Category: Graduate
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The work experience you didn’t know you had
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service. Many students and graduates feel they lack the experience they need to get a job, but this often undervalues the work experience they have from part time or summer roles. No matter what it is, any work experience is useful when […]
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Choosing the Right Master’s Course for You
Guest blog written by Noor Fatima Butt, MSc Clinical & Health Psychology My choice to do an MSc in Clinical and Health Psychology, and continue studying at the University of Manchester, was not a simple decision. I explored several different options and spoke to students and tutors before making my choice. I hope that my […]
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What you need to know: Asia Careers Insight Series
Attend the University’s flagship Asia Careers Insight Series to discover career opportunities and gain knowledge about the current recruitment market across Asia, the UK and globally. From 7th to 10th March 2022 we will be hosting a series of employer presentations, panel discussions and skills workshops to help you familiarise yourself with organisations and become […]
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How I Secured a Job After my Phd
Guest blog written by Charlotte Criscuolo, PhD Cancer Sciences student If you are finishing your postgraduate degree and looking for work, this is a blog for you! I am a PhD student studying Cancer Sciences and in the past few months I have been writing my thesis whilst applying for jobs. It’s been stressful but […]
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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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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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Kickstart Your Graduate Career in 2022
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service For many January marks a fresh start, so why not use the motivation of the New Year to kickstart your graduate career? Whether you have just completed your degree or graduated a while ago, the Careers Service is here for you […]
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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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Reconnecting with Careers: Advice for Recent Graduates
Written by Jenny Sloan, Careers Consultant (Graduate Transitions) There’s a lot of pressure to start your dream job straight after graduation. But the reality is, that’s not the case for everyone. Some graduates are still deciding what they want to do, others are considering their next steps. Some are thinking about further study, others are […]
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Graduand stories: lessons learned and life post-University
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service Congratulations to everyone who is graduating from 2020 and 2021. We are so proud of all your achievements and hope you enjoy celebrating your successes with friends, family and staff. We caught up with five of our 2021 graduates to find […]
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