About me

• Recruitment and Admissions Assistant at Manchester Metropolitan University
• Studied: MA English Studies, 2021
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About my career

My first job after graduation was as an English Editor for MDPI, I saw this role being advertised on Manchester Met’s career portal and applied. Upon completion of an English test and an interview, I got the job. This job used skills from both of my degrees, particularly attention to detail and a high level of accuracy, as well as quick reading speed.

My current role is a Recruitment and Admissions Assistant for Manchester Met. This role mainly includes being the first point of contact for prospective students, moderating content and ambassadors on our digital platform, assisting in the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate recruitment events and hiring and training our digital ambassadors.

Working collaboratively with students across my degrees has definitely been a skill that has been particularly useful within my current role which frequently requires me to communicate across the wider team. Additionally, skills gained through extracurricular activities, such as on campus roles through Jobs4Students, has given me unique insight into different departments within higher education.

In addition to my degrees and my job, I also undertook additional training for my first graduate role which specifically related to undergraduate manuscripts. In my current role, I frequently undertake training to ensure my knowledge of higher education is up to date, for example, annual UCAS training.

My top tip for students

My top tips for students about finding a graduate job is to know what elements of a role they are happy to negotiate, and which elements are important to them, especially when it comes to workplace culture. Additionally, network as much as you can throughout your degree and jobs, you never know who might think of you when a role comes up!

What I loved most about my time at Manchester Met

For me, my time at Manchester Met was directly influenced by my peers and my tutors. Having really progressive tutors who were happy to open up a debate about any issue, really helped me to challenge my own views and supported me throughout my time at university, no matter the issue.

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