20/11/23
- Study Plus: Writing for the Web and Social Media at work – by Jakki Bendell 10:00 – 11:30 – Online event
Writing for the web and social media at work – - Getting the most from your Careers Service 14:00 – 15:00 – Online event
Find out about the key services provided to students/graduates and useful tools to help you in your next steps - Study Plus First Aid By Lee Hudson On Campus 18:00 – 20:00 – CNWsr2 Cornwallis North West – C
Ever wondered what to do in a first aid situation? You want to help but you’re not sure how? Why not come along and join us to find out how you can respond to unexpected situations whilst ensuring your own and others safety!
21/11/23
- Study Plus – The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in the workplace By Ali Whelan 10:00 – 11:30 – Online
To provide an overview of Emotional Intelligence and how it underpins personal effectiveness within the workplace - How to answer interview questions 11:00 – 12:00 – Online event
Find out about common interview questions, why they are asked and how to answer them Whether you are interviewing for a graduate scheme, part time job or programme of study; join this session to help prepare for interview success! - Study Plus Survival Skills for the Hybrid Workplace By Steve Haines 12:00 – 13:00 – Online event
This session will cover the essential skills for navigating the new hybrid ways of working. - How to Become a Cracking Candidate with Gradcracker 13:00 – 14:00 – Online event
This Gradcracker webinar will help you to discover how you can get your career off to the right start. We will cover topics ranging from the very first stages of the application process, to becoming a Crackin’ Candidate. - Selection Tests 13:00 – 14:00 – KS13 – Keynes College plus live stream
Be well informed and prepared to succeed when undertaking selection / psychometric tests which are commonly used by employers as part of their recruitment process for graduate schemes.
22/11/23
- How to get started with LinkedIn 11:00 – 12:00 – Online event
Step by step guide on creating a LinkedIn profile with some useful hints and tips along the way - Introduction to Project management, Agile principles 11:00 – 13:30 – Online event
Project management is a professional career in its own right, but everyone can benefit from understanding how to plan and manage projects effectively. - Study Plus – Planning Tools and Techniques By Kate Gardner 11:00 – 12:30 – Online event
If you don’t know where you are heading, any road will get you there – Lewis Carol – The workplace is full of busy people, but if they are not planning to do the things that will have the biggest impact, their productivity could be questioned. - What to expect at an Assessment Centre 13:00 – 14:00 – KLT6 + live stream – Keynes College – C
You’ll be able to find out more about how assessment centres work, and the types of exercises you may come across. After attending this, we recommend our ‘Experience an Assessment Centre’ practical session, to build on your new knowledge - Developing Skills that employers want 14:00 – 15:00 – KLT6 + live stream – Keynes College – C
Find out what skills employers are looking for and how you can develop them throughout your time at university - Study Plus – ASPIRE Week 6 – Prototyping How to Test Your Business Idea CANTERBURY 14:00 – 15:30 – SIBLT2 – Sibson Building – C
Before you launch your business learn how you can get real feedback and insights from your potential customers. - Study Plus – Sustainability Workshop – Gold Programme 14:00 – 16:00 – JLT – Jennison Building – C
Want to learn more about sustainability advocacy, and what Kent is doing in response to the sustainability emergency? - What is a Graduate Scheme and how do I get one? 15:00 – 16:00 – KLT6 + live stream – Keynes College – C
Want to know more about what a graduate scheme is, what do they involve and hints and tips on how to get one - Finding a part-time job 16:00 – 17:00 – KLT6 + live stream – Keynes College – C
Thinking about finding a part time role? Come along to this session to find out what steps you can take to secure a part time role.
23/11/23
- Study Plus Perform at your Best: How to Cope with Nerves and Anxiety for Presentations and Interviews By Esther Van Hout 10:00 – 11:30 – Online event
In this supportive and practical session, you will learn techniques based on mindfulness tools to conquer nerves and anxiety before and during presentations and interviews. - Finding LGBTQ+ Inclusive employers 11:00 – 12:00 – Online event
What is an LGBTQ+-inclusive employer and how do I find one? - Study Plus – Working as a Team By Kate Gardner 11:00 – 12:30 – Online event
Interdependent teams are usually more productive in the workplace than a group of individuals working independently, and this module will help you understand how to nurture them. - CVs and Cover Letters 12:00 – 13:00 – KLT6 + live stream – Keynes College – C
Find out the essentials for CVs and cover letters, including trends, hints and tips. Don’t miss this – everyone should come! - Study Plus – ASPIRE Week 6 – Prototyping How to Test Your Business Idea MEDWAY 12:00 – 13:00 – M2-03 – Medway Building – M
Before you launch your business learn how you can get real feedback and insights from your potential customers. - Speed Interviewing 13:00 – 14:00 – KLT6 – Keynes College – C
Want to understand more about the interview process and what the interview panel are looking for? Come along to this session to find out more.
24/11/23
- Study Plus Introvert – Thriving in the workplace as an Introvert by Joanne Rawbone 11:00 – 12:30 – Online event
Thriving in the workplace as an Introvert - Study Plus – Time Management For Life and for Work by Alvin Ramsamy 13:00 – 15:00 – Online event
How to manage your time efficiently - Postgraduate Study 14:00 – 15:00 – Online event
Discover the different post graduate study options available, how to find the information needed to enable an informed choice, what to include in an application and when to apply.
Keep up to date with all things Careers and Employability related using the links below:
- The Kent Careers Hub for jobs and opportunities, booking appointments and signing up to workshops and events.
- The Careers and Employability Website for information and resources including CVs, applications, interview preparations, and career research.
- Careers and Employability Instagram and LinkedIn for regular information and updates from CES.