Welcome to your March
Faculty update on all things
employability-related at Manchester Met.
What’s on in March?
The below employability events
are bookable through MyCareerHub via http://www.mmu.ac.uk/careers/events/ and a separate URL is shown where this is not the case.
You can follow @ManMetCareers on Twitter, or via their Facebook
page ‘Manchester Met Careers and
Employability’ as the central Careers and Employability Team post
daily on events, internships and job opportunities.
Thursday 2
March:
Going
Global: International Careers 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Room 1.25,
Business School Building, Manchester
For more details
& to book: http://ow.ly/2Azr309onlk
If you are considering working
abroad, or you are an international student returning home, attend this
workshop to access resources to help you find work; find information on
eligibility to work and differences in the application process; and discover
language/cultural variances.
Come along and find out more.
Friday 3 March:
Presenting
your Portfolio at Interview 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Room 226,
Geoffrey Manton Building, Manchester
For more details
& to book: http://ow.ly/lXd4309oovc
If
you are looking to work or freelance in the creative industries, you will need
a portfolio, blog, website or show reel to showcase your work and tell ‘your
story’. Get top tips for traditional hard-creating portfolios and reflect on
how to present yourself, your work and answer interview questions.
Friday 3 March:
How
to Write Winning CVs 12:00
pm – 1:00 pm
Room 3.04,
Geoffrey Manton Building, Manchester
For more details
& to book: http://ow.ly/rsYx309ooOI
Ever wondered what the
difference is between okay and winning CVs? This workshop explores different CV
formats and covering letters, and the key qualities employers look for that
will make you stand out from the crowd and bag an interview.
Come along and find out more!
Monday 6 March:
Your
Career in Publishing 10:00
am – 11:00 am
Room 3.04,
Geoffrey Manton Building, Manchester
For more details
& to book: http://ow.ly/MVSi309opdz
David Barker is
Senior Lecturer in Publishing at the University of Derby. In his previous
career he was Editorial Director (2006-11) at Continuum Publishing in New York,
and then Publishing Director (2011-16) at Bloomsbury in London. He has worked
across both academic and trade publishing and has a genuine interest in helping
people from a wide range of interests get into the publishing industry.
This talk, titled “Your Career
in Publishing”, will provide a broad overview of the publishing industry: the
different sectors within it, the wide range of possible roles to pursue, the
skills that employers in the industry are looking for, and possible ways to get
your foot in the door. The talk will last about 40 minutes, with the
opportunity for questions at the end.
Wednesday 8
March:
Researching
Commercial Companies for Applications and Interviews 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Room 2.23,
Business School Building, Manchester
For more details
& to book: http://ow.ly/wVsZ309ouoz
Showing
a potential employer that you really understand, and have an interest in, their
business and sector is essential when making yourself stand out.
Preparing
is simpler than you may think. Learn about the resources available to you at
MMU and how to use them to your advantage.
Wednesday 8
March:
Latitude
Law Careers Workshop: Immigration & Nationality Law 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Room 1.24,
Business School Building, Manchester
For more details
& to book: http://ow.ly/GYfu309ouFC
Join fast-growing immigration
& nationality law firm Latitude Law of Manchester for an exciting,
interactive careers workshop that will give you an insight into the life &
work of an immigration lawyer, including:
·
The opportunity to experience practical legal case studies
·
The work, clients & issues that an immigration lawyer deals with
·
Major recent changes to Immigration & Nationality Law
·
Judicial Review, EU Law, asylum work, amongst others
(You will also hear about
Latitude Law’s summer work placement scheme, applications for which are open
until 31 March.)
Workshop presenters:
Alex Wright-
Alex joined Latitude Law in July 2011 and was a senior caseworker before
qualifying as a Solicitor in 2016. He has previously volunteered with the
Personal Support Unit at the Manchester Civil Justice Centre. He works mostly
in the area of family migration, as well as assisting those without immigration
status.
Caroline Bagley-
Caroline joined Latitude Law as a Caseworker in July 2016 after completing her
LLB and graduating from The University of Liverpool. Caroline worked with the
Liverpool Law Clinic in the final year of her degree, assisting in the provision
of free legal advice and representation on immigration and asylum matters.
Caroline has also worked on projects with the Hillsborough Justice Campaign,
raising awareness and aiding in their fight for justice.
Find out more about Latitude
Law at www.latitudelaw.com
Thursday 9
March:
Considering
Teaching? 1:00 pm – 2:00
pm
Room 3.06,
Sandra Burslem Building, Manchester
For more details
& to book: http://ow.ly/A28t309p1yI
Whether you a considering a primary, secondary or
college-level teaching career, there are a number of different ways to train.
Find out more about the qualifications and experience required, the various
routes into teaching and how to get essential work experience.
Thank you to those who
sent me material for this month’s bulletin! If there is anything you would like
including in the next bulletin, please let me know.
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Maisie Townshend
Graduate Intern for
Employability
Telephone: 0161 247
2473
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