The latest career news and comment from the University of Manchester
Written by Sarah Mallen, Information & Guidance Coordinator at The Careers Service Employers tell us that one of the key reasons for applicants failing at the application and interview stages is not being able to answer the simple question – “Why do you want to work for us?” Why do they ask this? Employers are…
All good things must come to an end, and my MGT internship at the Careers Service is no exception. 12 months ago I was feeling lost over my future career; I felt like there was no clear path for me and my head was swimming with different options. While I didn’t really know what I…
Written by Zofia Rozalska, Student Engagement Consultant at the Careers Service In your final year of study and wondering ‘What next?’ It’s totally fine to feel overwhelmed with the amount of important decisions you have to make in your final year. So we’ve come up with a handy checklist that will hopefully help you take…
Written by Kareem Belfon, Student Communications and Marketing Assistant at the Careers Service. I have many regrets in my life. I regret not using a screen protector on my phone before bringing it on a night out and, inevitably, smashing it to pieces. I regret not learning another language as a child. I regret not…
Read more A masterclass in organising your time, from a UoM graduate who was awful at it
By Beth Ryan – Manchester Graduate Talent – Careers Assistant Interviews can be stressful, there’s often a lot of stake and it’s the only chance you get to make a good impression. I more than anyone can tell you how difficult it can be to shake interview anxiety, answer questions well and not leave the…
Read more How to overcome interview nerves– by someone who did it!
You are asking me a question and I have nothing to say, I’m just not that interesting! Does that thought sound familiar? When faced with questions like… Tell me about yourself Why are you interested in ….? What do you do? Tell me about a time when… You need to have something to say that…
Read more Telling your story. Interviews, applications and networking.
As part of your job search it is inevitable that you will have to write to or ring employers. You may be applying speculatively for work experience, asking for more information about a job or have a query about the application process or interview. Employers are not ogres but they are busy and will have expectations…
Read more Help! I need to ring or email an employer, what do I do?
By Hannah Watson It’s that time of year when you may be getting called to assessment centres and interviews. What if someone asks you to give a presentation? In my Psychology degree I didn’t deliver presentations often. In three years I gave two presentations as part of coursework modules to a few classmates and tutors.…
Whether you have had an interview before or not it’s always nerve racking when you get the call / email inviting you to come along. The more you want the job the more daunting it feels! Interviews can be: Competency based, Strength based, Technical, By Phone, Video or Skype, Panel, 1-1, a chat over a coffee or incredibly formal. There…
I read this article the other day about how what your wear can affect what people believe your role is. https://about.me/dbakevlar People are biased, have preconceptions and a whole load of baggage that affects the way they react to you before you even open your mouth. You can’t change them but you can decide what you…
Read more What to wear at work or for interview to make the right impression
