25/03/24
- CVs and Cover Letters 11:00 – 12:00 – Online
Find out the essentials for CVs and cover letters, including trends, hints and tips. Don’t miss this – everyone should come! - How to get started with LinkedIn 14:00 – 15:00 – Online
Step by step guide on creating a LinkedIn profile with some useful hints and tips along the way - Study Plus – Planning Tools and Techniques By Kate Gardner 13:00 – 14:30 – Online
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.
26/03/24
- CV Drop-in 15:00 – 16:00 – CE PC 1 Canterbury – Cornwallis East
Attend this Drop In session to have the chance to get some support as you continue work on your document. We’ll have some prompts ready for you to continue to check your CV through, and we’ll be on hand to answer your questions and help as needed! - Finding a Part-time Job (Medway) 11:00 – 12:00 – PK104 – Pilkington Building – M
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. - Graduating? Time to reflect! 11:00 – 11:30 – Online
“The aim of the session is to encourage reflection and to help you identify what questions you still need to answer before making a decision about what to do next. - Study Plus – First Aid By Lee Hudson 18:00 – 20:00 – KS4 – Keynes College – C
Ever wondered what to do in a situation? You want to help but you’re not sure? Study Plus to bring you this introduction to first aid. - Study Plus – Why company culture matters and how to find a workplace you can thrive in – by Steve Haines 10:00 – 11:00 – Online
This session unpicks the unique atmosphere, hierarchy, traditions and foibles of organisations. - What is a Graduate Scheme and how do I get one? 12:00 – 13:00 – Online
Want to know more about what a graduate scheme is, what do they involve and hints and tips on how to get one - What to expect at an Assessment Centre 13:00 – 14:00 – KLT5 + 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 – build on your new insights and knowledge.
27/03/24
- Commercial Awareness 15:00 – 16:00 – KLT6 + live stream – Keynes College – C
Graduate recruiters in all job sector expect you to have commercial awareness (it’s not just about commerce!) Find out why it’s important, how it’s tested and how to master this topic. - Finding LGBTQ+ inclusive employers 11:00 – 12:00 – Online
What is an LGBTQ+-inclusive employer and how do I find one? - Getting the most out of your Careers Service 14:00 – 15:00 – KLT6 – Keynes College – C
Find out about the key services provided to students/graduates and useful tools to help you in your next steps - Getting the most out of your Careers Service (Medway) 13:00 – 14:00 – G2-04 – Gillingham Building – M
Find out about the key services provided to students/graduates and useful tools to help you in your next steps - Making Applications 13:00 – 14:00 – KLT6 + live stream – Keynes College – C
Making applications to graduate schemes, job roles, postgraduate study? Come to this session to discover how to create and submit engaging and targeted applications. - Study Plus – Microsoft Excel – Intermediate level 18:30 – 20:00 – Online
An intermediate level to Microsoft Excel - Study Plus Canva: Top Tips and Tricks 11:00 – 13:00 – Online
An introduction to Canva - ‘Where Next? Employability talk: Research in Cyber Security: Technology & Privacy through an EDI lens’ 16:00 – 18:00 – Online
28/03/24
- Do something great – Volunteer! 15:00 – 16:00 – Online
Interested in Volunteering? Come along to this session to find out how you can get more involved. - How to answer interview questions 11:00 – 12:00 – Online
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! - Postgraduate Study (Medway) 11:00 – 12:00 – R2-09 – Rochester Building – M
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. - Study Plus – Introduction to Management By Kate Gardner 11:00 – 12:30 – Online
Entering the workplace and managing people and projects can be daunting, this session focusses on three key management areas and ways to help you - Study Plus – Top Tips on Productivity by Steve Haines 10:00 – 11:00 – Online
This session is about turning up, doing a great job and how to deliver your role to the best of your ability (and then going home!) - Who would you hire? CV and application shortlisting exercise 12:00 – 13:30 – KLT5 – Keynes College – C
Ever wondered how the shortlisting process works? Come along to this session to find out more.
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.