Twas the week before Christmas University of Manchester Careers Blog

Twas the week before Christmas Apologies in advance to any lovers of this classic poem. Twas the week before Christmas, and through Crawford House Not a student was stirring (but we’ve still got a mouse!) The job ads were placed on CareersLink with care In hopes that some applicants soon would be there. The CVs were polished and QQA checked With transferable skills they were fully bedecked To be printed and Showing employers that “I’m a go-getter!” Then, with fingers crossed, begins the long wait, Filling the time as a keen volunteer To add more skills to help find a career Then finally the letter comes through door “So far we’re impressed and we want to know more” Now it’s the time for smart suit and socks And head to Careers to ask about mocks. Assessment centres? Banish all hope! No, come to a practice and learn how to cope. Be calm, speak up and work as a team That’s the way onto a graduate scheme But in many sectors the jobs are just lurking So learn how to find them with clever networking Make use of your contacts, it isn’t forbidden And can be the way in when the jobs are all hidden And if you’re successful, please do tell We love to find out when you’re doing well “I got my dream job” is what we want to hear Merry Christmas to all and we’ll see you next year! p.s. If you want some more sensible Christmas blogging, I highly recommend Natashas 12 Days of Careers Christmas post. All Undergraduate Undergraduate-highlighted