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No one wants to be rejected but at some point in your job search it is bound to happen. How you react and what you do next are key factors in your future success. 1 Rejection at application stage: Most people are going to experience this. You may get a polite “thanks but no thanks”…
Our survey said…. Teaching, Investment banking, Telesales, Pathologist, Funeral director/embalmer, Events manager, Security /Armed services, Live TV presenter, Crane Driver, Bomb disposal operative, Brain surgeon, Airline Pilot, Tree surgeon, Finance officer, Dry cleaner, Politician on TV, Mud logger, Entomologist, Dentist. To be fair there are lots of jobs I simply wouldn’t do, some of them…
Read more Halloween special – the scariest jobs in the world?
Team “Kitty” didn’t assign a time keeper for their group exercise. Their brainstorming session went on a little longer than planned and they completely missed the tea break. What you need to know about assessment centres! This may be the first time the employer has seen you in person, and they will be testing how…
The answer is… actually there is! First let’s establish some facts, there is no typical humanities student! Archaeology, Languages, Planning, Economics, Finance, Philosophy, Drama, Law to name but a few subjects. That’s a pretty good mixture and you don’t all want to do the same things. We see humanities students interested in finance, management, HR, PR,…
After exploring all the outfit choices in the wardrobe Frances decided that although the summer florals were on trend they were perhaps not the best interview options. Basic black had always worked before, but was it too dull? If you are struggling with what you should wear for an interview here are some pointers. Before…
The new Summer Internships and Work Experience Facebook group is now live! It will provide a source of information and a support for where to find internships and work experience and help with how to apply. If you are a current University of Manchester student then you can join now, so check it out! You…
Read more New Facebook group for Summer Internships and Work experience
Frances wasn’t sure her Skype interview was going well. Was it something about her posture? This last academic year 2011/12 we have seen a massive increase in the amount of first interviews being conducted by phone and recently by Skype. It’s a quick and effective way for recruiters to have an initial chat to you…
There are a baffling array of careers and jobs out there, things you may never have heard of and things you would never consider! So how do you choose the right one for you? To start with let’s be clear, the first job you do after you graduate does not have to be your career for…
Introduction to Graduate Schemes event Weds 10 Oct, 1.15-2.15pm Mansfield Cooper, G19, Come along and hear from graduates including some of our alumni. Panel event including Civil Service, Teach First, Enterprise, Unilver and PwC. This is a great way to pick-up tips, ask questions and find out what the schemes are like from those on…
Read more Calling students from School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
Getting work experience is a competitive business. It’s a vicious circle; often you can’t get work experience without already having some work experience. Something for Your CV is a FREE 2-day workshop for undergraduate students, to help you start building up your CV. The workshop will offer you the opportunity to: Work in a team Problem solve…
Read more Something for Your CV – 2 day team challenge 29th and 30th Oct
