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Last month we asked you whether you had ever used your University Careers Service. We're happy to say that a whopping 80% said yes, with around a quarter telling us they used theirs on a regular basis!

We think that's great, but for the 20% of you that have yet to visit your Careers centre here are a few reasons why you should pop along today and see what's on offer.

• Careers services offer guidance to students of their University absolutely free! This can include CV checks and interview workshops. If you're a recent graduate you may still be able to get advice from your old University, the best thing to do is ask.

• If you're thinking about starting your own business or working as a free lancer after University, your Careers Service will able to help you find out about what free training, business advice and funding is on offer.

• Many careers services run events and careers presentations where you can meet prospective graduate employers. These can range from large recruitment fairs to individual employer presentations.

Find out more by visiting your University Careers Service website here.

University of Bradford - Career Development Services
University of Huddersfield - Career and Employability Service
University of Hull - Careers Service
University of Leeds - Career Centre
Leeds Metropolitan University - Careers Service
University of Sheffield - Careers Service
Sheffield Hallam University - Careers and Employment Services
Leeds Trinity & All Saints - Careers Service
York St John University - Careers Service & Job Bureau
University of York - Careers Service

We know that if you've spent any time in Yorkshire you'll love it as much we do. Luckily, there are plenty of opportunities for talented graduates on your doorstep. You just need to know where to look! That's why we're happy to support the University of Bradford's "20 mile" fair. All the employers you'll meet at this event will be offering jobs within 20 miles of the University of Bradford. Simple really!

Get yourself down to the Norcroft Centre on the 25^th March, 10.00 am - 3.30pm, to find out more visit the University of Bradford Careers Service website.

Are you or have you studied an engineering related degree? We'd love to find out your thoughts on engineering in higher education and how well it equips you for the world of work!

Come along to our focus group to be held on the afternoon of Thursday, March 12^th, close to Sheffield City Centre. There'll be plenty of tea and coffee on offer as well as sweet treats to get the conversation going. All participants will be rewarded with a goody bag including a £20 Amazon voucher for their troubles.

The session will last no longer than 2 hours and will be a perfect opportunity to add to your CV some practical experience of labour market research and application of communication skills. It will also be a chance for you to have your opinion heard on skills in engineering and how the skills gap between education and work can be filled.

Fancy getting involved? Email imogen.hesp@graduatesyorkshire.co.uk to find out more.

You can now follow Graduates Yorkshire on twitter! It's a great way to keep updated on all the best new jobs and careers events across the region, as well as finding out what really goes on behind the scenes in the Graduates Yorkshire office. Follow us here or find us by searching for GradYorks.

Here's a date to pop in your diary, the Sheffield Spring into Jobs Fair. A collaborative fair between both the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University, this fair attracts loads of top employers and is well worth the trip over to the Steel City for!

The fair's open to students of any institution and the hospitable folk also run shuttle buses between the Universities and the train station during the event. So make a note of April 29^th, 10.30am - 4.00pm, The Octagon, to make sure you don't miss out!

Find out more at the SURF website.

We're always one for a bargain in the Graduates Yorkshire office and we've been beating the crunch by taking advantage of some great offers about at the moment. With much of the UK finding the current climate gloomy, many companies are trying to lure you out of the house and back on to the High Street with some fab discount deals.

If you're not shopping smart yet then maybe you need to take a tip from us; next time you're deciding what restaurant to choose or where to get that hot new party look, check out what's on offer first!

Moneysavingexpert.com is a great place to start. You may have seen Martin on the telly, he gets about a bit. He's a regular on GMTV and no stranger to This Morning and Richard and Judy. His website is full of the best discounts around. From half price at La Tasca to 20% off ASOS, you can save pennies on everything from your weekly shop to a holiday in the Maldives by taking note of his advice!

Wednesday's are Orange in the Graduates Yorkshire office. With 2for1 on Cinema tickets and a slap up meal at Pizza Express, they are fast becoming the new Friday night! Anyone with an Orange mobile can take advantage (if you haven't, make a friend who has). Check out their website for details.

If you're lucky enough to still be in the possession of a valid NUS card then head down to your Student Union and see what's on offer in your area. Many local hairdressers, cafes and boutiques located near Universities will offer cut price deals to draw in the student crowd.

Also check out any local publications, such as your Student Paper or a local free magazine. You'll normally find these knocking about your local café or sarni shop, so keep an eye out!

We're sure you've seen loads in the press recently about how this year's graduates are going to find the job market a little tougher than usual. This month we wanted to know how you're feeling about it all. Are you worried that you won't be able to find a job? Do you think there are opportunities out there for those willing to look and work hard enough? Tell us your opinion in our poll here.

Become a fan on Facebook and you'll get to know what's going on in the region first! We'll be keeping our fan page up to date with all the best careers fairs happening in Universities across Yorkshire. We'll also be using the page to promote competitions and incentives throughout the year. Our Spring fairs are already in the calendar, so make sure you don't miss out!

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