Finding opportunities and applying

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Attend our workshops to help you find source vacancies for postgraduate study and graduate jobs. They will also cover the recruitment and selection process for a postgraduate course, internship or graduate job.

putting together your CV and covering letter
completing an application form for a masters or graduate job
shining at an interview and assessment centre
disclosing your disability during the recruitment process

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Meet employers with vacancies

Enhance your application skills

International careers webinars

Find and apply for work experience

Internships and placements

It was an extremely helpful way to get you to think about the structure of interviews and how to best apply your skill sets to questions
Undergraduate student, 2022

Upcoming events - click on the title to book your place

How to get the most from a careers event - Career Essentials Workshop
Starts: 30 Sep 2024, 12:00 pm

Finishes: 14 Oct 2024, 10:45 am

Learn how to make the most of careers events with our online workshop.
UK CV Essentials: Peer Review and Best Practices for NUBS undergraduate International Students
Starts: 1 Oct 2024, 9:00 am

Finishes: 12 Dec 2024, 10:50 am

Venue: Jubilee, Business School North, B81

Remaining places: 59

Join our exclusive, in-person workshop, “UK CV Essentials,” designed for NUBS international undergraduates to enhance their UK CVs through peer feedback and hands-on review session. Gain personalised insights and support to make your CV stand out.
How to prepare for interviews - Careers Essentials Workshop
Starts: 3 Oct 2024, 12:00 pm

Finishes: 25 Nov 2024, 3:45 pm

Unlock Your Interview Success!
How to write CVs and applications - Career Essentials Workshop
Starts: 8 Oct 2024, 4:00 pm

Finishes: 21 Nov 2024, 11:45 am

Craft CVs and Applications That Get Noticed!
Qualification routes to become a Solicitor for non-law students
Starts: 9 Oct 2024, 1:00 pm

Finishes: 9 Oct 2024, 2:00 pm

Venue: University Park, Portland Building, D37 Careers Event Space

Remaining places: 55

Unlock your potential as a Solicitor, regardless of your degree! Join us for an insightful event where you'll explore the various qualification routes available to non-law students. Learn about the steps, requirements, and opportunities to transition smoothly into the legal profession.
Interview Practice - Career Essentials workshop
Starts: 9 Oct 2024, 3:00 pm

Finishes: 6 Dec 2024, 12:00 pm

Venue: University Park, Physics Building, B23

Perfect your interview performance in a safe space with full support from our team.
How to create an all-star LinkedIn profile - Career Essentials Workshop
Starts: 10 Oct 2024, 3:00 pm

Finishes: 7 Nov 2024, 10:45 am

Create a LinkedIn Profile That Stands Out!
Using AI in Applications - Career Essentials Workshop
Starts: 11 Oct 2024, 11:00 am

Finishes: 12 Nov 2024, 1:00 pm

Venue: University Park, Sir Clive Granger Building, A31

Remaining places: 61

Leverage generative AI to enhance your job applications.
How to stand out with work experience - Career Essentials Workshop
Starts: 15 Oct 2024, 1:00 pm

Finishes: 28 Nov 2024, 1:15 pm

Maximise the impact of your work experience with our workshop designed to help you highlight your achievements and skills effectively.
Neurodiversity in the Professions
Starts: 16 Oct 2024, 1:00 pm

Finishes: 16 Oct 2024, 2:00 pm

Venue: University Park, Law & Social Sciences Building, B01

Remaining places: 69
- This event is aimed at Law students, however it is open to all students interested in a career within similar professional services.* This event focuses on navigating professional environments as a neurodiverse student, offering insights, strategies, and support for entering the workforce. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on embracing neurodiversity in their careers, fostering inclusive workplaces, and overcoming challenges in the legal and broader professional sectors.
International Student Work Experience Showcase 2024
Starts: 16 Oct 2024, 1:00 pm

