New for 2025, discover how to make the most of your degree beyond the lab with tailored careers advice, practical workshops, and expert guidance to help you explore your options and move forward with confidence. You can find the full list of activities below.
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Monday
Monday 9 June | Online
Take a free strengths assessment and explore your unique qualities with a chance to meet with a Careers Adviser.
Get certified: Project Management Ready in a day
Monday 9 June | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | On campus
This is a fully-funded opportunity to train and receive an external certification from the Project Management Institute.
Monday 9 June | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | On campus
A full day of practical workshops covering personal branding, business planning, finances, taxes, and legal considerations for your business or freelance venture.
Tuesday
Tuesday 10 June | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Online
Drop by anytime to receive practical, personalised advice on your next steps. Whether that’s refining your CV, improving interview technique, or finding the right job for you.
Leadership, Employability and Development (LEAD) workshop
Tuesday 10 June | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | On campus
This workshop will develop your leadership skills, boost confidence, and tackle challenges like procrastination and imposter syndrome through interactive activities.
Wednesday
Graduate career insights: Where can your degree take you?
Wednesday 11 June | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Online
Curious where your degree could take you? Join our inspiring panel session to hear Manchester Met graduates share how they built exciting careers, often in fields beyond their original degree.
Thursday
Thursday 12 June | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Online
A practical session on job searching, covering where to find roles, how to tailor applications, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
Thursday 12 June | 13:00 PM – 16:00 PM | On campus
Experience a real assessment centre environment to better understand the recruitment process and what top employers expect. You will develop skills in teamwork, communication, and problem solving, and receive feedback to support your growth.
Friday
Get certified: Learn Excel, PowerPoint or Word in a day
Friday 13 June | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | On campus
Formal certifications can cost up to £600, but we’re giving you the chance to gain them for free. This fully-funded opportunity covers both the training and external certification from Microsoft.