Job fairs are a great opportunity to meet employers in person and find out about them and their vacancies. Reading company websites and business news isn’t a substitute for talking directly to employer representatives, who can answer your questions and give you real insight into graduate roles. Here are some things to bear in mind … Continue reading Making the most of job fairs
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5 uses of LinkedIn
We’re all familiar with social media. It’s great for keeping in touch with family and friends, hearing others’ opinions, giving us a giggle, and finding out about a multitude of other things. However, what about its use in job hunting and career enhancement? LinkedIn is a social media platform that can often be dismissed as … Continue reading 5 uses of LinkedIn
Working in Research – more than just academia
If you love the research elements of your course, you might be thinking you’d like a graduate job which revolves around research. To many that means academia, but you might be surprised which other sectors offer work in research. Only a relatively small number of graduates will become academics or university-based researchers, many more will … Continue reading Working in Research – more than just academia
Explore job roles, sectors and industries
There are so many career paths open to graduates - many more than those typically advertised on graduate jobs sites. Some of those roles are not recruited in the same way as the graduate schemes, which means a bit more research is needed to find out about them and their entry routes. Here are two … Continue reading Explore job roles, sectors and industries
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
Supporting Children and Young People with English as an Additional Language through YSIS
Each year, York Students in Schools supports hundreds of students to volunteer across some of York’s Nursery, Primary and Secondary Schools. YSIS facilitates a range of placement types each year, one of which is English as an Additional Language Assistants. Following training from YSIS and the Centre for Global Programmes, EAL Assistants support children who … Continue reading Supporting Children and Young People with English as an Additional Language through YSIS
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!
Careers in… Health Management, Research and Consultancy
If you’re curious about opportunities to work in health, you might be surprised to know that there are plenty of options that don’t involve face to face patient care. The range of roles available that utilise skill sets in non-clinical work and from a diverse range of educational backgrounds are important in supporting the day … Continue reading Careers in… Health Management, Research and Consultancy
Careers in… Policy, Government and Public Affairs
Wednesday 22 February, 6pm - Exhibition Centre, University of York We are actually covering a very wide cross-section of career options with this event which I have summarised neatly into three distinct areas giving you an overview of the breadth of exciting career opportunities they offer. Careers in Policy Often when we think of Policy … Continue reading Careers in… Policy, Government and Public Affairs
One thing you can be certain of, if you’re uncertain about your next steps
The prospect of moving from student life to the world of work can be a bit daunting. There may be a number of unknowns ahead - from not knowing what you’re going to do after university to not knowing what to expect of the work environment of a graduate. Despite the uncertainty though, there are … Continue reading One thing you can be certain of, if you’re uncertain about your next steps
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