Virtual fairs

If you missed our careers fairs or are interested in an area not covered by our autumn fairs, Prospects are running some virtual fairs over the next couple of weeks.  They can be a great opportunity to chat with employers and submit your CV from the comfort of your own computer!  You will need to [...]

Graduate internships – apply quickly!

There are currently 12 opportunities for the Manchester Graduate Internship Programme being advertised on our website.  This programme is only open to 2009 graduates of The University of Manchester who completed an undergraduate degree.
They include opportunities in engineering, administration, business, IT, marketing, science and logistics so there may be something to suit you.
Several of these [...]

Postgraduate and Law fairs this week

The final fairs of the autumn programme are taking place this week.
Postgraduate Study Fair – Wednesday 28th October
This is your chance to talk to representatives from a wide range of Higher Education course providers, both from the UK and abroad.
Law Fair – Thursday 29th October
Opportunities both for law graduates and non-law graduates intending to take [...]

Assessment centre and interview videos

When you have an interview or assessment centre coming up, watching videos can be a really useful way to help you prepare.  We have streamed the AGCAS videos on our website to give you access 24 hours a day.
All you need in order to be able to watch them is a login for the Careers [...]

All the fun of the fairs

This week we are running two of our biggest careers fairs.  These are a great opportunity to meet lots of employers in one day.  No rides I’m afraid though!
Wednesday 21st October – Engineering, Science & Technology Fair
Thursday 22nd October – Finance, Business & Management Fair
Both events are open to members of the public as well [...]

Graduate magazine – High Potential Development

You might be interested to read this e-magazine about careers for university students and graduates ‘High Potential Development’.  It includes viewpoints from recruiters and has good articles on how you can develop the skills and attributes that employers are looking for.
It’s always nice for me to see a successful Manchester graduate being quoted! In the [...]

Digital careers event, 12th October

If you’re interested in a career in Media, PR or Marketing, you should really consider digital and online media. While the economic recession is having an impact on these already very competitive sectors, Digital Media seems to be bearing up well and even growing, particularly in Manchester and the North West. If you want to [...]

Labour conference – internships for graduates announced

There was an interesting announcement by PM Gordon Brown at the Labour Party conference last week.  10,000 ’skilled internships’ are to be created in small businesses.
This has only just been announced and there are few details available yet.  It is likely that it will be several months before these internships are actually available.  As soon [...]

Get a flying start with setting up your own business

Flying start run FREE ‘Make it Happen’ one day events for graduates considering starting their own business.  There are dates all over the country from the end of October.  Sign up on their website for a session near you.
Make it Happen days include:

Practical workshops
Speakers
Funding advice
Chance to network and build contacts
Advice from HSBC and Business Link

Free [...]

Join the Media Club, exclusive to Manchester University students and graduates

The Media Club is exclusively for University of Manchester students & graduates interested in working in TV, Radio, journalism, PR, marketing and the creative industries. We are working closely with our sector contacts to deliver an excellent programme of monthly seminars, providing industry insights, insider knowledge and all the things you’ll need to know [...]