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, internships or career wellbeing, please use the search below.
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- Jodie spent five weeks on placement with Nonsuch Studios, building work-related skills and getting involved in community activities. She thoroughly enjoyed her time on placement and it has developed her confidence in the workplace. Jodie's message to you is to get involved in activities - don't fret whether you can do it or not as there is support available, and embrace new experiences.
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- 29/01/2026
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- Bernadette Dooley, Careers Adviser, explains how recruitment agencies can help you to find a summer job or internship. She explores how agencies work, when and how to register as well as the value of ensuring your LinkedIn and CV are up to date.
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- 29/01/2026
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- How societies and volunteering help build real-world skills, confidence, and employability beyond the lecture hall.
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- 28/01/2026
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- A reflection on how to recognise genuinely inclusive workplaces, challenge microaggressions, and why authenticity is essential for doing your best work.
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- 28/01/2026
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- Grace Baranowski was successful in gaining a place on the Future Ready mentoring programme. She shares her experience working with her peers before being matched to a UoN alumni. Grace and her mentor discussed a wide range of career topics, including Grace's career options and reviewing her CV.
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- 27/01/2026
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- Kathryn Moss, Business Information Officer at UoN, shares her experience of receiving an autism diagnosis at 39 years of age. She highlights masking, authenticity, workplace adjustments, and the importance of neurodivergent networks for creating inclusive, supportive environments.
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- 22/01/2026
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- As part of a group from the University of Nottingham, Aya attended the LSE's Discover International Organisations Day. At this event, she spoke to a number of representatives from international organisations about their work, and it helped her to bring her own career path into focus.
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- 20/01/2026
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- Selma, a psychology student, talks about her experience undertaking a psychology-related module on the Nottingham Advantage Award (NAA) working with an organisation in Leicestershire on school attendance. She describes what she did, what she learned and shares her advice to students considering the NAA.
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- 20/01/2026
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- Katie nearly missed out on an opportunity that she rated as 'one of the most enjoyable of my adult life so far'. She spent a month in Germany on the university's summer school programme. Find out what she has to say about the experience and her advice for you. Applications for the programme open in January.
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- 15/01/2026
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- Esther highlights the power of communication when discussing how she balances parental and professional responsibilities at work, and race and ethnicity topics where diversity appears to be lacking in a company. She also talks about the company she works for utilising positive action programmes to increase the representation of women in senior leadership positions.
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- 15/01/2026
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- Chloe decided to join the Nottingham Advantage Award as she wanted to develop her language skills as well as her employability skills. She took two modules and, on reflection, feels she has developed several important work-related skills, including communication, organisational and managing multiple deadlines.
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- 13/01/2026
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- For Joe, his openness about his disability with his employer early on has led to him having a very positive experience in the workplace. Joe talks about how he manages work alongside attending doctor's appointments as well as coping with health dips. Joe says that by bringing your authentic self to work benefits you and the business. It's a win, win.
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- 13/01/2026
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- Marie Reynolds shares her view on women in the workplace and in leadership roles. She feels that women bring a number of advantages to the workplace and having parental responsibilities is respected by colleagues and managers. However, Marie says there is still a real lack of women at senior level. Find out more.
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- 08/01/2026
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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.
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- 18/12/2025