Avoid those awkward questions this Christmas!


 Careers blog written by Irena Zientek, Operations Manager: Information & Engagement, Careers and Placements On Christmas Day, after the turkey has been eaten, the presents have been ripped open and you’re recovering from too much pud, you can slouch into the sofa and breathe a sigh of contentment. However, the Christmas vacation isn’t all about … Continue reading Avoid those awkward questions this Christmas!

Careers latest news – Spring, Week 7


 Latest news from Careers Volunteering deadlines Deadline for applications to YSIS Student Managers - Sunday 21 Feb. Application form available from the YSIS web pages. Deadline for @Work - Sunday 21 Feb. Application form available from the @Work web page. Brush up your skills Last chance to attend two skills courses running this week... Business ethics (the course … Continue reading Careers latest news – Spring, Week 7

Get inside advice from those in the know


The University of York has free access to 10 Minutes With (www.10MinutesWith.com). 10 Minutes With is an educational platform where you can learn about different job roles, responsibilities and skills required for the top positions globally. It includes video interviews with senior executives and professionals across various fields who explain how to stand out from the crowd and how to break into different industries. 10 Minutes With now … Continue reading Get inside advice from those in the know

CAREERS BLOG – careers in food, farming & environment sectors


Janice Simpson, Senior Careers Adviser, writes... I recently attended a careers event designed to raise awareness of career opportunities in food, farming and environment and it was incredibly useful, so I thought I’d share some of the key themes with you. You may think that opportunities for graduates in agriculture and horticulture are limited, but … Continue reading CAREERS BLOG – careers in food, farming & environment sectors