Employers who recruit students and graduates want more than a good academic record and degree class. They also want employability skills (eg IT, teamwork and communication skills), plus strengths and qualities (such as resilience and self-motivation). So, how can you develop these while you’re at university? Read on to find out. 1. Work experience Whether … Continue reading 3 ways to develop the skills that employers want
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Time to take stock
You may remember, we spent the first half of term encouraging you to get involved with all sorts of activities from work experience to volunteering, student societies to attending careers fairs. Hopefully, you did do one or two things - but there’s no point in just doing! We suggested trying things out so you could … Continue reading Time to take stock
5 actions to refine your business idea
Creating business ideas is exciting. Narrowing your ideas into one cohesive busines plan is a challenge. Co-founder of LovetheSales.com, Stuart Mclure, gives you 5 techniques to help you to refine your business idea.
GUEST BLOG: Chinese students: Advice from graduates in China
This post was originally published a few years ago - but the advice from our Chinese graduates is still good if you're thinking about your return to China: Seven million new graduates will enter the job market in China this year. If you are a Chinese student at York you might already be thinking about … Continue reading GUEST BLOG: Chinese students: Advice from graduates in China
GUEST BLOG: Working for a SME
Guest blog post by Sophie Hudson, Head of Marketing at TalentPool. Over the past few years there’s been a noticeable increase in the number of university leavers turning away from the larger, more traditional graduate employers in favour of working for a smaller company. With 9/10 graduate opportunities currently found in startups and SMEs (small … Continue reading GUEST BLOG: Working for a SME
Review of the (academic) year
Careers blog written by Irena Zientek, Information Development Manager, Careers As this academic year draws to a close, we take the chance to look back at the highlights of another busy year. October saw three recruitment fairs, bringing over 100 employers to campus, not including all the individual employer presentations, skills courses and social activities … Continue reading Review of the (academic) year
Careers Events – Summer Week 6
Check out events for the week ahead Careers workshop/briefing Finalists: Discover your Strengths, Tue 17 May (Week 6), 12:30-2:00pm, G/002 (James) Finalists: Careers advice drop-in, Wed 18 May (Week 6), 11:00-12:00pm, Careers building Finalists: Applying for Further Study, Wed 18 May (Week 6), 1:00-2:00pm, V/N/123 (Vanbrugh) RDT: Non-academic careers - CVs and applications, Thu … Continue reading Careers Events – Summer Week 6
Latest Careers News – Summer, Week 2
Latest news form Careers... Applications opening and closing! York Award for first years - don't miss the deadline! Deadline Friday 22 April at 5.00pm If you're a first year there is only a few days to complete and submit your online York Award application. Don't worry - it's not complicated, it's open to all … Continue reading Latest Careers News – Summer, Week 2
Careers latest news – Spring week 10
Latest news from Careers Don't miss out... The York Award application form for first years is now live! The deadline for final submission is 5.00pm on Friday 22 April 2016, week 2 of Summer Term Win £2000 for your next big idea! Download the application form for the Plan ENVY Competition 2016 and return it … Continue reading Careers latest news – Spring week 10
Careers Events – Spring Week 9
Check out events for the week ahead Employer presentation/event Mon 29 Feb, 18:30 — An Introduction to Investment Banking: Getting in (Part 2/2 – Includes CV Workshop) — Employer presentation; view details online. Tue 1 Mar, 17:00 — FDM Video Interview Workshop. Wed 2 Mar, 11:00 — Colt Graduate Scheme Roadshow. Wed 2 Mar, … Continue reading Careers Events – Spring Week 9
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