International students: work experience showcase
Expand your work experience to make yourself more employable
Exclusively for international students, this event brings together a range of university departments and external organisations to showcase the work experience opportunities open to you during your studies. Gaining experience could improve your chances of gaining employment in the UK after you graduate.
We’ll provide guidance on how to search for work experience opportunities and on the range of routes open to you to build your professional skills. You will also gain a better understanding of what employers are looking for in graduates, and how to improve your UK CV.
What to expect from the showcase:
- Speak to our staff, the Visa and Immigration Team, Student Circus and more
- Attend workshops on how to navigate searching, applying for and maximising the benefits of various experiences
- CV Corner with information about writing a CV such as: access to resources like CareerSet, example CVs, links to book appointments or workshops
- VR interview practice - an opportunity for students to practise a short interview for part-time work in the VR suite
Your next steps
This event has now finished. Below you can find a list of the organisation who attended with links to support.
Book your place on a workshop
These workshops will be popular so please book your place. Simply click on the link and you will be taken to the login page for MyCareer. Log in using your university username and password.
See who will be at the event
Representatives for the following opportunities will be available throughout the afternoon. Please just turn up between 1 and 4pm.
- Nottingham Internships Scheme - find out about opportunities to with local employers to gain valuable experience over the summer.
- Digital Marketing Academy - discover how to gain industry insights and recognised qualifications in the field of digital marketing.
- Part-time jobs - access a huge range of temporary work opportunities.
- Nottingham Advantage Award - learn about the employability modules we offer to strengthen your career confidence and hone your application skills for jobs and internships.
- Postgraduate Placements - find out about the placement opportunities that are targeted at postgraduate students, and how to keep informed of them.
- Academic Language and Communication Skills - good English language and communication skills are essential for your job applications and future career. Find out the resources you can access to enhance your language and communication skills.
- Volunteering - employers value volunteering experience, and there’s plenty out there to choose from. Discover the types and sources of opportunities open to you.
- Students' Union (SU) societies – learn from the SU about the wide range of societies you can involved with – make friends and get valuable experience.
- All about visas - it’s normal to have questions and concerns about visa requirements or restrictions. You can approach a member of the Visa and Immigration team for guidance and find out how to book an appointment for more in-depth advice.
- Student Circus - learn how to register with Student Circus and access jobs and internships that welcome international applicants.
- Friends International - Find out about learning and volunteering opportunities with Friends International and making new connections and friends at their regular Globe Café.
- Enactus – Find out more about this student-led organisation that works to transform the lives of people in need through the power of business.
- Wellbeing team – find out what support is available to you as a student at the university
How to get the most out of the showcase
Read our tips to help you prepare for this event and make sure you get the most out of this event.
- Do your research - Use the links above to explore more about the topic so when you speak to the representative you will make a great first impression
- Prepare some questions - This event gives you the opportunity to ask questions. Have a think about what you would like to ask before the event so you make the most of your time with the representatives
- Plan your time - You may want to attend the workshops above so plan when you will be available to go to the event as well as fit in with your other commitments
- Be open to new ideas - Look at all the options open to you. Who knows, you could find something you haven't considered before.