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
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How to network and approach employers at careers fairs
Our Grad Jobs fair is taking place on Wednesday 14th June in the Exhibition Centre between 11.00am and 3.00pm. There will be around 40 exhibitors there so it’s a great opportunity to meet recruiters and have a go at networking. Although the idea of approaching recruiters at a careers fair may be daunting, in practice … Continue reading How to network and approach employers at careers fairs
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
Finding and getting that job!
Whatever year of study you are, if you’re looking for jobs (part-time or summer work, internships, graduate jobs), there are still job vacancies to be found. Where are opportunities advertised? You may find some vacancies are advertised on lots of general websites (eg sites like Prospects and Indeed) or on specialised job boards for some … Continue reading Finding and getting that job!
Support young people through York Students in Schools – Speech and Language Placements
York Students in Schools is an award winning scheme which was first set up by students in 1994. Each year, approximately 600 students participate in the scheme and the university partners with around 40 schools and nurseries across York. Volunteers come from a variety of different departments and offer around 16,000 hours of their time … Continue reading Support young people through York Students in Schools – Speech and Language Placements
What Do You Actually Do? Episode 65: Sam Bright, Investigative journalist
Listen to this and all the previous episodes. What does an investigative journalist actually do? Sam Bright studied History at York while running a politics blog in his spare time. He's now the UK Deputy Editor at DeSmog and has written two books. Sam tells Kate what his day looks like and shares his tips … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do? Episode 65: Sam Bright, Investigative journalist
Getting application-ready for York Internships
Easter vacation typically sees an increase in York Internships being advertised on Handshake. These paid, project-based opportunities typically involve working for 12 weeks in the summer vacation with a local* organisation or a University department or service. The internships provide a great chance to undertake some quality work experience that can help build your skills … Continue reading Getting application-ready for York Internships
Interested in teaching and broadening your experience? Let’s talk Block Placements!
Gaining school experience is a great way to explore whether teaching is for you and York Students in Schools (YSIS) is on hand to support you to do this. Each term, there is a range of opportunities you can get involved with, from Classroom Assistant roles, Speech and Language assessments, to Maths Workshops. YSIS recruits … Continue reading Interested in teaching and broadening your experience? Let’s talk Block Placements!
What Do You Actually Do? Episode 64: Jess Foley, Speech and Language Therapist
Listen to this and all the previous episodes. We get a lot of questions about Speech and Language Therapy careers. It's a hugely rewarding area of work where you support and care for people of all ages who have difficulties with speech, language, communication, eating, drinking and swallowing. York graduate Jess is a Speech and … Continue reading What Do You Actually Do? Episode 64: Jess Foley, Speech and Language Therapist
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