Starting your final year what are your options University of Manchester Careers Blog

Starting your final year what are your options University of Manchester Careers Blog There is a lot of talk about graduate schemes and you will see big employers on campus a lot! BUT they are not the only option for graduate employment in fact most graduates do not do a graduate scheme. Whatever you decide to do start early so that you can identify the time of year when you need to apply. So what are the options and where do you start? Firstly you need to identify What type of skills you have and want to use. What type of job role, occupation or profession you want to go into If  there is a specific sector thats important to you? Science, education, not for profit, financeetc What type of company you want to work for,  big or small? Do you have a preferred location? You may know the answers to some, all or none of these questions. Confused?? Try our I dont know what I want to do guide Go to some employer talks, fairs or skills sessions to help you work out what matters to you. or come and  talk to us about where to start. So what is a graduate scheme anyway? Large, often multinational  companies need a lot of staff.   In different roles and often in different offices, its worth their while to do bulk recruitment every year to get the talent they need. Because they could be employing hundreds of staff, the recruitment process can take a long time hence they tend to start a year in advance, around September. They tend to have multiple rounds and multiple stages to their recruitment often using tests to help identify the right candidates. See our graduate scheme FAQs What if a graduate scheme is not for me? If you want to work in a smaller organisation or in a sector where graduate schemes are not common dont worry there are plenty of options and you may have a bit more flexibility about when to apply too.   Smaller companies are often more agile in their recruitment, if you need just 1 or 2 staff it takes a lot less time. Jobs can be advertised at any time of year so keep a look out.   Find out more about where different types of jobs are advertised Im not sure im ready for a graduate job, I need more experience Many students feel unconfident and  that they dont have enough experience.   There are some different options here Companies have different expectations depending on the skills they need, but many will hire graduates of any discipline and are only looking for good transferable skills and an interest in that sector or role.   It is after all a Graduate TRAINING Scheme, you will be trained. Its not too late to get some more experience Demonstrate your commitment by doing your research and talking to  employers at events and fairs. Try to attend an insight or visit day if there any at the start of the year. Get a mentor in that field Applications for Manchester Gold open in September. Use linkedIn and the Manchester Network to make connections. If you are interested in Media or Not for profit jobs  join Media club or Third Sector club, youll be able to meet with people working in those areas and pick up valuable advice. Volunteer if its confidence, skills or direct experience of a sector or job you are lacking check out the volunteer hub to see if there is something you could get involved in that will help you feel more competitive. Graduate internships at the University of Manchester and some local organisations are advertised via Manchester Graduate Talent  . Jobs for 2019 graduates will start to be advertised  around  spring 2019. Its a great way to make your way into the job market. Dont forget Postgraduate study If you Need a higher level of understanding of a subject for a job or just love your subject. Want to convert to a new subject area for a job eg Law conversion or PGCE Want to do a PhD. Then postgraduate study could be for you, talk to us about the options. All Careers advice Undergraduate Undergraduate-highlighted careers final year students graduate experience Graduate jobs graduate schemes Options

Personality Test - Writing a Resume

Personality Test - Writing a ResumeThe Enneagram is a personality test that is used for people who are seeking jobs or are looking to start a new career. It is primarily used by employers to determine what the job seeker has in common with the skills and characteristics that they have.There are many resources online where you can learn how to write a resume, and there are many that will help you decide what type of resume to use. For example, there are several free resources that will offer you tips and guides to writing resumes. One of the free sources is that resume builder and resource from ToastFork that was mentioned earlier.Designing a resume that works for you can be difficult because everyone's personality is different. This means that each individual's resume has certain qualities that make it different. What is nice about resume builder is that they offer an assortment of options so that you can have a variety of resumes with different styles. You can also choose a style th at is tailored to what you have already learned about your strengths and weaknesses.One of the main aspects of this personality type that you will want to look at is your friends, family, and associates. Write down things that your friends say about you. Also take a look at the types of events that they attend so that you can see if there is something there that is not written about. Having something written about it will help you see that you did something that your potential employer liked about you.Then go on to do some research and find out all about the various projects that you have been involved in. It will be helpful to do this if your resume is actually designed around these projects. If your resume is not going to show these types of accomplishments, then you will want to put them on your resume. Also, using your friends as references will show that you have a good and positive relationship with them and that you are a nice person.Another important part to look at is the d ates and places that you have lived. Take note of what the places are like. You should make sure that your resume looks very professional and that it contains your accomplishments. Having your accomplishments outlined in your resume will prove that you are the type of person that employers look for.Writing a resume that describes your experiences is a good thing. However, you also need to make sure that it is grammatically correct so that it will be read properly. This means that you will need to practice as much as possible to ensure that you are able to write this type of resume.Personality type is something that is very subjective. The fact that you are looking for employment with one specific company is going to have a big impact on the type of resume that you will create. Make sure that you spend time getting your resume to look as professional as possible and then you can be sure that it will speak well of you.

