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Four careers tips you should know before finishing Uni
You might be knee-deep in final year exams right now, but the end is in sight! Read on for some tips you should know to prepare for when it’s finally all over… We understand that you don’t stop needing support from the Careers Service when you graduate, and the good news is, you won’t stop…
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The best things about being a Manchester Graduate Talent Intern
As this academic year comes to a close, you may be thinking about your transition from student life to working life. The Manchester Graduate Talent (MGT) scheme is a great place to bridge that gap. Keep reading to learn my three favourite things about being an MGT Intern! 1. Staying in Manchester One of the…
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Top 3 Behind Manchester’s Doors highlights
Two weeks ago, the Careers Service took a group of first year students to different offices around Manchester City centre, to see what life in a 9-5 could look like. We explored sectors like Law, Media, PR and Communications, as well as Government and the Public Sector. I was lucky enough to be invited to…
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Help! I’m leaving university and haven’t got a job yet
This is an edited extract from Hannah Salton’s book, ‘Graduate Careers Uncovered: Tools and insights from a former recruiter to demystify your job search’ which is available in paperback and e-book on Amazon. Hannah is a qualified executive coach, career consultant and former graduate recruiter. She spent the first eight years of her career recruiting…
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Take your digital skills to the next level
Our Digital Experience Week begins on campus Monday, 24 April 2023! Throughout the week you’ll have the opportunity to meet employers, develop digital skills, and update your LinkedIn profile with a professional photo (taken by our LinkedIn photographer). There’s plenty to take part in during the week’s activities, but you don’t have to stop there!…
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Three reasons to apply for Behind Manchester’s Doors 2023
If you’re a first year undergraduate, chances are you haven’t thought too deeply about your career just yet. But no matter how long you’ve still got to work out the details, there’s no time like the present to get an idea of the sector(s) you might be interested in! Here’s just a few reasons you…
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The benefits of having a mentor (and how to get one!)
Securing a career mentor is an ideal way to hone your job search, boost your professional network and find out more about the breadth of opportunities post-uni. A career mentor is someone with experience in your sector. They can provide an insight into the application process, including the transition from studying to full-time work. They…
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Careers support after your graduate eligibility period ends
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Career Insights and Graduate Support Assistant University of Manchester graduates can continue to access the Careers Service for up to two years after completing their course. If you finished your course more than two years ago – so in October 2020 or earlier – your eligibility period to access the Careers…
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Graduate Psychometric Tests: Your Questions Answered
If you are taking a psychometric test as part of an application or are simply wondering what they are, the Careers Service can help you perform at your best. Find out the answers to some common FAQ’s about psychometric tests: What are graduate psychometric tests? Graduate psychometric tests measure skills and are evidence based assessments.…
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The benefits of an undergraduate placement
Written by Penney Gordon-Lanes, Careers Consultant Thinking about undertaking a placement year as part of your degree? Read on to find out if it’s really worth it! Integrating a placement as part of your degree programmes is now an option across many programmes and can make a difference when competing for jobs, training and postgraduate…
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