Preparing for the Workplace
If you are starting a new job as a graduate, you may feel nervous. This page contains resources, advice and information to help make the transition from university to the workplace easier.
You can also look at our Graduate Career Stories, Graduate Stories blogs, or Day in the Life videos, to hear from other University of Manchester graduates.
- Careers Blog: Graduate Resilience Advice for transitioning into the workplace, being resilient while finding jobs and looking after your wellbeing.
- Target Jobs: acceptance and rejection Advice on how to accept job offers and handle rejections.
- Target Jobs: how to impress on your first day Guidelines on how you can successfully navigate your first day in your new job as a fresh graduate.
- 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.
- Understanding NI, minimum wage and workers rights
- Funding for work, travel or professional development
- British Council's online training course: Preparing for the Workplace
