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
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GUEST BLOG: Attending an assessment centre with a disability
Guest blog written by Helen Cooke, Director and Founder, Great with Disability If you have received an invitation to attend an assessment centre you have already impressed the recruiter with your application. Nevertheless, attending an assessment centre is a daunting prospect for any ambitious applicant. As an applicant who has a disability or long-term health … Continue reading GUEST BLOG: Attending an assessment centre with a disability
CAREERS BLOG: Hidden web gems – Careers timeline
Careers blog written by Irena Zientek, Information Resources Manager, Careers There are lots of activities, student groups and experiences you can be involved with while at university. It might be working part-time, helping out with a local community initiative or being part of a student society. The order you do these activities is up to … Continue reading CAREERS BLOG: Hidden web gems – Careers timeline
Summer ideas for first years!
Now that you've got your first year at York done and dusted, you'll hopefully be settled into university life and keen to try new things. The long summer vacation is the perfect time to try your hand at getting some work experience to give yourself a head start at finding out what you enjoy and what you're … Continue reading Summer ideas for first years!
End of term ideas for final years!
With graduation right around the corner, and exams almost out of the way, you'll be forgiven if career planning has taken a back seat. It's not too late to start thinking about life after university, so whether you've already got a job lined up, or you've no idea what you want to do, we've got … Continue reading End of term ideas for final years!
Summer ideas for second years!
With your second year almost in the bag, you might be starting to think beyond university and what the future looks like. But there's still plenty for you to try and get involved in to help you decide what you enjoy and what you want to do after York. If you're hoping to get a summer … Continue reading Summer ideas for second years!
GUEST BLOG: Four extra-curricular activities that employers value
Guest blog written by Seb Atkinson, first aider and writer for Safety First Aid Blog. Whether you’re approaching the end of your degree or the end of another academic year, now’s a great time to reflect on the experiences you’ve gained outside of your course and consider what to add to your CV. What are … Continue reading GUEST BLOG: Four extra-curricular activities that employers value
Prioritising your future
The top of OUR priorities list is to ensure you leave University with the skills and confidence to be able to get that job that you want (and deserve!). Is it at the top of YOURS? It is not too late to get involved with Careers this term. Attend an event, book an appointment to … Continue reading Prioritising your future
Course review: Team and Leadership Development
While most were heading home for spring vacation, a group of 24 students set off to Snowball Plantation in Stockton-on-the-Forest for the two-day York Award Team and Leadership Development course. Designed with the aim of understanding the dynamics of how teams work, and how to develop and practice leadership, the course offered a practical, engaging … Continue reading Course review: Team and Leadership Development
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