CV Inspiration CVs can be a confusing document to write with all the various formats, templates and requirements changing constantly. What a lot of people don’t know is you should amend your CV for every…Continue reading CV Assistant [Guest Post from Ellie Brown]
Author: Jess Popplewell
Jess is Careers Adviser at York St John, where she can usually be found in the dedicated Careers space in Holgate. She is a graduate of the MA Creative Writing programme in the School of Humanities, Religion and Philosophy and is also currently studying her PgDip in Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance in Higher Education at the University of Warwick.
How to find a job using social media [Guest Post | Type A Media]
Your online presence is everything, and it can also be the key to you unlocking your dream job. Current technology combined with the number of people applying for jobs means that it only makes sense…Continue reading How to find a job using social media [Guest Post | Type A Media]
5 fast ways to make extra money as a student [Guest Post | Job Today]
With rent and living costs on top of tuition fees, being a student can be an expensive business, however there are some simple ways you can earn some extra pocket money, and quickly. The UK’s…Continue reading 5 fast ways to make extra money as a student [Guest Post | Job Today]
Need help finding work experience for a module?
Hello everyone! At this time of year we see a lot of student looking to organise work experience for their modules – so I thought it might be a good idea to pull together some…Continue reading Need help finding work experience for a module?
Work in Publishing Week
Hello York St John! Ever considered a career in publishing? While university is certainly a time for your studies, socialising, and Netflix binges, it’s handy to have a think about what path you may want…Continue reading Work in Publishing Week
NEWSFLASH! Career Guides from Prospects
Graduate and student career experts Prospects have launched four new publications. Whether you are student, postgrad, interested in law or considering a career within STEM, there is a guide for you! The Student Career Guide…Continue reading NEWSFLASH! Career Guides from Prospects
Want to start a business? Experience could help! [Guest post from Step]
Why getting experience in a smaller business gives you a great insight into starting your own If you’ve ever thought about starting your own business, there is no better learning experience than working in a…Continue reading Want to start a business? Experience could help! [Guest post from Step]
Why YOU should do a year in industry [Guest Post from Step]
Why you should do a Year-in-Industry placement If your course has an option to do a Year-in-Industry placement (otherwise known as a sandwich placement), it is something that you should strongly consider undertaking. Here’s why:…Continue reading Why YOU should do a year in industry [Guest Post from Step]
Work experience: Why it’s important and how to sell it on your CV [Guest Post from CV-Library]
Whether you’re in your first year, or final year, it’s always a good idea to have an up-to-date copy of your CV lying around. After all, you may need it to find a part-time job,…Continue reading Work experience: Why it’s important and how to sell it on your CV [Guest Post from CV-Library]
NEWSFLASH: Journalism and Media Week at Leeds Trinity University
Are you studying or aiming for a career in journalism or the media? This November, Leeds Trinity University are celebrating 10-years of the Journalism and Media Week with an incredible line-up of speakers and…Continue reading NEWSFLASH: Journalism and Media Week at Leeds Trinity University