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
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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
What Do You Actually Do? Episode 46: Heather Wilkinson, Aldi Graduate Area Manager Programme
Listen to this and all the previous episodes. The Aldi grad scheme has a reputation for being challenging, giving its grads a lot of responsibility and having great benefits. After 15 weeks on the scheme you'll be put in charge of a store and after a year you'll be an Area Manager. In this episode Heather Wilkinson … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do? Episode 46: Heather Wilkinson, Aldi Graduate Area Manager Programme
Guest Blog: About Graduate Programmes…
By Hannah Vernon, Media & Communications at Gradcracker It’s never too early to start thinking about your next steps after university. So, whether you’re in your first or final year, or you’ve already graduated, you might like to take five minutes to find out what a graduate programme involves.(P.S. A quick note to final year … Continue reading Guest Blog: About Graduate Programmes…
Virtual Careers Fairs – everything you need to know
It is careers fairs season and this year both of our fairs will be held virtually using Handshake. A virtual fair is a little different to an on campus fair so this will blog will explain how to get started and how to get the best out of the fair. How will it work on … Continue reading Virtual Careers Fairs – everything you need to know
Volunteer to enhance your wellbeing at University
Volunteering is a fantastic way to meet new people, make a difference in the community, and boost your confidence. All of these positive outcomes can help support your overall wellbeing, helping you and those around you! The Volunteering team is on hand with a great range of roles, so whatever your interests you can get … Continue reading Volunteer to enhance your wellbeing at University
What Do You Actually Do? Episode 45: Will Simpson, Civil Service Fast Stream
Listen to this and all the previous episodes. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3B0Z0FXW0JtOLOXAn58ceb The Civil Service Fast Stream is one of the most popular grad schemes in the country and the Times Top 100 number 1 graduate employer. In this episode, Kate talks to Will Simpson, a current Fast Streamer, about what he actually does all day, the best and worst … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do? Episode 45: Will Simpson, Civil Service Fast Stream
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