All Star Cast

Created 03/03/2010 13:13 Last updated 03/03/2010 14:52
We are happy to announce the host of our eagerly anticipated awards ceremony as none other than the BBC's fabulous Nicole Rees. A regular on the Inside Out program, Nicola is a local journalist trained at the University of Central Lancashire and has previously worked as a Reporter for BBC Radio Leeds.

We are really pleased that Nicola is able to join us for the evening and she will be in good company with other speakers on the night including Regional Minister Rosie Winterton and 4Talents Jo Taylor.

Even more Internships

Created 03/03/2010 12:58 Last updated 03/03/2010 13:00
Some more great news just in - we'll be helping even more of you talented grads get great jobs in Yorkshire!

We've received some extra funding to continue placing graduates within businesses in our region for the next 2 years.

Our Internship Programme is the best way to get a foot in the door to a great career in Yorkshire. Unlike traditional graduate schemes, we don't care about how many UCAS points you've got or whether you've gained a 2.1 or above.

Instead we assess all candidates as individuals, feedback throughout the process on areas in which you could improve and take the best candidates through our Development Centre days and on to be placed with great regional companies.

You can find out more and how to apply for the programme here.

The Big 30,000

Created 03/03/2010 12:42 Last updated 03/03/2010 12:43
 

We are happy to announce that we are helping a whopping 30,000 graduates to find great jobs in Yorkshire.  

We now have over 30,000 graduates registered to our services and have also placed nearly 60 of you talented people directly into Internship roles in our region in the last 6 months. Here's six of our Internship candidates all dressed up in their finest for a recent Development Day.

Not bad eh, for a little old jobs board in Yorkshire!

Still time to nominate your employer

Created 03/03/2010 12:32 Last updated 03/03/2010 12:33

If you've joined a Yorkshire based company on an Internship in the last 12 months there is still time to nominate them for a Yorkshire Internship Award.

These awards are a chance to say a big thank you to an organisation that has provided you with an opportunity to gain hands on experience and learn new skills.

You can find out more about the event and download a nomination form here: www.graduatesyorkshire.co.uk/awards

Take a Trip to the Fair

Created 08/02/2010 16:42 Last updated 08/02/2010 16:48
The careers fair that is, there's no time for fun when there's graduate job seeking to do. Here's a round up of all the careers fairs and events coming up in the next few weeks:

• Leeds University Spring Fair, 11^th February, Parkinson Court
• Sheffield Spring into Jobs Fair, 24^th February, Octagon Centre, find out more at: www.sheffieldcareersfairs.ac.uk
• BMedia Creative Careers Fair, 24^th February, The Atrium, University of Bradford
• Bradford University 20 mile Fair, careers within 20 miles of Bradford, 3^rd March, Norcroft Centre

Wear your badge of support

Created 08/02/2010 16:23 Last updated 08/02/2010 16:59
We've had some great entries so far to our refer a friend competition and wanted to share this top entry from Matthew Heald with you. He's not just told us and his friends about how great we are - he's come up with this handy button so other people can show their support too!

Add it to your homepage or your blog or even change your profile picture for a day. Here's a nifty bit of code our IT guys magically conjured up for us to help you do just that.

The hottest ticket in town

Created 08/02/2010 16:08 Last updated 08/02/2010 16:09

We're launching the very first Yorkshire Internship Awards. If you're a graduate in an internship in Yorkshire you can nominate the company you're working with.

As well as saying a big thank you to the company who have given you an opportunity to get on the career ladder, if your entry is shortlisted you'll get an exclusive invite to our spectacular awards ceremony.

Another top nomination

Created 08/02/2010 15:54
We've been nominated for yet another award. The Onrec Awards are the highlight of the online recruitment calendar and we've been shortlisted in not just 1 but 2 categories; Innovative Offline Marketing and Best Niche. Winners are announced in March and we'll be sure to let you know if we take home any silverware! Continue Reading »

Use your skills to help others

Created 22/01/2010 12:25

We're always telling you to give volunteering a go and here's a handy website to help you do just that (and boosts your skills and CV too!).

Here you will find out more about volunteering generally and who to contact in your area.  There are 26 local volunteer centres in Yorkshire and the Humber that can tell you what is available near you and how to get involved.  Volunteering opportunities can range from working directly with clients - young people, older people, unemployed or disadvantaged groups; to helping a local group using your skills - perhaps around IT, legal advice, bookkeeping, or fundraising.

Do your bit for Graduates Yorkshire and bag £50!

Created 13/01/2010 16:17 Last updated 18/01/2010 09:51

So picture the scene. Three finalists walk past our stand at a careers fair looking at our giant 6m long bright green stand (or "the monster" as it's known in GY towers) with a quizzical look on their faces. I draw them in with a dazzling smile and tell them who we are and what we do, at which point student #1 pipes up "yeah I'm registered with you guys, your ace." Whilst students 2 & 3 go "Who?" "What?" "Never heard of you."

If only the student in-the-know had spread the love then my job as Marketing Officer would be done. So we're asking for your help in promoting Graduates Yorkshire to friends and family in return for some good old fashioned bribery!

Recommend a friend to the Graduates Yorkshire Internship Programme and if they go on to be placed in an internship we'll give you £50 in vouchers of your choice. We're also giving away two top prizes of £50 vouchers each for the two graduates who go that extra mile in promoting our services.