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To rewrite Steve Jobs’ quote ‘Great things in the world are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people.’ I had the opportunity to participate in the leadership programme- 33Sixty, alongside 99 aspiring young leaders across the Commonwealth, spreading from the rich diversity of South Africa and New Zealand, and, to…
Sometimes it feels a bit like filler on your CV. You scratch your head to think of activities you do outside work and study and you come up blank. What exactly do you put? It’s not an absolute must have if you can’t say anything sensible or relevant; but most people can! Think about the…
Read more Are your hobbies and interests really that interesting to an employer?
Although it may seem a long way off, the summer will come around quickly and the holidays are a great time to get in some work or volunteering experience while you’re not worried about next week’s reading or assignment deadlines. The key to getting your summer sorted is to plan ahead and organise things early…
William Hanson graduated from The University of Manchester in 2011. He is now the country’s leading etiquette consultant and has just released his debut book, ‘The Bluffer’s Guide to Etiquette’. I studied BA (Hons.) English Language, Literacy & Communication at Manchester and graduated in 2011 (although couldn’t attend the ceremony as I was working for a high profile…
Read more Manchester Made One – becoming an etiquette expert
I graduated from the University of Manchester in 2010 being able to write that I had 2:1 degree in politics on my CV. I could write little else and my CV looked pretty cold and barren when I began applying for jobs in the summer. As a result of this lack of experience (and exacerbated…
Read more Manchester Made Me – The value of extra-curricular activities
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