Career insights
Explore inspiring career journeys from our alumni, read student experiences and stay informed with expert advice from our team.
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- Vivien Lim, a postgraduate finance student, found the Nottingham Advantage Award (NAA) helped her develop key skills such as communication, adaptability, and analytical thinking, while also offering insights into business operations and cross-cultural support.
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- 12/08/2025
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- Victoria Howard shares how her role at Browne Jacobson has helped her blend academic research with industry practice, develop new skills, and gain valuable experience. She recommends KTPs for those seeking to bridge academia and industry.
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- 12/08/2025
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- Sadie Pickett, an estranged student, shares how overcoming personal challenges can build career skills like resilience, self-discipline, and adaptability. She encourages others in similar situations to seek support from the Careers and Employability Service and ResX team.
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- 12/08/2025
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- Havanah Virtue-James shares how resilience, self-care, and goal-setting helped her navigate career challenges, from hospital stress to mental health struggles, ultimately finding purpose and motivation as a student dietitian.
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- 04/08/2025
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- Maia Linley-Adams shares her journey into the Civil Service Fast Stream, highlighting its meaningful impact, personal development opportunities, and the supportive environment that helped her grow as a leader and professional.
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- 04/08/2025
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- Saumya Sood, a food scientist with a PhD in sensory science, shares her journey as a KTP Associate bridging academia and industry through a project with The Magnum Ice Cream Company and the University of Nottingham.
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- 04/08/2025
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- Ellie Clifton chose an MRes to pursue her passion for spider research in a supportive, research-focused environment. The experience boosted her confidence, deepened her skills, and inspired future goals in science and communication.
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- 04/08/2025
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- Hannah Kane shares her graduate job search journey, focusing on tailored applications, CV updates, interview prep, and self-worth—while building skills through online courses to stay motivated and proactive.
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- 04/08/2025
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- Amy Groves enhanced her year abroad in France by completing Nottingham Advantage Award modules, gaining valuable skills in communication, cultural awareness, and career readiness—all while boosting her employability.
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- 04/08/2025
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- The 'Authenticity at Work' series explores lived experiences of being trans in the workplace, featuring Ashley and Sarissa's insights on inclusion, allyship, and confidently embracing one's identity at work
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- 04/08/2025
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- Anthony shares his inspiring journey from support worker to mental health nursing student, highlighting how lived experience, emotional intelligence, and determination have shaped his career path and commitment to patient care.
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- 17/07/2025
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- Liza reflects on how flexible part-time roles, leading Nottingham Nightline, and the Nottingham Advantage Award empowered her to grow personally and professionally as an international student at the university.
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- 09/07/2025
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- Kanchan Subhash Shelke shares her journey from international student to business data scientist, highlighting how university support, persistence, and networking helped her secure internships and a graduate job in the UK.
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- 09/07/2025