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What to do if you’re an international student staying in Manchester over Christmas

Written by Kareem Belfon, Marketing and Communications Assistant at the Careers Service Campus might seem slightly quieter over the winter break, as many students return home for Christmas. However, there’s still plenty of things you can be getting involved with in Manchester during the festive season. If you’re sticking around over the holidays, the most…

Advice for international students applying for jobs in the UK.

Firstly can I just say how much I admire student’s whose first language is not English for taking the plunge and doing an degree in another language. I am currently learning Portuguese, so I feel your pain when you are rapidly translating and conjugating just to say something simple. So my first piece of advice…

Gaining Experience During Study for International Students in the UK

So you have arrived here in the UK for your undergraduate or masters programme and have aspirations to gain experience during study and or work in the UK after you complete your course. Here are a few tips to make the most of your time in the UK and boost your CV with great experience.…

UK Visa Regulation Update April 2017

So we have heard from the UK Visas and Immigration regarding the changes that will take effect from April 2017 to the current UK visa regulations. The main messages that government have released that will affect students on a Tier 4 visa looking to go to a Tier 2 are as follows: Tier 2 minimum…

Can international students be self-employed?

The simple answer to this question is no, unfortunately this is not an option open to international students studying in the UK on Tier 4 visa’s. An international student can get involved with internships, placements (as long as they are part of their degree programme), work experience, part-time jobs, work shadowing and volunteering. Freelancing or working…

Do you have a story to tell? Can you help the University attract quality students?

The International Office are looking for students to be profiled across their digital channels. The University needs students who are involved in lots of extracurricular activities, enjoy student life and are willing to participate in marketing videos. Sound like you? The following nationalities are of specific interest: Korean, Ecuadorian, Indonesian The following languages…

Did you hear the good news? No changes to the visa regulations for students on Tier 4 Visas!

So we have had the announcement from the government to say what changes the will be enforcing from April 2016 to the current UK visa regulations. The main messages that government have released that will affect students on a Tier 4 visa looking to go to a Tier 2 are as follows: Tier 2 minimum salary…

International student job search FAQ UK

I was asked recently by a colleague to answer some frequently asked questions that all careers advisers/consultants who work with international students get. Here are my answers to these questions. 1. How easy is it to get a job in the UK? It is not easy getting a job in the UK but it can be done. If…

There is no quick fix or an easy way for an international graduate to get a job in the UK

I get asked on a regular basis how as an international student/graduate is the easiest way to find a job in the UK? The answer is there isn’t an easy way to find a job in the UK as a UK graduate or an international graduate. The situation is not helped by the fact employers…

The Latest Events & Jobs for Chinese, Hong Kong and Taiwan Students UoM

1. Decathlon China – Store Department Manager Programme Event on Campus; 2pm – 6pm on 16 October 2015 in Theatre A, University Place, Oxford Road. There will be some hiring managers present from the company and they will be hiring for jobs. You can get an interview with the hiring manager on site. Dress smart…

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