Graduate Careers Week
Monday 15 - Friday 19 June 2026
This year the Careers Service is running Graduate Careers Week 2026 - a programme of workshops and events, tailored to the needs of upcoming and recent graduates. This includes our flagship Graduate Careers Fair where you can meet employers face-to-face to find out about graduate opportunities.
Across the week, you are invited to join a range of online and on-campus sessions, giving you the chance to explore your options, plan your next steps, and expand your network. Whether you're looking for a graduate job, considering further study, or still figuring out what comes next, the Careers Service is here for you.
Graduate Careers Week is open to all UoM students and recent graduates, but may be especially helpful for 2025 graduates and those preparing to graduate in 2026.
Please find the full schedule below.
Monday 15 June
- Finding and Applying for Further Study (12-1pm), online If you're weighing up further study as one of your routes forward, including a Master's or PhD, this session will provide you with insight, inspiration and a greater sense of whether this is the right path for you.
- Finding Graduate Jobs (1-2pm), online Finding the right graduate job starts with knowing where to look! This workshop will help you find the most effective ways to uncover opportunities and approach the job search strategically.
- Finances after University (2-3pm), online Come along to this dedicated online session run by the Students' Union to help you feel more confident about life after university. Whether that's understanding how tax works, making sense of your payslip, or knowing what a workplace pension is - we've got you covered!
- Prepare for the Fair (3-4pm), online This session will provide guidance on our upcoming Graduate Careers Fair on 18 June, and how to make the most of it. We will be looking at which employers are attending and how you can approach talking to them.
Tuesday 16 June
- From Manchester Graduate Talent (MGT) to Beyond: Where Are They Now? (12-1pm), online Discover where an MGT internship can take you. Join our alumni panel to hear first-hand stories and career tips from UoM alumni who have built successful careers after their MGT.
- CVs and Application Forms (2-3pm), online During this one-hour session we will look at the key things to include in a CV and how to write a strong application, getting you started with your applications and the main things to avoid when writing them.
- Preparing for the Workplace: Alumni Panel (5-6pm), online Join the Graduate Transitions Team and a panel of recent UoM alumni for an engaging online workshop designed to support students and recent graduates as they take their first steps into the workplace.
Wednesday 17 June
- Graduate Career Mentoring Information Session (11am-12pm), online If you're graduating from UoM in 2026 and are unsure of your next steps, getting a mentor could help! Join the Careers Mentoring team for an overview of our 2026 graduate mentoring programme, and find out how you can apply for your own personal mentor.
- Finances after University (2-3pm), on-campus This is an on campus version of our Finances after University workshop on 15 June, run by the Students' Union, who will cover everything from tax to payslips and pensions.
Thursday 18 June
- The Graduate Careers Fair (11am-3pm), The Academy Speak to over 25 recruiters on to campus to discover their graduate jobs, placements and internships. For students of all years and degrees disciplines, this careers fair is an ideal opportunity for you to speak directly and in-person with local and national organisations from a range of business and industry sectors and find out more about their opportunities.
Friday 19 June
- Interviews (12-1pm), online During this practical workshop, participants will learn about the types of interview questions used by graduate employers. Support will be provided to help you learn how to use job descriptions and person specifications to plan and prepare for an interview.
- Careers drop-in for students and graduates (1-2pm) Pop along to our informal online Q&A and have your questions answered by a member of the Careers team. Whether you want to find out more about starting your careers research, have questions about CareerConnect, or want to find out more about support available, we can help.
