Graduates into Work: North Yorkshire - ‘Think Like a Recruiter’

Navigate the recruitment process like a pro with the University of York

This course will teach you how to view the recruitment process from an employer’s perspective, enabling you to create standout applications, excel in interviews, and enhance your professional presence.

Understand the recruitment process from start to finish

Over two weeks, this course will guide you through every stage of the recruitment journey, helping you understand how recruiters evaluate candidates.

From scoring CVs to navigating assessment centres, you’ll gain invaluable insights into what employers look for and how to present yourself as the ideal candidate.

Create a CV and online presence that impresses

You’ll learn to craft an effective CV that highlights your skills and achievements while addressing any gaps with confidence.

You’ll also discover how to leverage your social media network to strengthen your professional brand, positioning yourself as a standout candidate in the North Yorkshire job market and beyond.

Master interviews and embrace fair, modern recruitment practices

Develop the skills to ace interviews by mastering structured response techniques such as STAR and CARL. You’ll learn how to predict and prepare for interview questions, succeed in virtual interviews, and shine in final-stage assessments, ensuring you’re ready to tackle any recruitment challenge.

At the same time, explore the role of artificial intelligence in modern hiring processes and discover how to use these tools to your advantage.

This course also highlights the importance of fair and inclusive recruitment, providing guidance on disclosing disabilities and creating a level playing field for all candidates. Together, these skills will prepare you to navigate interviews and recruitment practices with confidence and competence.

This course is ideal for students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals eager to master CV writing, interview skills, and recruitment strategies while exploring career opportunities in North Yorkshire.

This course is ideal for students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals eager to master CV writing, interview skills, and recruitment strategies while exploring career opportunities in North Yorkshire.

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of each stage in the recruitment process, from CV creation to final interviews
• Create a compelling CV, address gaps effectively, and tailor your applications for different job types and industries
• Assess key interview techniques, including STAR and CARL methods, and learn how to handle video interviews and assessment centre activities
• Discuss how and why to disclose disabilities during the recruitment process and how to make the process fair and transparent
• Reflect on how to leverage LinkedIn and other social media tools to improve your job search and professional presence.