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Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service Lots of people get nervous doing interviews and it can be easy to make mistakes. Here are five of the most common mistakes students and graduates make in interviews, and how you can avoid them. Getting the wrong details Turning up…
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service Interviews are a common part of applying for jobs, but many students and graduates feel nervous about what they could be asked. Generally, there are three types of interview questions. These tend to be specific to different sectors and won’t apply…
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Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service Applying for a graduate job or placement? Many organisations require a CV or cover letter, but application forms can very popular as well. You can usually submit an application form online, by downloading a copy and returning the competed version via…
Read more Top 7 Most Common Application Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Written by Emma Naylor, Student Engagement and Enterprise Assistant at the Careers Service Whether you are a new or returning student here at The University of Manchester, welcome! The start of the academic year is a great time to get involved with the Careers Service. We can help you make the most of your time…
Guest blog written by Minerva Ledezma Martínez (PhD in Chemical Engineering and Analytical Sciences, 2019) Minerva graduated from The University of Manchester in 2019 with a PhD in Chemical Engineering and Analytical Sciences. She currently holds a Senior Consultant Engineer role in a global technology company which provides software and consulting services for the refining…
Read more Graduate perspective: Lessons learned on a path towards a PhD
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service If you are starting a Master’s degree in September, there are lots of things you can start doing to boost your employability while you study. Here are eleven ways you can gain experience, develop your skills and grow your network during…
Read more Eleven Ways You Can Boost Your Employability during Your Master’s Course
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service Congratulations on your new job! Starting remotely can be hard, but because of the pandemic, many companies have chosen to move their operations online, either temporarily or permanently. As a result, some new starters can struggle to connect with their colleagues,…
Written by Jenny Sloan, Careers Consultant for Graduate Transitions at The Careers Service Congratulations on completing your degree from The University of Manchester! My name is Jenny, and I’m one of the Careers Consultants here at the University’s Careers Service. It’s my role to support graduates as they take their next steps after university. Whether you finished your…
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service What is mental health? Mental health is your psychological and emotional well-being. The charity Mind defines mental health as a spectrum, where: Good mental health can help you to think positively, feel confident and act calmly. Poor mental health can make…
Read more How to protect your mental health after graduation
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service If you have an interview coming up – good luck! Many employers have switched to virtual interviews as a result of the pandemic, and with their cost-effectiveness, online interviews are set to stay in some form or another. To help you…
