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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- 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
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- Ritam shares his experience of his time on the Nottingham micro-placement, what he gained from the scheme and advise for anyone considering doing the same
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- 01/06/2026
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- Amir answers questions about his time as a KTP Associate
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- 21/05/2026
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- Yasaman Hashtrodylar, MRes graduate, has recently secured a graduate research assistant role at the University of Exeter. Yasaman shares her experience applying for roles and the key areas she focused on to maximise her chances of success. Research positions are competitive and Yasaman's advice is invaluable.
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- 21/05/2026
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- If you're a master's student and are not sure what you will do after completing your course, Christian Warren understands how you may be feeling and provides advice on your next steps. He highlights what a master's says about you and what to do if things haven't been working out for you so far.
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- 14/05/2026
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- Leena talks about how she has developed her communication skills through group work and presentations during her degree. Leena recognises that communication goes far beyond simply speaking well. It involves teamwork, active listening, adaptability, and the ability to convey ideas effectively. These are transferable skills that employers look for, regardless of industry.
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- 12/05/2026
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- Have you been deliberating between two job or internship offers? Bernadette explores how you can make the right decision for you. It's not about choosing the perfect role, it's about choosing the role that best aligns with your values, your reasoning, and your comfort with risk. She gives practical tips on decision-making, exploring your values and assessing your risk levels.
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- 07/05/2026
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- Rosalyn was a member of the Swap and Stitch team who won the Sustainability Challenge in 2026. Congratulations! The challenge is a team-based project designed to develop innovative solutions to make our campuses more sustainable, boost students' employability skills and provide real-world experience. The team focused on fast fashion and presented their project to Boots UK and the university's Sustainability Team.
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- 05/05/2026
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- Camelia, a third-year psychology student, writes about her experience completing the Introduction to Coding module on the Nottingham Advantage Award. This module is for anyone curious about coding, regardless of your background.
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- 29/04/2026
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- Through Tim's 10-week placement with the Sustainability Team, he gained experience in content creation and refined his written communication skills. As a law student, the placement allowed him to develop capabilities beyond his degree. If you're studying a social sciences degree, find out more about the opportunities open to you through the faculty's placement programme.
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- 28/04/2026
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- Carla graduated from BSc Sport and Exercise Science last year and wants to train to be a doctor so has applied for Graduate Entry Medicine courses. She shares her experience attending interviews and provides practical advice on how to prepare for interviews.
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- 28/04/2026
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- Kim graduated with a degree in medicine and works in a London hospital. She recounts the skills she gained during her time playing basketball and football during her studies and how she uses these on a day-to-day basis.
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- 21/04/2026
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- Teresa Corcoran explores how we support international students at the 海角黑料 to develop their career from building skills, gaining experience to applying for jobs and courses. If you're interesting in working in the UK, returning home or moving somewhere else after your degree, we're here to help with targeted events and high-quality resources.
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- 17/04/2026
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- Sam Hawkins was heavily involved in the Trampoline Club at UoN as an athlete, committee member, coach and competition judge. He shares how his sport-related experiences, including his role as an SU Officer, have shaped his career path.
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- 14/04/2026
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- Ethan graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering from UoN. Ethan shares how his sporting activities, including his roles on the Boat Club committee, developed his skill set and how those skills are vitally important to him at work today. He used his rowing experiences to demonstrate the skills required during the interview process for his current role.
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- 07/04/2026