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Category: Jobs and careers

  • Four things to look forward to about studying Social Work at York

    7 April 2021 by Freya
    3 minute read

    Hi, my name is Freya and I am a Social Work student. Here are my top four things to look forward to about studying social work at York. Intimate lectures…

  • My Year in Industry: Expectations and Reality

    14 December 2020 by Kimberley
    4 minute read

    It is hard to believe it has been over three months since I started my year in industry placement with the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust’s Upland Research team. I…

  • My Year in Industry: First Steps – Getting a placement

    14 October 2020 by Kimberley
    4 minute read

    Decisions, Decisions I knew I wanted to do a year in industry even before I had chosen to study at York. Hearing about the opportunity at various open days, I…

  • A Pfantastic Year! Highlights and Learnings of My Placement Year at Pfizer

    15 June 2020 by Morgan
    3 minute read

    The process of getting a placement can be really tough. There can be more stages of an application process than you thought were possible and it’s often your first ‘real’…

  • My Year in Industry at AstraZeneca!

    15 June 2020 by Chloe
    3 minute read

    Hi everyone! My name is Chloe and I am a Biochemistry undergraduate student. I’ve spent my year in industry at AstraZeneca within the Oncology department specialising in treatments for lung…

  • Working in-house vs freelancing

    22 March 2020 by Rowan
    4 minute read

    My name is Rowan and I’m studying a MSc in Audio and Music Technology. As I’m on a one year course, I’m currently working out where I want to be…

  • Why you should apply for the York Award

    21 March 2020 by Jessica
    2 minute read

    First of all; what on Earth is the York Award?  The York Award is an award from the University, open to any student, that recognises people who have got really…

  • Can I get a part-time job at university?

    16 March 2020 by Anika
    3 minute read

    When you arrive at University your first thoughts might not be about securing a part-time job, and if it is you might not know where to look, who to contact…

  • Taking a placement year – best bits and top tips!

    13 March 2020 by Morgan
    4 minute read

    Trying to get a placement was a tricky part of my second year at university. Thankfully, that’s not true for everyone. Whilst some found it difficult to secure a placement,…

  • Making the most of career opportunities at York

    7 March 2020 by Laura
    3 minute read

    There are so many opportunities available at York to help enhance your future career prospects. Taking part in some of these has been a really fun part of my time…

  • Planning your career and building your C.V.

    6 March 2020 by Hari
    2 minute read

    Whatever year of study you may be in, it’s important to begin planning for your career early. If you try to build your C.V. early on then it takes the…

  • You’re hired! The University’s Business Accelerator Start Up Grant

    You’re hired! The University’s Business Accelerator Start Up Grant

    25 February 2020 by Jessica
    3 minute read

    When you become a student at the University, you will be entitled to so many different opportunities. This could include volunteering, entering competitions or joining a society. What I want…