Tag: graduatestories
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Completing an internship during a pandemic
Guest blog written by Idil Mohamud, BA French and Arabic (2020) After completing my French and Arabic degree at the University of Manchester, I wanted to gain experience in the international development sector. I’d taken modules in the field and really wanted the chance to see what working in a global development organisation would be…
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How I Secured a Job After my Phd
Guest blog written by Charlotte Criscuolo, PhD Cancer Sciences student If you are finishing your postgraduate degree and looking for work, this is a blog for you! I am a PhD student studying Cancer Sciences and in the past few months I have been writing my thesis whilst applying for jobs. It’s been stressful but…
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Finding a Graduate Job in the UK: 6 tips from International Graduates
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service Are you an international student or graduate looking for a graduate job in the UK? Here at the Careers Service, we understand that your UK job search can be tricky. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to help you find…
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Graduate perspective: Lessons learned on a path towards a PhD
Guest blog written by Minerva Ledezma Martínez (PhD in Chemical Engineering and Analytical Sciences, 2019) Minerva graduated from The University of Manchester in 2019 with a PhD in Chemical Engineering and Analytical Sciences. She currently holds a Senior Consultant Engineer role in a global technology company which provides software and consulting services for the refining…
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9 Tips for Connecting Virtually in a New Job
Written by Samantha Oates-Miller, Careers Insights and Graduate Support Assistant at the Careers Service Congratulations on your new job! Starting remotely can be hard, but because of the pandemic, many companies have chosen to move their operations online, either temporarily or permanently. As a result, some new starters can struggle to connect with their colleagues,…
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Graduate perspective: Finding your career path and making your luck
Guest blog written by Paul Smith (Electronic & Electrical Engineering, 1990) Paul graduated from The University of Manchester in 1990. He is now the Managing Director of a web application business. Find out his story and how he overcome the barriers in his journey to get to where he is now. “The journey started with…
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Graduate perspective: What it’s like to be a PhD student in Astrophysics
Guest blog written by Camille Yasmina Lorfing (MPhys Physics with Astrophysics, 2020) Camille graduated from The University of Manchester in 2020. She is currently working towards a PhD in Solar and Plasma Physics at UCL’s Mullard Space Science Laboratory in Surrey. “We often say that a degree in physics is a degree in problem solving,…
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Q&A With a Recent Graduate
Written by Titus Kuhora, MSc Operations, Supply Chain and Project Management, 2020 We talked to a recent graduate about their experiences of finding a graduate job, and their top tips for current students. Tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Titus Kuhora, and I am from Nairobi, Kenya. I am a recent graduate…
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A Graduate’s Tips for Job Searching During the Pandemic
Written by Khushboo Sansanwal, MSc Business Analytics: Operations Research & Risk Analysis 2020 My first tip would be to believe in yourself. You were selectively chosen for your Master’s from a pool of diverse, super, brilliant candidates from all over the world. If you could make it through that, then COVID-19 is nothing but just…
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Working at a start-up: what it’s like and how to get hired
Guest blog written by James Boreham (BA Economics, 2014) James graduated from The University of Manchester in 2014 with a BA in Economics. He is now the Sales Director of a high-growth software start-up in London. Find out below his experience of working at a start-up. My degree set me up perfectly for my first…
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