Finishes: 16 Oct 2024, 4:00 pm

Venue: University Park, Engineering Science Learning Centre (ESLC), The Atrium

This event is open exclusively to our international students and will help you explore work experience opportunities that can enhance your career prospects and help set you up for success after graduation.
Applying for the SQE as a law student
Starts: 16 Oct 2024, 1:00 pm

Finishes: 16 Oct 2024, 2:00 pm

Venue: University Park, Portland Building, D37 Careers Event Space

Remaining places: 64

Book onto this event, hosted by NTU law school, to find guidance on applying to the SQE, and how to prepare for the exams.
International Student Work Experience Showcase: Finding Opportunities
Starts: 16 Oct 2024, 1:15 pm

Finishes: 16 Oct 2024, 4:00 pm

Venue: University Park, Engineering Science Learning Centre (ESLC), C13

Remaining places: 195

This workshop is exclusively for our international students and is designed to guide you in finding valuable work experience opportunities within the UK.
International Student Work Experience Showcase: CV Writing
Starts: 16 Oct 2024, 2:00 pm

Finishes: 16 Oct 2024, 2:30 pm

Venue: University Park, Engineering Science Learning Centre (ESLC), C13

Remaining places: 95

This workshop is open exclusively to our international students to help you with constructing a UK-based CV. The session will provide tips on structure and content, highlight common mistakes to avoid, and offer insights into what UK employers look for in a CV.
Managing the legal application process and being resilient as a neurodiverse student
Starts: 16 Oct 2024, 2:30 pm

Finishes: 16 Oct 2024, 3:30 pm

Venue: University Park, Law & Social Sciences Building, B01

Remaining places: 70

This event is aimed at first year law students, and aims to show students how to navigate legal application processes and remain resilient.
International Student Work Experience Showcase: Essential Visa Information
Starts: 16 Oct 2024, 2:45 pm

Finishes: 16 Oct 2024, 3:15 pm

Venue: University Park, Engineering Science Learning Centre (ESLC), C13

Remaining places: 98

This workshop is exclusively for our international students and will be run by our Visas and Immigration team to provide you with essential information about working in the UK.
Peer review CV session
Starts: 21 Oct 2024, 1:00 pm

Finishes: 22 Nov 2024, 2:00 pm

Venue: University Park, Portland Building, Careers and Employability Service Conference Room

Remaining places: 22

Book onto this session to improve your CV in a small group. You'll be given some guidance on what makes a good CV, and then work within a small group to find out how to make your CV the best it can be.
Routes into Law with BARBRI
Starts: 21 Oct 2024, 1:00 pm

Finishes: 21 Oct 2024, 2:00 pm

University of Nottingham students are invited to an exclusive BARBRI event exploring routes into law. Learn about conversion courses, graduate apprenticeships, and non-law graduate opportunities, offering valuable insights on how to qualify as a lawyer.
Identifying your strengths to inform career decisions - Career Essentials workshop
Starts: 22 Oct 2024, 11:00 am

Finishes: 27 Nov 2024, 1:00 pm

Venue: University Park, tbc

Discover your Strengths: Career decision workshop
CV writing for international students in computer science - small group workshop
Starts: 22 Oct 2024, 11:00 am

Finishes: 22 Oct 2024, 11:45 am

Venue: Jubilee, Dearing Building, A30

Remaining places: 12

International students studying computer science are invited to join this CV-writing workshop. Have you ever wondered how CVs in the UK might differ from those in your home country? Would you like some specific tips on use of English in your CV? Then this workshop is perfect for you!
How to decide if further study is right for me - Career Essentials Workshop
Starts: 29 Oct 2024, 12:30 pm

Finishes: 11 Nov 2024, 12:45 pm

Is further study for you? Make an informed choice in this workshop.
Applying to the Bar Training Course
Starts: 30 Oct 2024, 1:00 pm

Finishes: 30 Oct 2024, 2:00 pm

Venue: University Park, Portland Building, D37 Careers Event Space

Remaining places: 69

Interested in becoming a barrister? NTU School of Law will be hosting this event to give you more insight into the bar training course.
Postgraduate Funding Through Grants with Dr. Luke Blaxill
Starts: 5 Nov 2024, 2:00 pm

