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Graduates into Work: North Yorkshire - ‘Finding Your Why’

Unlock your potential with the University of York's career course to help you "Find your why."

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Graduates into Work: North Yorkshire - ‘Finding Your Why’

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Explore career planning with ease and navigate the North Yorkshire job market

Begin your career journey with this expertly designed short course, where you’ll explore your personal strengths and learn about opportunities in the North Yorkshire job market. Equip yourself with strategic tools for a fulfilling career path.

Discover your potential with career management tools

On this two-week course, you’ll dive into state-of-the-art career planning techniques like the DOTS model (Decision Learning, Opportunity Awareness, Transition Learning, and Self-awareness) and enhance your self-awareness through self-reflection exercises designed to uncover your unique strengths and career motivations.

As you move through the course, you’ll gain insights into the current trends and key growth areas within North Yorkshire’s job market. The course prepares you to make informed career decisions with expert guidance tailored to regional opportunities.

Embrace purpose discovery with Golden Circles

Explore Simon Sinek’s Golden Circles and the concept of Ikigai to explore and align your passions, skills, and career goals, paving a meaningful path forward in your professional life.

As you conclude, the University of York’s comprehensive career management course empowers you to navigate your professional journey with confidence.

By understanding your strengths and harnessing critical career planning tools, you’ll be well-prepared to seize opportunities in the North Yorkshire job market and beyond.

Syllabus

  • Week 1

    Tools and learning models

    • A shadowy hello

      Welcome

      An introduction to the course objectives and a chance to think about how you will learn. There is also an opportunity to introduce yourself and meet fellow learners for the first time.

    • Silhouette of a person with a briefcase stepping up along a large upward arrow, symbolizing career growth.

      From campus to career: a beginner’s guide to career management

      You will explore career management by strategically planning and executing steps to achieve your professional goals, starting with identifying your career objectives and working backwards to outline necessary actions and resources

    • Sets of dumbbell weights

      Recognising your strengths and super strengths

      In this section, you will focus on recognising and leveraging your strengths and super strengths to make informed career decisions in today’s dynamic job market.

    • UK map with icons for graduate job opportunities, highlighting local and national markets.

      Understanding the national and local graduate labour market

      Understanding the types of roles available in your local area can impact the way in which you search for jobs and can even influence the types of jobs you look for!

    • Illustration of a thought bubble on a gradient blue background.

      Closing thoughts

      A review of the week, and the distance travelled so far

  • Week 2

    Career opportunities and transitions

    • Wooden welcome sign on a rustic wooden floor, with a cozy cabin-style background.

      Welcome back

      Thanks for returning for more - we hope you enjoy the second half of this course with us.

    • Illustration of a businessman with a briefcase standing next to a signpost with multiple direction arrows and a question mark above his head, symbolizing decision-making.

      How to identify career opportunities

      Explore the tools you need to find career opportunities that suit you.

    • A top view of a wooden desk with various work materials including a laptop, calculator, coffee cup, notepads, papers, and a smartphone.

      Understanding different types of business

      When you’re looking for a new job, you might be drawn to big business – places with thousands of employees who run massive graduate schemes.

    • Simple illustration of a resume with icons representing volunteering (a helping hand) and internships (a briefcase), symbolising career-building through experience.

      Utilising volunteering and internships to boost your CV

      Having previous experience in a relevant role or position is often a requirement for a new job – but how can you leverage things like volunteering and internships to build up this experience?

    • Chalk drawing of a figure climbing steps with the phrase 'What's Next?' written on a blackboard, symbolising planning for future steps.

      Career transitions and managing your career trajectory

      Navigate the transition from university to work with tips on adapting to workplace challenges, managing your career through continuous learning, self-assessment, networking, and building a career action plan for long-term growth.

    • The words 'The End' written in the sand on a beach.

      Closing thoughts

      Reflect on your career goals and growth from this course. Understand your strengths, clarify career paths, and explore graduate opportunities in North Yorkshire. Continue learning with 'Think Like a Recruiter.'

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On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Explore your career path by identifying personal strengths values, and motivators
  • Apply tools like DOTS to plan and manage your career strategically
  • Reflect on personal skills and life experiences, and be able to recognise both strengths and areas for growth
  • Assess the North Yorkshire graduate labour market, helping you to make informed career decisions

Who is the course for?

This course is crafted for university students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals seeking clarity in their career paths. Ideal for those exploring new opportunities, it’s especially suited for those approaching graduation or navigating first job transitions.

Who will you learn with?

Charlie King

Charlie is a dedicated Careers Consultant based in York, with a passion for helping students navigate the world of work.

Who developed the course?

University of York

University of York

The University of York combines the pursuit of academic excellence with a culture of inclusion, which encourages everyone – from a variety of backgrounds – to achieve their best.

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