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Careers Talks & Workshops

Tuesday, 24th November 2009
Room 114, Hollings, 11:00 - 12:30
Job Seeking Strategies

This session aims to improve your chances of finding a job by looking at vacancy sources, ways to find unadvertised positions and factors to consider when looking for jobs.

Tuesday, 24th November 2009
Room 2.08, Sandra Burslem, 13:00 - 14:30
Application Forms

Aimed at students applying for jobs with medium to large sized organisations particularly those offering 'graduate schemes'. The use of online application systems has become common and this session will help you deal with this method of job application more confidently. It will help you to answer competency based questions and help you to improve performance in online ability tests.

Following this workshop attendees will have the opportunity to discuss their application on a one-to-one basis with a Careers & Employability Adviser.

Wednesday, 25th November 2009
Room EG 0B102, Elizabeth Gaskell, 14:00 - 15:30
CVs & Covering Letters

This workshop will get you started writing a CV and covering letter that gets you noticed. It focuses on analysing what makes an effective application and explains the basics of how to sell yourself in writing to future employers.

Following this workshop attendees will have the opportunity to discuss their application on a one-to-one basis with a Careers & Employability Adviser.

 

Friday, 27th November 2009
Room 212, Aytoun, 13:00 - 14:30
CVs & Covering Letters

This workshop will get you started writing a CV and covering letter that gets you noticed. It focuses on analysing what makes an effective application and explains the basics of how to sell yourself in writing to future employers.

Following this workshop attendees will have the opportunity to discuss their application on a one-to-one basis with a Careers & Employability Adviser.

Tuesday, 1st December 2009
Room NTR, Gaskell, 14:00 - 15:30
CVs & Covering Letters

This workshop will get you started writing a CV and covering letter that gets you noticed. It focuses on analysing what makes an effective application and explains the basics of how to sell yourself in writing to future employers.

Following this workshop attendees will have the opportunity to discuss their application on a one-to-one basis with a Careers & Employability Adviser.

Wednesday, 2nd December 2009
Room 212, Aytoun, 13:00 - 14:30
Application Forms

Aimed at students applying for jobs with medium to large sized organisations particularly those offering 'graduate schemes'. The use of online application systems has become common and this session will help you deal with this method of job application more confidently. It will help you to answer competency based questions and help you to improve performance in online ability tests.

Following this workshop attendees will have the opportunity to discuss their application on a one-to-one basis with a Careers & Employability Adviser.

Wednesday, 2nd December 2009
Room 603, Hollings 13:00 – 14.30
Interview Techniques

Description to follow.

Thursday, 3rd December 2009
School of Law, Sandra Burslem, 18.15 – 21.00
Graduate Diploma in Law Open Event

Ever considered a career in law?

The Graduate Diploma in Law is the first step to becoming a solicitor or barrister. This is an opportunity to find out more about the course and view our facilities, as well as meeting the teaching team and current students. There will also be talks from a solicitor and a barrister.

To reserve your place register online or contact Harriet Roche on 0161 247 3049. Alternatively, send an e-mail to gdipl@mmu.ac.uk (please include your name and address in the email).

Friday, 4th December 2009
Room 2.12, Sandra Burslem, 10:00 - 11:30
Not sure what you want to do?

Aimed at those who are undecided about future careers and would like help with how to start researching ideas and formulating a plan.

Friday, 4th December 2009
Brehens 1.6, Didsbury, 10:00 - 11:30
CVs & Covering Letters

This workshop will get you started writing a CV and covering letter that gets you noticed. It focuses on analysing what makes an effective application and explains the basics of how to sell yourself in writing to future employers.

Following this workshop attendees will have the opportunity to discuss their application on a one-to-one basis with a Careers & Employability Adviser.

Monday, 7th December 2009
Room 2.03 Sandra Burslem, 10:00 - 11:30
Job Seeking Strategies

This session aims to improve your chances of finding a job by looking at vacancy sources, ways to find unadvertised positions and factors to consider when looking for jobs.

