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Last updated 07 February 2021 ‘STP Programme: Applications Q&A’ for Manchester students and graduates – link is now on the university’s Video Portal (more access info below…) The NHS Scientist Training Programme 2021 (STP) is open for applications until Monday 22nd February! Thousands of scientists and engineers of all disciplines work for the NHS, and…
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Collaboration Labs currently has an open call for Postgraduate and Early Career Researchers to receive fully-funded professional training, bespoke coaching and research consultancy opportunities for business and academic collaboration. What is the Collaboration Labs programme? Collaboration Labs is an ESRC funded Knowledge Exchange programme facilitated by The University of Manchester, with the support of the…
Read more Humanities PhDs: Want to try research consultancy?
Written by Jenny Sloan, Careers Consultant at The Careers Service Tutor Trust are an award-winning charity who deliver 1:1 and small group tutoring to children and young people across Greater Manchester, Leeds and Merseyside. Tutor Trust was recently announced as one of the partner providers who will be delivering the National Tutoring Programme (NTP), a government-funded programme…
Future Fortnight, an online programme of careers support for students and graduates at The University of Manchester, ran from 19 to 30 October. Missed it? Don’t worry! We’ve collated all the resources and recordings so you have them all in one place. Who is this for? Whether you’re looking for an internship, placement or graduate…
Written by Elizabeth Wilkinson, Postgraduate Careers Consultant at The Careers Service If you are a science researcher, masters or undergrad, it’s not always easy to find the jobs to apply to amongst all the engineering, IT and finance/business roles on offer. However, by using your research skills, you can uncover lots of scientific jobs and…
By Kyri Protopapa, International Employability Executive We are aware that this is peak recruitment time – whether you are looking for a graduate role, a placement, an internship or a part time job. As we have received many requests for application advice and CV/Cover letter reviews we have compiled for you some tips to ensure…
Read more CV and application advice for EU & International students
Written by Peter Thornton, Consultant at Graduates First What is a Game-Based Assessment? Game-Based assessments use gaming technology to help employers decide if you are suitable for the role you are applying for. ‘Game-Based assessment’ refers to different forms and combinations of games you may be asked to take. There are several types of games…
Written by Elizabeth Wilkinson, Careers Consultant at The Careers Service There’s one good way to stop panicking about your future career – and that’s to take some positive action. Even with so much uncertainty about what’s to come, there are still things you can do right now to get yourself ready for whatever comes after…
Written by Bernadette Lyons, Careers Consultant at the Careers Service Hello and welcome to the third in a series of updates aimed at law (LL.B) and non-law students who are interested in pursuing a career in the legal sector. All sectors are experiencing challenges due to the global pandemic, but the legal sector has the…
Written by Bernadette Lyons, Careers Consultant at the Careers Service Hello and welcome to the second blogpost in a new series of updates aimed at law (LL.B) and non-law students who are interested in pursuing a career in the legal sector. All sectors are experiencing challenges due to the global pandemic, but the legal sector…
