Middle year(s)

Use what you know about yourself to gain relevant work experience.

Semester 1

Check closing dates

Check closing dates of internships, placements and study abroad

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Get work experience

Build work experience through University volunteering and enterprise

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Attend Careers Fairs

Look out for Careers Fairs

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Chat to Careers staff

Book an appointment with Careers staff to talk through your next steps

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Go global in the summer

Attend the Global Opportunities Fair in week 6

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Get involved

Get involved in student life through YUSU

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Learn a language

Book your place on a Languages For All year-long or short course

Register for a Placement Year

The deadline to register for a Placement Year is in January

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Semester 2

Check available funding

You may be eligible for a York Futures Scholarship to support your activities

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Learn a language

Learn a language at a relaxed pace in an informal setting on a Languages For All short course

Summer abroad

Attend the Summer Opportunities Fair in Refreshers Week

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Get involved with YUSU elections

Represent fellow students by campaigning to become a Sabbatical Officer

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Find out about job sectors

Attend the Careers in...job sectors event in week 7

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Apply for the York Award

Demonstrate to employers that you have taken a proactive approach to life at university by applying for the York Award

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Explore internships

York Internships advertises paid, project-based internships exclusively for York students

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Update your CV

Update your CV to apply for summer work experience

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Apply to be a college mentor (STYM)

Be a student peer supporter for new undergraduates

Review your progress

By the end of your middle year(s) you'll:

  • have built more work experience through internships, volunteering, enterprise or study abroad
  • have attended careers events and fairs to understand your options
  • have developed a better understanding of your strengths, skills and experience through the York Award
  • have updated and tailored your CV

Next steps

Final year: make the most of the support and resources available