Written by Uyen Nguyen, BSc Management (2020) graduate I am a recent international graduate from the BSc Management programme. As a member of the “Corona Class of 2020”, I have had some unique experiences dealing with unprecedented times, from attending online lectures and exams; having my Consultancy Project cut short abruptly; attending Zoom job interviews;…
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Written by Tahira Majothi, Careers Consultant at The Careers Service For students and graduates interested in social causes with a view of working in the not-for-profit or international development sectors, there tend to be few formal graduates schemes. Typically volunteering is a great way to support a cause you believe in whilst providing you with…
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Written by Kyriaki Protopapa, Employability Executive (International) at the Careers Service Ever wonder where to start looking for roles? Or are you struggling to find vacancies that meet your needs? Here at the Careers Service we want to help you take ownership of your own career and build a successful job search strategy – part…
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Congratulations on finishing your course at The University of Manchester! Whether you’ve finished your Nursing degree, a master’s or a PhD, this is a massive achievement and you should be so proud of yourself. There’s no denying that you’ve had a tough year. This means that you’ve cultivated the resilience, independent working skills and adaptability…
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By Kyri Protopapa, International Employability Executive We are aware that this is peak recruitment time – whether you are looking for a graduate role, a placement, an internship or a part time job. As we have received many requests for application advice and CV/Cover letter reviews we have compiled for you some tips to ensure…
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Written by Kyriaki Protopapa, Employability Executive (International) at the Careers Service Making your first steps into the professional world as an international student may seem like a daunting task. Where do I begin? Is there a right way? What have others done and what did they learn? We’ve gathered advice from fellow Manchester alumni and…
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Written by Elizabeth Wilkinson, Careers Consultant at The Careers Service If you’re an international student coming to the end of your Masters degree – or you’re just at the start and you’re planning your year – a common ambition is to get an internship in the UK, to round off your time in Manchester. And…
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Written by Noeleen Hammond Jones, International Careers Consultant at the Careers Service. So you have arrived at The University of Manchester for your first year of an undergraduate degree, a 1 year postgraduate degree or returning after summer, what do you do now? Well, of course you’ll attend class and study, but what else can…
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Written by Pranav Sivaramakrishnan, Chemical Engineering Graduate who will now be starting as a Graduate Manufacturing Engineer with Rolls Royce Any email starting with a ‘Thank you for your application! After careful consideration…’ used to throw me into a fit of anxiety and despair. Another rejection, what has gone wrong? I had relevant work experience…
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Written by Noeleen Hammond Jones, International Careers Consultant at the Careers Service. I was asked recently by a colleague to answer some frequently asked questions that all careers advisers/consultants who work with international students get. Here are my answers to these questions. 1. How easy is it to get a job in the UK? It is not easy…
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