22/01/24
- Finding a part-time job 12:00 – 13:00 – Online event
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. - Making applications (Medway) 14:00 – 15:00 – PK124 – Pilkington Building – M
Making applications to graduate schemes, job roles, postgraduate study? Come to this session to discover how to create and submit engaging and targeted applications. - UBS “Unlock Your Potential” Coffee Cart 10:00 – 15:00 – Jarman Piazza – C
Visit the UBS coffee stand for a free coffee and a chance to win a £1000 Apple voucher (EMPLOYER EVENT)
23/01/24
- CVs and Cover Letters 10:00 – 11:00 – Online event
Find out the essentials for CVs and cover letters, including trends, hints and tips. Don’t miss this – everyone should come!
24/01/24
- Developing skills that employers want 12:00 – 13:00 – Online event
Find out what skills employers are looking for and how you can develop them throughout your time at university - How to answer interview questions (Medway) 13:00 – 14:00 – G2-04 – Gillingham Building – M
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! - How to plan your career 14:00 – 15:00 – Online event
Introduction to career planning in the 21st century. - Study Plus – ASPIRE Week 9 Sales – How to Win New Customers CANTERBURY – IN PERSON EVENT 14:00 – 15:30 – Pears PSR1 – C
Success in business lies in acquiring new customers, fast! In this interactive workshop, you will learn how to find customers and build and maintain a long-lasting relationship with them to increase your revenue. - Study Plus – Growth Mindset – What is a growth mindset and how does it effect you in life and in work? By Ali Whelan Online 11:30 – 13:00 – Online event
Overall objective = To promote the concept of continuous personal development, positive curiosity and resilience to succeed in life and in work. - Study Plus Matching Your Values to Your Career Journey by Steve Haines 10:00 – 11:00 – Online event
The session shares tools to help attendees to work out their career goals, desired outcomes, preferences and personal values. It includes practical exercises to help attendees use their values to find the right role for them.
25/01/24
- Interview Preparation Skills 12:00 – 13:00 – Online event
Different styles of interviews are used by different sectors, organisations and at different stages of the interview process. Join this session to find out about the type of interviews you might face with tips on how to prepare for and ace them - Study Plus – ASPIRE Week 9 Sales – How to Win New Customers MEDWAY – IN PERSON EVENT 12:00 – 13:00 – M2-03 – Medway Building – M
Success in business lies in acquiring new customers, fast! In this interactive workshop, you will learn how to find customers and build and maintain a long-lasting relationship with them to increase your revenue. - Using LinkedIn: Posting, networking, job searching (Medway) 12:00 – 13:00 – G4-12 – Gillingham Building – M
How, what and when to post, how to grow your network, and use the job search functionality. If you’re new to LinkedIn and you’ve not yet attended ‘How to Get Started with LinkedIn’ you may want to begin there. - Using code free tools to create websites and apps 11:00 – 12:30 – Online
Are you familiar with the growing number of tools that exist that will allow you to build websites or mobile apps without being a technical person or having to learn to code
26/01/24
- Finding a graduate job (Medway) 14:00 – 15:00 – G4-12 – Gillingham Building – M
What is a graduate job and tips on finding one - 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 - Study Plus Bring your whole self to work By Steve Haines 12:00 – 13:00 – Online event
Bringing your whole self to work is all about you at work! The session covers exploring how you want to be known at work, working effectively with other people, managing the things that hold you back. - 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
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.
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.