This inter-university, simulation-based competition is designed to develop undergraduates' employability and enterprise skills. Based around real business simulations, the competition has cash prizes of £1,000, £500 and £250 for the winners. Team registrations for 2014-15 are now open Entries close: 17 October 2014 Visit www.ubcworldwide.com/student-participants/ for more information.
Business
10 Minutes With
University of York has access to ‘10 Minutes With’, an international video platform designed to help students understand the true nature of different jobs and identify the career paths that most suit them. Companies around the world use 10 Minutes With on a daily basis to interact with students and source the best talent worldwide! Sign up, upload your CV and you could … Continue reading 10 Minutes With
Bloomberg Aptitude Test
University of York is partnering with Bloomberg L.P, the leading financial data and news provider, to offer the Bloomberg Aptitude Test (BAT) completely free of charge on campus! Take the BAT on 5th February or 12th February 2014 to be put in touch with over 20,000 global employers! No preparation is necessary. The BAT is … Continue reading Bloomberg Aptitude Test
KPMG International Case Competition
This is a chance to experience the fast-paced world of casework, meet new people and travel to places you've never been to before. If you get to the top of your national case competition, you'll find yourself on your way to Sao Paulo, Brazil (in April 2014), on an all-expenses paid trip to the international … Continue reading KPMG International Case Competition
Universities Business Challenge
UBC is the Uk's leading undergraduate competition for enhancing student employability & enterprise Skills. Registrations are still open for the UBC UK 2013-14 until 18 October 2013. You can register the number of teams you want to enter now via the UBC website at: http://www.ubcworldwide.com/how-to-enter For more information about the UBC see : http://www.ubcworldwide.com or email … Continue reading Universities Business Challenge
York students start own business
Enterprising York students are improving their employment prospects, having set up their own consultancy business. Read more about their success at http://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2013/business/york-community-consulting/
British Franchise Exhibition, 21-22 June, Manchester
Want to be your own boss? The British Franchise Exhibition and Growing Your Own Business Showcase offers you the chance to be inspired by successful entrepreneurs, learn from experts, network and find out how best to develop your business. Manchester Central, 21 and 22 June. Free tickets and further information at https://www.franchiseinfo.co.uk/exhibition-sub/manchester-2013-why-visit
Places still available for success in business
If you want to learn more about the world of business and the decisions companies make to be more effective, try the Pizza, Paper, Profit skills course. Running on Weds 15 May (1.15 - 5.15pm), there's a business simulation and a case study exercise exploring the role of a professional services company and how it … Continue reading Places still available for success in business
GUEST BLOG: Starting a business from ASOS Fashion
With the current economy squeezing every penny out of our pockets, hundreds of people have turned to themselves for employment by starting their own business. A lot of these start-ups come through our marketplace system and are very successful both on a small and a large scale. It’s very possible that if you’re keen on … Continue reading GUEST BLOG: Starting a business from ASOS Fashion
Global Entrepreneurship Week and York Business Week
This week (12-18th November) marks the start of the world's annual campaign to promote and encourage entrepreneurship. Taking place in 115 countries, its theme this year is 'Pass It On' - whether that be skills, knowledge, contacts, confidence or resources. There are hundreds of events happening all over the UK. Events in York include a … Continue reading Global Entrepreneurship Week and York Business Week
University of York Careers and Placements 
You must be logged in to post a comment.