Bright Futures is a completely unique careers focused society at the University of York.
If you want a job after university, internship while you're here, or simply more information on:
- What different companies do
- How to make a competitive application
- Perfecting interviews/assessment centres
- Acquiring essential 'soft skills'
…What are you waiting for? Sign up to the mailing list and get involved with our events!
We work with a range of global firms in different industries, including:
Credit Suisse, Accenture, PwC, Ernst & Young, KPMG, Teach First, Linklaters, Siemens, Tesco, IBM, Hiscox, Shell, National Grid… the list goes further http://www.brightfutures.co.uk/home/employers/who-we-work-with.html :
Our aim is to have workshops and networking events with many of the above [AND ANY OTHERS YOU REQUEST] during the academic year to allow York students an in-depth insight into how each company works and where they would fit within the organisation.
E-mail sent by Liam Tollinton, Sunday, 5th May 2013 @ 11:47am
Hi All
Our elections will now be taking place in the coming week (week 3) If you haven't already applied to join the comittee there is still time! This is your chance to become directly involved in the UKs largest student-led careers society. Bright Futures is present at the UK’s top universities including Nottingham, Imperial, UCL, Durham, LSE as well as York.
You will help bring some of the biggest employers in the UK to campus as well as have the opportunity to further your own skills and improve your prospects of getting an internship/graduate job.
If you’re still unsure whether its for you check out this video on YouTube:
ALL Positions are up for grabs and are as follows:
President; Secretary; Treasurer; Events Officers [2]; Corporate Liaison Officers (2) Marketing Officer and IT Officer
(For detailed descriptions see the attached file)
For the role you wish to apply for, please send a small application of no more than 200 words to brightfutures@yusu.orgwhich might include:
- Why your skills/experience would be a good match for the position.
- Any events you have been involved in organising
- Any you would plan to run, should you be successful in gaining a place on the committee.
Elections will be held in Week 3 at 6.30pm in YourSpace at the YUSU Student Centre. All applications must be submitted before election night.
You will be required to prepare a short speech (no more than 2 minutes) on why you are best for the position and any events you have ideas for. Positions will be decided by a group ballot vote on the night. You are permitted to bring a few friends along for support!
If you have any questions about the roles or process do not hesitate to email us!
E-mail sent by Liam Tollinton, Monday, 22nd April 2013 @ 3:04pm
Hi All
Hope you had an enjoyable Easter holiday.
This is another reminder about our committee elections taking place next week. This is your chance to become directly involved in the UKs largest student-led careers society. Bright Futures is present at the UK’s top universities including Kings College, Exeter, Nottingham, Imperial, UCL, Durham, LSE as well as York. You will help bring some of the biggest employers in the UK to campus as well as have the opportunity to further your own skills and improve your prospects of getting an internship/graduate job.
President Secretary Treasurer Events Officers [2] Corporate Liaison Officers (2)
Marketing Officer IT Officer
(For detailed descriptions click here and scroll down) For the role you wish to apply for, please send a small application (<200 words) with:
- Why your skills/experience would be a good match for the position.
- Any events you have run yourself and or any you would plan to run, should you be successful in gaining a place on the committee.
Elections will be held in Week 2 the day and time is still TBC. All applications must be submitted before election night.
You will be required to prepare a short speech (1-2 minutes) on why you are best for the position and any events you have ideas for. Positions will be decided by a group ballot vote on the night. You are permitted to bring a few friends along to vote (within reason!)
If you have any questions about the roles or process do not hesitate to email us!
E-mail sent by Liam Tollinton, Friday, 5th April 2013 @ 6:54pm
Hi folks
We trust the holidays are going well for you and the prospect of exams around the corner isn't causing too much gloom!
Also hope as many of those who wanted to secure internships and graduates jobs already have done so. If not though don't despair! You're not alone and there are many more opportunities available (see the bottom of this email)
Here are a few things we think you should know about:
1 Bright Futures Elections Want to get in involved in running one a society that is part of the biggest network of careers socities in the UK? Our elections will be taking place in in Week 2 of the coming term. Positions available include President, Secretary, Events Officer, IT Officer and Corporate Liason. Click here to find out more. Send a small email application (< than 200 words) to brightfutures@yusu.org.
2 Global Investment Banking Olympiad
Get a team together for the chance to win £1000! Click here for more information
3 Teach First
Want a more rewarding career? Take up the challenge. With more schools now taking part in the scheme than ever before and two new regions there is an even greater demand for Teach First teachers so the application deadline has been extended. More specifically there is still capacity in Maths, Science, IT and English. Also don't feel you have to be studying a Maths degree to apply for the Maths scheme. If you are doing a course where Maths plays a big part such as Economics and you studied A Level Maths then you are eligable to apply. Click here for more information and to apply.
4 Careers in the EU "Are you interested in a lifetime of different challenging jobs that make a real difference? Want to work in an environment where you are constantly expected to, and lucratively rewarded, for developing new skills? Like the idea of working abroad, travelling and meeting people from all over Europe? A career in the EU may be for you. Like the page on Facebookhere to keep up to date with the opportunities available.
5 Internships and Graduate Jobs
Many top graduate recruiters are still yet to fill their positions for internships and grad schemes such as Bright Futures invstor PwC. Your best bet, particularly for the big guys is to check out Milkround, RATEMYPLACEMENT.co.uk, TARGETJobs, Graduate Talent Pool, Prospects the list goes on!
