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What to do if you’re an international student staying in Manchester over Christmas

Written by Kareem Belfon, Marketing and Communications Assistant at the Careers Service Campus might seem slightly quieter over the winter break, as many students return home for Christmas. However, there’s still plenty of things you can be getting involved with in Manchester during the festive season. If you’re sticking around over the holidays, the most…

Advice for international students applying for jobs in the UK.

Firstly can I just say how much I admire student’s whose first language is not English for taking the plunge and doing an degree in another language. I am currently learning Portuguese, so I feel your pain when you are rapidly translating and conjugating just to say something simple. So my first piece of advice…

3 Things to do before & after the Law Fair

Guest blog post written by Avni Devgan, Law student at the University of Manchester The Law Fair is now less than a week away and for those who are interested in attending it, here is a list of things you should do before and after the fair to get as much out of it as you…

Gaining Experience During Study for International Students in the UK

So you have arrived here in the UK for your undergraduate or masters programme and have aspirations to gain experience during study and or work in the UK after you complete your course. Here are a few tips to make the most of your time in the UK and boost your CV with great experience.…

International students – are you graduating soon and hoping to stay on to work or study in the UK? Here are some of your options!

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…

Why You Should Take a Chance on the Unknown

Guest blog post written by University of Manchester graduate and ex-Careers Service employee Toby Manley “Sorry! I don’t want any adventures, thank you. Not today.” Bilbo Baggins – The Hobbit And there The Hobbit could have ended, coming to a modest close on page four and shutting the door on one of (arguably) the greatest…

Passport Career – global job hunting resource

If you are a UK or international student interested in working in another country, or returning home, the Passport Career system will help you to explore employment in over 80 countries, find jobs, internships, and get advice on creating a strategy for your job search. Students and recent graduates can sign up for free – just…

New LinkedIn desktop version: what you need to know!

Well, it’s all change at LinkedIn, and they seem to have finished the roll out of their new desktop user interface. It has been given a bit of a makeover, to bring it into line with the mobile version which has also changed some of the functionality. We’re in the process of updating our LinkedIn…

Working in the UK – Information for international students attending the Grad Fair 2017

On the day – Making a good impression Do not talk about visas with the employer at the fair. Consider how you approach an employer with your questions about the company. It is still important to be interested in the organisation and their opportunities and not just interested in finding any company that sponsors work…

Self-employment alongside studying: top tips

Guest blog post written by Lucy Eliza Davis, Management, Leadership and Leisure student running her own fitness website. Increasingly, we’re seeing that some graduates want to work for themselves or start their own business after university. Self-employment can offer a more flexible way to live and earn – but isn’t without its challenges! Some of…

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