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, Wednesday, 12th June 2013 @ 5:20pm
Hi all
Hope exams have gone well and also as many of you as possible managed to secure the internships or graduate jobs you were after.
If you haven't, don't be too disspointed, you are not at all alone. However, we would strongly point you in the direction of the Student Internship Bureau which arranages internships purely for York students. Check out their facebook page here to see see what is still available or log into the interactive careers service and apply the filter "Student Internship Bureau"
Secondly, we would like to introduce ourselves as the new committee of Bright Futures York, part of the Uk's largest network of careers societies.
Anton Gospodinov and Liam Tollinton (Co-Presidents)
James Ellis (Treasurer)
Ross D'Lima (Secretary)
Ric Wilson and Yesha Agrawal (Events Officers)
Mariana Lazarenko Linda Yang (Corporate Liason)
James Aglionby (Marketing)
Thirdly, careers have organised an event next week for those who are interested in a career in the Fundraising sector. The talk is by a York alumnus who has a wealth of experience working for charities since she graduated. Details as follows: Friday 21st June. 12:30-13:30. Careers building
Finally, here is a fantastic blog written by the president of Strathclyde University Bright Futures. Great tips on improving your employability written by someone who, despite being only the same age as us has built up a great deal of experience.
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!
