Careers and Employability Service
Postgraduate researchers

Careers events

Three PGRs looking at a laptop

We deliver a range of courses, as shown below, targeted at postgraduate researchers throughout the year.

We also offer an events programme for all students and there will be events relevant to you and your careers research.

Following your workshop I applied for a job promotion. I used the tips from the workshop to write my application form and prepare for the interview - I got the job!
Rachel Keetley
 

PGR careers events

  • Narrative CVs for PGRs
    Starts: 26 Mar 2026, 12:00 pm
    Finishes: 26 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
    Find out about what a narrative CV is and how you can use these kind of CVs in the future-We are running this webinar in collaboration with the Researcher Academy who will be discussing what available support there is in their Team. Research Intelligence Librarians will talk about finding evidence of research impact and the Careers Service will be looking at how you can use them to showcase your transferable skills and strengths from a multi-disciplinary and collaborative angle.
  • How to write CVs, cover letters and applications forms for PGRs
    Starts: 7 May 2026, 12:00 pm
    Finishes: 7 May 2026, 1:00 pm
    An interactive webinar that will cover the basics of developing your CVs, cover letters and application forms. Get practical tips on structuring your CV, tailoring your applications to specific roles and standing out in the competitive job market.
  • How to create a LinkedIn profile for PGRs
    Starts: 13 May 2026, 1:00 pm
    Finishes: 13 May 2026, 2:00 pm
    This webinar will give you tips and tricks to get started with using LinkedIn. Learn how to optimise your profile, showcase your achievements and network effectively to attract recruiters and expand your professional connections.
  • Preparing for interviews for PGRs
    Starts: 4 Jun 2026, 1:00 pm
    Finishes: 4 Jun 2026, 2:00 pm
    This webinar is designed to make you feel more confident about the interview process and will help you master techniques for effective research and preparation prior to your interview, highlight tips so you give a good impression, as well as mastering the STAR model and ways to impress your assessor.
  • Identifying and using your Strengths for Career Success – for PGRs
    Starts: 11 Jun 2026, 12:00 pm
    Finishes: 11 Jun 2026, 1:30 pm
    Venue: University Park, Portland Building, D37 Careers Event Space
    This in person Strengths Workshop is designed for researchers exploring their next career step. Through discussion and practical activities, you’ll learn the difference between realised and unrealised strengths, learned behaviours and weaknesses, while reflecting on when you’ve felt most energised and effective.
  • From Academia to Industry: Career Insights from a Nestlé Research Leader
    Starts: 17 Jun 2026, 12:00 pm
    Finishes: 17 Jun 2026, 1:00 pm
    Join this informal webinar with Dr James Osborne, a Material Science Group Leader at Nestlé, who completed his PhD at the University of Sheffield specialising in food powder processing.

Doctoral Training Programmes and faculty/school events

Our specialist careers advisers, deliver presentations and workshops at specific events as part of Doctoral Training Programmes, faculty, school or departmental training programmes.

These workshops include both Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and strengths workshops, as well as a range of tailored activities. Please email us to find out more.

Personal development online courses

Our personal development course covers four topics:

  • Strengths
  • Myers- Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
  • Imposter phenomenon
  • Career wellbeing
Find out more about our course
 

Careers events for all students 

You may also want to review our events programme for all students as they maybe relevant to your situation and some of the visiting speakers have a background in research. The events programme includes:

  • Job and sector insights - covering a wide range of industries and job roles
  • Finding opportunities and applying - covering all aspects of the recruitment process
  • Recruitment and careers fairs - meet employers with vacancies to fill
  • Employer recruitment presentations - find out from employers about their job vacancies

Go to our events programme

 

 

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