Tag: advice
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The Careers Service Q&A series – edition 2
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service The Careers Service Q&A is back for a second week to answer more of your career concerns! Read on to find out what other students and graduates want to know, and you may find answers to some of your own career-related […]
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Graduate edition: What to do when you don’t know what to do
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service If it’s been a few months since you finished your degree and you’re still unsure of your next steps, don’t worry. To begin thinking about your career and developing a plan of action, follow our five ideas to help you get […]
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First Insights Conference takeaways
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service The brand new event ‘First Insights Conference’ took place on Wednesday, 24 March and gave over 140 first year undergraduate students the opportunity to meet with employers and graduates from three sectors of their choice. The conference aimed to give students […]
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Making careers decisions: TEDx Talks and what we learned from them
Written by Jenny Sloan, Careers Consultant at The Careers Service After university, you’re faced with a lot of decisions. Postgraduate study or graduate job? Graduate scheme or start-up? Return home or look for work in Manchester? In a world that tells us we can do anything, we can find ourselves feeling lost and confused, unsure […]
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Useful resources for your placement search
Written by Jannine Thomas, Employability Consultant (Placements) at The Careers Service Whilst the Covid-19 pandemic is still making its presence felt (and seems likely to be doing so for some time to come), it doesn’t have to mean the end of your hopes to undertake a placement next academic year. Just as you’ve had to […]
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Future proofing: what, why and how
Written by Jenny Sloan, Careers Consultant at The Careers Service We’re living longer, which means there’s every chance we’ll be working longer too. Today’s students and graduates will have multiple careers that may span up to six decades. During this time, our ways of working, learning and living will change and we’ll be expected to […]
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A letter to… final years, from 2019 graduates
Written by Jenny Sloan, Careers Consultant at The Careers Service In the time of Covid-19, we find ourselves in challenging and uncertain times. But final year students face a unique set of challenges, with many of you feeling worried about your future and what’s next after you finish university. The Careers Service is here for […]
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Recent Graduates: 5 ways you can reconnect with your Careers Service
Written by Jenny Sloan, Careers Consultant at the Careers Service In these fast-moving and uncertain times, you may be feeling concerned about your future. In this way, it’s completely natural if you feel that you need some extra support. The Careers Service is here for you! You can access all of our staff and services […]
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What’s stopping you? Is procrastination getting in the way of your job search?
Written by Sarah Mallen, Information & Guidance Coordinator at The Careers Service Do you find yourself leaving things until the last minute ALL THE TIME? “The deadline for submitting my video interview is in 3 hours!” Do you miss out on opportunities because you left it too late? “Oh no the deadline for that job […]
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6 ways to boost your productivity
Written by Callum McAvan, Student Communications and Marketing Assistant at the Careers Service. When I started university I distinctly remember, amongst the flurry of nights out, new friends and arguably too many kebabs, one thing stood out as a challenge. That challenge was simply – how do I make the most of my time? That […]
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