Final Year Returning MBS Students and your Careers Service

● Mentoring programmes ● Course/Hall Rep ● Student Ambassador ● PASS Leader ● Research groups Life is an experiment in which you may fail or succeed. Explore more, expect least. Santosh Kalwar University of Manchester September 2014 ● Make the most of Manchester ● Interests outside of your studies ● Societies and clubs ●

● School bulletin ● Workshop sessions- to be announced MBS reading week event (27 th October, MBS East) Outreach every Thursday Life is an experiment in which you may fail or succeed. Explore more, expect least. Santosh Kalwar University of Manchester September 2014 ● Discuss your plans with a Careers Consultant ● Try Career KickStart or ● MyFuture- Next Steps

University of Manchester September 2014 Our job is to equip you with the tools and advice you need, when you need it, and for whichever path you choose to take. ● Further study (in Manchester or elsewhere) ● Management Consultant ● Financial Futures Trader ● Teach First trainee ● HR Officer ● Retail manager/Area Manager ● Project Consultant ● Analyst ● Social worker ● Finance Graduate ● Accounting Adviser ● Graduate Trainee ● Events Supervisor ● Marketing/PR Executive ● Almost anything! What do MBS Graduates tend to do?

University of Manchester September 2014 The only source of knowledge is experience. Albert Einstein What to do, when to do it September - November ● Get active – go to some events ● Find out who's recruiting and what they're looking for ● Start making applications for graduate schemes and postgraduate programmes ● Get some assessment practice - ideally before you need it

University of Manchester September 2014 The only source of knowledge is experience. Albert Einstein What to do, when to do it December - June ● Keep looking for jobs – broaden your search ● Consider postgraduate programmes ● Build and maintain your network ● Manchester Graduate Internships ● Use all the support and services available to you at the University while you are here

Average of 100 applications per graduate vacancy Task no.1 – what have you got to offer? Why are you different? Use your achievements as evidence Task no.2 – what does the employer want? Use strong words and quantify Reasons for rejection…Reasons for success… University of Manchester September 2014 The only source of knowledge is experience. Albert Einstein Applications hints and tips… standing out from the crowd for the right reasons

University of Manchester September 2014 The only source of knowledge is experience. Albert Einstein Why are you different? You’ve had the opportunity to live and study in another country What skills have you developed as a result of this experience? Communication skills, Teamwork, Leadership, Organisational ability, Drive and Initiative, Analytical skills, Motivating others, Commercial awareness, Problem solving, Taking responsibility, Creativity, Planning

University of Manchester September 2014 The only source of knowledge is experience. Albert Einstein Applications – reasons for rejection Spelling mistakes Poor grammar CV too long CV not targeted Covering letter not addressed properly Covering letter not concise Questions on application form not answered fully Skills claimed but not substantiated Not following instructions

University of Manchester September 2014 The only source of knowledge is experience. Albert Einstein Previous applications “I am a conscious individual” “I have excellent memory skills, good analytical skills, excellent memory skills” “In my spare time I enjoy hiding my horse” “At secondary school I was a prefix” “Special skills: ‘Thyping’” “Hi, I want 2 get a job with u” “Thank you for your consideration. Hope to hear from you shorty.”

University of Manchester September 2014 The Atrium is open 9am- 5pm Monday to Friday. You don’t need to have prepared anything to go in and use the resources. Careers fairs and events ● 9 Oct: Volunteering Fair 11am - 3:30pm Academy 1 ● 16 Oct: Business, Finance and Management ● 18 Nov: Law Fair ● 19 Nov: Postgraduate Study ● c 90 events, presentations and workshops this semester!

University of Manchester September 2014 The Atrium is open 9am- 5pm Monday to Friday. You don’t need to have prepared anything to go in and use the resources. Get a mentor Manchester Gold Apply Oct/Jan Get a mentor Manchester Gold Apply Oct/Jan Volunteering & part-time jobs Vacancy service & advice Volunteering & part-time jobs Vacancy service & advice

University of Manchester September 2014 ● The Atrium, 1 st Floor University Place ● Regular Events ● Career drop-ins ● Booked appointments and interview simulations Offline The Atrium is open 9am- 5pm Monday to Friday. You don’t need to have prepared anything to go in and use the resources.

University of Manchester September 2014 ● Careers Service Homepage ● CareersLink THE place for all events and activities ● Social dia/facebook/ ● Subject/Society feeds Do a search for them! You can access the Careers Service 24 hours a day via the online tools that we have. Online – Google “Manchester University Careers”