Gaining experience

Build your CV through part-time work

Getting a part-time or temporary job will give your finances a boost and do wonders for your CV. The Unitemps team advertise part-time, casual and temporary jobs on campus and with local businesses.

By Kate Sansom, Unitemps Manager, Careers and Employability Service

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10 ways to get work experience while studying

You've heard the word internship a lot. You might have even been told that it's a CV must-have to get a job. In some industries this is true yet often you can substitute internship with 'work experience', 'placement', 'part-time job', and 'volunteering'.

By Chris Colgate, Placements Manager, Careers and Employability Service

Gain global experience during your studies

Do you aspire to be a global graduate? Do you dream of having an international career? If yes, find out how studying or working abroad during your degree can help you on your way. Read about the experiences of three UoN students who have worked or studied in Spain, Australia and Sweden.

Expand your career skills with the Advantage Award

The Nottingham Advantage Award gives you the opportunity to develop essential life and work-based skills through the completion of extracurricular modules.