Events for International students
Throughout your time at Manchester, the Careers Service offers a range of tailored events to support international students. Whether you are exploring opportunities in your home country, looking for jobs in the UK, or not sure what you want to do yet, we have lots of workshops for you to take part in.
This page highlights those designed specifically with your needs in mind, but there’s plenty more for you to attend. For our full list of workshops, head to CareerConnect.
Once logged in, search for events clicking on the search tab at the top of the page and selecting 'Events' from the list.
Getting a job as an International Student
On campus, 22 Sep 2025 & 12 Nov 2025, 13:00 - 14:00
Are you new to the UK? Adapting to a new country can be daunting, especially when trying to find a job. In this session we run through the things you need to know to secure employment while you are in the UK.
International Students: Careers With Peers On campus
15 Oct 2025, 29 Oct 2025, 12 Nov & 26 Nov, 14:30-15:30
These sessions are for final year international undergraduates who would like to meet with other international students and discuss some of the challenges to your career planning and decision making.
Developing CV Confidence for International Students
On campus, 13 Nov 2025, 13:30-15:30
An interactive workshop that will help you to gain a greater understanding of how to write a CV for the UK job market, including how to effectively demonstrate your skills and how to use AI ethically and effectively.
Developing Assessment Centre Confidence for International Students
On campus, 21 Nov 2025,10:00-12:00
In this practical workshop, you will learn about the skills that assessment centre assessors are looking for and you will then get the chance to take part in a practice assessment centre group activity alongside other students!
Developing Interview Confidence for International Students
On campus, 28 Nov 2025, 10:00 - 12:00
In this practical workshop, you will learn about different types of interview questions and what employers want to discover about you in your answers. You will also get the chance to practise your answers alongside other students.
Visa Information Sessions
Are you exploring your visa options for working in the UK? These sessions are delivered in partnership with specialist immigration solicitors from Latitude Law, who will guide you through the visa process and help you understand your options. Sign up through CareerConnect.
Semester 1 sessions will be updated here once confirmed.
