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Tag: careers

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 5 things to look forward to about studying Social Policy at York

    1 March 2020 by Danny
    3 minute read

    Innovative modules and assignments The great thing about studying Social Policy at York is the innovative modules we get to do! Imagine one minute you’re working with prisoners at HMP…

  • 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…

  • Preparing to finish my Management placement: They think it’s all over, it is now…

    27 June 2019 by Katy
    5 minute read

    ​Hey everyone! Welcome to what is probably the final instalment of my Management placement journey. Well done if you’ve kept up with it all so far! If you’ve been reading…

  • Spending a year as a Game Designer at Criterion Games

    26 June 2019 by Jade
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Jade, an Interactive Media student here at York. I’m currently doing a Placement Year working as an Intern Game Designer at Criterion Games. Why did you decide to…

  • Working as a Creative Intern at the Walt Disney Company

    26 June 2019 by Amina
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Amina, a Film and TV Production student here at York. I’m currently doing a Placement Year working as a Creative Intern at The Walt Disney Company. Why did…

  • My finance placement at The Walt Disney Company

    17 June 2019 by Matt
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Matt, an Economics and Finance student here at York. I’m currently doing a Placement Year working as a Finance Intern at The Walt Disney Company. Why did you…

  • On placement with Physics at York

    14 June 2019 by Finn
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Finn, a Natural Sciences student. I’m currently doing a placement as a Medical Microwave Imaging Research Technician & Project Coordinator in Physics here at York. Why did you…