips for Finding Work in the UK From an International Graduate
December 1, 2022
By Saejin, a graduate from South Korea, now working in the UK as a Communications Coordinator My career goal has been to work in the creative industry where I can contribute to the process of media creation. During my studies, I had lots of opportunities to take a wide range of modules relating to media …
Tips From a Graduate on How the Careers Service Can Help With Your CV
November 24, 2022
By Saejin, a graduate from South Korea, now working in the UK as a Communications Coordinator Throughout my studies I was interested in working in the creative industries, and I think exploring the field that you want to work in is really important when planning your career. To clarify my career goals, I tried to …
International Students: Welcome from Careers!
October 5, 2022
By Ewan Henry, Senior Careers Adviser Whether you are here on an undergraduate course, a master’s degree or a PhD, we know that studying abroad means a lot of change and with it a lot of new things that you need to learn. This blog is here to give you some tips on how to …
How I Secured a Graduate Job in the UK as an International Student
September 22, 2022
By Malaika Cornelio, Economics student At the beginning of my academic journey after starting my economics degree, I envisioned a career path closely related to my degree, such as policy analysis. However, during my second year of university, I veered off this path to explore a career in tech to challenge myself and diversify my …
Student Circus: Career Resources for International Students
September 7, 2022
By the Student Circus team Are you an international student? Are you kickstarting your career journey and feeling overwhelmed? Job search, internship hunt, or professional networking can be challenging when you’re an international student. When arriving in the UK, you’ll need some time to get used to new surroundings and culture. By the time you …
Making the Most of My Masters Year Helped Me Get a UK Graduate Job
May 24, 2022
By Priyadharshini Devarajan, MSc Business Analytics graduate I currently work as a Senior Software Engineer Consultant in Derisk360, a data consultancy firm based in London, on a Skilled Worker visa. I started as an international graduate (originally from India) and studied MSc Business Analytics at UoN where I gained the Dean’s Excellence Scholarship. On behalf …
Taking Part in Work Experience in the UK
February 23, 2022
By Yun-San, English Language and Literature international student What were your original career ideas when joining the university? When I started at the University of Nottingham I planned to further my studies and become an academic, but I have now decided to be more flexible with my career plan. I’d still like to complete a …
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