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Final Years’ Checklist
Hey Finalists! Congratulations – you’re in the final stretch of your degree! As part of our Class of 2023 Campaign, we want to remind you that the Careers Service is here for you for life. So there is no rush to access our careers services before you leave campus. But, to make sure you are…
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Take your next steps towards volunteering with Student Volunteering Week!
Student Volunteering Week is here and we can’t wait for you to be a part of it! Keep reading to find out why you should make volunteering a part of your student experience and how to get involved in our events.
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InLeeds – If you’re looking for a reason to stay in Leeds, this is an event you won’t want to miss…
You’ll be glad to be a grad in Leeds… If you’ve decided to stay in Leeds as a graduate, or if you’re looking for reasons to stay, you don’t want to miss InLeeds 2023. Back and better than ever, join us for this online event series, happening over Zoom on 20 and 21 February, where…
Read MoreLeeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair
Listen up Graduates – we have a secret to let you in on! Did you know that you can have a degree and still be eligible for an apprenticeship? That’s right, just because you’ve been to university doesn’t mean you can’t get paid to learn and gain experience as part of an apprentice role. What’s…
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Spring Skills Weeks
A new semester means new opportunities to boost your employability, right? Well, you can count your lucky stars as the Careers Service are bringing YOU four Skills Weeks to help you develop your skills this spring! This is what we’ve got lined up so far: Recruitment processes week | 6 February – 10 February You…
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Class of 2023
Calling all finalists – we’re launching our Class of 2023 campaign especially for you! Class of 2023 is our bespoke support for finalists through your final stretch, after you graduate and for life. We’re here every step of the way. We totally understand that your final year can be overwhelming with exams, deadlines and dissertations…
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Global Careers Week
Does working abroad interest you? Want to network with international employers and hear about the amazing opportunities open to you? Check out our upcoming Global Careers Week 14 – 18 November! Sign up today to find out where the world of work could take you. Here’s what’s on offer: ● Monday, 14 November @ 11am…
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GradSkills: Course Opportunities for Graduates
GradSkills offers free, short term and engaging courses to those who have graduated from a West Yorkshire institution between 2018-2022. Here are 5 reasons you should sign up for a course with GradSkills! Interested? Here are our upcoming courses: Developing Project Management Skills for Graduates Are you a recent graduate interested in pursuing a career…
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Autumn Skills Weeks
Looking to boost your employability? Wanting the latest tips and tricks from employers, careers experts and alumni? Take a look at our upcoming skills weeks, which include workshops and panel events. Kick-start your career planning and sign up today! Recruitment Process Week 17 Oct – 21 Oct This week, we will be looking at what…
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Uncover Your Path Fairs
It’s that time of year again, folks! This autumn, we’re bringing you a series of fairs to help you uncover your path after university and beyond – whether that be through work experience, volunteering or opportunities to go global. These fairs will be your first opportunity to expand your network IN-PERSON since 2019. Sound exciting?…
Read MoreCareer concerns? We’re here to help you
Are you worried about getting a work placement? Or maybe you’re a final year concerned about graduate jobs? If you’re worried about what the covid-19 outbreak means for your future, we can help. We’re here to help with your queries, even at a distance! Our experts are available for online appointments Monday-Friday 9-5 (note that…
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Commercial Awareness and COVID-19
COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the UK and global economy meaning major shifts across industry and the labour market. Jade Rogan, Careers Consultant at University of Leeds has some tips on how you can keep commercially aware to inform your career planning in these uncertain times. There are a few different words I…
Read MoreClass of 2020: Leeds Exclusive Opportunities
One recurring theme (or worry) of job applications and interviews is how do I stand out? In the competitive world of job hunting, what is it that sets apart one graduate from another? Luckily, as a University of Leeds student, you are endowed with a range of schemes and opportunities that can make you uniquely…
Read More#InLeeds: From Depop to Digital Marketing at Enjoy Digital
Hannah studied Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Leeds. She knew she wanted to stay in Leeds and the Digital Marketing role at Enjoy Digital allowed to her to kick-start her career. Her Depop business helped her stand out from other candidates. Conor studied Retail Marketing & Management at University in Leeds. The broad nature of…
Read MoreIntroducing Class of 2020
The Class of 2020 campaign launched today – but what is it, and how can you find and take the right next steps? There’s a style of language in emails you’ll be familiar with – “Great prices available – limited time only!” “book now and don’t miss out!” – chances are if you checked your inbox now there’d be…
Read MoreTop Tips for Careers Fairs
Thinking about coming to a Careers Fair, but not sure how to approach it? We welcome hundreds of organisations to campus every year – who are keen to recruit Leeds students. The Fairs are a great opportunity to say hello and learn more about your potential future employers. Olivia Osborne from the Employer Team gives…
Read MoreClass of 2019 – How can I continue to access Careers Support?
