Undergraduate
Careers support
Find out how we support your career ambitions, professional placements, and study abroad opportunities.
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Our careers service is called LaunchPad. It is the home of your career, placement and study abroad support.
We are here to help you with your next steps. We'll support you to gain experience and the confidence you need to succeed. Whether you have a career in mind or are still exploring your options, we support you every step of the way.
We provide:
- 1 to 1 career appointments
- Employer events
- LinkedIn and CV sessions
- Support for professional placements for your course
- Study abroad and international opportunities
- Work experience and volunteering opportunities
If you aspire to be your own boss, we can help to get you there. Our Kickstart Programme team run enterprise workshops throughout the year. Hear from guest speakers, get 1 to 1 support, and apply for start-up funding. You can also head over to our Enterprise Centre for a space you can run your business from.
After you graduate
Our careers support is life-long and we'll still be here to help you after you graduate.
You can see some of the ways we continue to support you on our Graduate careers support page.
How we help you succeed
Tailored career support
Our LaunchPad careers team get to know you. They will help you create a career plan that is unique to you.
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Professional placements
On most courses you can choose a professional placement. These are a good way you build your experience. Our LaunchPad team will help you find the right place for you.
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International opportunities
Get international experience through volunteering, work experience, or an internship. You may also be able to study abroad for part of your course.
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Start your own business
Get advice from expert mentors on our Kickstart Programme.
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Support with applying for jobs
From CV writing to interview preparation, we host events that get you ready to take the next step.
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95% of York St John University students were in work or further study 15 months after graduating.
— Higher Education Graduate Outcomes Data, published 2021
