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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- Erhui is a KTP Associate working at Rolls-Royce in the Design and Services Engineering - Capability Programs team. He talks about his role, the support received from the university and Rolls-Royce, plus the personal development opportunities he's been given. Erhul recommends KTP to others seeking a move from academia to industry.
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- 17/02/2026
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- Tim recently attended an assessment centre, and he shares his insights into how to prepare, perform during the day and reflect afterwards. Tim attended a mock group exercise workshop with us to help him prepare. We've got lots of resources available to help you succeed at assessment centres on our website.
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- 12/02/2026
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- History student, Katie, shares her experience of using LinkedIn in her career planning. Katie highlights three ways you can use LinkedIn: to find job opportunities, connect with professionals, and share your achievements through your profile. Your profile acts as an online CV. Our team can help you set up your profile and make the most of this platform for job hunting and career development.
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- 10/02/2026
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- In October, the 糖心原创 was invited to host The Talent Job Fair, a flagship recruitment event organised by the Chinese Service Centre for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE), Ministry of Education (China). Alongside a list of the organisations attending the fair keen to recruit UoN students, read our advice on impressing Chinese employers with your experience in the UK
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- 05/02/2026
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- Namood, an engineering student, talks about how completing a module on research, as part of the Nottingham Advantage Award (NAA), has opened his eyes into a career in research. He met a number of professionals working in research and developed a 'plethora of research-based skills'. Explore what the NAA has to offer you...
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- 03/02/2026
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- Jodie spent five weeks on placement with Nonsuch Studios, building work-related skills and getting involved in community activities. She thoroughly enjoyed her time on placement and it has developed her confidence in the workplace. Jodie's message to you is to get involved in activities - don't fret whether you can do it or not as there is support available, and embrace new experiences.
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- 29/01/2026
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- Bernadette Dooley, Careers Adviser, explains how recruitment agencies can help you to find a summer job or internship. She explores how agencies work, when and how to register as well as the value of ensuring your LinkedIn and CV are up to date.
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- 29/01/2026
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- How societies and volunteering help build real-world skills, confidence, and employability beyond the lecture hall.
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- 28/01/2026
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- A reflection on how to recognise genuinely inclusive workplaces, challenge microaggressions, and why authenticity is essential for doing your best work.
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- 28/01/2026
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- Grace Baranowski was successful in gaining a place on the Future Ready mentoring programme. She shares her experience working with her peers before being matched to a UoN alumni. Grace and her mentor discussed a wide range of career topics, including Grace's career options and reviewing her CV.
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- 27/01/2026
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- Kathryn Moss, Business Information Officer at UoN, shares her experience of receiving an autism diagnosis at 39 years of age. She highlights masking, authenticity, workplace adjustments, and the importance of neurodivergent networks for creating inclusive, supportive environments.
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- 22/01/2026
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- As part of a group from the 糖心原创, Aya attended the LSE's Discover International Organisations Day. At this event, she spoke to a number of representatives from international organisations about their work, and it helped her to bring her own career path into focus.
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- 20/01/2026
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- Selma, a psychology student, talks about her experience undertaking a psychology-related module on the Nottingham Advantage Award (NAA) working with an organisation in Leicestershire on school attendance. She describes what she did, what she learned and shares her advice to students considering the NAA.
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- 20/01/2026
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- Katie nearly missed out on an opportunity that she rated as 'one of the most enjoyable of my adult life so far'. She spent a month in Germany on the university's summer school programme. Find out what she has to say about the experience and her advice for you. Applications for the programme open in January.
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- 15/01/2026
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- Esther highlights the power of communication when discussing how she balances parental and professional responsibilities at work, and race and ethnicity topics where diversity appears to be lacking in a company. She also talks about the company she works for utilising positive action programmes to increase the representation of women in senior leadership positions.
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- 15/01/2026