Careers and Employability Service
Postgraduate researchers

Careers advice

Careers staff sitting with a student

 

We offer lots of support whether you intend to develop your career within or outside of academia.

Having the space and time to talk with an adviser gives you the opportunity to ask the questions that matter to you.

I approached the Careers Consultant with some doubts about whether a part-time think-tank role would align with my research background.

Her professional insight and encouragement helped me see its potential and gave me the confidence to pursue it with clear direction and motivation.

 

Yaxin Zhang, postgraduate researcher

 

PGR appointments

You can talk to an adviser about any aspect of your career plans including:

  • career progression
  • CV review
  • application feedback
  • interview support and preparation

You can choose to attend an appointment by phone, in person or online via MS Teams.

Appointment availability

Appointments are available up to two weeks in advance.

If there are no appointments available and you have an application or interview deadline, or you are a part-time postgraduate researcher, please email us to discuss arranging a specific appointment time.

Book an appointment on MyCareer

Read our guide about how to join your appointment via Microsoft Teams or phone. 

Business School PhDs - email your Postgraduate Careers Team

 

International PGRs: right to work support

If you are asked about your right to work on an application form and are unsure what to write, the statement below may be useful for you to use. Equally, it may help you to explain your right to work status to any employer.

The statement is correct as of March 2026 and has been checked and verified by Paragon Law. Log in to MyCareer to access the statement to support PGRs.

Postgraduate international researchers studying full-time

For further information, please contact the university's visa and immigration team.

Careers and Employability Service

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

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