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Need help finding work experience for a module?

January 29, 2019 Jess PopplewellCareers & Employability

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

November 13, 2018 Jess PopplewellGraduate Jobs

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

November 6, 2018November 5, 2018 Jess PopplewellSkill Development

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]

November 5, 2018November 2, 2018 Jess PopplewellCareers & Employability

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]

November 2, 2018 Jess PopplewellCareers & Employability

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]

October 30, 2018October 26, 2018 Jess PopplewellCareers & Employability

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]

Why you should gain experience whilst at university [Guest post from Step]

October 25, 2018October 24, 2018 Jess PopplewellCareers & Employability

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]

Page Talent – Experience Made Easy

October 8, 2018 Jess PopplewellCareers & Employability

[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

July 17, 2018July 30, 2018 Jess PopplewellCareers & Employability

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

Journo Resources – A Free Toolkit To Help You Break Into The Media Industry

May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 c.brindleySkill Development

If you’re a Media or Journalism student then Journo Resources is the perfect resource for you. They are a non-profit company that specialise in helping young people break into the media industry. On their website…Continue reading Journo Resources – A Free Toolkit To Help You Break Into The Media Industry

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