# Careers Service

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# Careers Service

- [Explore options](https://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/options/)
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- [CareerConnect](https://careerconnect.manchester.ac.uk)
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- [International](https://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/international/)
- [For graduates](https://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/graduates/)
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## Upskilling as a graduate

Regardless of where we are in our career journey, it’s important we practice lifelong learning in response to in-demand skills. Upskilling is an excellent practice for recent graduates, to ensure you continue to boost your skillset and future-proof your employability for the ever-changing world of work.

#### Find out more

- [Boost your employability online: 5 things you can do from home](https://manunicareersblog.wordpress.com/2020/03/16/boost-your-employability-online-5-things-you-can-do-from-home/)
- [Future-proofing: why, what and how\](https://manunicareersblog.wordpress.com/2020/04/16/future-proofing-what-why-and-how/)
- [Top tips to upskill from home](https://manunicareersblog.wordpress.com/2020/04/01/top-tips-to-upskill-from-home/)\

#### Get started today

- [Why I'm learning to code and you should too](https://manunicareersblog.wordpress.com/2020/05/06/why-im-learning-to-code-and-you-should-too/): hear from UoM alumni, Louisa, about her decision to boost her CV by learning to code
- [Virtual work experience](https://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/findjobs/virtualwe/): develop your skills, explore new industries, and boost your employability, all from home
- [Online training courses](https://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/options/skills/onlinetrainingresources/): boost your skills with our list of free and low-cost online training resources\
- [Virtual careers workshops:](https://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/events/) careers support sessions about everything from career decision making to applications and interviews
- [Do It](https://doit.life/volunteer): offers volunteering opportunities by postcode

#### Editable Graduate Skills and Values Audit and Reflection

- [Graduate Skills and Values Audit](https://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/media/services/careersandemployabilitydivision/careersservice/graduates/Graduate-Skills-and-Values-Audit-and-Reflection.docx)

#### Contact us

- [Getting in touch](https://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/)
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