Getting a Career in…..

We sometimes get feedback from students that the careers service is perceived to only promote opportunities with large corporate firms.   Yes – this maybe true – we do organise a lot of activities on campus delivered by these firms (they have big marketing budgets and want to recruit you!!) BUT- it’s also false – we do organise a number of events targeted at students  considering careers outside of finance, banking & general management…. Log into CareersLink to find them.

We’ve also decided to run a series of ‘Getting a career in…’ sessions for those of you who are interested in careers in Teaching, Marketing Advertising &PR, Media & Publishing or Charities & the Public Sector.  These are small, group sessions, designed to be interactive, and give you the chance to ask questions and learn from career experts (and other students!) about entry into and careers within these sectors.  See below for full details.

Getting a Career in…Teaching – 14th November 2011, 12pm

If you’re wanting to pursue teaching as career but not sure what is involved and what skills are needed, this session is for you.

This session will give a general overview of the profession including links to key events and information sources on getting you started with your career planning. There are many routes into teaching and schemes for this popular career area such as Teach First and organisations such as TDA so it’s important to be equipped with as much information and knowledge before making an application.

It’s also a practical session and will help you review your own skills and experiences to what’s required for a role in the teaching profession. Sign up at the Careers Resource Centre or tel: 0161-2752829 to book a place. Limited places available.

Getting a Career in… Marketing, Advertising & PR – 14th November 2011, 1pm

The glamorous world of PR and marketing is attractive to potential applicants…

It’s also a very competitive area to get into, you need the right contacts and sometimes the vacancies aren’t easy to find, graduate schemes are limited.

This session will give you an overview of this exciting and dynamic industry, signpost you to key events and information through our web sources as well as support you with developing professional networks.

It’s a practical session led by career experts and will help you review your own skills and experiences to what’s required for a role in Marketing and Public Relations. Sign up at the Careers Resource Centre or tel: 0161-2752829 to book a place. Limited places available. 

Getting a Career in…the Public Sector & Charities – 21st November 2011, 1pm

The Public Sector is going through considerable changes in this economic climate but there are still graduate schemes and opportunities available to those who want to work in this area.

Come along to this session and find out more about the different areas from working as a Civil Servant to working in the NHS. An information gathering session which will signpost you to key careers events and useful web sources. If the corporate blue chips aren’t for you, sign up for this session!

 Sign up at the Careers Resource Centre or online via this link. Limited places available.

Getting a Career in…Media and Publishing – 22nd November 2011, 1pm

Both areas are very competitive and sometimes the vacancies and opportunities are not easy to spot. This session will give you an overview of these exciting and dynamic industries, and signpost you to key events (e.g. Media Club) and information through our web sources as well as support you with developing professional networks.

It’s a practical session led by career experts and will help you review your own skills and experiences to what’s required for a role in Media and Publishing.

Sign up at the Careers Resource Centre or tel: 0161-2752829 to book a place. Limited places available.

See you there!