Finishes: 5 Nov 2024, 4:00 pm

Are you a current master's or PhD student? Or considering doing one? Want some help paying for it? If the answer is 'yes', then this webinar is for you!
Assessment Centre practice: Group Task - Career Essentials Workshop
Starts: 6 Nov 2024, 12:00 pm

Finishes: 6 Nov 2024, 1:00 pm

Venue: University Park, Coates Building, C27

Remaining places: 22

Excel in Group Tasks: Assessment Centre Workshop
How to write a personal statement - Career Essentials Workshop
Starts: 8 Nov 2024, 12:00 pm

Finishes: 2 Dec 2024, 12:45 pm

Craft an impactful personal statement for further study!
Assessment centre practice: presentation task - Career Essentials Workshop
Starts: 11 Nov 2024, 4:00 pm

Finishes: 11 Nov 2024, 5:00 pm

Venue: University Park, Portland Building, D37 Careers Event Space

Remaining places: 22

Ace Your Presentation: Assessment Centre Workshop
Physics Careers Week: Career support from the Institute of Physics
Starts: 12 Nov 2024, 2:45 pm

Finishes: 12 Nov 2024, 4:00 pm

Venue: University Park, Physics Building, C14

Remaining places: 39

Career support from the Institute of Physics
Physics Careers Week: Doing a PhD: what it is like and how to apply
Starts: 13 Nov 2024, 10:30 am

Finishes: 13 Nov 2024, 12:30 pm

Venue: University Park, Physics Building, C14

Remaining places: 40

An insight in to doing a PHD and how to apply for them
Physics Careers Week: Applications (including psychometric tests)
Starts: 14 Nov 2024, 10:00 am

Finishes: 14 Nov 2024, 10:45 am

An online bite size session to help you complete applications.
Physics Careers Week: Improving your CV
Starts: 14 Nov 2024, 11:00 am

Finishes: 14 Nov 2024, 11:45 am

Help with improving your CV.
Informative SQE Session with BARBRI
Starts: 14 Nov 2024, 1:00 pm

Finishes: 14 Nov 2024, 2:00 pm

Join BARBRI's SQE session to learn when to take the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), what the exam entails, and how to gain Qualifying Work Experience (QWE). Gain essential insights into navigating the path to becoming a solicitor.
Physics Careers Week: LinkedIn
Starts: 14 Nov 2024, 2:00 pm

Finishes: 14 Nov 2024, 2:45 pm

An insight in to using LinkedIn
Physics Careers Week: Interviews
Starts: 14 Nov 2024, 3:00 pm

Finishes: 14 Nov 2024, 3:45 pm

An insight in to being successful at job interviews.
Virtual Assessment Centre practice - Career Essentials Workshop
Starts: 19 Nov 2024, 10:00 am

Finishes: 19 Nov 2024, 12:45 pm

Remaining places: 29

Prepare to Impress. Get ready to shine in virtual assessment centres with our interactive practice workshop. Experience a range of activities designed to mirror real assessment centre scenarios, all conducted online. Engage in ice breakers, group tasks, and presentations to refine your skills and boost your confidence in a virtual setting.
International Students - Finding work in the UK - Connect with International alums working in the UK
Starts: 28 Nov 2024, 6:00 pm

Finishes: 28 Nov 2024, 8:00 pm

Are you an international student seeking work in the UK, but are not sure how to do this? Come along to this informative session where successful international alums share their experience of finding work in the UK. They will discuss their strategies and provide advice to help you succeed.
Assessment Centre Practice - Career Essential Workshop
Starts: 3 Dec 2024, 1:00 pm

Finishes: 3 Dec 2024, 4:00 pm

Venue: University Park, Trent Building, LG18 Performing Arts Studio

Remaining places: 43

Mastering Face-to-Face Assessment Centres