University of York

Skills-building programme

The York Strengths employability programme helps undergraduate and postgraduate students develop self-awareness, understand options, identify personal strengths, and prepare for a career in which they’ll thrive.

Benefit from York’s employer links

Make the most of York's connections with Times Top 100 employers, like the Civil Service, EY, JLR, Linklaters, and the NHS. Students can also build contacts through York's alumni networks and regional companies.

International support

Alongside its general careers support, the university runs bespoke events for international careers support. It partners with organisations like Student Circus to assist you, wherever in the world you want to work.

Continued alumni support

The York For Life platform offers lifelong career support to York alumni. They can connect through various professional networks, mentoring, events, workshops, and meetings with career advisers.

Networking opportunities

The university hosts three major careers fairs each year, with many top and growing organisations visiting to recruit students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.