TARGETpostgrad Online Fairs Are you thinking of continuing your studies after your degree? Are you wondering what postgraduate opportunities are available? If you answered yes to either of these, register for the TARGETpostgrad fair…Continue reading NEWSFLASH: TARGETpostgrad Online Fairs
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.
Why you should gain experience whilst at university [Guest post from Step]
Why you should gain experience whilst at university Along with ensuring you get the best grades you can and having a great time at university, another thing you should make a priority is gaining work…Continue reading Why you should gain experience whilst at university [Guest post from Step]
The Benefits of Completing a Paid Internship [Guest Post from Step]
The Benefits of Completing a Paid Internship When applying for graduate roles, some form of experience is an essential requirement. Getting that direct industry experience while at university can be tricky, part-time roles are mostly…Continue reading The Benefits of Completing a Paid Internship [Guest Post from Step]
Page Talent – Experience Made Easy
[Guest Post by Careers Ambassador Ellie Brown] Page Talent is a website created especially for students looking for internships, work experience and apprenticeships where employers can connect to them directly. The website is completely free…Continue reading Page Talent – Experience Made Easy
Writing Applications: A Tough Love Guide
Writing applications has lots of similarities with writing academic essays – you should give yourself plenty of time, do your research, make sure you’ve answered the questions properly, and that everything is spelling and grammar…Continue reading Writing Applications: A Tough Love Guide
Jingle Bells: How to boost your employability this Christmas [Guest Post from Inspiring Interns]
With businesses rushing to boost sales over Christmas and impress their clients with festive marketing campaigns, lots of new job opportunities will start becoming available. With everyone looking to make the most of the…Continue reading Jingle Bells: How to boost your employability this Christmas [Guest Post from Inspiring Interns]
Why contract? [Guest Post]
This is a guest blog, written for us by Cecily Snell at Churchill Knight & Associates Ltd., who are an accounting firm specialising in contractor accounts. As you can see, Cecily thinks contracting is a…Continue reading Why contract? [Guest Post]
Is a gap year a good idea?
What do you think of when you think of ‘gap years’? Beaches? Cocktails? Bliss? Or building a playground in Uganda? Interrailing around Europe, or interning in New York? Do you think of pre-university students, taking…Continue reading Is a gap year a good idea?
What is contracting?
Contractors are self-employed professionals who work for other organisations for a set period of time. Contractors might also be called freelancers or sole traders, and are usually highly skilled in their field and making a…Continue reading What is contracting?
Adzuna Graduate of the Year 2017
Currently in its 6th year, the Adzuna Graduate of the Year prize is open for submissions! Are you looking for: An internship with a top UK company? A cash prize? A Career Booster package including…Continue reading Adzuna Graduate of the Year 2017