The idea of a year in industry or a placement year can be a daunting prospect. So hopefully, this blog will go some way to make you feel better about the process whether you are a first-year just …
Reflections on the first month of my placement
Hi everyone, I’m Iona, and I study Social and Political Sciences with Philosophy at York! I’m now a month into my Communications and Government Affairs placement year at GlaxoSmithKline. The time has …
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The Five Best Questions to Ask at an Open Day
So: you’re on your way to an Open Day. You’ve got an inkling of what you want to do, where you’d like to go and who you want to be – but how do you make sure you’re making an informed and considered …
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Environment and Geography: on placement with a physical disability
Introduction I’m Sofia, a Human Geography and Environment (HuGE) student, currently on a placement year as a research assistant at the Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI), which is …
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Business of the Creative Industries – Industry links
While university itself can be a daunting experience, many may already be worrying about what comes after as they leave education and enter unknown territory…the workplace! Fears about getting a job …
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My Year in Industry… at a Small Company
My Motives In mid-to-late 2019, I started looking for a placement. I decided to apply for the careers and placements ‘Year in Industry’. My motives included wanting to discover where I could fit in …
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