05/02/24
- Study Plus Introvert – Thriving in the workplace as an Introvert by Joanne Rawbone 11:00 – 12:30 – Online
Thriving in the workplace as an Introvert - Finding Disability Confident employers 12:00 – 13:00 – Online
What is a Disability Confident employer and how do I find one? - Finding a part-time job 14:00 – 15:00 – Online
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. - Interview Preparation Skills (Medway) 14:00 – 15:00 – PK124 – Pilkington Building – M
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
06/02/24
- Study Plus Inclusive workplaces: What is LGBT+ What does it mean? 10:00 – 12:30 – Online
Learning objectives: Consider what to look for when researching employers. Examine what you want from an employer, and how you can find that. Plan your job hunt. - Making Applications (Medway) 11:00 – 12:00 – G4-12 – Gillingham 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. - Interview Preparation Skills 12:00 – 13:00 – Online
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 - How to plan your career 13:00 – 14:00 – KLT5 – Keynes College – C
Introduction to career planning in the 21st century. - Study Plus – Why company culture matters and how to find a workplace you can thrive in – by Steve Haines 13:30 – 14:30 – Online
This session unpicks the unique atmosphere, hierarchy, traditions and foibles of organisations. - CVs & Cover letters 15:00 – 16:00 – Online
Find out the essentials for CVs and cover letters, including trends, hints and tips. Don’t miss this – everyone should come!
07/02/24
- Postgraduate Study 09:00 – 10:00 – Online
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 – 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 - Finding a graduate job 13:00 – 14:00 – KLT6 + live stream – Keynes College – C
What is a graduate job and tips on finding one - 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. - Study Plus ASPIRE Week 11 – Get to Grips with Your Start-Up Finance CANTERBURY In Person 14:00 – 15:30 – SIBSR6 (47) – Sibson Seminar Room 6 – C
In this practical session, you will understand how to make financial forecasts for your start-up and how to build your business to break even and then to profit. - Experience an Assessment Centre 15:00 – 17:00 – KLT6(92) – Keynes College – C
You will be able to have a go at trying out real assessment centre exercises, with feedback and insight into what recruiters are looking for. A great way to increase self-awareness and confidence, and prepare you for the recruitment process.
08/02/24
- How to get started with LinkedIn 11:00 – 12:00 – Online
Step by step guide on creating a LinkedIn profile with some useful hints and tips along the way - Study Plus Survival Skills for the Hybrid Workplace By Steve Haines 11:00 – 12:00 – Online
This session will cover the essential skills for navigating the new hybrid ways of working. - Study Plus – ASPIRE Week 11 – Get to Grips with Your Start-Up Finance MEDWAY In Person 12:00 – 13:00 – M2-03 – Medway Building – M
In this practical session, you will understand how to make financial forecasts for your start-up and how to build your business to break even and then to profit. - Who would you hire? CV and application shortlisting exercise 12:00 – 14:00 – KLT5 – Keynes College – C
Ever wondered how the shortlisting process works? Come along to this session to find out more. - Study Plus – Introduction to Management By Kate Gardner 13:00 – 14:30 – 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
09/02/24
- Study Plus – Understanding Leadership Styles by Ali Whelan 10:00 – 11:30 – Online employer event – please see description
Overall objective = To understand what we mean by leadership style in the workplace, the importance of knowing your preferred style but when and how to use alternative styles. - Study Plus: Goal Setting and Goal Achieving – tips to help feel motivated and productive at work by Jeffrey Wotherspoon 11:30 – 13:00 – Online
Goal Setting and Goal Achieving – tips to help feel motivated and productive at work - CVs and Cover Letters (Medway) 13:00 – 14:00 – G2-04 – Gillingham Building – M
Find out the essentials for CVs and cover letters, including trends, hints and tips. Don’t miss this – everyone should come!
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.