York St John London Campus
Careers support
Meet your London careers team. Find out how we can help you to find new opportunities and work towards your career aspirations.
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The Student Opportunities and Careers team are here to support you as you explore your career aspirations.
We can help you uncover your potential and develop your employability, transforming you into a commercially viable and successful graduate.
We offer support and guidance from the start of your course. As the London Campus community comprises of international students, we recognise that at the start of your course you may need help in securing a part time job. We have tailored our services around your needs throughout the semester to support you better. Explore what we offer below.
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Careers guidance
You can access our careers support and guidance in the way that suits you.
Drop-ins
Visit us on campus or online in our Career Clinic Drop-In sessions. We can help you with CVs, covering letters, job applications, LinkedIn, Handshake, and general careers advice.
Appointments
For 1 to 1 guidance, you can book an appointment with one of our advisers through Handshake. They can support you with general careers guidance, job application and interview support, placement support, and more.
Professional experience year
We are here to support you throughout your professional experience year.
During the semester, our team runs workshops and information sessions to help you prepare, apply, and succeed in your placement.
As a York St John University student, you also have access to Handshake, our dedicated careers platform, where you can search and apply for job opportunities tailored to your course and interest, and also a pre-placement Moodle to access further resources.
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Events and activities
We regularly host industry guest speakers, and run on-campus job fairs every semester.
These are a great opportunity for you to expand your professional network, get information about current vacancies, and learn more about graduate and training schemes.
During your course, you can also take part in insight days and site visits to external companies relevant to your course. We also host on-campus corporate activities with relevant companies, including panel talks and mock interviews.
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Career wellbeing
Career wellbeing means finding your work enjoyable and utilising your skills and strengths, so that you have an interest in your job and a healthy work life balance.
As a student you may get overwhelmed with studies, coursework, part time jobs and social life. As an international student it is normal to feel homesick and less motivated to go through the challenges in a new country, especially when your loved ones are not around to support you.
We're here to help you maintain a balance and enjoy your time as a student. Our team will listen to your concerns and fears and help you to find the support you need. This can include supporting you in preparing for job searching and interviews and maintaining good career wellbeing in your future, or referring you to the York St John University wellbeing services or other support services.
Further information
Professional experience year
Find out about the benefits of doing a professional experience or placement. Get advice on how to find placements and what you need to do while on your placement.
Enterprise Academy
Find out about our Enterprise Academy and how it can benefit your development.
Graduate support
Advice on how to find graduate job vacancies, including specific information for international students.
Meet the team
Meet your Student Opportunities and Careers team. Find out more about each staff member and how we can help you to achieve your potential.
