The latest career news and comment from the University of Manchester
Written by Jenny Sloan, Careers Consultant (Graduate Transitions) There’s a lot of pressure to start your dream job straight after graduation. But the reality is, that’s not the case for everyone. Some graduates are still deciding what they want to do, others are considering their next steps. Some are thinking about further study, others are…
Read more Reconnecting with Careers: Advice for Recent Graduates
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service Congratulations to all our December 2021 graduates on your well-deserved success! We hope you enjoy your graduation ceremony and wish you the very best with your next steps after University. Here at the Careers Service we love to celebrate the successes…
Read more Graduate stories: lessons learned and life post-2021 graduation
Written by Jannine Thomas, Employability Consultant (Placements) at The Careers Service Doing a placement is a great opportunity but searching for one can be testing. Here are some of our recent placement year students’ top tips when searching. Tip 1: Make the time Alex Bell’s (BSc International Business Finance and Economics) advice is to “plan your days,…
Samantha Oates-Miller, Career Insights and Graduate Support Assistant Congratulations on graduating! Your hard work and commitment has paid off. We hope you enjoy celebrating your successes and achievements with friends and family. However, if you’re feeling a bit nervous about finishing your degree, don’t worry. The Careers Service is here for you now, and for…
Written by Delia Goodwin, Careers Consultant (Disability) at the Careers Service Are you are a student or graduate with a disability, health condition, are neurodiverse or have a long term health condition? Have there been barriers to you getting work experience due to any of these, or to lack of opportunities because of the pandemic?…
Read more Internship opportunities for disabled students and graduates: Change 100
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service If you finished your course between May and July 2020, you only have until the end of November to complete the Graduate Outcomes survey. Not heard of it before? Read on to find out more about Graduate Outcomes, and how…
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service Are you an international student or graduate looking for a graduate job in the UK? Here at the Careers Service, we understand that your UK job search can be tricky. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to help you find…
Read more Finding a Graduate Job in the UK: 6 tips from International Graduates
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service If it’s been a few months since you finished your degree and you’re still unsure of your next steps, don’t worry. To begin thinking about your career and developing a plan of action, follow our five ideas to help you get…
Read more Graduate edition: What to do when you don’t know what to do
Written by Emma Naylor, Student Engagement and Enterprise Assistant at the Careers Service With Halloween approaching, we’re exploring some common careers fears you may be experiencing. Whether you’re a first year, final year or a graduate, there is no need to get spooked by your future. We are here to support you whatever stage you…
Written by Hannah Thomas, Careers Advisor at the Careers Service Throughout November 2021, here at the Careers Service we will be highlighting some of our key resources and activities to help you prepare as much as possible for your next interview. What can I get involved with during Interview Practice Month? There’s plenty of things…
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