Everyone has heard the stories from their distant family relatives who have travelled the world, or built schools in Africa, or helped vulnerable people. The stories sound wonderful, but you start thinking to yourself, should…Continue reading Volunteering? Why Do It?
Category: Student Experience
Work Placements: my experience [Guest Post]
The following post was kindly written for us by one of our Career Ambassadors, Lucy Griffiths. Lucy is a 3rd year student in the York Business School. In 2016 I undertook a work placement at…Continue reading Work Placements: my experience [Guest Post]
Cover Letter Hints and Tips
It’s rolling round to that time of year – in Careers & Student Opportunities we are seeing a steady increase in the number of CVs, cover letters and personal statements sent in for our feedback.…Continue reading Cover Letter Hints and Tips
What can Careers & Student Opportunities do for you?
Hi! I’m Abby, a 2nd year English Literature student here at York St John. I’m also currently doing my work placement with the Careers & Student Opportunities team. Through this placement I have learnt just…Continue reading What can Careers & Student Opportunities do for you?
Career: Kickstart!
Hi! I’m Abby, a second year student studying English Literature. I am also currently doing a placement with Careers & Student Opportunities. I have recently completed the Kickstart Open Badge as part of the Career…Continue reading Career: Kickstart!