This blog post will explain how the Department of Computer Science supports students in securing a year in industry placement, the help available while on placement, and how this experience has …
How my public history project shaped my future
Why study History? Choosing to pursue a degree I have a genuine passion for has continued to motivate me throughout my studies, even through the wobbles of self-belief during exam season! The …
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How I’m developing employability skills in my history Masters
Hello! I’m Sophie and I study MA Public History at the University of York. I also did my undergraduate History degree here. I want to share my experience of careers and employability. It’s a …
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Everything you need to know about doing a placement year as a biology student
I'm Orla, a final year biology student who has returned from a year long placement in the Science and Technology Facilities Council, UKRI. Read on to learn about why I recommend doing a placement, and …
A journey through imposter syndrome on placement
If you've read my previous blog (highly recommended - Feeling lost when thinking of your future? Consider a placement!), you might recall that I'm on my year in industry placement at the Institute of …
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Feeling lost when thinking of your future? Consider a placement!
I'm sure that most of us are familiar with the wave of stress and panic when asked those same few dreaded questions. What’s your dream job? What are your aspirations? Where do you see yourself in 20 …
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