University of Manchester CareersConnect

Review:

The University of Manchester offers a designated job board called CareersConnect that's free of charge and easy to navigate. Created to help the university's students and alumni find respectable employment, CareersConnect provides a targeted approach, access to standard applicant tracking features, and helpful branding capabilities.

Pros:

• The job board is completely free to use.
• Employers can choose to have applications sent directly to their company website or email address.
• All job postings include a company logo and brief description.
• Employers can attend networking events, manage placements, and book placements at career fairs.
• The job board advertises permanent and casual work, as well as internships and apprenticeships.
• CareersConnect is available to both current and former students of the university.

Cons:

• Unlike its competitors, CareersConnect does not include access to Target Connect.
• The platform does not offer access to a CV database.
• All job advertisements must be applicable to the university's list of qualifications.
• CareersConnect is missing advanced applicant tracking tools and social media sharing.

Reputation:

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University of Manchester CareersConnect vs. greater.jobs:

While the University of Manchester's job board, CareersConnect, is 100% free, greater.jobs' plans start at £185.00 +VAT. Despite the tall costs, greater.jobs provides excellent exposure in Manchester and beyond. CareersConnect, on the other hand, only advertises jobs to students and alumni, making the platform ideal for a targeted approach.

University of Manchester CareersConnect vs. Manchester Digital:

Similar to the University of Manchester's Job Board, CareersConnect, Manchester Digital offers access to a job board that targets the Greater Manchester area. However, that's where the similarities end. While Manchester Digital charges £50.00 +VAT and caters to those in the tech industry, CareersConnect is a general job board that is 100% free.

University of Manchester CareersConnect vs. Jobstoday:

CareersConnect, the University of Manchester's job portal, stands out as low-cost, thanks to its free plan. In comparison, Jobstoday is costlier at £99.00 +VAT, but its job board is public, and vacancies are distributed to 215 publications. However, employers looking to invest in a young, qualified candidate pool will benefit from CareersConnect.