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 BRIC. 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 on Campus West.

Whether you're interested in working in academia or other sectors, the Careers and Placements team can provide advice, information and guidance to help you explore your options. 

During your PhD you will have a range of opportunities to develop your research and professional skills, but it can sometimes be difficult to find out what’s available, when you could do it, and whether it’s right for you. The postgraduate researcher career journey aims to support you from the point when you start your PhD, through to the later stages of career decision making and applications. 

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

Philosophy's Careers Officer is Fiora Salis.