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Support for students

The Careers Service supports students for the duration of their studies plus 2 years after they complete their degree. Students and graduates can access a range of information, events and services to help them improve their skills while they study and take their next steps after University.

Our website covers student careers support needs and includes access to 1-1 appointments and drop-ins, events, job vacancies, online learning and more via our CareerConnect portal.  

Students often need help with developing and identifying their skills and understanding appropriate job search strategies to help them find jobs and work experience.  Students have access to a number of exclusive UoM schemes such as Summer Internships (SEI)Global Graduates, work experience bursaries, mentoring and more.

The video below shows how students can find vacancies on CareerConnect

Careers support for:

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 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 seesions and appointments are held via Zoom.
  • Students can contact us with questions or for advice via email or via  Questions in CareerConnect
  • Appointments are available for students to book on CareerConnect. The video below shows how students can book an appointment.

Students value advice from alumni and recruiters

  • Events Recruitment fairs, workshops and employer events are a great way for students to learn more about different careers and network with employers.
  • Get advice from alumni or industry professionals as a mentor

Applications and interviews

Students and recent graduates can get help with job or postgraduate course applications and interviews.

Support includes: drop-in advice,1-1 support tailoring CVs and applications, interview simulations and access to online interview preparation resources including Shortlist.me

Students regularly use AI to help them with job applications here is our advice on how to make the most of AI

On Demand Services

Our events and services available whenever and wherever you want to access them. 

24/7 access to:

  • Learning Pathways, including CV, cover letter and application support, Interview support, access to Psychometric tests, visa information for international studnets and more.
  • Recorded careers events and short video tutorials via YouTube

The video below shows how students can access Pathways in CareerConnect

Accessing CareerConnent

Students and graduates can access vacancies ( opportunities), 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