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Careers and Employability Service
Services for current students

Placements and internships

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Looking to gain some work experience? It's a great way to develop your skills, get an insight into what jobs really involve and make contacts for the future. For some jobs and courses, it's imperative that you gain some experience in the workplace.

These events focus on finding out what's on offer, how to apply and make the most of work placements, internships and the optional Placement Year.

Some sessions are targeted at particular courses with other sessions open to all. 

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Upcoming events - click on the event title to book your place


  • Starts: 26 Jan 2026, 11:00聽am
    Finishes: 26 Jan 2026, 1:00聽pm
    Venue: Jubilee, Exchange Building, C33 Exchange Building
    Remaining places: 384
    In this workshop, we鈥檒l take your PAD module CV and cover letter to the next level. You鈥檒l learn how to tailor your CV and cover letter for specific job applications, highlighting your skills and experiences in a way that stands out to employers. We鈥檒l cover advanced formatting tips, powerful language to use, and common pitfalls to avoid. 

  • Starts: 28 Jan 2026, 12:00聽pm
    Finishes: 28 Jan 2026, 1:00聽pm
    Venue: University Park, Portland Building, D37 Careers Event Space
    Remaining places: 43
    This interactive workshop will support you to turn your placement experience into a powerful tool for career growth. We鈥檒l guide you through assessing your achievements, identifying the skills and knowledge you鈥檝e gained, and articulating these in future job applications and interviews. This session will help you consolidate your experiences and leverage them for future success.

  • Starts: 2 Feb 2026, 11:00聽am
    Finishes: 2 Feb 2026, 1:00聽pm
    Venue: Jubilee, Exchange Building, C33 Exchange Building
    Remaining places: 391
    This workshop will build on having a LinkedIn profile set up. We鈥檒l dive deeper into how to effectively use LinkedIn to network with professionals, join relevant groups, and find job opportunities. You鈥檒l learn advanced tips for optimising your profile, crafting compelling connection requests, and leveraging LinkedIn鈥檚 job search tools to your advantage.

  • Starts: 4 Feb 2026, 1:00聽pm
    Finishes: 4 Feb 2026, 2:00聽pm
    For placement hunters looking to go out in 2026/27, a reflection on how your placement hunt is going and a Q&A session with placement students out there now on placement

  • Starts: 23 Feb 2026, 3:00聽pm
    Finishes: 23 Feb 2026, 4:00聽pm
    Venue: University Park, Physics Building, B23
    Remaining places: 27
    A dedicated peer-supported hour to restart your year-long placement/year in industry search (2nd year undergraduate science and Life Sciences students)

  • Starts: 22 Apr 2026, 12:00聽pm
    Finishes: 22 Apr 2026, 1:00聽pm
    Venue: University Park, Portland Building, D37 Careers Event Space
    Remaining places: 55
    Turn Experience into Expertise: Your Post-Placement Workshop

Careers and Employability Service

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Portland Building, Level D
University Park
Nottingham, NG7 2RD

telephone: +44 (0) 115 951 3680

email: careers-team@nottingham.ac.uk