Manchester leadership programme open for applications

• Learn the importance of leadership that promotes social, economic and environmental sustainability.
• Gain an insight into some of the key challenges facing 21st-century society.
• Develop skills that employers like to see on CVs such as:
  • team working.
  • debating and influencing skills.
  • project management.
• Increase confidence in written communication and analytical thinking skills.

The MLP has 2 parts

• Leadership in action module – 10 or 20 credits, lecture based or online.
• 20+ hours of approved volunteering in the community.
• On completion of both parts you will receive the prestigious Manchester leadership award which looks great on your CV.

 Applying for the Manchester Leadership Programme

Acceptance onto the Manchester Leadership Programme is competitive, so all prospective students need to apply. Based on the demand for places last year, we anticipate being oversubscribed, even with increased capacity.

Students or academic schools cannot register students directly. You must apply by completing an online application form.

Before you apply

• Students who apply for the MLP should be committed to undertaking the voluntary work.
• Check your eligibility for the available Leadership in Action academic units. The majority of undergraduate students with a free choice option or equivalent will be eligible to take a Leadership in Action unit. No prior knowledge of the subject matter is required.
• You can apply only once, so make sure you know which Leadership in Action unit you want to take / are eligible for.

Find out more

About to graduate or want to get a head start for next year?

Worried about your job prospects? Thinking what options are open to you? Need advice on how to get a job? Then Summer Careers Events 2012 is for you!

The sun may not be shining yet, but we have organised a programme of events to get your career off to a bright start.

Graduating and not yet found a job or postgraduate course?

Come along to the Graduate Recruitment Fair in Manchester on Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 June 2012, 10.30am – 4.00pm at The Armitage Centre, Fallowfield, Manchester, and get your first step on the career ladder.

There are hundreds of graduate jobs (permanent paid and voluntary) and some postgrad course places available. These include both local and national vacancies and are in a variety of sectors- so there’s something for everyone!

Don’t just take our word for it- Tommy (who graduated last year) gained a job from the fair:

The Manchester Leadership Programme 2012/13 – applications open 4 May!

“The MLP helped me to show that I have the leadership skills recruiters want….” Take the course that boosts your employability, take the Manchester Leadership Programme.

Apply at www.manchester.ac.uk/mlp/apply

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The Manchester Leadership Programme is in its 7^th year and is established as one of the most unique programmes in the country, as highlighted by leading industry professionals and students for its quality.

The MLP offers lectures from high profile guest speakers, debate and discussion of current issues, accredited volunteering in the local community and the chance to meet students from all disciplines in the university.

Furthermore upon completion of the MLP the prestigious Manchester Leadership Award appears on your university transcript.

Places on the course are open to the majority of university students. For more information and to check your eligibility visit www.manchester.ac.uk/mlp/eligibility/   

 To apply for the programme go to www.manchester.ac.uk/apply

***Registration opens 4 May***

There are a very limited number of places so apply early to avoid disappointment.

The Manchester Graduate Internship Programme

Exams are fast approaching and graduation is just around the corner. Very soon you’ll need to make some decisions about your career, but don’t worry the Career’s Service has a brilliant scheme that will get your future moving.

The Manchester Graduate Internship Programme (MGIP) is exclusively for 2012 graduates from The University of Manchester and offers paid positions with a variety of businesses and organisations in Greater Manchester. The average salary for a MGIP internship in 2011 was £15,000 per annum pro rata and can last between 4- 12 months, with most start dates falling between June and December.

Katie Franklin, the Marketing Intern for Volunteering & Community Engagement Team at the University of Manchester describes her experiences.

Step Up and Stand Out! Employability Development Fair

Wednesday 2^nd May, 12pm – 4pm, Alan Turing Building

Sign up here

With over 20% of graduates unemployed, this event will give you the opportunity to find out more about what you can do to make yourselves more employable and to develop those skills required to secure a job once you have finished your studies and help you stand out from the crowd!

Organised by students, (the majority of us are third years) for students, this event will highlight the importance of extra-curricular activities and give you the opportunity to attend presentations, interactive workshops and speak directly to experts who will be able to help and advise you how to develop those all-important skills.

Hear from representatives from the Careers Service, including talks on Volunteering and Internships, as well as hearing from the employers’ perspective along with the chance to speak to volunteering specialists from Manchester City Council and Student Action. The interactive workshops will help you identify the skills you already have and those you need to develop.

Considering a career in journalism? There are more options than you think…

Way back in November, I attended the Careers Service’s excellent ‘Careers in Publishing’ event. I hadn’t ever considered a career in publishing before, but decided to follow the advice of careers advisor Helen Buzdugan, who had told me how much publishing linked in with my eventual career goal of journalism.

Guest post: Ad Agency Open Evening

Last week Manchester based advertising agency BJL opened up its doors to a group of students from Manchester and Salford Universities. The evening was full of talks, questions and hands on tasks for the group to take part in. Here  Jess Neary, a soon-to-be graduate of the University of Manchester, discusses her thoughts on the evening:

Walking into BJL building for the first time I was apprehensive to say the least. Finding a seat was a task in itself; stacks of awards on the surrounding tables caused difficulty for the eager amounts of students that were beginning to collect in the reception area.

Around twenty five students from the University of Manchester and the University of Salford had arrived for a night of expert advice, challenges and to truly understand why the agency’s foyer could easily represent Meryl Streep’s mantelpiece!

With a great night planned ahead we started the evening with a walk around the agency to gain an insight into each of the departments, meeting different members of the BJL team along the way who were willing to answer any questions thrown at them. The team were enthusiastic and showed a genuine rapport with all of us, creating an atmosphere that made even the most nervous looking candidates appear much more relaxed.

Once upstairs we were led through the job roles within the agency and were introduced to various members of staff within each team. The discussions were insightful and provided hands on experience for each department with 10 minute group tasks following each of the presentations. Planning, proposition development, creative and PR were just a few of the tasks which resulted in glue in hair, and tip-of-the-tongue infuriating mantra situations.

Many students showed a natural aptitude for certain roles and it was clear that everyone was keen to impress. Listening to recent graduate Charlie Keeble and intern Lauren Watson talk so passionately about BJL made it clear that this was where every enthusiastic soon-to-be graduate should, and unfortunately for me, would be clamouring for a place.

Written by Jess Neary

Originally published here: http://blog.bjl.co.uk/2012/02/bjl-university-open-evening.html

Find out more about BJL here: http://www.bjl.co.uk/

Handling Volunteer Interviews

I decided to begin applying for summer volunteer jobs early, before I would go back to my regular university and job routine for the second semester. I have now got a volunteer interview in London next week and am brought back to the memory of my first interview for my current volunteer job in Manchester. Firstly, when they say ‘please come to our offices for a short and informal interview,’ it is likely to not be short and there still remains the formality associated with meeting new colleagues. The best advice I can give is to be prepared, regardless of the situation presented:

3 Simple, Stress-Free Ways to Get Ahead!

Now deadlines have past, and with the Christmas break, everyone including myself must be feeling like this:

The best thing you can do now is breathe, step back and relax. I have realised you can do this and still be productive. Here I have compiled 3 little things you could do to get the most out of the break, before revision kicks in: