Guest blog written by CharityJob What comes into you head when you think of charity work? Is it volunteer work? High street shops? Do you fear reduced career prospects and a low salary? Well, it’s time to change your expectations because the charity & not-for-profit sector is a fantastically unique and diverse sector where many dedicated … Continue reading GUEST BLOG: The charity sector, a road to an interesting career
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One Planet Week: Green careers
Careers blog written by Irena Zientek, Information Development Manager, Careers To celebrate One Planet Week (Week 6, 13 - 17 February), we thought we'd turn the spotlight onto green careers and how to find out more about them. Green careers don't necessarily mean just nature and conservation, but also ethical careers, renewable energy, consultancy and more. … Continue reading One Planet Week: Green careers
GUEST BLOG: Setting up a charity
Guest blog written by Sarah Hoyle, York PhD student Why work for a charity when you can set one up yourself?! Do you have an idea that could be beneficial to society? Have you identified a need for your idea; a group of people or individuals that you can help? Is your idea not-for-profit? If … Continue reading GUEST BLOG: Setting up a charity
GUEST BLOG: Being a brand manager
Guest blog written by Rebecca Lawes (English & Philosophy), Frontline Brand Manager What appealed to you about being a Frontline Brand Manager? Being able to promote a really influential charity appealed to me because I really wanted a part time job that made a real difference, but that was still well paid and flexible. The opportunity to speak to students who are really passionate about changing … Continue reading GUEST BLOG: Being a brand manager
GUEST BLOG: Age UK and Worthwhile Graduate Programme
Guest blog written by York graduate, Vibeke Kristensen-White I graduated with a 2:1 in English and History from the University of York in July 2016. I work for Age UK Oxfordshire and am a part of the Worthwhile Graduate Programme 2016-17. Age UK Oxfordshire is the local branch of the national older people’s charity, Age … Continue reading GUEST BLOG: Age UK and Worthwhile Graduate Programme
GUEST BLOG: My internship in China
Guest blog written by Muchun Liao, York second-year undergraduate After entering my university life, I found myself a little bit unclear about what I would like to do and what I can do for my career plans. Interning through CRCC was my first working experience and it became a great and unforgotten opportunity as my … Continue reading GUEST BLOG: My internship in China
Charity training worth £1100 is now free to current students
Thanks to a generous grant, Child.org will be able to offer Charity Apprentice 2017 for free to students who dream of working to change the world for the better. The international development charity Child.org have spent two years working with experts from across the sector to develop Charity Apprentice: a course that anyone can do … Continue reading Charity training worth £1100 is now free to current students
Latest news from Careers
Latest news from Careers We're still open during the Easter vacation Monday 14 March - Friday 8 April Open: Monday - Thursday, 10.00am - 4.00pm Closed: Every Friday Tuesday 15 March, 2.30pm - 4.00pm (staff meeting) Tuesday 22 March, 10.00am - 1.00pm (staff training) Monday 28 March (Easter Monday bank holiday) Appointments with our Careers Consultants … Continue reading Latest news from Careers
In other news…
In other news... Competitions 1) Hogan Lovells' on-campus competition - Law School foyer, 23 Feb, 11am - 2pm. Spot the 12 different objects that represent some of Hogan Lovells' clients. More at graduates.hoganlovells.com 2) Imagination Technologies invites you to take part in the creation of what might be the next SkyNet, using the latest technology, … Continue reading In other news…
Careers latest news – Spring, Week 7
Latest news from Careers Volunteering deadlines Deadline for applications to YSIS Student Managers - Sunday 21 Feb. Application form available from the YSIS web pages. Deadline for @Work - Sunday 21 Feb. Application form available from the @Work web page. Brush up your skills Last chance to attend two skills courses running this week... Business ethics (the course … Continue reading Careers latest news – Spring, Week 7
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