The latest career news and comment from the University of Manchester
Written by Philip E. J. Sulter, PhD Candidate (School of Arts, Languages and Cultures) and Student Partner Intern The Careers Service offers lots of opportunities for students to improve, refine and develop their CVs. Now, with the newly developed CareerSet CV checker available for all students, another resource has been added to enhance the student experience. Below,…
Written by Jannine Thomas, Employability Consultant (Placements) at The Careers Service Finding and managing time are amongst the most common problems students have when searching for placements. The need to find, research and apply for placements, alongside lectures, coursework, exams and the extracurricular parts of your life is difficult. Here we share some of the top tips…
Read more How to juggle full time study and placement search
Written by Sarah Ashworth, Careers Consultant at The Careers Service Getting work experience, whether related or unrelated to your degree and future aspirations, can be valuable in attracting the attention of future employers. Emma Pollard, Principal research fellow at the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) says: “Employers believe that work experience – including voluntary work…
Future Fortnight, an online programme of careers support for students and graduates at The University of Manchester, ran from 19 to 30 October. Missed it? Don’t worry! We’ve collated all the resources and recordings so you have them all in one place. Who is this for? Whether you’re looking for an internship, placement or graduate…
Written by Jenny Sloan, Careers Consultant at The Careers Service You may have had travel plans that have fallen through due to the pandemic. Maybe you secured a graduate scheme only for it to be rescinded as organisations try to mitigate the effects of a recession. Perhaps you’ve spent your university years preparing for a…
Written by Elizabeth Wilkinson, Postgraduate Careers Consultant at The Careers Service If you are a science researcher, masters or undergrad, it’s not always easy to find the jobs to apply to amongst all the engineering, IT and finance/business roles on offer. However, by using your research skills, you can uncover lots of scientific jobs and…
Future Fortnight is a programme of online careers support running from 19 to 30 October. Open to all students and recent graduates from The University of Manchester, it’s is a must for anyone looking for placement or graduate opportunities. Week 1 (19-23 October) focuses on exploration – considering your skills and interests, thinking about how…
Read more 6 reasons why you should tune into Future Fortnight
Written by Penney Gordon-Lanes, Careers Consultant at the Careers Service Pursuing a career in sustainability is becoming a popular choice for many graduates and with the Environment Bill 2020 pending, organisations are reviewing how best to become efficient and environmentally responsible employers. Job roles and career pathways are being created and changing rapidly, with professional…
It All Starts in 2nd Year (LL.B) or Final Year (non-LL.B)Start your research as soon as possible into Semester 1. Applications for Vacation Schemes or Training Contracts are open early in Semester 1 so draw up your timetable as soon as you can. Note that the routes to qualifying as a Solicitor and as a Barrister…
Read more 10 things you need to know about starting a career as a Solicitor or Barrister
Written by Elizabeth Wilkinson, Careers Consultant at The Careers Service Imagine yourself at the end of a master’s degree. You’ve got those extra letters after your name – but how are you different? A master’s can be a great opportunity for discovering more about a subject, but it’s also the chance to discover more about…
Read more Thinking of doing a master’s? How will it change you?
