12/02/24
- CVs & 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! - Study Plus – Time Management For Life and for Work by Alvin Ramsamy 10:00 – 12:00 – Online
How to manage your time efficiently - Study Plus: Writing for the Web and Social Media at work – by Jakki Bendell 12:00 – 13:30 – Online
Writing for the web and social media at work – - What is a graduate scheme and how do I get one? 13:00 – 14:00 – 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 is a graduate scheme and how do I get one? (Medway) 14:00 – 15:00 – PK124 – Pilkington Building – M
Want to know more about what a graduate scheme is, what do they involve and hints and tips on how to get one
13/02/24
- Commercial Awareness 13:00 – 14:00 – KLT5 – 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 12:00 – 13:00 – Online
What is an LGBTQ+-inclusive employer and how do I find one? - Getting the most out of your careers service 15:00 – 16:00 – Online
Find out about the key services provided to students/graduates and useful tools to help you in your next steps - Speed Interviewing (Medway) 11:00 – 12:00 – G4-12 – Gillingham Building – M
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. - Study Plus Introducing Work Secrets by Gemma Levitas 13:30 – 16:00 – Online
Looking for tips to help you thrive in the workplace? - Study Plus- Accepting a job offer and negotiating contracts 11:00 – 12:00 – Online
Congratulations – you got the job! Now it’s time to consider the details. This session is your guide through the steps from a verbal offer, to signing on the dotted line and how to make sure you get the right reward for your hard work ahead.
14/02/24
- Employability Points – The Application Process 12:00 – 13:00 – KS12 – Keynes College – C
Find out more about the application process of applying for Rewards through the Employability Points scheme. - 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! - How to network 14:00 – 15:00 – KLT6 – Keynes College – C
Skills for online and in person networking events - International Internships in Asia, in partnership with University of Kent 13:00 – 14:00 – KS17 – Keynes College – C
CRCC Asia, the global leader for international internships in Asia is coming to the University of Kent campus! - International Internships in Asia, in partnership with University of Kent: Information stand 10:00 – 15:00 – Keynes Atrium – Keynes College – C
CRCC Asia, the global leader for international internships in Asia is coming to the University of Kent campus! - Study Plus – ASPIRE Study Plus – ASPIRE Dragon’s Den Touker Suleyman: Fireside chat on ambition and entrepreneurship 14:00 – 15:30 – SIBLT3 – Sibson Building – C (238)
ASPIRE hosts the international entrepreneur and star of Dragon’s Den for an inspiring discussion on entrepreneurial motivation and building a global empire. - Study Plus – Coaching skills that help to raise your game in and outside of work by Jeffrey Wotherspoon 13:00 – 14:30 – Online
This 2-hour workshop course will provide you with useful communication and leadership skills that will enhance your ability to build relationships and gain respect. - Study Plus Unleash Your Potential: Journaling Tools for Professional and Personal Development By Esther Van Hout 11:00 – 12:30 – Online
Journaling is a creative and expressive process which can support us in making sense of our experiences, reflecting on the past and setting intentions for the future. - Using LinkedIn: Posting, Networking & Job Searching 13:00 – 14:00 – KLT6 – Keynes College – C
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.
15/02/24
- 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. - Making applications 12:00 – 13:00 – KLT5 – 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. - Speed Interviewing 13:00 – 14:00 – KLT5 – 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. - Study Plus Introduction to Marketing 11:00 – 12:30 – Online
Could a career in marketing be right for you? Alternatively, if you wanted to start your own business, would you know how to market and promote it?
16/02/24
- LinkedIn Drop-in 13:00 – 14:00 – CSPC1- Cornwallis South – C
Attend this Drop In session to have the chance to get some support as you continue to work on your LinkedIn presence. We’ll have a checklist for you to work your way through, and we’ll be on hand to answer your questions and take a look as needed! - Study Plus Introduction to Assertiveness by Alvin Ramsamy 12:30 – 14:00 – Online
Explore the basics of assertiveness and the key concepts of dealing with difficult situations effectively and assertively. - 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 - Study Plus Using code free tools to create websites and apps 10:30 – 12:00 – Online. Are you familiar with the growing number of tools that exist that will allow you to build websites or mobile apps withoutbeing a technical person
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.