Virtual Careers Events & Programmes 2021: It’s a Wrap!
December 23, 2021
As we move closer to 2022, it’s time to wrapping up the year of 2021 on a positive note despite of the challenges due to global pandemic. This year itself, Careers Advisory Service had virtually conducted more than 70 events that consist of series of events with various topics such as UNM Careers Fair, Pre-Careers …
Be Proactive: I Landed A Job Before Graduating!
April 27, 2020
By, Mohamad Nur Naquib Abd Halin (Master of Engineering (MEng) Mechanical Engineering). Having burning passion in mechanical engineering since high school, I devoted six years in studying engineering. My journey is a bit longer than other people because I did Diploma in UiTM before I pursued my degree in UNM. After graduated, I joined Aker …
The Road Less Taken: Best Decision I’ve Ever Made
January 22, 2020
By, Nora Ramli (BA (Hons) English Language and Literature). I flirted with the idea of pursuing English Literature all throughout high school, but ended up studying in Ireland as a medical scholar. My background was Pure Science, and I had a knack for Biology; my mother naturally dubbed me ‘the first doctor’ in the family, …
From Engineering to Consulting: Thanks to Personal Aspirations!
August 29, 2019
By, Cheah Kok Fye (Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Mechanical Engineering). “Leng zai, (meaning handsome boy; commonly used by the Chinese community to address male strangers), must get a job that is related to your studies or else you will waste your parents’ money…” – this was what everyone kept telling me when I was a …
Internship Helps Me Deciding My Career Path
June 11, 2019
By, Amelia Andrew Nazareth (Bsc (Hons) Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences). After I completed my high school education, I did my pre-university at Sunway College, completing the Monash University Foundation Year program. After which I did my diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences at Cardiff University, and finally enrolled at the University of Nottingham Malaysia majoring in BSc …
Seize The Best Opportunity Even If It Means to Relocate
April 10, 2019
By, Lim Sher Maine (Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) Accounting and Finance). After my high school, I took A-level in MCKL and was accepted into Manchester University after the completion of my A-level. I always wanted to study abroad, however I failed to obtain a scholarship. Knowing that I will be studying locally, I was searching for …
Alumni Sharing at Discovering Careers in Health Sciences
March 25, 2019
On 7 November 2018, Discovering Careers in Health Science – Alumni Sharing was held at the Great Hall, from 2pm to 5pm. It was organised by BMed and PharmNotts, which supported by Careers Advisory Service (CAS). There were four alumni who had been invited to share their career journey and working experience to the students; …
I Love Pharmacy: Follow Your Passion; I Did!
March 12, 2019
By, Puvaindran Rajandran (Bsc (Hons) Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences). Little bit about myself, I have been working for close to 6 years now since graduating from University of Nottingham, School of Pharmacy. I graduated with Bsc (Hons) Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences from University of Nottingham in 2013. I am currently pursuing my Masters of Philosophy …
My Career Journey to Becoming A Human Resource Manager
March 11, 2019
By, Jie How Lim (BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering). I graduated in 2014. I had applied for Future Leader Programme (FLP), a kind of accelerated development management trainee programme at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), one of the top leading pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare companies; joined and graduated from the programme as a Human Resource Manager for …
From Engineering to a Career in Banking
March 7, 2019
By, Roger Lee Kwan Loon (MEng Mechanical Engineering). I joined University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) back in Sept 2012 and graduated in June 2016. I am currently a Branch Service Manager (BSM) in United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB), Singapore. I manage the service level in my branch, ensuring all my customer inquiries are answered and …
