How can university help my career? What support is available? | Ep 13: Manchester Voices podcast

For this special episode of Manchester Voices, we brought in three recent graduates of the University to talk about their experiences of finding work after university, top tips on how to make the most of your time at the University, how to make yourself more employable during your studies, and the future for them.
Giorgia Ravera is a Sustainability Coordinator and graduate in Politics and International Relations.
Michael Sullivan is a Software Scientist at Rutherford Appleton Lab and studied both a Master's in Theoretical Physics and a PhD in Particle Physics of Philosophy at the University.
Norbert Magos is a Senior Policy Advisor and a graduate of Politics and International Relations.
00:00 Introduction: Who are our guests? What are their careers and what did they study?
04:55 Did your career come from work experience or your studies? (Sustainability)
09:10 Did the University give you a good introduction to your current field? (Physics)
15:25 What sets you apart at job interviews, apart from your studies?
21:33 Did you take part in Stellify?
22:56 Is there anything you wish you'd taken advantage more of whilst at university?
31:28 Was university always your ambition, or part of your plan?
36:01 Was it difficult to get a job after university?
44:06 What does the future hold for you?