Category: Applications and interviews
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The First Insights Conference: Why Should You Attend?
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service The First Insights Conference is a new event by the Careers Service happening on Wednesday 24 March 1 – 5 pm that connects first year undergraduate students with employers in a variety of sectors. It is an opportunity for you to […]
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Kickstart your graduate career this February with UpRising
Written by Jenny Sloan, Careers Consultant at The Careers Service We know things are tough right now for young people, especially recent graduates looking for graduate-level jobs. The pandemic has reduced not only the number of graduate jobs, but also the chance to make new connections. To help, UpRising, a national youth leadership and employability […]
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Applying for the NHS Scientist Training Programme in 2021
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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Future Fortnight Round-up
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 […]
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10 things you need to know about starting a career as a Solicitor or Barrister
It All Starts in 2nd Year (LL.B) or Final Year (non-LL.B)Start your research as soon as possible into Semester 1. Applications for Vacation Schemes or Training Contracts are open early in Semester 1 so draw up your timetable as soon as you can. Note that the routes to qualifying as a Solicitor and as a Barrister […]
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Game-Based Assessments: All you need to know
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 […]
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How to prepare for a changing graduate recruitment process
Written by Jenny Sloan, Careers Consultant at The Careers Service Whether you’ve just started your graduate job search, or you’re getting back on the bandwagon after your post-uni plans have fallen through, it’s important to recognise that in response to COVID-19, employers have adapted their graduation selection methods and processes. In fact, as the situation […]
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Strengths recruitment – free support during lockdown
Written by Ben Carter, Careers Consultant at The Careers Service You may have seen the term “Strengths-based recruitment” (SBR) thrown around by employers lately. You may even have been through a Strengths interview – they’re on the rise, with some 40% of the top 100 graduate recruiters using some form of SBR. If you’re concerned, […]
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How to ace phone interviews
Written by Penney Gordon-Lanes, Careers Consultant at the Careers Service In the digital age, many employers are using technology to support their recruitment. Digital applications such as Zoom, Skype and FaceTime are commonly used by employers. However, many still prefer to conduct interviews by phone, often before being invited to an assessment centre, and face-to-face […]
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What remote assessment centres look like and how to prepare
Written by Zoë Mitton, the Regional University Partnerships Manager for FDM. She and her team work with around 33 universities in the North of the UK finding talented, tech-curious students. Over 1,000 students and recent graduates are recruited onto the FDM Graduate Programme each year into multiple streams including: robotics; development; test; and cyber security. […]
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