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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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Graduate Schemes: Six events you need to attend if you’re thinking about applying
Graduate Schemes can be a popular route but we know that navigating them can feel overwhelming. Get prepared and succeed in your graduate scheme applications, by coming to Graduate Schemes Week (3 – 7 October 2022) and discover six events you should not miss: 1. A-Z of Graduate SchemesMonday, 3 October 2022, 12-1pm Not sure…
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What you need to know: Asia Careers Insight Series
Attend the University’s flagship Asia Careers Insight Series to discover career opportunities and gain knowledge about the current recruitment market across Asia, the UK and globally. From 7th to 10th March 2022 we will be hosting a series of employer presentations, panel discussions and skills workshops to help you familiarise yourself with organisations and become…
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Applying for the NHS Scientist Training Programme 2022
Last updated 25 January 2022 *NEW* Full list of MAHSE Open Day online talks and link to official SJT sample questions The NHS Scientist Training Programme 2022 (STP) opened for applications today (18 January) and closes at 4pm on Tuesday, 1 February. Thousands of scientists and engineers of all disciplines work for the NHS, and…
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The Careers Service Q&A series – edition 1
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service The Careers Service is here throughout January to answer all your career questions! We will be answering three career-related questions a week for the next three weeks, so look out for each instalment to see what some other students and graduates…
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Graduate Outcomes: Your Questions Answered
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service Roughly fifteen months after you finish your course, you will be invited to complete the Graduate Outcomes Survey. Not heard of it before? Read on to find out more about Graduate Outcomes, and how taking part can benefit you. What…
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