It's OK it you don't know what you want to do
Published on 23 March 17
Explore graduate jobs in Manchester with Manchester Graduate Talent (MGT)
With Easter just around the corner and thoughts of your final exams quickly approaching, thinking about your next steps after University can be a rather stressful time.
If you know you want to stick around in Manchester after graduating and want to secure a graduate job, put your mind at ease and find out how Manchester Graduate Talent (MGT) can help you.
MGT helps to source paid graduate-level jobs exclusively for University of Manchester students graduating in 2017. The roles are based in local organisations, from start-ups to multi-national firms, as well as in the University. If you’re looking for a job that can offer you a lot of freedom and flexibility, as well as the opportunity to fast-track your career, then don’t miss out on the MGT.
Stay up to date with the latest vacancies exclusively as they go live by joining the Manchester Graduate Talent Facebook group – exclusively for UoM 2017 graduates.
The Grad Fair 2017 is back
On Thursday 4 May from 10.30 – 4.00pm, the Grad Fair will return to The Armitage Centre in Fallowfield. The Grad Fair is one of the UK’s largest graduate recruitment fairs where over 140 exhibitors offer thousands of graduate opportunities for students like you.
Among these opportunities, there will be a whole host of information about graduate schemes, local and national vacancies with immediate start dates as well as internships and summer positions. Not only that, there’s also a chance to find out more about the work, teach and study abroad programmes plus postgraduate and further study courses.
No matter what you study, if you’re graduating this summer The Grad Fair will have something for you. Find out more and register your place.
Get prepping your CV
It’s never too early to start prepping your CV, so why not take full advantage of the helpful advice on writing your CV available to you by the Careers Service?
There’s lots of useful resources on how to structure a CV, understanding what content is needed and how you can research the job and employer. There’s also some guidance on how to write an effective and engaging LinkedIn profile. You could even undertake a few My Learning Essentials modules on how to structure and tailor your CV.
For more information on how to prepare a CV visit the Careers Service website. Don’t forget to check out the blog either for some great posts on all things careers.
Not knowing what you want to do is okay
If after reading tips on putting a CV together, speaking with potential employers or even considering a career sends shivers down your spine, don’t stress. Check out our student blog by Jake who shares some advice on why not knowing what you want to do is actually ok.