Ready to find a better job A new resource can help.

Ready to find a better job A new resource can help. Ive been a fan of Monster.com since their early commercials featuring kids who wanted to grow up and become middle managment or yes-men. Hilarious! What can I say, I like companies that encourage people to follow their dreams. Monster is continuing this trend with a new initiative called Find Better, helping people find better jobs whether theyre just starting out, want to start their own businesses or are transitioning careers from military to civilian service for example. Theres even an entertaining video series created with the Pivot TV network. Below you can find links and more information on upcomingTV and video segments to help in your own quest to Find BetterMonster introduces their latest campaign, Find Better! Monster and the Pivot TV network have teamed up to create 9 segments for Take Part Live a topical show that tackles timely issues without taking itself too seriously and provides stories and conversations that matter to millennials.Also being created are digital Find B etter shorts featuring career advice and real life challenges. View the latest segments athttp://www.TakePart.com/FindBetter. See below for upcoming topics.*Note: Pivot is not available to Time Warner customers, but you can view the digital shorts at the link above.Upcoming Find Better egments11/18 Woman Amongst BoysWhat is it like to be a female in a male-dominated field? Host Josh Shipp speaks with a woman who has experienced her career in the science/technology field. He then recaps the top 10 male-dominated fields where women currently are having an impact. In-studio, we discuss why there are so few women in certain fields and highlight strategies to encourage more females to pursue those paths.12/9 Choosing the Best PathShipp and specialists discuss the best ways to identify potential career paths for chosen fields and explore potential challenge/pitfalls that lie ahead. During the segment, experts provide tips and tools to determine, on an individual basis, the careers for wh ich some millennials are best suited and creative or unexpected ways to get where youre going.12/16 Beyond The OfferSo you got the job, now what? Josh talks to experts about first job expectations, discussing what kind of leverage entry-level employees actually have. We explore questions about when its appropriate to re-negotiate salaries and offer tips to manage the balance between respecting the employer and advocating for yourself.(Sponsored content)

Were taking a long break - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Were taking a long break - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog I started Woohoo Inc back in 2003 so we have been spreading happiness at work for over 16 years. Our keynotes, workshops, articles, conferences, videos and books have reached millions of people all over the world. But something is wrong. For the last couple of years I have been unhappy at work and that wont really do for someone in my business :) Its hard to pinpoint exactly why work stopped being fun for me, but here are three reasons that have played a role: For a long time weve been working on the same level, i.e. the same number of clients, the same number of readers on our articles and books, the same number of views on our videos, the same number of participants at our events, etc. Ive tried many things to develop the business to reach more people but little of it has worked and when things stand still, I get bored. There are too many people in this field who attract attention by saying either platitudes or unverifiable nonsense. For instance, some recent bestselling books have claimed that positive feedback is bad for you, that we should resist growth and development, that we should ignore emotions at work or that work should be duty not passion. Its frustrating to have to refute dumb claims like this over and over again. My previous longest stint in the same job was 5 years, so this has been 3 times as long. Maybe 16 years doing the same thing is simply enough for me. Simply put, its time for me to take my own medicine and do something to become happy at work again so from January 1st Im shutting the company down for 6 months to go traveling. What will happen after that? I have no idea :) Fortunately we have built a fantastic international partner network over the last 3 years who have all been trained in our methods and? who are doing amazing work around the world. They are ready to step in while were gone. So if youre looking for a speaker or consultant to come in and make your organization happier and more profitable, dont hesitate for a second to book any of them. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

