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.

Support for new graduates

The Careers Service would like to offer a huge congratulations to all of our soon-to-be 2026 graduates! Throughout the summer 2026 graduation period, we’ll be running careers drop-ins in the Atrium (first floor, University Place). These are open to all students and recent graduates, but may be particularly helpful for those due to graduate in 2026. There’s no need to book - just come along anytime between 12-2pm and speak to a member of the Careers team with any questions you may have.

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:

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