Post reading week its not too late to start applying for jobs University of Manchester Careers Blog

Post reading week its not too late to start applying for jobs Time is ticking and soon you will have assignment deadlines and Christmas shopping to worry about.   So its time to  prioritise what you want to achieve this year. One of  the things on your to do list  really should be getting experience or finding a job, the sooner you start the better chance you have so  dont delay. First be clear what you are looking for and why. It will save you from wasting time looking at everything at once. Talk to the Information team for some tips on getting started. Part time jobs Ive just looked in CareersLink and there are 101 part-time jobs there so there are plenty to go at. Getting a part-time job, even something casual can be a great step towards improving your employment prospects,  it will also help you  work out what you like and dislike in a job so you can make informed decisions later. Check out our advice for finding part-time work. Its also not to late to start volunteering or join a society and get involved. Christmas jobs Yes tis the season to make money! Many companies are advertising now, but they might not advertise very widely.   So think about which types of  organisations will need Christmas staff.   Retail, bars, restaurants, other hospitality etc.  Go and look on their websites or ask in store. Summer jobs, placements  internships Firstly all these  words can be descriptions of the same type of work or they can be distinctly different the definitions are a bit blurry! You are going to have to read the description carefully when you find one you like the sound of. Some of these will already have been advertised and may be closing soon so check now.   Shorter summer placements, insight days or summer jobs may be advertised at almost any time so keep looking. Jobs for after you graduate 830 full time jobs currently listed on CareersLink and some of those will be recruiting for hundreds of staff. Graduate schemes often open in summer but can close  as early as  Autumn see our chart.  These employers are typically recruiting large numbers  so  they need a long time to process all the applicants. Most graduates get jobs outside the graduate scheme, an employer may be  recruiting just one staff member so they can do this at any time. You need to be constantly on the look out. Graduate internships not as common as we would like, but for those looking to stay in the NorthWest MGIP is a good option.   Vacancies often start coming  through in late spring for a summer start. Thats a lot of stuff  you could be doing, and other students are doing it.  To be competitive in the job market so should you. How many jobs should  you apply to in your first round of applications? 5-10 is probably a good start.  (there isnt really a typical of number of applications people make before finding a job, it depends on the type of work you are looking for) Dont think you can get away with sending them all the same CV though.   Check out our advice  and use our Applications advice service  before you submit your first application.   A smaller number of targetted applications will be more effective in the long run. All Undergraduate Undergraduate-highlighted applications career planning careers Careerslink CV employability employers Getting started graduate schemes Internships Part-time work experience