Come Out, Come Out, Whoever You Are

Come Out, Come Out, Whoever You Are I Make My Own Rules by  Jessica Swift I wrote this way back when in early 2010, but it applies now, what I wrote then. But even if its not new to you, read to the end for a special way to make your uniquity dreams come true! (part of my uniquity is never resisting a rhyme, and I think its just dandy-fine!) The biggest thing I learned when I pounded the pavement as an actor was, well, me â€" my uniquity, my spark, what makes me different where I thrive.From those handful of post-college years, I learned that I loved ( got cast!) singing loud funny; creating new, SNL-like characters; portraying multiple roles at once; being quirky / enthusiastic / spunky / offbeat. Once I put those pieces together the lightbulb went off over my head (I may or may not have shouted, “Eureka!”), I made sure to absolutely positively bring my quirky, spunky, offbeat enthusiasm into the room the first time I entered, whether it was visually with the polka-dot dress I wore (with matching headband!) the headshot with a bright blue background or audibly with the song I sang to show that I was both funny loud (with a killer mix/belt)! Allowing me to be me let me be secure with bringing myself into the room put me at ease almost instantly. I’ve been able to bring that in to my coaching, pair it with wh at I know makes me spark (writing, speaking, coaching, collaborating, relationship building). I’m able to look see what is in line with my authenticity, because I know what makes me, um, me. I have two clients I’m currently working with that are going through just that. These are vivacious, fun, enthusiastic, funny, talented, inspiring women who don’t quite believe that what they have to offer â€" their particular services as well as their engaging personalities â€" would equate to anything that anyone would pay for. These two women in particular are looking to work for themselves, but even if they were applying for jobs where someone else wrote the paycheck, they would come across the same dilemma: Buttoning themselves up, not allowing their real selves to shine through, thinking they had to be a certain way/thing/person in order to get the job. They probably wouldn’t take the time or effort to discover where they shine what gives them their uniquity, having the world miss out on that makes me sad. Whether you’re an artist launching a new Etsy shop or a writer looking for a full-time gig or an assistant looking to enter PR, being authentic is what will set you apart. Some will call it Branding, but how boring is that ( hello, what a way to bring on a case of the Shoulds!) Your uniquity is what makes you interesting.  Your uniquity is what others will relate to. Your uniquity is what will get you the sales, the clients, and/or the job. Your uniquity is why people will want to work with you. Your uniquity  is  you. But how do you find your uniquity? Do something scary  ask your friends family why they like hanging out with you.Better yet, get it in writing or set-up a free survey so you can see the overall “winning” traits. Is is your sense of humor, the well-thought-out opinions of the Obama presidency, or the way you can put together the cutest outfit ever? If that is way too super scary, write down the names of your Top 10 Friends (don’t worry â€" unless this is Mean Girls nobody’ll see it) the reason you hang out with them. Then put yourself in their shoes ask yourself what you bring to their table. Be honest egotistical â€" you can always buy new hats to fit your swelled head. Now brainstorm how you can bring those attributes into your resume, your shop, your website, your blog, your Twitter stream, your Mom’s house….(see, I brought in a Your Mom joke â€" one of my favorite things!) Look back over any job review /or thank you note/email/phone call, make a note of the attributes that were pointed out to you.Did a friend thank you for setting them up on that blind date with your high school pal? Seems like you’re a good connector. Did your boss make note of how your colleagues perform better than usual when they’re on a project with you? Sounds like you’re a great leader/inspirer/motivator. Write down these traits keep them in your front pocket. Do a stream-of-consciousness writing exercises for 15 minutes (set the timer!) of things you love to do. It could be as simple as, “Go shopping with Sally” or as complicated as “Throw my Mom a surprise party for 100 people.” What have you done in your life that you’ve felt happy, or useful, or un-self-conscious, or free, or in touch? Those situations define you, as well as giving you clues to the authentic you. Pay attention to them, do what you can to bring more of them into your life. Carry a notebook with you write down whenever you feel authentic why as well as when someone thanks you why. Put a week or two’s worth of notes together you can really get all the pieces of the puzzle (“Felt authentic when I thanked the barista she smiled at me- Like being friendly, or feel like I put some Nice into the world”). Think of what Your Perfect Day would hold if you had to work during it. Where would you be? Who would be with you? What would you be doing? If nothing’s coming, close your eyes take the pressure off yourself. Just wait for it. Once you have that image, or that movie in your mind, write it down or draw it or paint it or make it into a cartoon. Just make sure that you slay the Vampires that come out during it, especially the Yeah-Like-That’ll-Happen Vampire the I’m-Not-Qualified Vampire the I-Can’t-Really-Make-Money-From-That Vampire. They’re not welcome here. (2012 update!:  Register for Unveiling Your Uniquity ( How the Heck to Apply It To Your Passionate Career), the 90-min virtual workshop Im hosting next Thurs, April 12th!) Finding your authentic attributes the things that make you spark is the way to really figure out who you are what you have to offer. Only then can you go out into the world create a life that supports it. And who wouldn’t want a life that’s supported by your true self? Dummies. That’s who. And that aint you. True!

