Work experience and graduate roles – how to search as an international student
November 23, 2023
By Anna Glaze-Krayer, Careers Adviser International students and graduates are a fantastic asset to the university, the local community, and to graduate employers up and down the UK. It can be tricky to navigate finding work experience and graduate roles in the UK, though, when you’re not familiar with where to search and which employers …
Thinking of taking a gap year after university?
November 16, 2023
Zoe Waite, Liberal Arts. Often there is a taboo regarding taking a year out after university. The choice to take a year out is sometimes associated with someone’s initial career plans not working out, and a gap year was a plan B. Though disruptions to career plans are a completely valid reason to take a …
Transitioning to life at university as an international student
November 8, 2023
By Aditya Taneja, management student As I reflect on my time as an international student at the Nottingham University Business School, a profound sense of accomplishment and gratitude washes over me. My journey at NUBS has been a transformative experience, both personally and professionally. Beyond the classroom, my active participation in co-curricular activities played a …
Interested in the Pharmaceutical Industry? Try Pfizer’s Virtual Work Experience
October 10, 2023
By Taeshayla Copage, Pharmacology student In June 2023, I enrolled in Pfizer’s Molecule to Market Virtual Experience Programme through Forage. The programme provided me with the opportunity to develop my skills, gain insights into the pharmaceutical industry, explore the range of job roles within the sector, and find out more about Pfizer as a company The …
How To Showcase Your Year Abroad in Interviews
September 28, 2023
By Grace Smyth, Spanish and Contemporary Chinese Studies student blogger So you’ve been on a year abroad? The skills and experiences you have had are some of the most valuable that you can demonstrate in job applications and the interview process! Interviews are daunting so preparing some ideas of how you can showcase what you …
Where to Find Volunteer Opportunities While at University
September 12, 2023
By Grace Smyth, student blogger Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community while developing vital transferrable skills that will help you in the future and set you apart from other applicants when applying for jobs. During my time at university, volunteering has been something that has been very important to me …
My Placement at Nonsuch Studios
August 15, 2023
By Alex Paszkowicz, music and music technology student I applied to the competitive Nottingham Advantage Award module, Experience the Culture Sector, which requires students to undertake a 36-hour placement. I was delighted to be assigned to Nonsuch Studios because of their inspiring and positive values. Created in 2013 by a group of graduate artists and …
I Cannot Recommend Studying Abroad Enough
August 10, 2023
By Alisha D’Souza, geography student Do you aspire to be a global graduate? Do you want to enhance your employability while travelling the world? Are you dreaming of an international career? If your answer is yes, then studying abroad during your degree can help you on your way. Alisha talks about how she prepared for …
Acing Applications – My Top Tips for a Cancer Sciences Placement Cover Letter
July 6, 2023
By Hannah Evans, third year cancer sciences student blogger Your CV is written, it’s looking good, now time for you to show off more skills with a cover letter. If you’re anything like me, then this is both the longest and most tedious part of the entire application process. But a well written cover letter …
How to Reflect on Your Work Experience
May 10, 2023
By Jo Workman, Senior Careers Adviser So, you have completed some work experience, enjoyed your time with the employer, and learnt a lot, but now what? You might be wondering how to utilise what you have learned about the job, or are wondering how to showcase your experience to a potential employer. Reflecting on, or …
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