Careers blog written by Irena Zientek, Information Development Manager, Careers The word is that the graduate job market hasn’t been so buoyant in years, as it is right now. Sometimes though, it might not feel like it when you’re in the middle of looking for work. Juggling dissertations, final assignments and exams, while also being … Continue reading CAREERS BLOG: The practicalities of the job hunt
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Careers events, Summer Week 2
Careers events ahead. Employer presentations: Wed 20 Apr, 14:00 — The transition from university to work life. Wed 20 Apr, 16:00 — Post-Study International Student Internship Scheme. Skills courses: Wed 20 Apr, 14:30 — Postgraduates: Interviews. Careers workshop/briefing: Wed 20 Apr, 11:00 — Finalists: Careers Advice Drop In . Wed 20 Apr, 13:00 — Finalists: … Continue reading Careers events, Summer Week 2
CAREERS BLOG: Assessment Centre Activity Day – employer panel Q&A
Write-up of Assessment Centre Activity Day employer panel Q&A discussion by Nicola Haydon, Graduate Intern, Careers Assessment Centre Day – 27 January 2016 Panel: Kelly McDonald: Careers Consultant (Chair) Dan Tate – PwC Melissa Brennand – HSBC Anna Carlisle – Think Ahead Caroline Cuthbertson – Enterprise Rent a Car Event Summary: Get Assessment Centre ready to make sure you … Continue reading CAREERS BLOG: Assessment Centre Activity Day – employer panel Q&A
Events ahead
Some dates for your diary next term... Internships and work experience fair (Week 5) If you haven't yet got work experience lined up for the summer, come along to this event and meet employers and recruitment agencies. Working in... (Week 8) Your chance to meet York alumni and other professionals working in: Advertising, marketing and PR Health … Continue reading Events ahead
Careers events for week 6
Check out events for the week ahead. More at http://www.york.ac.uk/careers/events Employer events Daiwa Scholarships 2016 – Language Study, Homestay and Work Placement in Japan, Mon 2 Nov, 6:00-7:00pm, D/L/006 (Derwent) Explore Accountancy Careers with Baker Tilly, Mon 2 Nov, 6:30-8:00pm, D/056 (Derwent) UK employment options for Chinese students, Tue 3 Nov, 6:30-8:30pm, A/EW/105 (Alcuin … Continue reading Careers events for week 6
CAREERS BLOG EXTRA: Fairs follow-up
Careers blog written by Irena Zientek, Information Resources Manager, Careers So you went along to one of more of the careers fairs on campus. Hopefully, you had a chat with some of the employers and took the chance to find out more about them and the opportunities they offer. You probably also bagged a freebie … Continue reading CAREERS BLOG EXTRA: Fairs follow-up
Careers events for week 4
Check out events for the week ahead. More at http://www.york.ac.uk/careers/events Employer presentations Week 4, Mon 19 Oct, 18:30 — The Civil Service Fast Stream - Employer Presentation. Week 4, Mon 19 Oct, 18:30 — KPMG Insight Night Week 4, Tue 20 Oct, 11:30 — Opportunities with PwC - one student's experience. Week 4, Tue 20 … Continue reading Careers events for week 4
Careers latest news
It's fairs week! Find out more about each fair (who's coming, times and venues) via the links below. Don't miss out - organisations at all fairs will be offering insight schemes and summer internships as well as graduate jobs, so whether you're a first year or a finalist, there will be something for you: Weds … Continue reading Careers latest news
CAREERS BLOG: Careers fairs – freebies or future job?
Careers blog written by Irena Zientek, Information Resources Manager, Careers This week sees two careers fairs on campus, with another to follow next week – great opportunities to meet graduate employers in a (fairly) informal environment. Students can be lured into the fair and to individual employer stands by the tempting freebies on offer (notebooks, … Continue reading CAREERS BLOG: Careers fairs – freebies or future job?
CAREERS BLOG: Demonstrating commercial awareness
Careers blog written by Kate Morris, Careers Consultant, Careers Commercial awareness is a term many employers use, but what is it and how can you show employers you have it? Commercial awareness is an understanding of how businesses work and what makes them successful. It's key to be able to recognise a company's external context and the pressures and … Continue reading CAREERS BLOG: Demonstrating commercial awareness
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