Careers Service

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:

• Application advice and feedback
• Interview practice and preparation support
• CareersLink
• Online workshops
• Online employer events

Get in touch if you would like to discuss how we can support you with your career. Check out our 5 top tips for reconnecting with the Careers Service as a recent graduate, or go head and book a one-to-one careers appointment with one of our Careers Consultants via Zoom, Skype or telephone.

Get help finding a graduate job

• CareersLink Access vacancies and events for University of Manchester students and graduates. When your student account stops working, use the graduate login and follow the instructions on screen to activate your graduate account.
• Graduate Job Search 200+ targeted searches for graduate jobs across a range of sectors.
• Manchester Graduate Talent Paid, graduate-level roles in Greater Manchester for 2019 and 2020 graduates from The University of Manchester.
• Finding work in Manchester Our guide on finding work in Manchester, including information on where to look for opportunities and Manchester’s top graduate employers.
• Finding hidden graduate jobs Our guide on how to access graduate opportunities and work experience that aren’t openly advertised, including tips on making speculative applications and networking.

Not sure where to start?

• Essential actions for June and beyond…
• Help – I don’t know what I want to do
• Explore your options by looking at different job roles
• Consider postgraduate study

International graduates

• Working in the UK after study
• Find international graduate jobs at home or another country
• Professional and alumni networks for international students and graduates
• 4 employability tips from international professionals

Postgraduates

• Expert advice and resources for Masters and PhD students
• How to… guides: a postgraduate perspective
• Considering an academic career?
• Masters students (and graduates): How to avoid career panic
• 4 questions to ask yourself if you’re considering a PhD

Getting workplace ready

• Target Jobs: acceptance and rejection Advice on how to accept job offers and handle rejections.
• Target Jobs: starting a new job Guidelines on how you can successfully navigate the transition from university to the working world.
• The Muse: 10 must-reads before you start a new job Top tips on how you can effectively prepare for your first day, make a great impression and calm those 'new job' nerves.