Why Volunteering Should Be The Next Thing You Do
February 14, 2020
By Andrew Hunter, first year mathematics and economics student blogger It is becoming increasingly more difficult to attain valuable work experience with well-known firms in your chosen industry of work. That’s why volunteering is important as it can play such a big part in standing out from the crowd, helping you to succeed in applications …
A Camp America application: rehearsal for the real thing
February 3, 2020
By Annie Brown, MA Creative Writing student blogger Camp America is famous among students for offering ‘the summer of a lifetime’. Having completed it last year, I definitely agree. In addition to providing one-of-a-kind work experience, the application process sharpened my CV writing skills. Here are my five tips on how to write a Camp …
My summer school experience
January 31, 2020
By Sophia Tang, third year International Media and Communication Studies student Looking for a productive summer opportunity but not ready to work? Why not try attending a summer school where you can learn and explore a new country in the meantime! The University of Nottingham offers a summer school programme which allows you to develop …
Applying for Vacation Schemes – What Worked for Me
December 2, 2019
By Ella Rees, law student When you first sit down with the prospect of writing multiple applications ahead, the process of applying for vacation schemes can seem overwhelming. I was lucky that I knew from when I started university that I wanted to pursue a career in commercial law. Despite this, I hadn’t had much luck with …
Tips From A Graduate: Use Your Final Year Wisely
November 15, 2019
By Imogen Daldy, BA French and History graduate So picture me exactly one year ago, when I was still a final year Nottingham student. – Stressed to the max because the first round of coursework deadlines was fast approaching. – Stressed to the max because graduate scheme application season was in full swing. – Stressed …
Connecting With Employers Paid Off For Me
October 28, 2019
By Louise Wheeler, MEng Mechanical Engineering with an Industrial Year I entered my first year of university much like everyone else, having no idea what I wanted to do when I eventually graduated. And so, when I heard about the careers fairs, I thought it would be a great idea to attend. Over the course of the next two …
Placements – Ready, Steady, Go
October 14, 2019
By Caroline Nolan, Employability Officer You are about to start your penultimate year of study. You may already have a Placement Year as part of your course or… you hear the term ‘placement’ mentioned by one of your friends. But what is the value of a placement? Why should you apply? What will you gain …
How the Digital Marketing Academy Helped Kick-Start My Career
October 11, 2019
By Olivia Taylor, Theology and Religious Studies graduate Throughout my time at University, I was completely clueless about the path I wanted to take, and the prospect of a real career seemed incredibly daunting to me. Until I happened to land on the Digital Marketing Academy page on the University’s website. It immediately caught my …
Why your ‘hidden’ skills as a language student will take you far
August 5, 2019
By Julie Callaghan, Senior Careers Adviser Many employers seek candidates with a ‘global’ or ‘international’ outlook so language students are highly desirable candidates in the workplace. Being competent in at least one other language is a very specific skill to have, and is recognised in the workplace. Through time spent abroad you will have developed …
How to make your part-time and summer jobs assets to your CV
June 28, 2019
By Imogen Daldy, final year French and History student blogger A fundamental mistake that a lot of students make on their graduate CVs is undervaluing their employment history. It’s one thing to be selective with what work experience you put on there, but it’s another thing to cut it all out because it doesn’t seem …
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