Pastor Resume Sample - Helpful Tips For Todays Church

Pastor Resume Sample - Helpful Tips For Today's ChurchA pastor resume sample is very useful for those who wish to get a job. You will find that these samples can be printed out or downloaded from the internet, just in case you want to get your resume professionally designed.The church people, most of the time, don't understand the necessity of having a resume. There are many examples of pastor resumes where people just plagiarize the work of someone else and submit it as their own. However, it has to be noted that, a church person should always be careful in signing their work, especially the resume.This kind of practice is very harmful for the church as it will damage the image of the pastor. These examples of pastor resumes are also known as plagiarism because the information of the person has been copied. You may not even know it but that's what they are. That's why you should have a pastor resume sample.It is a fact that the contents of the pastor resume are the words that God ha s spoken through his church pastors. Therefore, we should learn from the example of the pastors. What do they say?A pastor resume sample says that you should always think about God. A pastor says that the 'brilliant will shine to the glory of God.' Therefore, if you want to build a beautiful church and to increase the church member's confidence, you should always think about the strength of the church. The strength of the church can be gathered by gathering the strength of the pastors.Worthiness is also on the list. In the pastor resume sample, it says that people should make an effort for the church people and all their peers. Well, if you are the one in charge of your church, you must be able to see what the church members need. You must also be able to address those needs. If you don't have enough time, you will have to contact your pastor and find out from him the appropriate way to do it.You should always remember that your pastor resume is the record of the history of your chu rch. It is always good to stay in touch with your pastor and have him sign your church resumes to make sure that everything is in order.

Resume Writing James Tips & Guide

Resume Writing James Tips & Guide Likewise don't write Manage a group of five if you're referring to a job which you held previously. It is possible to depend on us because we've helped hundreds of different men and women get the jobs they've always dreamt of. The majority of the time the folks that are reading the resume really don't have a thing to do with the job and don't have any direct experience with it. Lots of people don't like their present job or career. Employing a custom resume instead of a generic one is going to greatly increase your odds of an interview, as you'll be a better match in the view of the reader. A simple resume template is going to be your very best bet. All you need to do is to file your request, highlight every detail and chat with your writer to ensure he or she understands everything about your requirements to supply you with what you are searching for. When you get a last paper, request a free revision if it's lacking something. For thi s reason, you would like to make sure your resume will help you distinguish yourself among the rest of the applicants as a very good fit for the position by tailoring the information that you include to your audience and to the position description. Don't make statements that you cannot prove. If you're asking for a job which has unique requirements, you might need another edition of your resume to completely demonstrate your qualifications. Most resumes incorporate the next sections, even though the order is dependent upon the resume format you select. The Benefits of Resume Writing James Whether you're a fresh graduate who has no professional experience, or a pro who is searching for a resume update, you can depend on our reliable services to supply you with what you're looking for. Your experience should deal with every essential qualification in the job announcement. The Resume Writing industry gives a vital, valuable support. Skills-based resumes may also permit you to combine related work and other experience during the skills-based headings. Resume Writing James Features When you're tailoring your resume to fit a particular job, make certain to devote some time identifying the keywords in the work description, including specific abilities or tasks the job requires. You're able to choose the experience you've got and ensure it is applicable to the job you would like simply by tweaking the phrasing in your resume. Use a skills-based resume if your prior job experience doesn't necessarily fit with the job you're applying for. The majority of the times your prior work experience will be absolutely the most significant part the resume, so put it at the top. The Resume Writing James Trap A professionally written resume or CV supplies a ton more than simply listing your skills in a normal way. Resume writing is the most crucial step in presenting your abilities and receiving the job that you desire. Language skills are sometimes a fantastic se lling point on your resume. However polished your writing skills are, occasionally it's much better to employ a professional who can frame your experiences in a manner that enables you to command the eye of the greatest companies in your industry. Life After Resume Writing James The essay will look brighter in case the story is all about. While a resume objective tells the reader what you would like to do and why you would like to do it, a summary delivers a fast recap of your career. With just a little practice, you're going to be writing effective resumes that is going to be getting you the interviews you will need for the job you've always desired.