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National Graduate Week 2021: Useful Links
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service Every day from Monday, 18 to Friday, 22 October 2021, the Careers Service will be focussing on individual steps you can take to achieve graduate success, whatever they means for you. Stay tuned across our social media all week for posts with […]
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National Graduate Week 2021: 5 Steps to Graduate Success
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service In honour of National Graduate Week 2021, the Careers Service will be highlighting all the support and resources available to graduates on our social media channels throughout the week. As a graduate from The University of Manchester, you can continue to […]
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The Starter Guide to Graduate Schemes
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service Looking for a graduate job? Stumbled across graduate schemes but not entirely sure what they are or how to apply? This blog post tells you everything you need to know to get started. So what is a graduate scheme? Graduate schemes […]
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MAP first years: Where to start with Careers and Employability
Written by Victoria Geary, Careers Consultant (Widening Participation) at The Careers Service Welcome to The University of Manchester! We really hope that you had a great experience on MAP and you are excited to get started with your degree. We know that a postcode, a challenging school background, your experience as a first-generation university student or […]
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5 Common Interview Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service Lots of people get nervous doing interviews and it can be easy to make mistakes. Here are five of the most common mistakes students and graduates make in interviews, and how you can avoid them. Getting the wrong details Turning up […]
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7 Common Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service Interviews are a common part of applying for jobs, but many students and graduates feel nervous about what they could be asked. Generally, there are three types of interview questions. These tend to be specific to different sectors and won’t apply […]
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Welcome to your Careers Service
Written by Emma Naylor, Student Engagement and Enterprise Assistant at the Careers Service Whether you are a new or returning student here at The University of Manchester, welcome! The start of the academic year is a great time to get involved with the Careers Service. We can help you make the most of your time […]
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Ongoing careers support for summer 2021 graduates
Written by Jenny Sloan, Careers Consultant for Graduate Transitions at The Careers Service Congratulations on completing your degree from The University of Manchester! My name is Jenny, and I’m one of the Careers Consultants here at the University’s Careers Service. It’s my role to support graduates as they take their next steps after university. Whether you finished your […]
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How to protect your mental health after graduation
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service What is mental health? Mental health is your psychological and emotional well-being. The charity Mind defines mental health as a spectrum, where: Good mental health can help you to think positively, feel confident and act calmly. Poor mental health can make […]
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A guide to virtual interviews
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service If you have an interview coming up – good luck! Many employers have switched to virtual interviews as a result of the pandemic, and with their cost-effectiveness, online interviews are set to stay in some form or another. To help you […]
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