Career insights
Explore inspiring career journeys from our alumni, read student experiences and stay informed with expert advice from our team.
If you are looking for a career insight on a specific topic, for example, psychometric tests, internships or career wellbeing, please use the search below.
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- Javeria Zahid, data science student, shares his experience of the Nottingham Advantage Award from the perspective of a postgraduate student and as an international student. For Javeria, you should see the NAA as 'an opportunity to step away from lectures and deadlines, meet new people, and explore skills you might not encounter in the classroom.'
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- 20/10/2026
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- Second-year Economics student Nana Ama Entsie shares how the Nottingham Advantage Award helped her develop practical Excel and economic analysis skills, gain experience working with real-world data, and balance extracurricular learning alongside academic commitments.
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- 13/10/2026
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- From a summer internship at EMCCA to leading a regional research project, this placement gave me a first-hand insight into public policy, devolution and regional government in practice. In this blog, I reflect on what I learned, the skills I developed and my advice for students looking to make the most of internship opportunities.
- Date:
- 06/10/2026
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- Learn what Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) really do and how to create clear, tailored applications that demonstrate your skills to employers.
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- 08/09/2026
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- In a competitive job market, relying on quick-apply applications and AI-generated CVs can make candidates blend into a sea of similar submissions. This article explores why a more strategic approach鈥攃ombining tailored applications, job market intelligence and authentic personal branding鈥攃an help you stand out to both applicant tracking systems and recruiters.
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- 08/09/2026
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- Caroline Nolan, Careers Consultant, provides you with practical action you can take to help you decide where your future lies. There are four steps to progress through but you can do they in any order and whenever it's right for you. From your first year to after graduation, we're here for you.
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- 20/08/2026
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- An English and French student reflects on two years with Lakeside Arts' Young Critics Collective, sharing five highlights from reviewing live theatre, developing professional writing skills, and gaining behind-the-scenes insight into the creative industries. Discover how the programme helped shape their confidence, career ambitions and passion for the arts.
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- 30/07/2026
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- Chris Colegate, Careers Consultant, highlights 10 ways you can gain experience to boost your employability. Many of these are available through us, university departments and the Students' Union but it's not exhaustive. Visit our website for more opportunities and targeted programmes for different groups.
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- 21/07/2026
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- From growing up in Nottingham and studying Business Management at Nottingham to working for the United Nations in Thailand and pursuing a PhD in Japan, this alumni story showcases the power of embracing international opportunities. Discover how volunteering, studying abroad and gaining global experience helped turn a passion for international development into a career making a real-world impact.
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- 14/07/2026
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- Psychology student Caitlin Cook shares her experience completing a placement year at Great Ormond Street Hospital, along with practical advice for students considering, applying for, or starting a psychology placement. Discover how placements can boost your skills, confidence, and employability in a competitive graduate market.
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- 07/07/2026
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- Teresa Corcoran, Employer Relations Consultant, provides her top five tips for international students seeking work in the UK. She has extensive experience working within the Careers team advising students and talking to employers about their recruitment of international students.
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- 06/07/2026
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- Medical doctor Estefania Jimenez shares her journey from Mexico to the UK, where a Women in STEM Scholarship led her to pursue an MSc at the 糖心原创 and ultimately secure a fully funded PhD. Reflecting on challenges, rejection, and the support she received along the way, she offers encouragement and practical insights for students considering a career in research.
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- 02/07/2026
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- In this blog, fourth-year dietetic student Havanah Virtue-James reflects on how emotional resilience helped her navigate the pressures and self-doubt she experienced during clinical placements. She highlights the importance of self-awareness, seeking support, and practising self-care, arguing that emotional resilience is a vital employability skill that enables us to grow, adapt, and succeed in the workplace.
- Date:
- 30/06/2026
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- Bethany Litchfield talks about you can use the STARR technique to help you answer interview questions. STARR gives you a structure that can help you demonstrate your skills and provide evidence to the recruiter of those skills. It's a simple technique but one that will enhance your performance at an interview.
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- 18/06/2026
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- Business School, MSc International Tourism, Management and Marketing graduate, Amily Xu, reflects on her experience of studying and working in the UK and recently gaining indefinite leave to remain here.
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- 05/06/2026