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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- Read how Mohamed Elmaghrbi combined his academic career with high-level sports performance. He shares the skills and qualities developed as a futsal player and coach, and the impact sport has had on his career. Based on his experience, Mohamed suggests that sport builds confidence, resilience, leadership and friendships that last long after graduation, and can shape your career in unexpected and meaningful ways.
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- 31/03/2026
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- Usman has a part-time job as an administrator alongside studying medicine. He talks about the transferable skills he has gained from his part-time work and how he utilises them in his medical career and vice versa. Getting involved in activities beyond your field of study will boost your skillset.
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- 26/03/2026
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- Lauren graduated with a degree in politics in 2016, and during her time at the university, she played football and futsal and held committee posts within the Students' Union. Lauren talks about her experiences and the skills that led her to becoming CEO of a women's sports consultancy, as well her involvement in UEFA Women's Euros 2022 and the implementation of women's football into Football Manager,
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- 24/03/2026
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- Tim, a law student, spent a year in Singapore and switched from a standard law degree to a law with international legal studies degree. He reflects on the skills he has developed and enhanced that will prepare him for the workplace. From diverse thinking to resilience, Tim explores how these important skills were demonstrated during his year abroad.
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- 19/03/2026
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- Fola has been proactive in searching for a year-long placement, experiencing spring weeks and insights days as well as working part-time. It's not been easy but having reflected on his experience, he provides his fve tops tips for students seeking work experience during their studies.
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- 19/03/2026
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- Leo Lightfoot, graduate of the 糖心原创, was involved in filming sporting fixtures while studying, for example, BUCS and Varsity fixtures, and this shaped his future as the founder of LIGHTFOOT, a creative production agency. He shares the skills, experience, and enhanced career prospects that involvement in sport gave him.
- Date:
- 17/03/2026
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- Anastasia Constantine, an engineering student, will be starting her new job at BAE Systems soon. She outlines how the Careers team supported her to achieve her dream job and how she took the route during her studies and afterwards that best suited her.
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- 12/03/2026
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- Gemma Foxall, Careers Adviser, talks regularly with the NHS recruitment teams to find out what they are looking for in their applications and how you can avoid common mistakes. IF you want to work in the NHS, this is a must-read article. Further support is available through our job application pages and one-to-one appointments.
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- 10/03/2026
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- Vinnie has secured a graduate tax role with EY, and he shares five things he learned during the job search process. He highlights the support he received from the Careers team through one-to-one appointments and the free resources available to prepare for psychometric tests, interviews and assessment centres.
- Date:
- 05/03/2026
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- Tim took part in Future Connections, a programme designed to support students from widening participation backgrounds in building career confidence and developing meaningful professional networks. Tim highlights the benefits of the day and his four top tips he learned about meaningful networking.
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- 03/03/2026
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- Daniel, a computer science student, took part in the university's Nottingham Internship Scheme last summer. He worked as a software engineer at Footprints Conductive Education Centre, a local charity based in Clifton. Working for a charity was very rewarding and Daniel gives his top tips for applying for the internship programme.
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- 24/02/2026
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- Leena, a life sciences student, highlights the transferable skills she has gained from the part-time jobs undertaken while at the university. From time management, teamwork, communication, to professionalism, these skills are keenly sought after by graduate employers, and she has specific examples of when she's demonstrated them, boosting her career prospects.
- Date:
- 24/02/2026
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- Ellie had plans to follow a career in law but through her experiences during her time at Nottingham, she is looking at alternative career paths. Through paid part-time work at the university, volunteering and two placements Ellie is now exploring careers involving advocacy, for example, in social research and policy.
- Date:
- 19/02/2026
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- Joshua attended a careers event involving Matthew Bannister, media executive and broadcaster, organised by the university and the Students' Union. Joshua found out about Matthew's current podcast, Folk on Foot, and was able to ask him questions about the programme. Exploring roles and sectors through events is an important way to explore what areas might interest you.
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- 19/02/2026
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- Ivi茅 attended the Future Connections conference in London, and she shares how it has helped her to formulate her career plans. She hasn't got it all figured out yet, but this experience has helped her move forward. Gaining insights into jobs and sectors is key to making the right decision. Talk to us about how you can gain insights into careers that interest you.
- Date:
- 17/02/2026