Graduate Schemes Week is running in-person and online from Monday, 16 to Friday, 20 October. Check out three big reasons you shouldn’t let it pass you by, below: Find out more about what a grad scheme is Companies tend to recruit for their grad schemes a year in advance of the position actually starting, and they’re often open to applications in quite a specific time-frame. These are the sorts of things you might never find out unless you do a bit of digging, so to make sure you don’t miss the boat on grad schemes, come along to A-Z of Graduate Schemes on Monday, 16 October, or the Live Q& ..read more

So, you’ve just graduated from The University of Manchester and you’re looking for ways to boost your employability. You’re not alone! The Careers Service is here to support you for up to 2 years after you finish your course, and there are a number of ways to be proactive in the early stages of your career.  Activate your graduate CareerConnect account  CareerConnect is a great resource for students and graduates looking for career support. Shortly after graduation, your student sign in will no longer work here, so make sure to register for your graduate account by clicking graduat ..read more

Whether you’re in your first or final year, it’s never too early to start planning for your future. Our award-winning Careers Service offers support and advice throughout your time at university, and beyond. No matter what stage you’re at, we’re here to help you make the most of your time and best prepare you for your future. What we offer Whether you’re looking for a part-time job, unsure about your career options, or preparing for an interview, we offer a range of personalised support and services including: One-to-one careers support CV and application advice On-demand resources Interview ..read more

Being estranged from your family or a care leaver can bring additional challenges to university life. Well, the good news is that there is lots of support available at The University of Manchester.   Connect with our Student Support Team and make them aware of your situation. If you are eligible for support, you will have a named contact who can help you navigate all aspects of university life including academic support, pastoral support, accessing services such as health and wellbeing and more.   The Careers Service is also on hand to help you prepare and apply for opportunities, wh ..read more

If you’re preparing to start your final year in September, now’s the time to do some research on your career and boost your employability, before everything gets hectic! Here are some top tips for where to start with your career journey in your final year. 1. Final year careers We have lots of support and advice to help you get career-focused during your last year at university. Check out our final year careers pages for essential actions to take, useful FAQs, and links to further support and resources. 2. Pathways The first step in improving your CV, cover letter or interview skills should al ..read more

It can be difficult to make that first step with your job search after you finish your degree, but there are plenty of quick and simple tasks you can do to get the ball rolling and bag that first role. As a graduate, you can after you finish your course. Here are a few ideas to help you kickstart your graduate career, each taking 30 minutes or less. 1. Create your free graduate CareerConnect account You were automatically signed up for your student CareerConnect account, but you have to do slightly more admin as a graduate! Register for your graduate CareerConnect account using your name, degr ..read more

Yuying He is an economics student who is undertaking a Student Careers Internship (SCI.) As the cost-of-living crisis hits, many students have no choice but to take up jobs. SCIs are paid positions within the University’s Careers Service, which you can complete whilst studying. Here’s Yuying’s experience! My SCI Experience I came across the SCI opportunities with the Careers Service shortly after I finished my Student Experience Internship (SEI) during the summer of 2022. As an international student who wanted to build a career in the UK, I understood the importance of having wo ..read more

When thinking about your future career, it’s important to spend some time building awareness of who you are, focussing on your strengths, experience, skills, and values. This will help you identify which sectors might be a good fit for you.  Who are you?  Reflect on these questions;   What do you like about your degree?  For example: writing, lab work, creativity, research, team projects  What are your interests and passions?  For example: science, the arts, literature, computing   What have you enjoyed about previous roles and experience, incl ..read more

The alumni search functionality on LinkedIn is one of the most useful tools on the site. All you need to do is search for ‘The University of Manchester’ (or any other HE institution!) and click the “Alumni” tab on the header. From there, you can then explore the profiles of almost 300,000 LinkedIn users who attended UoM. Read on for some ideas to help you get the most out of this tool! Find alumni working in your preferred sector Two of the first breakdowns that pop up in the alumni tab are “What they do” and “Where they work.” See the vast number of different sectors and companies that people ..read more

As the exam period comes to an end and the summer break begins, you may be thinking more about your transition from student life to working life. If you’re unsure about what comes next for you or want some tips about how to prepare for your future career, you can book a Getting Started appointment with one of our friendly Careers Advisors. Read on for everything you need to know! What are Getting Started appointments? Getting Started Appointments are 15-minute information and advice meetings with an advisor. They’re normally run virtually, so you don’t even need to be in Manchester to chat to ..read more