According to a survey conducted by the UK Commision for Employment and Skills (UKCES), up to two thirds of employers regard applicants with relevant work experience as being more prepared and suitable for job opportunities. This creates a catch 22 situation where in order to find work you need experience but can't gain that experience … Continue reading All Experience Counts
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3 ways to develop the skills that employers want
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
GUEST BLOG: Landing a job in a special educational needs school
Guest blog written by Sasha Das Gupta, SEN teacher, EduStaff A career in special educational needs will be both rewarding and exciting. With so many different schools catering to so many different needs, those who work in SEN schools can expect a lot of variety with new challenges every day. One of the most rewarding … Continue reading GUEST BLOG: Landing a job in a special educational needs school
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
GUEST BLOG: Valuable skills from volunteering
Guest blog written by Opus Energy, business energy suppliers When it comes to boosting your CV and employability, there are few things better than volunteering. If you target your volunteer work towards the industry you’d like to work in or you engage in general volunteering, you can put yourself ahead and acquire new skills. A … Continue reading GUEST BLOG: Valuable skills from volunteering
Latest Careers news, Summer Week 5
Latest news from Careers... Apply now to volunteer in a local school next term Enroll now with York Students in Schools to volunteer over 8-10 half days in a local school during the Autumn term. Training sessions are provided by YSIS. Find out more and see what students say on the YSIS website Internships this … Continue reading Latest Careers news, Summer Week 5
Latest Careers News – Summer week 4
Don't miss out... Finalists! New job hunting toolkit now available Finalists' Careers events, Summer Term Finalist Careers events Summer Term 2016 (PDF , 268kb) Postgraduate Careers Support, Summer Term 2016 Postgraduate Careers Support Summer Term 2016 (PDF , 164kb) Applications are open for YSIS placements Week 3-5. Click here to apply for an Autumn Term 2016 … Continue reading Latest Careers News – Summer week 4
Latest Careers news, Summer Week 1
Latest news from Careers... York Award Congratulations to those final year students who have successfully passed the York Award. Your application forms and assessor feedback are available for collection from Careers - a useful reference for making job or further study applications. 1st Years - now it's your turn! Only two weeks to go before the deadline … Continue reading Latest Careers news, Summer Week 1
Careers Latest News
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 Monday 28 March (Easter Monday bank holiday) Appointments with our Careers Consultants will still be available. See Careers Gateway or our Opening Times webpage to see when they … Continue reading Careers Latest News
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
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