What's on offer
Workshops & Events
We have a programme of over 30 specialist workshops and events for international students, with a range of visiting recruiters and trainers. Find out more about job markets, what employers look for and how to boost your chances of success.You can search all our events in CareersLink.
International Careers Week A week long programme of targeted employer events, workshops, online sessions and advice exclusively for international students at The University of Manchester. It takes place in November.
International recruiter events A number of international recruiters visit Manchester to hold recruitment presentations and interviews each year. These include employers from Asia and the Middle East. We also hold live video conference presentation with some international recruiters or allow them to chat online to our international students through our Career Forums.
Updates & essential information
International students careers website News updates targeted for international students are available on the international student careers pages.
International Students Careers Blog Our careers blog for international students is updated weekly with the latest immigration and employment news and events. You can also subscribe to receive the latest blog posts by email.
Advice
Manchester Gold mentoring programme Puts you in touch with a mentor for six months who can offer feedback and ideas on your career plans and share experience. Our programme now also has two E-mentoring strands putting you in touch with Indian and Chinese alumni in the UK and back in China and India.
Our Graduate Profiles provide insights into the career destinations and experiences of our students. We also have a range of profiles from international students and graduates too.
Advice and guidance services We offer a range of one to one advice services to help you explore your career options, develop your skills, jobsearch and what to do next.
Networks
There are a range of international networks to enable you to make contact with fellow international students and alumni now working around the world.
The University of Manchester Alumni Association LinkedIn group Has over 5000 members. You can search using the title of the group. There are also Continent and Country sub-groups.
The Alumni Association Official online network for recent graduates.
The India Manchester Graduate Network Puts Indian students in touch with Indian alumni around the globe, recruiters and each other. There are over 300 members to date including alumni in India, UAE, UK, Ireland and Canada!
Work experience
International Talent An initiative circulating work experience opportunities with local firms to students with language skills or international experience.
Search job vacancies Jobs with a requirement for a language ability are advertised through CareersLink.