Hopefully you’ve come across the Class of 2019 campaign, and heard about how you can continue to access all of our services after graduation. But what can you access, and more importantly how? So, what can I access? The short answer is, everything! There’s nothing that you’ve had access to as a student here that…
Read MoreWomen in Leeds Digital Conference 2019
On Thursday 2nd May 2019, Women in Leeds Digital (WiLD)’s inaugural conference took place here on campus at Nexus Leeds, as part of Leeds Digital Festival 2019. Our Assistant Head of Careers Jess Henderson attended, and provides this summary. I was so glad to be able to attend this event. The digital sector in Leeds…
Read MoreLove Leeds? There’s probably more to it than you realise.
It goes without saying that Leeds is a great city. We know that many students want to stay in the city – or return to it – after graduating, but often aren’t aware of the range of organisations and opportunities that Leeds has to offer a graduate. This post highlights some key facts about the…
Read MoreStaying In:Leeds
This week, Contemporary and Professional Studies student Roland talks about the In:Leeds day which took place in March, and gives you a glimpse of the reasons why you should consider staying in Leeds after graduation. As part of a team of six, we pitched an idea on the final day of the inaugural, Leeds-New York Leadership…
Read MoreHow to impress at the Graduate Jobs & Internships Fair
Careers Fairs provide a fantastic opportunity for you to meet – and learn more about – a whole range of employers, and further study opportunities, all in one place. Our Spring Graduate Jobs & Internships Fair is taking place on 3rd May. Full details available on the fair website. This post provides tips to help…
Read MoreYour careers questions answered #UoLCareerQs
We were at Freshers fair today and loved speaking to so many of you – at all stages of your studies! We thought it might be useful to answer some of the most common questions we were asked today on the blog, so here they are. We will also tweet ongoing common questions and advice…
Read MoreLeeds for Life Foundation Grants – Application support
If you have an idea for a project which will develop your skills and benefit others, the Leeds for Life Foundation could help with a cash grant to make it happen. You might want to seek out new challenges, to experience new environments and cultures, and make a positive difference to the lives of other people.…
Read MoreMake the most of the Yorkshire Graduate Recruitment Fair
One week today is the Yorkshire Graduate Recruitment Fair. This is the region’s largest event of its kind, with over 100 organisations attending. This post will help you prepare and get the most out of it. Regardless of whether or not you’ve attended a careers fair before, they can be a bit intimidating. This fair…
Read MoreWhy come to a careers fair? An Arts student’s perspective
The Yorkshire Graduate Recruitment Fair takes place at The Edge here on campus on 8th June 2015. With over 120 organisations attending, including local, national and international companies and postgraduate education providers, this is a great opportunity to meet representatives from a range of organisations. In this post, final year student Verity outlines why she…
Read MoreGetting into the charity sector: Summary of panel event
This is the third post in our 5-part mini-series summarising the Public Affairs and Community Engagement (PACE) Panel event we held on 11thMarch 2015. Other posts in the series can be viewed by clicking on the ‘PACE Event’ tag at the bottom of this post. What is the charity sector? This sector is made up of…
Read MoreYouth and Community sector: Panel event summary
On the 11th March 2015 we ran the Public Affairs and Community Engagement (PACE) Panel Event. The event brought together representatives from a range of sectors into themed panel sessions to provide insights and advice on the sector. The sectors covered were; Youth & Communities, Social Work, Charities, Parliament & Public Affairs and International Development. …
Read MoreStand out at the Autumn Graduate Jobs & Internships Fair
Are you thinking of coming to the Autumn Graduate Jobs & Internships Fair on Monday 13th October? It is a fantastic opportunity to meet representatives from over 100 organisations who are all interested in meeting students like you. Whether you are still undecided, or if you are definitely coming, this post outlines how it can…
Read MoreSuccess at the Spring Graduate Jobs and Internships Fair 2014
If you are wondering why you should attend the YGRF in a few weeks time, then look no further! In this blog post our Fair Liaison Officer, Lauren McArthur, explains how two Leeds students walked away from our Spring Fair with graduate jobs! Building relationships face to face….not much can beat it in the world…
Read MoreLeeds students compete in national business challenge semi-finals
Two teams of students are representing the University of Leeds in live semi-finals of the national Universities Business Challenge (UBC) competition this week. UBC UK is an annual simulated business competition open to all UK universities which consists of three rounds. Round 1 took place on-line last autumn, round 2 are a number of semi-finals, and…
Read MoreCareers Fairs and Events – Autumn Career Essentials
Networking is an essential element of successful career planning and job seeking. We make this easier for you by arranging hundreds of on-campus events every year; nearly 200 this semester alone! These include recruitment fairs – both large, and faculty-specific – employer presentations and workshops, and workshops delivered as part of our central programme. With…
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