Contacting us

You can:

• send careers enquiries via the Careers Information Team in Handshake
• get feedback on CVs, applications and supporting statements - see the CVs and applications page for information on using CareerSet.  
• have CVs and applications reviewed through v-guidance (feedback via a screencast/video or annotated notes). Submit your application by uploading documents to your profile and messaging the Careers Information Team in Handshake 
• arrange for a telephone or online appointment - bookable in Handshake or email careers@york.ac.uk or ring +44(0)1904 322685
• keep in touch through social media 

Online resources

Online resources:

• writing a CV - what to include and the layout 
• videos on How to make a great CV, and How to make a great cover letter (York log-in required)
• CareerSet is an online tool that will give you feedback on your CV (York login required).  See the CVs and applications page for more detail.
• get information about preparing for interviews and practise video interviews with Shortlist.Me (these resources are developed with the UK labour market in mind)
• presentation slides and recordings from some of our careers events
• York Strengths online discovery (select undergraduate or postgraduate as appropriate)
• jobs and volunteering on Handshake
• our pages for postgraduate research students
• mentoring pages for postgraduate research student distance learners
• information on researching the job market on our international student pages, and World Links with links to GoinGlobal, country profiles, study information and vacancy sites
• develop academic and other skills through a series of online workshops with the Academic Skills Community.

Key Careers and Placements web pages:

• Look for work
• Get ideas
• Develop your skills

Networking

Even if you are away from campus, you can still make use of University of York networks:

• York Profiles and Mentors - discover real life work experiences of alumni after York; you can ask questions or request a mentor
• Networking - including our networking toolkit
• LinkedIn - connect with business professionals and keep up to date with developments in your sector through group discussions, introductions and personal recommendations. There are also useful online student user guides to LinkedIn.