Careers Events Coming Up…

Week beginning 20th May

20/05/24
Graduating? Time to reflect! 11:00 – 11:30 – Online
This session is aimed at final-year students who are undecided or unsure about what to do after graduation.

CVs & Cover Letters 12:00 – 13:00 – Online
Find out the essentials for CVs and cover letters, including trends, hints and tips. Don’t miss this – everyone should come!

21/05/24
How to make the most of your vacation 12:00 – 13:00 – Online
The vacation period is a great time to upskill yourself. Come along to this session to find out more.
Study Plus Perform at your Best: How to Cope with Nerves and Anxiety By Esther Van Hout 12:00 – 13:30 – Online
Study Plus Perform at your Best: How to Cope with Nerves and Anxiety By Esther Van Hout
What to expect at an Assessment Centre 14:00 – 15:00 – Online
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.

22/05/24
Study Plus Matching Your Values to Your Career Journey by Steve Haines 10:00 – 11:30 – Online

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

Finding LGBTQ+ inclusive employers 13:00 – 14:00 – Online
What is an LGBTQ+-inclusive employer and how do I find one?

Experience an Assessment Centre 14:00 – 15:30 – CESR1 – 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.

23/05/24
Study Plus The run up to entering the world of work and your first day’ By Steve Haines 10:00 – 11:30 – Online

Clarifying your career goals with the help of a Mentor 11:00 – 12:00 – Online
The Career Mentoring Scheme will help you get a clearer picture of life after university in your chosen career by connecting students with our experienced alumni mentors who are available to listen to and guide you.
Making Applications 14:00 – 15:00 – Online
Making applications to graduate schemes, job roles, postgraduate study? Come to this session to discover how to create and submit engaging and targeted applications.

24/05/24
Academic CVs 12:00 – 13:00 – Online
If you’re an aspiring lecturer or researcher then an academic CV is vital for landing your first academic job. Discover what an academic CV is and what you should include.
Interview Preparation Skills 15:00 – 16:00 – 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

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.