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How we can help

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We want to support you to make the most of your career potential. Whether you are unclear about your future direction, already focused on what you want or somewhere in between, we can help you make a successful transition from The University of Nottingham to a great career.

We work with all students from first years through to postgraduate students.

Read the Nottingham Careers Guide to find out more about us and career planning at Nottingham. Read the PDF file icon PDF version.

Front cover of Nottingham Careers Guide

Information, advice and guidance

We can help you research your options and career ideas. As well as using the wealth of information on this website, we have books, computer programmes and free graduate directories in our office.

You an also speak to a member of staff about your individual circumstances and career path. We have different types of appointments to help you:

  • develop your career ideas
  • discuss your future options
  • decide on a career path
  • develop your CV, job or course application

You can also just call in during our opening times to speak to a member of the team.

Job vacancy service

Our job vacancy service advertises:

  • graduate vacancies
  • work experience placements and internships
  • PhD opportunities
  • voluntary work.

You can receive emails when new jobs appear. For part-time and vacation work, sign up with our recruitment agency Unitemps for work on and off campus.

Events and recruitment fairs

In the autumn and spring terms we organise a comprehensive events programme for you:

  • Skills workshops (eg interview skills)
  • Careers in… session (eg careers in journalism)
  • Employer recruitment events (eg. L’Oreal)

We also organise recruitment fairs during the year:

  • Graduate Fair during June
  • Business and Management Fair during October  ─ in conjunction with the Nottingham University Business School
  • Law Fair during October
  • Unitemps Work Experience Day in September

 

Nottingham Advantage Award

Throughout the year we also offer modules on the Nottingham Advantage Award.

More information

Find out more about us by downloading our leaflet Helping you achieve your career ambitions.

For information on who can use our services, please read our Statement of Entitlement for Students, Alumni and Staff PDF format.

 

 

 

Careers and Employability Service

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

telephone: +44 (0) 115 951 3680
fax: +44 (0) 115 951 3679
email: careers-team@nottingham.ac.uk