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Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service Are you an international student or graduate looking for a graduate job in the UK? Here at the Careers Service, we understand that your UK job search can be tricky. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to help you find…
Read more Finding a Graduate Job in the UK: 6 tips from International Graduates
Guest blog written by Minerva Ledezma Martínez (PhD in Chemical Engineering and Analytical Sciences, 2019) Minerva graduated from The University of Manchester in 2019 with a PhD in Chemical Engineering and Analytical Sciences. She currently holds a Senior Consultant Engineer role in a global technology company which provides software and consulting services for the refining…
Read more Graduate perspective: Lessons learned on a path towards a PhD
Written by Kyriaki Protopapa, Employability Executive (International) at the Careers Service Making your first steps into the professional world as an international student may seem like a daunting task. Where do I begin? Is there a right way? What have others done and what did they learn? We’ve gathered advice from fellow Manchester alumni and…
Read more 4 employability tips from international professionals
Written by Callum McAvan, Student Communications and Marketing Assistant at the Careers Service. “Manchester’s got everything except a beach” – Ian Brown, The Stone Roses He’s not wrong. Whether it’s on your course, at the University, or beyond, your time at Manchester is a cornucopia of opportunity. My advice to you would be grab those…
Written by Noeleen Hammond Jones, International Careers Consultant at the Careers Service. 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…
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…
Read more What to do if you’re an international student staying in Manchester over Christmas
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…
Read more Advice for international students applying for jobs 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.…
Read more Gaining Experience During Study for International Students in the UK
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…
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…
Read more Do you have a story to tell? Can you help the University attract quality students?
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