Employability and careers

Whatever course you’re studying, you’ll have the chance to test and grow your skills in the workplace. When you meet with graduate employers, you’ll have more than just a qualification; you’ll have relevant, hands-on industry experience, and access to our huge network of companies and partners.

We provide tools and personalised support through every stage of the job-hunting and career-building process. That’s everything from writing up your CV or LinkedIn profile to job applications and interview practice.

We have developed a national and international reputation for the quality of our graduates. Study with us, and you’ll get a professional head-start with our global network of employers who attend our job fairs on campus, giving you the chance to meet and present yourself face-to-face.

Nottingham also has a vibrant graduate recruitment market and we work closely with organisations within the region to retain our talent and provide exciting opportunities on your doorstep.

We’ve been supporting our students with their self-employment ideas since 2001, helping more than 400 start-ups into existence. If you’ve got the energy and ideas to forge your own professional path, NTU Enterprise — our purpose-built centre for entrepreneurship — can help turn your business dreams into a reality.

Our job fairs are held throughout the year, giving you the chance to talk to leading companies and organisations from around the world looking to recruit NTU students. Discover opportunities, network, and promote yourself to potential employers.

The Employability team also run workshops and employer sessions every week to help prepare you for your next steps, improve your employability skills and knowledge and gain exclusive industry insight.

Build up your work experience while getting some precious funds on board through our JobShop and Unitemps teams. JobShop is a great resource for finding paid work in and around the city, with hundreds of opportunities across a huge range of sectors.

Unitemps is our in-house provider for all casual work at NTU. With a wide variety of part-time roles on offer — from student ambassadors, to supporting NTU's own marketing campaigns, we'll help you to find the opportunities that best suit your own development, as you build the skills that matter.

Our online portal for graduate opportunities, vacancies and careers resources — offering exclusive access to a huge range of employers and organisations, all looking to recruit NTU students and graduates. The positions on offer include graduate jobs, internships, placements, and much more.

Our support doesn’t end when you graduate. As an NTU student you will be entitled to dedicated graduate employability support for up to three years after you complete your studies. You’ll have access to exclusive events, initiatives and work experience opportunities to support you in the early stages of your graduate career.

Students who meet any of the below criteria can access support from Rise.

Postcode

Students from postcode areas where progression into higher education is low.

Low-income households

Students who are:

• entitled to the maximum tuition fee and maintenance loan from student finance, and
• are in receipt of the NTU Bursary.

Disability

Students in receipt of Disabled Student’s Allowance (DSA).

Care leavers

Students who have formerly been in local authority or foster care.

University entry qualifications

Students who have entered university with BTEC qualifications only.

The following information is correct as of November 2022. Funds are subject to change.

Rise Work Experience Fund

Funding of up to £400 is available to help with the costs of undertaking unpaid work experience. The work experience must take place during NTU vacation periods.

Rise Progression Fund

Funding of up to £100 is available to help with the costs of attending recruitment activities. These can include formal placements, graduate opportunities, and postgraduate study.

Rise PLAN (Placement Learning Academy NTU)

A specially developed programme designed to support second-year students seeking sandwich placements. This intensive programme aims to:

• boost your confidence and resilience
• make you more commercially aware
• give you the vital skills to succeed in recruitment processes.

Rise Disability support

Dedicated employability support for students with a:

• disability
• neurodivergence
• long-term health condition.

Exclusive events and opportunities

These are available throughout the academic year for eligible students.