Careers and Employability

Careers and Placements at the University of York offers information and advice to support postgraduate researchers with skills development and career planning in conjunction with RETT. You can expect:

• impartial and confidential careers guidance from our team of careers consultants, including a postgraduate specialist, to help you consider your future career options;

• access to events and dedicated workshops on campus, offering you the opportunity to meet employers, explore a range of employment sectors, and build on your skills;

• opportunities to develop your skills and experience through part-time internships and employment and volunteering;

• online resources, and reference materials available in Careers and Placements building.

Our departmental Careers Officer is Fiora Salis.

You may also wish to check out York Strengths Online, as well as Vitae, an organisation that supports the professional development of researchers.