Guest blog: Succeeding in assessment centres


 In this post Laura Blackledge, Student Recruitment Officer at PwC, for the University of York, shares invaluable insight into how to succeed in assessment centres. Don’t forget that Careers will be running an Interview and Assessment Centre experience event on 7 Feb, which PwC will be attending. Book your placement using the above link. Why … Continue reading Guest blog: Succeeding in assessment centres

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

CAREERS BLOG: Assessment Centres – practice makes perfect


  Blog written by Irena Zientek, Information Resources Manager, Careers If you’ve heard of assessment centres (run by employers, as part of their recruitment process), but are a bit uncertain of what exactly is involved, then read on for an intro to these sorts of events. Assessment centres are used by employers to observe a … Continue reading CAREERS BLOG: Assessment Centres – practice makes perfect