Department: Economics
Dept. Careers Liaison Officer: Paulo Santos Monteiro
Central Careers Adviser: Kelly McDonald
Autumn Term 15/16
Student overview of this term’s events
Using the Employability Tutorial (ET)
The ET is the University's award winning online resource, designed to make planning the future much easier.
For more information about how you can help students to use the Employability Tutorial please visit
www.york.ac.uk/services/careers/vle/departments. Key messages for each year group are as follows:
First year students - use the
tutorial to generate ideas, consider
skills and find out about
internships.
Second year students - explore
options and choose what to do
next, apply for and record your
work experience
Final year students - it’s not too
late, use the tutorial to find out
what you can do now to secure
work or further study
Students need work experience! Over 50% of Times Top 100 recruiters say that candidates without any
previous work experience have “little to no chance of receiving a job offer” with their organisation’s graduate
scheme. Students can watch out for our ‘Work Experience Wednesdays’ campaign on social media this term –
follow us @UoYCareers
What’s happening in your Department this term?
Getting Work Experience in Finance
Week 2: 7/10/15, 14.00-15.30, D/L/036
If you want a career in finance, gaining relevant work
experience is crucial for this competitive and popular
sector.
Being joined by a recruiter and a returning placement
student, this is a great opportunity to find out what
exactly it is like to work in finance and to chat with
someone to see what they got out of work experience.
Getting Work Experience
Week 3: 13/10/15, 17.00-18.00, V/045
Want to secure an internship or work experience
placement? Find out what kind of work placements
are available, where to look and how to apply for
them.
Winning Applications
Week 3: 14/10/15, 15.00-16.00, D/L/036
Your application form helps an employer form an
impression of who you are, what you are good at and
whether they want to employ you. Find out what
employers are really looking for, learn tips and
techniques for answering those tricky questions and
find out how to make the most of your experiences to
help you stand out from the crowd.
CV’s for International Students
Week 3: 16/10/15, 12.00-13.00, AEW/003
Learn how to develop a CV for the UK job market.
Winning CV’s
Week 5: 28/10/15, 15.00-16.00, D/L/036
Learn how to develop an effective CV and cover letter
for job or postgraduate study applications.
This session will look at what to include and what is
considered appropriate and an effective use language
in a UK CV.
Numerical Tests
Week 5: 28/10/15, 17.00-18.30, LFA/015
And repeated: 30/10/15, 17.00-18.30, LFA/015
Are you currently applying for graduate jobs which
require you to pass numerical and logical reasoning
tests? Don’t leave this to basic common sense – it’s
not as easy as you think! Preparation and practice is
KEY!
This workshop will focus on numerical testing used by
employers and will look at:
• Content: a refresher on the basic mathematical
calculations required
• Timing: becoming more confident with working under
pressure
• Strategies: how to improve your approach for particular
employer tests
• Practice: a chance to have a go and get feedback from a
Maths Tutor and Careers Adviser within the session
Careers appointments
Week: 3, 5, 7 & 9
Careers Adviser Kelly McDonald will be continuing her
fortnightly appointments in Economics.
To book a 20 minute slot, please sign up at reception.
Key Careers events
www.york.ac.uk/careers/events
…for full event details
1) Autumn Recruitment Fairs
Technology Fair - Wednesday 14 October 2015, Graduate Recruitment and Internships Fair - Thursday 15
October 2015, Law Fair - Wednesday 21 October 2015
Careers fairs with up to 50 graduate employers/further education providers at each. Employers are keen to talk
to York students about job, internship and graduate training opportunities – for all subject disciplines.
2) Global Opportunities Fair - Tuesday 3 November 2015
International work experience, study and volunteering opportunities fair, open to all students.
3) Careers with Children, Young People and Adult Learners Fair - Wednesday 11 November 2015
Work experience, study and graduate opportunities, open to all students.
4) Interview Day - Wednesday 18 November 2015
A chance to explore and practice the interview formats used by a wide range of employers, including
competency, telephone, strengths and video, with four graduate recruiters.
5) Christmas Market - Wednesday 25 November 2015
Enterprising students sell a variety of Christmas gifts and treats! Students can sign up to hold their own stall.
Full programme of skills sessions, courses and careers workshops – www.york.ac.uk/careers/events
Key activity deadlines
YSIS Projects - Apply between Weeks 1-3 of Autumn Term
www.york.ac.uk/careers/ysis
York Students in Schools - Apply in Weeks 3-5 of Autumn Term for an Spring Term placement
www.york.ac.uk/careers/ysis
York Students in Communities - Do it! – Apply in Weeks 3-5 for Spring Term community placements
http://www.york.ac.uk/careers/communities
York Award Assessment (Graduating 2016 or 2017) – Final year students - the application form will be
available in December. Follow the route for non-first years www.york.ac.uk/careers/yorkaward
York Award (First Years) – Get involved in all aspects of university life to develop skills for your application and
keep a look out for York Award activities throughout term. Application form available online from the end of
Spring term. www.york.ac.uk/careers/yorkaward
York Student Internship Bureau - Keep an eye on Careers Gateway under ‘Exclusive Opportunities @York’ for
all SIB activity. www.york.ac.uk/careers/gateway