About us
Student Employability (Careers Service) partners across the University to enable our students and graduates to better Explore, Prepare and Apply for their next steps. We aim to empower and inspire every student and graduate to confidently pursue a meaningful future, through a sector-leading, inclusive Careers Service aligned with academic learning, institutional ambition, global context and opportunity.
By taking a student-centred, inclusive approach, we act as a catalyst for our graduates’ career readiness and lifelong success, guiding them to effectively position their university experiences to fulfil their aspirations and meet the demands of our future workforce.
Our four key priorities, Embedding Employability, Experiential Learning, Inclusion First and International Student and Graduate Success, form the foundation of this strategic approach to enhancing the experiences of our students and graduates.
We collaborate with key stakeholders across The University of Manchester to ensure employability is at the heart of the student experience.
What we offer
We provide expert, tailored support to all students at The University of Manchester, and for all graduates up to two years post-course completion. This includes, but is not limited to:
- One-to-one careers appointments including guidance, CV checks and interview practice
- Support in exploring their options and developing skills
- Help with understanding different job search strategies
- In-curriculum support
- Work experience bursaries
- Careers mentoring
- Help with finding work experience and jobs
- Information about further study and funding
- Global opportunities, such as Global Graduates
- Events and careers fairs with a huge range of employers
- And much more!
We have more information on our website. Students and graduates can also book one-to-one appointments and drop-ins, register for events, engage in online learning pathways and search for job vacancies on our CareerConnect portal.
Find out more about staff access to CareerConnect >
Careers support for:
We offer targeted support for key groups, including:
Further information on how we work with partners can be found below:
Further information for academic advisers
Find out more about our services below.
Information, advice and guidance
Students and recent graduates may access information and advice in a number of different ways. Appointments and drop in sessions are available via Zoom or in-person on campus.
- Students and graduates can attend drop-in sessions to get advice at a variety of locations around campus during term-time and come to our Careers desk in the Atrium (first floor, University Place). During vacation times, drop-in sessions and appointments are held online.
- Students and graduates can contact us with questions or for advice via email or via Questions in CareerConnect.
- Appointments are available for students and graduates to book via CareerConnect.
We know students and graduates also value advice from alumni and recruiters, so we offer:
Applications and interviews
Students and recent graduates can get help with job or postgraduate course applications and interviews.
Support includes: drop-in advice, one-to-one careers guidance, application and CV advice both one-to-one and on-demand through CareerSet, interview simulations and access to online interview preparation resources including Shortlist.me.
Students and graduates regularly use AI to help them with job applications. Here is our advice on how to make the most of AI:
On Demand Services
We know students and graduates value on-demand, online resources and therefore have a variety of:
- Learning Pathways, including CV, cover letter and application support, interview support, access to Psychometric tests, visa information for international students and graduates, and more.
- Recorded careers events and short video tutorials via our YouTube channel.
Accessing CareerConnent
Students and graduates can access vacancies, events, learning resources and book appointments via their CareerConnect account.
Staff whose job involves supporting students with their career choices may request a University of Manchester Staff account.
Get in touch
For staff:
Each faculty and school will have a dedicated Careers Service representative to collaborate with. You can find the full list of key contact names and email addresses here.
For students and graduates:
If you are working with a student or recent graduate who needs careers support, they are able to access information and advice via a number of channels:
- Students and recent graduates can email us (careers.info@manchester.ac.uk) or raise a query on CareerConnect.
- One-to-one careers advice and guidance appointments are bookable via CareerConnect.
- Students and graduates can attend drop-in sessions to get advice at a variety of locations around campus during term-time and come to our Careers desk in the Atrium, University Place. During vacation time drop-in sessions and appointments are held via Zoom.
- Students and graduates can connect with the Careers Service on social media.