Photo by Steve Johnson on Pexels.com Being rejected after a job interview (or anywhere in the job application process for that matter) is completely normal. Everyone has some sort of rejection story, and whilst it can hurt and knock your confidence, it’s important to bounce back and stay resilient so that it doesn’t affect your … Continue reading How to approach job rejections
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What do you actually do!? Episode 38: Ian Henderson, Academic Clinical Fellow, NHS
Subscribe on your favourite platform now. Ian is an Academic Clinical Fellow and junior doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. After graduating in English during the 2008 credit crunch, he pursued Graduate Entry Medicine and an MSc in Global Health Science. He divides his time between clinical work and research into complications of pregnancy. Useful links: … Continue reading What do you actually do!? Episode 38: Ian Henderson, Academic Clinical Fellow, NHS
Meet the Volunteering Team
The Volunteering Team is dedicated to helping you discover volunteering opportunities tailored to your goals and interests. Our aim is to support you in developing valuable skills, boosting your confidence, and gaining beneficial work experience for your CV, whilst improving your overall well-being. By getting involved, you not only enrich your own experience but also … Continue reading Meet the Volunteering Team
University celebrates student internships with local businesses
Back, left to right: Andrew Lowson, Amanda Selvaratnam, Simon Middleton, Emily YoungsonSeated, left to right: Yi Rou Shenova, Sharvil Sreenivas, Kimberly Munemo, Katie VernonPicture by Paul Shields A marketing graduate secured the title of the University of York’s ‘Intern of the Year’ at a tightly contested event to celebrate the impact of the many student … Continue reading University celebrates student internships with local businesses
How to approach a job application form
It's not easy juggling academic work, society/club and job commitments alongside applying for graduate schemes or internships and placements. Making a good application can be a time-consuming challenge. Plus, it’s likely that you have several applications on the go at the same time. Here are some tips to help you tackle your applications. Approach an … Continue reading How to approach a job application form
What Do You Actually Do? Episode 70: Elizabeth, Consultant and market researcher in the heritage sector
Listen to this and all the previous episodes. Elizabeth studied History of Art and thought she'd go into museum curation, until she discovered the amazing world of consultancy in the heritage sector! She helps museums, theatres and galleries solve problems... everything from how to boost visitor numbers to launching new learning programmes. If you have … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do? Episode 70: Elizabeth, Consultant and market researcher in the heritage sector
What Do You Actually Do? Episode 69: Toby, Placement student in recruitment
Listen to this and all the previous episodes. Pretty much any student at York can do a placement year or year in industry! And right now second/middle year students can register for the programme. With that in mind, we thought it would make sense to speak to a York student just back from a year … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do? Episode 69: Toby, Placement student in recruitment
What Do You Actually Do? Episode 68: Cass Hebron, Climate Communications Consultant
Listen to this and all the previous episodes. Cass is a freelance climate communications consultant in Belgium, working with NGOs, charities and ethical organisations to help them improve their communications and translate the good work they are doing into words the public and policymakers understand. This is a fascinating conversation for anyone interested in: freelancing, … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do? Episode 68: Cass Hebron, Climate Communications Consultant
What Do You Actually Do? Episode 67: Laura Bolton, Working in rail industry: life as an engineer at Network Rail
Listen to this and all the previous episodes. Lots of people want to work in the rail industry and York graduate Laura has made it happen. She is Technical Head of System Safety at Network Rail, which means it's her job to make sure the railways are safe. Get an insight into what's going on … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do? Episode 67: Laura Bolton, Working in rail industry: life as an engineer at Network Rail
What Do You Actually Do? Episode 66: Rebecca Thompson, Senior Estate Manager, English Heritage
Listen to this and all the previous episodes. For grads interested in heritage, Rebecca Thompson might just have the dream job (she describes it as 'one of the best jobs in the world'): Senior Estate Manager at English Heritage, where she cares for over 400 buildings and monuments in England. She has lots of info … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do? Episode 66: Rebecca Thompson, Senior Estate Manager, English Heritage
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