The latest career news and comment from the University of Manchester
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…
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service If you are starting a Master’s degree in September, there are lots of things you can start doing to boost your employability while you study. Here are eleven ways you can gain experience, develop your skills and grow your network during…
Read more Eleven Ways You Can Boost Your Employability during Your Master’s Course
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service Congratulations on your new job! Starting remotely can be hard, but because of the pandemic, many companies have chosen to move their operations online, either temporarily or permanently. As a result, some new starters can struggle to connect with their colleagues,…
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…
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…
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service Finished your degree and looking for a job? Whether you are staying in Manchester, returning home or relocating to a different part of the country, we have compiled a list of example job portals you can use to search for graduate…
Read more Regional graduate job sites for your UK job search
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service Finished your degree? Congratulations! We look forward to marking your achievements with you during our virtual graduation celebrations in August. Now that you’ve finished your degree, have a look at our graduate pages and don’t forget you can continue to use…
Read more 7 ways to boost your employability before graduation
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service The Careers Service knows how difficult it can be to stay motivated while searching for jobs and many students are concerned about the transition between university and the workplace. This guide is designed to provide advice and resources to help ease…
Written by Amanda Conway, Careers Consultant at The Careers Service We all get nervous about taking a test, it’s only natural, but for some students a particular health condition or disability may pose an additional challenge and mean they are unable to give their best performance on the day. Although many employers and test publishers are used…
Read more Taking psychometric tests when you have a disability – can additional support help?
Written by Emma Naylor, Student Engagement and Enterprise Assistant at the Careers Service Now that Semester 2 is officially finished, you definitely deserve a break! But with over 3 months to fill, why not use the summer to prepare for your future? The Careers Service is here to help you make the most of your…
