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An exclusive programme for Science students to kickstart your career
Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Environment, Health Sciences, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics, Psychology
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Nicola Clemmit Employability Manager works with Computer Science |
Nyree Hardie Careers Consultant works with Biology, Chemistry, |
Vicky Barton Careers Consultant works with Mathematics, |
Activities this term open to all Sciences students
Most departments also have a programme of careers-related talks and activities - check your academic timetable to see what's planned.
York Strengths Development Days - First year students
Finding your strengths - what you are good at and what you love to do - will help you make decisions for your future.
Attending a Development Day is the best way to learn more about yourself and plan to get the most out of your time at York.
Bookings open on Thursday 16 January for Development Days in weeks 5 and 6. All first years will be invited to book by email. First come, first served.
Sessions to support your job hunt
- Finding jobs and completing application forms, 14 January, 17.00-18.00, ATB/056
- Applying for unadvertised jobs and work experience, 21 January, 18.00-19.00, P/L/002
- Assessment Centre Experience, 21 January, 18.00-21.00, Physics Exhibition Centre
- Global Game Jam, 24 January
- TPP aptitude tests, 28 January and 10 March
- Your rights at work, 29 January, 12.00-13.30, P/T/007
- Help, I don't know what to do in my career, 29 January, 17.30-20.00, P/T/005
- The sky's the limit: How to use a STEM degree outside science, 5 February
- British Ecological Society Undergraduate Careers Conference, 5 February, Department of Environment and Geography
- Careers in.. event, featuring: Professional business services; Social mission; Journalism, publishing and writing, 19 February
- Using specialist recruitment agencies to find a job, 4 March, 13.00-15.00, B/K/018
- SCI Day of Science and Careers, 11 March, National STEM Learning Centre
- Maths Skills Centre offer workshops and drop-ins to help you with numerical reasoning tests, statistics etc.
Careers in...
19 February, 18.15-20.30, Physics Exhibition Centre
Panel Q&A sessions, followed by a chance to chat with professionals from:
- Professional business services
- Social mission
- Journalism, publishing and writing
Faculty careers appointments
Book an appointment with one of the Science Careers and Placements team. Weekly at lunchtime (12.00-14.00) in:
- Biology building, 13 January and 26 February
- Chemistry building, 12 February
- Physics building, 31 January
Careers advice appointments are also available in Careers and Placements
To arrange a careers appointment or a mock interview, book in Careers Gateway.
Non-bookable drop-ins in Careers and Placements, Monday to Friday term-time 11.00-13.00
Volunteering opportunities
York Students in Schools:
Sustainability:
Equality and Inclusion:
One-of opportunities:
Application deadlines
- York Leaders (2nd years) 16 February
- York Award Gold (final years) 15 March
- York Futures Scholarship applications 16 March - 19 April
- Volunteering opportunities 16 February
- Explore Enterprise 9 February
Further resources
For information resources specific to science and technology, visit the Science careers page.
STEM jobs
Fri, 13 Sep 2019 14:01:28 GMT
Employer Name: Coderus Ltd
Expiry Date: Tue 10 Mar 2020
Fri, 04 Oct 2019 11:18:28 GMT
Employer Name: Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd
Expiry Date: Wed 18 Mar 2020
Thu, 28 Nov 2019 12:05:47 GMT
Employer Name: Netsells
Expiry Date: Tue 31 Mar 2020 01:00
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