Careers Support for Graduates

As a recent graduate of The University of Manchester you can continue to use the Careers Service within your eligibility period; usually for two years after completing your degree.

This means you will continue to have access to:

To book appointments, search our vacancies board and see upcoming events, you will need to register your graduate CareerConnect account. There is more information about how to do this below.

If you are a graduate from The University of Manchester and your eligibility period has ended, find out more about external sources of careers support.

Upcoming graduate support this September: Careers Kickstart workshops

Starting to think about your next steps but not sure where to begin? Whether you’ve just graduated, are about to graduate or are going into your final year, these sessions are tailored to supporting you with identifying and taking your next steps. For more information about our first session 'Careers Kickstart: Getting started on planning your post graduation career' (Monday 8 September, 10-11am) click here.‌‌

CareerConnect and your job search

CareerConnect allows you to search for job opportunities, register for events, and book appointments. All graduates can continue to access CareerConnect for two years after they finish their course.

After you graduate, you can continue to access CareerConnect. Find out how to activate your free, graduate CareerConnect account.

More help finding a graduate job

  • Manchester Graduate Talent Paid, graduate-level roles in Greater Manchester for 2024 and 2025 graduates from The University of Manchester.
  • Job-search strategies Our guide on how to access graduate opportunities and work experience that aren’t openly advertised, including tips on making speculative applications and networking.

For support specific to further study and international work and study, please click below:

Not sure where to start?