The latest career news and comment from the University of Manchester
Written by Titus Kuhora, MSc Operations, Supply Chain and Project Management, 2020 We talked to a recent graduate about their experiences of finding a graduate job, and their top tips for current students. Tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Titus Kuhora, and I am from Nairobi, Kenya. I am a recent graduate…
Written by Khushboo Sansanwal, MSc Business Analytics: Operations Research & Risk Analysis 2020 My first tip would be to believe in yourself. You were selectively chosen for your Master’s from a pool of diverse, super, brilliant candidates from all over the world. If you could make it through that, then COVID-19 is nothing but just…
Read more A Graduate’s Tips for Job Searching During the Pandemic
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service There are lots of myths about careers, job searching and the jobs market. You will probably have heard some during your time at university. The Careers Service is here to debunk some of the most common career myths! Myth: “I can’t…
Written by Jenny Sloan, Careers Consultant for Graduate Transitions at The Careers Service As you approach the end of your course, you may be thinking about your transition from student to graduate life. This transition is an important part of your higher education journey. We recognise that you may need extra support as you plan your next steps…
Guest blog written by James Boreham (BA Economics, 2014) James graduated from The University of Manchester in 2014 with a BA in Economics. He is now the Sales Director of a high-growth software start-up in London. Find out below his experience of working at a start-up. My degree set me up perfectly for my first…
Read more Working at a start-up: what it’s like and how to get hired
Written by Delia Goodwin, Careers Consultant (Disability) at the Careers Service Does either of the above apply to you? Read on below. Career planning with a disability Join our webinar on 29th April, dedicated to signposting final years with a disability or long term health condition/mental health diagnosis to information and support on a variety…
Read more Are you a final year student with a disability? Do you have post-COVID-19 syndrome?
Written by Jenny Sloan, Careers Consultant for Graduate Transitions at The Careers Service The Graduate Outcomes survey is the biggest annual social survey in the UK. It’s run by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) and asks all graduates who have studied a higher education course in the UK what they’re doing 15 months after finishing their…
Read more Why should I complete the Graduate Outcomes Survey during a pandemic?
The International Connections Conference taking place 7-9 April 2021 is a great opportunity to explore your career options and connect with other students through interactive volunteering and entrepreneurship sessions as well as talks from the Students’ Union. The events will help you understand the importance of cross cultural knowledge and working. You’ll also have the opportunity…
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service The brand new event ‘First Insights Conference’ took place on Wednesday, 24 March and gave over 140 first year undergraduate students the opportunity to meet with employers and graduates from three sectors of their choice. The conference aimed to give students…
Written by Emma Naylor, Student Engagement and Enterprise Assistant at the Careers Service Are you looking forward to the Easter break? Why not take the opportunity to prepare for your future and get career ready. While appointments will be unavailable between 1st and 7th April 2021, you can still access a wide range of careers…
