Support for Societies
Want to help your Society members explore their career options, build employability skills and connect with opportunities?
The Careers Service works with student societies across the University to deliver tailored careers and employability support. Whether you're looking for a one-off workshop, or support as part of your wider society programme, we can work with you to create something that meets your members' needs.
To request a workshop, complete the Society Booking Form.
Sound good? We are taking expressions of interest for workshops on a variety of key topics, including:
- CV hints and tips
- Cover Letter & Applications
- ‘What can I do with a “…” degree?’
- Finding opportunities with a “…” degree
- Finding experience
- Interview skills
- Psychometric tests and assessment centres
- Networking (How to build your network and how networking can help in your jobsearch)
Quick support options
- Mini CV Clinics (Get some quick advice on how to improve your CV).
- Careers Q&A sessions
- Employer and alumni panels
Don't see what you're looking for? We can work with you to design a session tailored to your society.
We understand that everyone has a different experience before and during university, and we are committed to providing support that is tailored to you and your society.
Don't just take our word for it - hear from our Societies who have used the scheme last year!
"This collaboration was incredibly smooth and amazing. The Careers Service ran the workshop and sessions extremely well, and all the students (myself included!) took away some great learnings." - 25/26 Society Executive
"It was an incredible session; I truly admired the way you led it – I genuinely felt so confident and empowered after it, and I'm certain that all the attendees did as well! I’m definitely looking forward to hosting more sessions with the University’s Careers Team in the near future." - 25/26 Participant
"I have some encouraging feedback for you regarding the CV workshop from last semester… 2 of the attendees have both been offered 12-month industry placements following the workshop and mock interviews they had with the Careers Service!! We are very grateful for your time - your society work clearly pays off!!" - 25/26 Participant
Still wondering if the Support for Societies scheme is right for your group? Here are some of the benefits to working with the Careers Service to deliver a session:
- Help members recognise and articulate the skills they gain through society involvement
- Add valuable professional development opportunities to your events programme
- Support members to develop skills that employers value
- Increase awareness of career options and opportunities
- Connect students with employers, alumni and industry professionals
- Promote your society through Careers Service channels where appropriate
Interested in working with us?
Fill in the Society Booking Form to request a workshop. We aim to respond within five working days.
Please submit your requests as early as possible, particularly if you have a specific date in mind for a session, so we can do our best to facilitate as many workshops as possible for interested societies.
If you have any questions or further ideas about how we can help you, please email partnercareers@manchester.ac.uk.
Collaborating with Alumni for events
Alumni are a fantastic tool for your society.
- They can offer Careers advice and opportunity to members
- They can volunteer as speakers or hosts
- Help you build relationships across different industries
If you would like to collaborate with alumni for an event, please complete this form or email our Alumni Relations Team to get advice.
