My Nottingham internship experience
April 11, 2025
By Zoe Waite, Liberal Arts graduate I participated in the Nottingham Internship Scheme (NIS) in summer 2024, after my final year of study at UoN. I had some foundational experience in social media management and had taken part in digital marketing courses such as the ‘Digital Marketing Academy’, but I wanted to enhance my skills …
My route into a career in publishing
April 1, 2025
By Lucy Clark, graduate I graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2022 with a degree in Modern Languages (French and Spanish) and absolutely no idea of what career I wanted to pursue. It was only when I moved back home after university and dedicated some real time to thinking about my interests (literature, history, …
My placement with the National Trust
March 25, 2025
By Hannah Kane, Biblical Studies and Theology In the first semester of second year, I applied for the Nottingham Advantage Award module: Experience Heritage. After spending the summer longing for hands-on experience, the Advantage Award seemed like the perfect opportunity to do just that. I was fortunate enough to be placed at The Workhouse and …
Getting the most out of your placement
March 4, 2025
By Hannah Kane, Biblical Studies and Theology student Congratulations, you’ve secured a placement. I’m sure you’re eager to get started. However, there are a few things that you should keep in mind to ensure you get the most out of the opportunity. In order to do that, why don’t you try these simple steps. Keep …
Top 10 University for Work Experience
February 11, 2025
By Chris Colegate, Careers and Employability Consultant – Placements The University of Nottingham has been ranked seventh place in the Rate my Placement Best Universities for Work Experience table. This position is informed by student feedback on the support, resources and opportunities made available to them and we are very pleased to feature so highly …
My summer of work experience
January 30, 2025
By Hannah Kane, biblical studies and theology Over the summer, I completed a mix of voluntary work and a paid placement in and outside of the university. I aimed to get as much experience as I could, before entering the all-important final year in September. From June to July I completed the Faculty of Arts, …
Maximise your festive break: Boost your career prospects
December 12, 2024
By Bernadette Dooley, Careers Adviser The festive break is a perfect time to relax and recharge, but it’s also a golden opportunity to enhance your career prospects. Here are seven easy actionable tips to make the most of your time off from a careers and employability perspective. Update and refresh your LinkedIn profile Your LinkedIn …
Sustainability Challenge: insider tips and information
October 17, 2024
By Amrina Kaur, Employability Officer Want an exclusive chance to implement sustainable ideas to our campuses? Keen to gain essential skills that can propel your career? If so, our Sustainability Challenge is for you! Discover how you can contribute to a sustainable future and enhance your career prospects with our challenge. Read on to hear …
Balancing books and bucks: Part-time jobs at university
September 12, 2024
By Eve Yellop, medicine student Image from Pixabay The broke student life is a bit of a societal joke – but it really can be hard to balance the new ‘adult’ expenses of rent, bills and food shops with all the social demands of university. Whether you need the extra cash, are after some CV-building …
My work experience placement through the Nottingham Internship Scheme
September 10, 2024
By Katie John, psychology student My experience at the Liquor Collective was really valuable to me, and I really enjoyed my time. It was my first time working in an office environment, which provided me with experience which I otherwise would not have received. It was also my first time working within human resources, my …
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