Employability

Find out about the various opportunities you can get involved in to help build skills and experience in YorkSU and across the University, such as volunteering, placements or getting involved in sports or societies.

How to understand the skills you have gained from YorkSU opportunities, and learn how you're able to articulate this on future applications and in interviews.

Learn how you can use reflective practice to reflect throughout your YorkSU roles, and explore different methods of self-reflection that might work for you such as journalling, skills tracking and logbooks.

Explore the different part-time work opportunities available to you on the University of York campus as well as how to find opportunities to find part-time work in the City.

Not sure what your different options are as you near the end to your time at York? Find out about the breadth of different options available to you, and importantly, when you need to apply.

If you're now at the stage of being ready to apply for roles, check out guidance on making you and your skillset stand out during an application process.

Hear from York Alumni on how their time at York impacted them, and what they've gone on to do since leaving York.

Find out what to expect in the graduate job market, and how to prepare for the graduate world.

Check out skills guides that give you top tips on building and utilising a range of different skills such as Professional Communication, Leadership and Resilience.

Find out how you can boost your employability through free courses that are a great way to help expand your knowledge, help you learn something new and support your personal development, without incurring large costs.

Part-time work can be a great option to generate income, and gain skills and experience. Find out where you can look for part-time work alongside your studies.

Check out useful guidance from the University Careers Service if you need further support in your Career Journey.