Listen to this and all the previous episodes. Neil studied Physics with Philosophy at York and has been working at the European Space Agency since 2002. His full job title is Parabolic Flight and Drop Tower Coordinator and Payload Systems Engineer. Listen to the episode to find out more about exactly what he does, how … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do? Episode 50: Neil Melville, European Space Agency
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How to get started when you don’t know what you want to do
Sometimes it can feel like everyone else has a plan and they know exactly what they want to do after graduation but for many people this just isn’t the case. Here in Careers and Placements we can help you with those first steps, so here are some suggestions on how to get started. Consider what … Continue reading How to get started when you don’t know what you want to do
Leader of the pack or following the crowd? 3 things about leadership that might surprise you
What does ‘leadership’ mean to you? When you think of the word ‘leader’, who or what springs to mind? You might think of a politician, a celebrity, or an activist in the public eye. You might think of a teacher, or a sports coach that inspired you. But what is that magic quality that makes … Continue reading Leader of the pack or following the crowd? 3 things about leadership that might surprise you
What Do You Actually Do? Episode 49: Dan, Prison Officer (Unlocked Graduate scheme)
Listen to this and all the previous episodes. In this episode Kate talks to Dan, a York graduate working as a prison officer on the Unlocked grad scheme. Dan is a 2019 graduate from the University of York and currently a band three prison officer in a category B local remand men’s prison. He was … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do? Episode 49: Dan, Prison Officer (Unlocked Graduate scheme)
5 things to do this Christmas vacation
It’s been an interesting term with on-campus teaching, events and socials - maybe the first time for some students. Everyone’s probably ready for the Christmas vacation and the chance to take time out from University life. If you find you’ve got a few spare moments between now and the start of Spring Term, why not … Continue reading 5 things to do this Christmas vacation
How to prepare for your volunteering role
Congratulations on securing your volunteering role! You might be feeling a little unsure of what to expect. Here are some top tips to help you fully prepare and feel confident ahead of your first day... Research the organisation. This can be as simple as a quick google of the charity or school you’re volunteering for … Continue reading How to prepare for your volunteering role
10 ways to make the most of Handshake
You may already know that Handshake, our careers platform, can be used to view vacancies, book appointments, register for events and message our team, but did you know how else you can be using it to benefit you? Here are 10 ways to make the most of Handshake. 1. Activate your account Hopefully you’ve already … Continue reading 10 ways to make the most of Handshake
What Do You Actually Do? Episode 48: Jo Auger, Management Consultant
Listen to this and all the previous episodes. Management consultancy is always a popular job area for our students, but do you actually know what the job is like? Today Kate chats to Jo Auger about what she does all day, the skills she uses, and the best and worst bits.Jo has been a Management … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do? Episode 48: Jo Auger, Management Consultant
What Do You Actually Do? Episode 47: Benji Merrison, Film and TV composer
Listen to this and all the previous episodes. Attention music students! In this episode Benji Merrison explains how he created a career for himself as a composer for film and television after graduating from York. He takes us through what his job is like day-to-day and how he got there. Benji Merrison is an award winning … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do? Episode 47: Benji Merrison, Film and TV composer
Meet the Volunteering Team
The Volunteering Team in Careers and Placements are here to help you find volunteering opportunities that will help you to build your skills and confidence, gain fantastic work experience for your CV and enhance your wellbeing, all whilst making a huge difference to the city you’re studying in! As the new academic year starts, we … Continue reading Meet the Volunteering Team
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