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Many people think twitter is just gossip or a platform for self promotion but did you know that it’s a great place to hear about jobs and insider information. Most companies & organisations will have a Twitter account many of the bigger ones will have multiple accounts for different purposes, marketing, customer service and careers…
Sometimes it can feel as though there just aren’t enough jobs out there to apply to, and this can be disheartening. However, it might not always be the reality, so here are some suggestions for how to tackle this challenge. Are you using the right jobsites & networks? Finding jobs in areas such as the media,…
When thinking about your job hunting, do you ever think to yourself: “I know it’s really competitive. So I’m wondering if there are other options?” On one hand it’s a good sign that you’ve done some research, and have a more cautious and realistic view than some people who assume they can just walk into…
By Nia Watkin-Jones Are you panicking about your next career move? Whatever situation you may be in – don’t panic, take a breath, we are here to help! Many international students aspire to gain work experience or get a job in the UK following graduation. Whilst this is legally possible, it’s not always easy to…
By John Piprani What are you doing now? I work for the Civil Service, presently in a finance role in the Ministry of Justice. I am coming to the end of the 2nd year of the Civil Service Fast Stream, specifically the Project Delivery stream. Post-graduation and prior to joining the Civil Service I worked…
By Beth Ryan – Manchester Graduate Talent – Careers Assistant Interviews can be stressful, there’s often a lot of stake and it’s the only chance you get to make a good impression. I more than anyone can tell you how difficult it can be to shake interview anxiety, answer questions well and not leave the…
Read more How to overcome interview nerves– by someone who did it!
Commercial field archaeology This blog post is one in a series examining what colleagues and friends who graduated from the University of Manchester Archaeology Department are doing with their careers. Rob Howarth graduated in 2017 and is notable because he achieved his degree, and then gained a commercial position, in spite of having Dyspraxia, Dyslexia,…
Not all jobs are advertised. Even if they are you might not see them. Sometimes an organisation may be at the point of thinking they need a hand, but have not thought about advertising. This is where a speculative approach can come in handy. If you know what type of work you want to do then…
by Emma Hammond What do you do now? I graduated from the University of Manchester in 2016 with a BSc (Hons) in Management. I am currently an Account Manager working at HeadBox. In general, an Account Manager is someone who is responsible for the management of sales and relationships with particular customers. In relation to…
Read more My Career in Account Management. UoM graduate Emma tells her story.
Exams typically finish late May early June so if you do want a job starting in Summer or September then you are going to need a strategy and to work fast. In May & June vacancy numbers go up as recruiters look to fill those last minute opportunities. By August however opportunities are lessening as many…
Read more Are you planning on leaving your job-search until after your exams?
