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Each year we run a major university-wide programme, “Pathways – Career Options for Researchers”. This article also contains links to advice on networking and how to use case studies of other people’s career to help you develop your own under How can I prepare? (useful even if you’ve been to Pathways before – or aren’t…
December is the month of optimism. Although the solstice on December 21st may be the shortest day of the year, it’s the gateway to better things – from then on, days only get longer and brighter (notice I didn’t say ‘sunnier’). This has nothing to do with careers, but as a bit of fun, you…
“In November, the smell of food is different. It is an orange smell. A squash and pumpkin smell. It tastes like cinnamon and can fill up a house in the morning, can pull everyone from bed in a fog. Food is better in November than any other time of the year.” Cynthia Rylant And what…
Just because you have a biological or life science related degree doesn’t mean you want to spend the rest of your life in a lab. Most people by mid degree have an idea how they feel about labs, love ’em hate ’em these are some options. In this blog post we will look at: Getting…
If you are a veteran Humanities PhD student, you probably know that the SALC Graduate School and the Careers Service have joined forces to make it even easier for all Humanities PGRs to access career support. If you are new, now you know! I hold drop-in guidance appointments in my office in Ellen Wilkinson C1.5 (some…
In Semester 1 it all kicks off: The search for internships, graduate schemes and your future career direction. Each year we get some interesting and quirky career options that students want to pursue (running an airline, circus performer…) but we also get some familiar favourites. So here are the things you need to know about the most frequently…
Read more Popular career options for UoM students. Your questions answered
I am certain that a lot of graduates will agree with me when I say that the final year of your degree is full of blood sweat and tears (metaphorically speaking that is). It is the year that you pull your socks up, knuckle down and really give it your all so that when June…
Read more Some simple steps to calm the final year flusters.
Management consultants are specialists who help organisations maximise their growth or improve business performance. They are called in to deal with difficult challenges the organisation is having difficulty solving themselves, or where they want a new approach. This makes management consultancy an interesting career for those who love problem solving, innovation and varied challenges. It has…
Read more Interested in Management Consulting? Seven tips on getting in
It All Starts in Final Year of your Degree Start your research as soon as possible into Semester 1 of Final Year. A legal career is open to ALL degree disciplines, and employers are positively encouraging a broader range. Don’t be put off thinking you need a law degree. You usually still need the 2:1,…
Read more 10 Things You Need to Know about Law Careers with a non-Law Degree
Investment banks help organisations, individuals and governments to raise capital, often by investing in the financial markets or selling shares. They also provide other services to organisations, for example performing large mergers and acquisitions. Investment banking is a very popular area with graduates looking for a challenging career and high financial rewards, however combined with…
Read more Interested in Investment Banking? Seven tips on getting in