Wednesday, 9th December 2009
Room LT2, Aytoun, 13:00 - 14:30
CVs & Covering Letters

This workshop will get you started writing a CV and covering letter that gets you noticed. It focuses on analysing what makes an effective application and explains the basics of how to sell yourself in writing to future employers.

Following this workshop attendees will have the opportunity to discuss their application on a one-to-one basis with a Careers & Employability Adviser.

Wednesday, 9th December 2009
Room 3.03, Sandra Burslem, 14:00 - 15:30
Preparation for Teacher Training

This session is aimed at students planning ahead for their teacher training applications (2011 start onwards). Primary, secondary and further education teaching will be covered and we will look at the qualifications and experience required to submit a strong application.

Friday, 11th December 2009
Room 2.08, Sandra Burslem, 09:00 - 10:30
CVs & Covering Letters

This workshop will get you started writing a CV and covering letter that gets you noticed. It focuses on analysing what makes an effective application and explains the basics of how to sell yourself in writing to future employers.

Following this workshop attendees will have the opportunity to discuss their application on a one-to-one basis with a Careers & Employability Adviser.

Careers Fairs

Wednesday, 25th November 2009
John Dalton Building, Oxford Road, 12.30 pm – 3.30 pm
Placement Fair & Career Development Day

This event is open to students seeking placements, internships, vacation work and graduate positions. Come along to find out about available opportunities and find out what it's like to work in a particular sector by attending one of the employer-led workshops or careers surgeries.

The event may be of particular interest if you are studying marketing, business, accounting & finance, computing, IT, law, media, advertising or PR.

Find out more and pre-register online now.

Exhibitors, Presenters and 1-2-1 contact include:

Kellogg's, Deloitte, General Motors, MC2, Aldi, Barclays, Grant Thornton, Rate My Placement, Cobbetts, Zurich, SSL International, HSBC, Enterprise Rent a Car, Jepson Holt, Pro Manchester, Willis, Manchester Masters, IBM, Kintish, The Co-operative Group, The Rainmaker Academy, DWF, Adidas, Ralli Solicitors, Oxygen, Outokumpu Stainless Ltd, KPMG, Wireless CCTV & Cellhire, Weber Shandwick, HSBC and Heath Lambert

Monday, 8th March 2010
The Academy, Oxford Road, Manchester
The Voluntary, Not-for-Profit and Public Sector Careers Fair

The Voluntary, Not-for-Profit and Public Sector Careers Fair (formerly Kaleidoscope)Monday 8th March 2010, 12.30 - 16.00If you are interested in working in the non-profit sector, in the community, in the public sector, in the creative and media world or even voluntary work or working overseas, this is the fair for you. It is an ideal opportunity for you if you are looking for inspiration for a summer vacation, year out or a future career. The event is designed to help you in your career choices and discover what preparations you need to make while you study to get the best possible start in your career after graduation. The exhibitors will be advertising jobs, work experience, voluntary opportunities as well as offering advice and information in these areas.For more information visit the event website.

Employer Presentations

Tuesday, 1st December 2009
Lecture theatre 5, Geoffrey Manton, 1-2pm
CCUSA

CCUSA is an international working adventure specialist. CCUSA provide summer camp jobs, work and travel experiences, and volunteer adventures in the USA and around the world.

Come along to the presentation and find out more!

Come along and start your journey!

All welcome!

Wednesday, 9th December 2009
Lecture theatre 2, Aytoun building, 12.00 – 13.00
Mountbatten Internship Programme

Mountbatten Internship Programme

An internship year in New York combined with a Postgraduate Certificate in International Business Practice from St Mary's University College, London. This programme is open to all nationalities except US citizens, those with the right of abode in the USA or citizens of NAFTA countries.

Gain an invaluable year's experience in New York and really make your CV stand out.

Come along and find out more! No sign up needed.

www.mountbatten.org

We also arrange:

  • Careers Workshops for Disabled Students
  • Armed Forces Liaison Visits

but there are no dates set at present. Contact us for more information.