Manchester hosts UK’s biggest graduate jobs fair

The UK’s biggest jobs fair will be organised by The University of Manchester on 11 and 12 June as graduates are finishing university and seeking their first step on the career ladder.

This annual Graduate Recruitment Fair at the Armitage Centre in Fallowfield welcomes more exhibitors over the two days than any other in the UK, and is free to attend for any new or recent graduate, in any degree discipline, from any university.

Representatives from 180 companies and several higher education institutions are participating, with different exhibitors on each day. Graduates will get the opportunity to find out about permanent paid jobs (and a few voluntary positions) in a variety of sectors locally, nationally and internationally, as well as postgraduate study opportunities starting autumn 2014.

The Fair is an ideal chance for graduates to make a positive impression on several potential employers at once, and exhibitors includes recruiters such as Astra Zeneca, Bloomberg, EA Technology, IBM, Sky and Teach First.

Jan Hewitt, Employability Consultant at the University, said: “We do advise graduates to dress smartly, to bring copies of their CV and to try to research companies and their vacancies beforehand – you will make a better impression if companies feel you have done your homework. You can check out the vacancies each company has on the list of exhibitors for each day on the Fair website.”

A team of professional careers consultants will be on hand to offer advice, and there are short, informative talks on interview techniques, making effective job applications, succeeding at assessment centres and the skills employers look for.

The Fair runs from 10.30am to 4pm each day at the Armitage Centre in Fallowfield.  Visit the Graduate Recruitment Fair website to register in advance. For further information and a full list of exhibitors and their vacancies: www.manchester.ac.uk/graduatefair.

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The Careers Service of the Directorate for the Student Experience at The University of Manchester is committed to improving the employability of students and graduates. It works closely with graduate recruiters across the globe to develop and manage a variety of projects, courses and events, dedicated to equipping students with key career management skills and knowledge vital for future success.

A full list of exhibitors is updated daily on the website at: www.manchester.ac.uk/graduatefair

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Aeron Haworth
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The University of Manchester

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