The latest career news and comment from the University of Manchester
Written by Jannine Thomas, Employability Consultant at the Careers Service Typically lasting between 9 and 12 months, a professional/industrial placement is a great way to gain real insight into both: a role and a company. Allowing you to see a lot more than you can on insight days, a placement usually involves you being given real…
Every year we see a lot of surprised students who say “but I didn’t know you could help with that” Your expectations may be low or you may have none at all but I promise you there is likely to be something we can help you with. You pay for this service in your fees…
Read more Why use your Careers Service? What can they do for you?
The good news: There are jobs available for students on campus. The bad news: There are not enough for every student at the University to work at the University! More good news: there are plenty of jobs near campus. Most jobs at the University are advertised on https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/ by the Central HR team not Careers. As you…
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?
Believe it of not it will soon be Autumn and summer will be a fond memory. Which of the following have you done (or are doing) this summer? Had a holiday Done a summer job or internship. Volunteered Had a working holiday / travelled. Had a part time job Worked in a family business. Learned…
Read more What are you doing this summer? It might be worth more than you think!
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…
Many people think twitter is just gossip or a platform for self promotion but did you know that it’s a great place to hear about jobs and insider information. Most companies & organisations will have a Twitter account many of the bigger ones will have multiple accounts for different purposes, marketing, customer service and careers…
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 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…
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!
