Category: Applications and interviews
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The Careers Service Q&A series – edition 3
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service The Careers Service is back to answer more of your career concerns. This week’s edition is our last, but you can find previous editions here. Read on for our answers to this week’s questions. I graduated last summer and have been […]
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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 2
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service The Careers Service Q&A is back for a second week to answer more of your career concerns! Read on to find out what other students and graduates want to know, and you may find answers to some of your own career-related […]
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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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Tackling Careers Fears this Halloween
Written by Emma Naylor, Student Engagement and Enterprise Assistant at the Careers Service With Halloween approaching, we’re exploring some common careers fears you may be experiencing. Whether you’re a first year, final year or a graduate, there is no need to get spooked by your future. We are here to support you whatever stage you […]
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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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Recruitment Process Support for Graduate Jobs
Written by Jenny Sloan, Careers Consultant for Graduate Transitions at The Careers Service Different graduate jobs have different recruitment processes. If you’re applying for a graduate entry-level role with a SME, or start-up, you may be asked to submit your CV and Cover Letter before being invited to an interview with the CEO. If you’re applying for a […]
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Not sure about your next steps? Our Career Readiness stages can help!
Written by Amanda Conway, Careers Consultant at The Careers Service As the semester begins, so do the career fairs, events and opportunities designed to help you gain experience and prepare for life after university. If you are not sure about what comes next for you or know where to focus your attention – the Career Readiness stages […]
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Top 7 Most Common Application Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service Applying for a graduate job or placement? Many organisations require a CV or cover letter, but application forms can very popular as well. You can usually submit an application form online, by downloading a copy and returning the competed version via […]
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To practise or not to practise? What’s the best way to prepare for an employer selection test?
Written by Amanda Conway, Careers Consultant at The Careers Service When it comes to applying for graduate jobs or internships, the chances are you will face a selection test along the way. Ranging from numerical or verbal reasoning tests, to some of the more recent developments like situational judgement tests and games-based assessments, graduate employers frequently […]
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