The latest career news and comment from the University of Manchester
Usually big names in an industry aren’t hard to find, whether it be Atkins for civil engineers, the BBC for journalists and broadcasters, or the Big Four in accounting. However, only 14% of graduates enter into graduate schemes with blue chip companies. There’s so much opportunity out there with smaller enterprises so its key that…
Read more LinkedIn – Where can I find other companies like this one?
University registration takes place in The Atrium University Place in September. As you’ll remember it involves queuing up , paperwork and getting your lovely new student card. During this time Careers is still open for business but with a few slight tweaks so this is the low down… From 27 August – 28 Sept Opening…
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,…
By John Piprani In this the final part of my examination of what UoM Archaeology graduates are doing now. I met Ian Trumble at Bolton Museum when I was recording an artefact within their collection he has remained within Greater Manchester and is now working within heritage. What are you doing now? I completed an…
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…
Congratulations on completing your degree! You can continue to use the Careers Service for 2 years, including CareersLink which advertises job vacancies. Your University login will be turned off in a few weeks and your CareersLink student account will be automatically converted into a graduate account. This happens on different dates for different courses but…
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…
Congratulations you have nearly finished your degree. Did you know you can continue to use the Careers Service for 2 years after you finish? This includes CareersLink which advertises job vacancies and our appointment & information services. Your University login will be turned off soon after you finish. At that point we need to convert your…
Read more Graduate access to the Careers Service – what to do and when.
