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Looking for work

Whether you're looking for part-time work while you study, a graduate job or international opportunities, we can offer you support and point you in the right direction.

You can check out the virtual sessions and recorded presentations about finding and applying for jobs, and we've provided a video guide to help you use Handshake to find vacancies:

Looking for jobs on Handshake

Before you apply

Before you apply for any jobs, whether via Handshake or elsewhere, read our advice on checking the quality and authenticity of the role, and disclaimers relating to Handshake.

Before you apply - our advice

You should also take some time to read our advice on employment rights which covers areas like pay, terms and conditions, discrimination and health and safety:

Your employment rights

Job hunting toolkit

Working while you study

Graduate jobs

Working outside the UK

Developing skills and building experience

If you're hoping to boost your CV before looking for work or you're still thinking about what's right for you, you can find help elsewhere on our pages including careers ideas, information about volunteering, placements and internships, and the opportunity to take part in our York development programmes.

Explore your options

Generate career ideas, explore job sectors, consider alternative ways of working or look into further study.

Develop your skills

Learn about our York-specific development programmes, opportunities for volunteering, arranging work placements and getting involved in enterprise.