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We have a diverse student body with approximately 38,000 students. They are experts in a wide range of subjects, including business, law, arts, humanities, education, science, engineering, health, psychology and social care.
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Our students and graduates bring specialist knowledge, transferable skills and a fresh perspective to your business. Recruiting students and graduates can also help you to grow your team, build a pipeline of talent and futureproof your organisation.
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There are many ways for businesses to engage with students and graduates, so it can be confusing to know where to start. Here’s a brief explanation of each option to get you started:
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- Short-term internships (RISE 70-100 Hour Internship)
- Typically lasting 1-3 months.
- Internships are a great option if you have a shorter-term project or a busy period, or if you would like to trial student and graduate recruitment.
- If applicable, the provision of funding to alleviate the overall cost of hiring
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- Sandwich Placements
- A paid 9-12 month period of work experience between students’ second and third years.
- Placements allow students to deliver their expertise in your organisation while developing their skills and knowledge.
- If the placement goes well, you can offer students a graduate position before they apply to other roles. Placements are also known as ‘sandwich placements’ or the ‘industrial placement’.
- Consultancy Projects
- An opportunity for students to conduct live projects with businesses as part of their course.
- This gives you access to skilled students who will work on a project specified by your organisation and agreed with the University.
- Students present their findings to the business and provide a written report with recommendations.
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- Graduate Recruitment Support
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- Active promotion of vacancies through our dedicated job portal as well as our social media and other channels.Ìý
- Providing advice on job descriptions and advert listings.Ìý
- Running events to increase employer brand awareness on campus.Ìý
- If applicable, the provision of funding to alleviate the overall cost of hiring
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If you would like to discuss any of these further please contact us at workwitus@mmu.ac.uk