Week 37 Spring Vacation
Monday 11 April
CVs, Cover letters and Application forms, 13:00-14:00, Online
Join this information session to find out the key things you need to include in your CV, application forms and cover letters.
We will cover the dos and don’ts and ways to tailor your documents to make you stand out.
Postgraduate Study, 15:00-16:00, Online
Are you considering postgraduate study? Find out about how to find courses, the application process and how to write a personal statement.
Tuesday 12 April
How to answer interview questions – the normal, the tricky and the downright strange! 13:00-14:00, Online
If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be and why? … Does the thought of answering interview questions fill you with dread?! Come along to this interactive workshop, where we will discuss how to tackle basic interview questions, such as motivational questions, the trickier ones, including competency based and the unusual questions!
Wednesday 13 April
Thinking of Working Abroad? 14:00-15:00, Online
Interested in working abroad as part of your degree, summer break or after graduation? Learn more at this information session including how to get the most out of GoingGlobal – a platform available for University of Kent students to find opportunities and detailed information about working abroad.
Thursday 14 April
Finding work experience, 13:00-14:00, Online
Are you looking for work experience opportunities to help increase your skills and add to your future applications? Find out about the benefits of gaining experience, what constitutes experience and where you might find opportunities, both virtual and in person.
Week 38 (Spring Vacation)
Tuesday 19 April
CVs, Cover letters and Application forms, 13:00-14:00, Online
Join this information session to find out the key things you need to include in your CV, application forms and cover letters.
We will cover the dos and don’ts and ways to tailor your documents to make you stand out.
Career Management, 15:00-16:00, Online
Looking at 4 stages to help you plan your career; self awareness, explore opportunities, decide what to do, take action.
Wednesday 20 April
How to get started with LinkedIn, 11:00-12:00, Online
Not joined LinkedIn? It is one of the most useful places to network. Find out how to get started with the basics.
How to make the most of your vacation, 13:00-14:00, Online
Suggestions for activities you can do during the vacation to boost the skills and experiences on your CV.
Thursday 21 April
Interview skills including video interviews, 11:00-12:00, Online
This session will cover common interview questions and how to approach them, including competency, strengths based and motivational questions. The session will also look at steps to take to prepare for an interview, helping you to feel more confident for the real thing!
Selection tests, 15:00-16:00, Online
Often referred to as psychometric tests, graduate recruiters often use verbal/numerical/logical reasoning, situational judgement, personality and game-based tests as part of their selection process.
Find out more about these tests and to learn about Graduates First, an online facility where Kent students can practise them.
Friday 22 April
Commercial Awareness, 13:00-14:00, Online
Commercial awareness is one of the top skills employers are looking for from students and graduates who are applying for internships, placements and graduate roles.
In this session you will find out what commercial awareness is, how employers test for it during the recruitment process, how to make yourself more commercially aware and some useful techniques to help you demonstrate this.
Week 39 (Spring Vacation)
Monday 25 April
Do something great – Volunteer, 13:00-14:00, Online
Volunteering is a great way to gain experience and develop your employability skills. This session will go through the different types of opportunities which are available and how you can make the most of them.
Tuesday 26 April
CVs, Cover letters and Application forms, 13:00-14:00, Online
Join this information session to find out the key things you need to include in your CV, application forms and cover letters.
We will cover the dos and don’ts and ways to tailor your documents to make you stand out.
Wednesday 27 April
How to answer interview questions – the normal, the tricky and the downright strange! 13:00-14:00, Online
If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be and why? … Does the thought of answering interview questions fill you with dread?! Come along to this interactive workshop, where we will discuss how to tackle basic interview questions, such as motivational questions, the trickier ones, including competency based and the unusual questions!
Thursday 28 April
Using LinkedIn, 12:00-13:00, Online
Have you heard of LinkedIn, but you are unsure how it works? Or maybe you have a LinkedIn profile, but you would like to grow your network?
In this interactive session an Adviser will provide advice on creating and developing an effective profile, as well as discuss the tools you can use to expand your connections and find jobs!
Building resilience for the recruitment process, 14:00-15:00, Online
What is resilience in relation to the recruitment process? Steps to develop this vital skill and demonstrate resilience to employers.
Week 40 (Spring Vacation)
Tuesday 3 May
Getting the most out of your Careers Service, 11:00-12:00, Online
The Careers & Employability Service offers free and impartial advice, guidance and resources to help you on your career journey.
This session will take you on a tour of the resources and services on offer to you.
Interview skills including video interviews, 13:00-14:00, Online
This session will cover common interview questions and how to approach them, including competency, strengths based and motivational questions. The session will also look at steps to take to prepare for an interview, helping you to feel more confident for the real thing!
Wednesday 4 May
Commercial Awareness, 13:00-14:00, Online
Commercial awareness is one of the top skills employers are looking for from students and graduates who are applying for internships, placements and graduate roles.
In this session you will find out what commercial awareness is, how employers test for it during the recruitment process, how to make yourself more commercially aware and some useful techniques to help you demonstrate this.
Thursday 5 May
How to get started with LinkedIn, 11:00-12:00, Online
Not joined LinkedIn? It is one of the most useful places to network. Find out how to get started with the basics.
CVs, Cover letters and Application forms, 14:00-15:00, Online
Join this information session to find out the key things you need to include in your CV, application forms and cover letters.
We will cover the dos and don’ts and ways to tailor your documents to make you stand out.