Graduate job vacancies

Websites for job seekers

• Attend a Careers Fair at the University and speak directly to employers who offer a variety of opportunities.
• Prospects.ac.uk: Official graduate careers website with job listings, career information, and personalised services
• TargetJobs: Split into careers advice and graduate opportunities, offering profiles, sector information, and a large vacancy database.
• Gradcracker: STEM-focused website for work placements, internships, and graduate jobs.
• Student Job: Advertises vacancies for students, graduates, and young professionals.
• Milkround.com: Expert careers advice, personalised job alerts, apprenticeship guides, and a wide range of graduate schemes.
• cv-library.co.uk: The UK's largest independent job site with thousands of live jobs and recruiters.
• Best Companies: Lists the best small, medium, and large companies based on employee surveys.
• Glassdoor for Students: Customised job search resource for students, featuring real-time company information, entry-level positions, and internships.
• The UK 300: Reveals the top 300 graduate employers voted by students and graduates.
• Inside Careers: In-depth information on specific occupations, graduate vacancies, company profiles, and events news.
• Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP): Offers graduates the opportunity to work on strategic projects and gain a professional qualification. Visit the KTP website for more details.
• The Times 100 Top Graduate Employers: A guide to prestigious graduate employers in Britain.
• Jooble: UK and international graduate job vacancies.
• WikiJob's jobs board: A job search engine covering the UK.

Job hunting in the north west

Unlock opportunities in Greater Manchester! Explore vacancies with local authorities through Greater Jobs. Don't overlook newspapers like The Times and The Independent for both graduate and part-time jobs. Access them online through the Library. Plus, find North West job openings on Indeed. Start your search today!

Speculative job hunting

Take the initiative! Approach organisations directly with a speculative application. Send your CV and a compelling cover letter to showcase your skills. But first, research the company to ensure it's a good fit. Find out if they're expanding or hiring, and determine how you can contribute to their success. Be proactive in your job search and open doors to new opportunities.

Recruitment agencies

Discover the power of recruitment agencies! They connect you with job opportunities in every sector, offering permanent and temporary positions.  

Resources

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