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 or career wellbeing, please use the search below.
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- Two University of Nottingham graduates working in people management talk about kindness in the workplace, how you can support a culture of kindness and how you can be kind to yourself when starting a new job. Alongside their insights, you can also watch a video on growing a workplace strategy based on kindness.
- Date:
- 18/12/2025
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- With workplaces becoming increasingly digital, how can you ensure you maximise the benefits of technology and reduce the challenges you may face? Hannah Woolley, Careers Consultant, suggests three ways: firstly, finding a balance between doing and thinking, secondly, making connections with colleagues and finally, creating boundaries that you can maintain.
- Date:
- 18/12/2025
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- Starting a new job is exciting, but it can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. Hannah Woolley, Careers Consultant, highlights three ways to look after your physical and mental health, from getting the basics right to finding your groove. Explore this article and further advice in our navigating the workplace section of our website.
- Date:
- 16/12/2025
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- Meeting new people at work can be exciting, tiring and maybe a little nerve-racking. Hannah Woolley, Careers Consultant, suggests eight simple ways you can make the whole process of meeting new people easier and less stressful. From practising a one-line introduction to connecting over shared interests, check out which ones you might try.
- Date:
- 16/12/2025
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- Whether you've just heard back from your first-ever application for part-time work or have spent hours completing applications for graduate roles, being told your application is unsuccessful can be demoralising. Feeling rejected hurts. Christian shares four strategies that you can use to help turn this situation around.
- Date:
- 11/12/2025
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- Havanah is studying for a degree in dietetics and is keen to make a real difference to people's health. She shares her specialist areas of interest as well as short and long-term career goals, showing how each step shapes the type of dietitian she aspire to be.
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- 11/12/2025
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- Master's student, Dhruv Jain, shares how he developed his key work-related skills, for example, leadership, communication and time-management during his part-time roles and consolidated his learning through the Part-Time Jobs, Vacation Jobs and Volunteering module on the Nottingham Advantage Award.
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- 09/12/2025
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- Psychometric tests can be scary, but Christian, Senior Careers Adviser, offers four ways you can improve your confidence and skills to succeed. University of Nottingham students and graduates have access to FREE practice psychometric tests through our website, and our staff are here to help you every step of the way.
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- 09/12/2025
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- Jodie talks about her varied extracurricular activities outside her first-year studies. Alongside two experiences working with children, she also spent 35 hours working at the Nottingham Playhouse through the Nottingham Advantage Award. Through these experiences, Jodie has made friends, developed her skills and started to build her network.
- Date:
- 04/12/2025
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- When Leena started university, networking felt intimidating and only for extroverts. Over time, she learned it's simply about connecting with inspiring people. Start small - events, societies, or online - and let curiosity guide you. Those conversations can uncover opportunities and boost confidence.
- Date:
- 04/12/2025
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- Starting to complete a job application can be tough, especially if you lack confidence in your own abilities. Hannah Woolley, Careers Consultant, suggests five ways to change your mindset and take a more positive approach to the task in hand. Don't forget, we can help you every step of the way, from completing an application form to preparing for an interview.
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- 02/12/2025
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- Dmitry talks about his role as a KTP Associate. He talks about the company he works for, his role, and how he has benefited from the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) experience. He feels it has boosted his career by offering learning opportunities and exposure to real-world challenges.
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- 02/12/2025
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- Aurora Amaryllis, an English graduate, provides her top three steps (and ways to achieve them) to secure a job after graduation. You will need to understand your strengths and build resilience, develop your skills, and learn how to ace a job interview. She also talks about the support she received from the Careers team.
- Date:
- 27/11/2025
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- Margot joined URN in her first year and continued to broadcast during her time at the university, including when she studied abroad in France. In her final year, she took up the role of Station Manager and spent time organising networking events with media professionals. Margot is now working as an intern at Heart Radio with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden.
- Date:
- 27/11/2025
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- Interviews are stressful and daunting. Hannah Woolley, Careers Consultant, suggests seven ways you can reduce stress to a productive level, from lowering the stakes, preparing thoroughly and trying different ways to relax, to building a connection with the interviewers.
- Date:
- 25/11/2025