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Graduates into Work: North Yorkshire - ‘Think Like a Recruiter’

Gain insights into recruitment stages, master CV writing, and ace interviews to boost your career in North Yorkshire's job market.

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Graduates into Work: North Yorkshire - ‘Think Like a Recruiter’

  • 2 weeks

  • 4 hours per week

  • Digital certificate when eligible

  • Open level

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Navigate the recruitment process like a pro with the University of York

This course will teach you how to view the recruitment process from an employer’s perspective, enabling you to create standout applications, excel in interviews, and enhance your professional presence.

Understand the recruitment process from start to finish

Over two weeks, this course will guide you through every stage of the recruitment journey, helping you understand how recruiters evaluate candidates.

From scoring CVs to navigating assessment centres, you’ll gain invaluable insights into what employers look for and how to present yourself as the ideal candidate.

Create a CV and online presence that impresses

You’ll learn to craft an effective CV that highlights your skills and achievements while addressing any gaps with confidence.

You’ll also discover how to leverage your social media network to strengthen your professional brand, positioning yourself as a standout candidate in the North Yorkshire job market and beyond.

Master interviews and embrace fair, modern recruitment practices

Develop the skills to ace interviews by mastering structured response techniques such as STAR and CARL. You’ll learn how to predict and prepare for interview questions, succeed in virtual interviews, and shine in final-stage assessments, ensuring you’re ready to tackle any recruitment challenge.

At the same time, explore the role of artificial intelligence in modern hiring processes and discover how to use these tools to your advantage.

This course also highlights the importance of fair and inclusive recruitment, providing guidance on disclosing disabilities and creating a level playing field for all candidates. Together, these skills will prepare you to navigate interviews and recruitment practices with confidence and competence.

Syllabus

  • Week 1

    Before the Interview

    • 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.

    • Chalk drawing of a person climbing stairs on a blackboard, with the phrase 'Step by Step' written on each step, symbolizing gradual progress and steady advancement.

      Navigating the Recruitment Journey

      Explore the various stages of the recruitment process, from initial CV and cover letter submissions to assessment centres and final interviews.

    • A professional holding a tablet displaying virtual graphs and charts, symbolizing data analysis and business insights. The background features server racks, emphasizing a technological and analytical focus.

      Commercial Awareness and Company Analysis

      Understand commercial awareness, including SWOT and PESTLE analyses, to explore organizations and showcase your knowledge in job applications and cover letters.

    • Illustration of stacked CV documents with a minimalist design, featuring a placeholder profile picture, lines for text, and bullet points to represent resume details.

      Score a CV

      Critically analyse CVs using a scoring matrix to assess their fit for a Business Development Executive role. Gain practical insights into creating strong applications.

    • Illustration of two people sitting across a table during an interview. One person holds a document, while a laptop and papers are visible on the table, symbolizing a professional assessment setting.

      Pre-interview Test

      Learn about pre-interview tests like situational judgment, personality, reasoning, and game-based assessments, and how they evaluate your skills and fit for a role.

    • Illustration of a diverse group of individuals at desks with laptops and notebooks, engaging in reflection and discussion with speech bubbles symbolizing their thoughts and ideas.

      End of Week One Discussion

      Reflect on your progress from Week One! Share your confidence levels and insights gained about career goals, recruitment processes, and job application tools.

  • Week 2

    Successful interviews

    • Illustration of a person in formal attire sitting at a desk, speaking into a laptop for a video interview. The laptop displays a question, set in a clean and professional environment.

      Video Interviews, Assessment Centres and Final Stage Interviews

      Analyse and score video interviews, and apply the STAR method to structure responses.

    • A picture of a person leaning over a desk shaking hands with another person. The peoples face are not visible

      Interview Techniques and Preparation

      Gain practical skills for predicting and preparing for interview questions by analysing job descriptions and applying structured response techniques like STAR and CARL.

    • A futuristic digital illustration depicting artificial intelligence, featuring a glowing human brain outlined within a circuit board design, symbolizing the integration of AI and technology.

      AI and Recruitment

      Gain a comprehensive understanding of AI's role in recruitment, both from a recruiter's and a candidate's perspective.

    • Illustration of a diverse group of individuals at desks with laptops and notebooks, engaging in reflection and discussion with speech bubbles symbolizing their thoughts and ideas.

      End of Week Two

      A conclusion of all the learning from this course.

When would you like to start?

Start straight away and join a global classroom of learners. If the course hasn’t started yet you’ll see the future date listed below.

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Learning on this course

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...

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of each stage in the recruitment process, from CV creation to final interviews
  • Create a compelling CV, address gaps effectively, and tailor your applications for different job types and industries
  • Assess key interview techniques, including STAR and CARL methods, and learn how to handle video interviews and assessment centre activities
  • Discuss how and why to disclose disabilities during the recruitment process and how to make the process fair and transparent
  • Reflect on how to leverage LinkedIn and other social media tools to improve your job search and professional presence.

Who is the course for?

This course is ideal for students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals eager to master CV writing, interview skills, and recruitment strategies while exploring career opportunities in North Yorkshire.

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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