Author: joychapman
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Looking for summer work experience – the bigger picture
The availability of summer internship schemes with corporate companies may be soon coming to a close, but there are still summer opportunities for work experience and internships available and other opportunities to develop your skills and experience to consider. Finding work experience with smaller/medium size organisations Smaller and medium sized companies will be advertising…
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How to write a good application for the Manchester Gold mentoring scheme?
The Manchester Gold mentoring scheme is a great opportunity to be matched with a mentor to gain advice and support from someone with experience, insights and hindsight who could already be working in the job you’re aiming for, in an industry area that interests you or has graduated from the same course as you. As a University of Manchester…
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Back to the future – reflect and revise for 2015
The New Year’s approaching including celebrating with family and friends and making New Year’s resolutions. It is a time to reflect on the year gone by and make plans for the year ahead. Reflection Reflecting on what you did in the last year and what you want to do in the year ahead can…
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Last minute internships
Are you still looking for an internship for this summer? Unsure where there are opportunities? Here are a few tips and strategies to help you find some work experience or an internship. There are still opportunities available including in Manchester as well as other places. Always keep checking CareersLink as your first starting point as…
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The Graduate Recruitment Fair
There are less than 3 weeks to go to the Graduate Recruitment Fair, so if you are in your final year and looking for a job after graduation or considering further postgraduate study, this event is for YOU! The Graduate Recruitment Fair Wed 11th June and Thurs 12th June 10.30 – 4pm The Armitage Centre,…
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How does planning the use of your time become an important tool for your future?
How you plan and use your time is different for each person, including how and when you want to consider what to do after your studies. However, using your time well and planning ahead to take advantage of available opportunities, I would like to suggest is a valuable skill that you should develop and use throughout your…
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Make your Easter vacation count – start planning your future
If you are thinking ‘What am I going to do after university?’ or perhaps ‘What am I going to do this summer?’ It is never too early to start planning ahead. Whether you are in your first year, penultimate year or about to graduate, it is definitely a good time to prioritise exploring what…
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Are there still options to find an internship for this summer?
Do you want to find some work experience or an internship for this summer, but unsure if you have left it too late or unsure how to find the right role? If this sounds familiar, then here are some ideas to help you get started and explore options you may have not thought of. Although…
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What is commercial awareness and why is it relevant?
If I asked you ‘what is commercial awareness’ would you understand what this is? Perhaps you have heard this phrase at careers talks, or on a job description for a role you want to apply to? Maybe you are not entirely sure? If this is the case or even if you think you may know…
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Christmas holidays: time to rest and time to move forward
Christmas holidays are finally here, a time to catch up with friends, family, as well as completing assignments and exam revision for the next term. But it is also an opportunity to do something to invest in yourself and your future, here are a few ideas: Time to invest some time in yourself and explore…
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