Monday 6 June to Friday 10 June<\/p>\n
Monday 6 June <\/strong><\/p>\n PG Week: Discover Project Management<\/a>, 12:00-13:00, Online<\/p>\n Ever wondered what project management really is, and where projects happen? Whatever your degree, join Association for Project Management\u2019s insight session where you can discover more about this important skill, listen to people who\u2019ve delivered projects, get your questions answered and, yes, find out how much you can earn. This session is aimed at Postgraduate students.<\/p>\n Study Plus – Time Management<\/a> by Alvin Ramsamy, 12:30-14:30, Online<\/p>\n Time management:<\/p>\n \u00b7 What it is and why it is important<\/p>\n \u00b7 Common barriers to good time management<\/p>\n \u00b7 Understand different types of time management issues, strategies, techniques and tools to address these<\/p>\n \u00b7 Know what your own time management issues are<\/p>\n \u00b7 Leave with practical plan specific to your needs<\/p>\n Tuesday 7 June<\/strong><\/p>\n Interview Skills and Tips with Intel<\/a>, 11:00-12:00, Online<\/p>\n This session will give you an insight into how to successfully prepare for an interview, how to stand out to hiring managers and how to best speak about your skills and experience.<\/p>\n We will also detail the opportunities Intel offers undergraduates, such as a chance for growth and learning while working with industry-leading innovation. We offer 13-month internships in a range of disciplines within our Swindon, Marlow and Basingstoke sites. Interns are an integral part of the Intel family – you can be sure that your achievements will be recognized here.<\/p>\n PG Week: Writing CVs and cover letters for Postgrads<\/a>, 13:00-14:00, Online<\/p>\n This session is aimed at current or recent taught postgraduates.<\/p>\n If you haven\u2019t applied for professional jobs recently, or you are looking to update your CV, this talk covers the fundamentals of:<\/p>\n \u00b7 What should go into a CV<\/p>\n \u00b7 Creating a positive impact<\/p>\n \u00b7 Constructing your covering letter<\/p>\n PG Week: Working in research outside of academia<\/a>, 17:00-18:00, Online<\/p>\n Are you interested in a career in research, but outside of academia? Have you undertaken a master’s and you are wondering how you can use your research skills in industry? Join our alumni panel who will discuss their careers within research and how they have used their skills from their master’s, as well as a Q&A to answer any of your questions.<\/p>\n The panel will be made up of Kent alumni who have previously undertaken a master’s and are now working in research, including:<\/p>\n \u00b7 Sean Janion, Senior Research Analyst at Chambers and Partners, International Law LLM alumnus<\/p>\n \u00b7 Sophie Hughes, Research Associate at Clinical Outcomes Solutions, Cognitive Psychology \/ Neuropsychology MSc alumnus<\/p>\n \u00b7 Estela Carmona Cejudo, Research Engineer at i2CAT Foundation, PhD Electronic Engineering and MSc Broadband and Mobile Communication Networks<\/p>\n Wednesday 8 June<\/strong><\/p>\n PG Week: Postgraduate taster session at the Kent Community Oasis Garden<\/a>, 11:00-13:00, Meet at Careers and Employability Service Building, Canterbury Campus<\/p>\n Open to Postgraduate students only.<\/p>\n Come and discover the Kent Community Oasis Garden situated at Parkwood. Come along for a 2-hour session at the garden to find out more about the project and get stuck into some gardening yourselves with a taster guided activity. Tea and biscuits provided!<\/p>\n Note: Please make sure you are wearing comfortable, flat footwear that is as sturdy as possible. We have some wellington boots available to borrow but these are limited in size and numbers.<\/p>\n PG Week: Postgraduates: Skills to Succeed<\/a>, 11:30-12:15, Sibson SIBLT1, Canterbury Campus<\/p>\n As part of the GRC Annual Researchers’ Showcase, join the Careers team for a \u2018Skills to succeed\u2019 workshop. Learn how you can develop the skills to succeed in your chosen career. To attend, please register here: Researchers’ Showcase 2022 Registration (google.com)<\/p>\n PG Week: Delivering Great Consultancy<\/a>, 17:30-19:00, Online<\/p>\n Please join us on the 8th June for the PA Consulting & University of Kent ‘Delivering Great Consultancy\u2019 Virtual Workshop.<\/p>\n This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your CV, expand your network with people in the consulting industry, and experience real consulting training which all our consultants do during their welcome week at PA Consulting.<\/p>\n If you’re interested in a career in consulting, or are curious to find out more, please sign up!<\/p>\n This event is tailored for postgraduate students and organised with the Kent Business School, but all students are welcome.<\/p>\n Thursday 9 June<\/strong><\/p>\n PG Week: Next Steps After your Master’s<\/a>, 11:00-12:00, Online<\/p>\n Are you thinking about your next steps after your degree? Considering a career in academia or industry? This session will support you in thinking about your options.<\/p>\n This talk will cover:<\/p>\n \u00b7 How your Master\u2019s can boost your job prospects<\/p>\n \u00b7 Graduate jobs and application tips<\/p>\n \u00b7 Further study options \u2013 What is a PhD? And PhD application tips<\/p>\n \u00b7 Taking a year out<\/p>\n PG Week: Becoming an Academic<\/a>, 12:30-13:30, Online<\/p>\n Join Professor Paul Allain, Dean of the Graduate and Researcher College and Professor of Theatre and Performance, who will be sharing insights into becoming an academic.<\/p>\n By attending this talk, you will learn:<\/p>\n \u00b7 What do academics really do?<\/p>\n \u00b7 Routes to doing PhD or further study<\/p>\n \u00b7 Academic pipeline \u2013 different academic career paths, e.g. Research Assistant, postdocs etc.<\/p>\n PG Week: Teacher Training Opportunities for Postgrads with Teach First<\/a>, 14:00-15:00, Online<\/p>\n Becoming a teacher is a big choice. To learn more about how you can make a difference and why Teach First may be the best route for you. This is a great way to see how you can use your skills and your degree and give back to a community that needs it.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Learn about how our Training Programme works. In a nutshell, you\u2019ll earn a salary, gain a fully-funded qualification, and benefit from in-school training with a comprehensive support network.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Hear more about our schools in South East & South Coast.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Find out more about STEM and the opportunities this can give you.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Find out about our application process and how you can be successful.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Get your questions answered.<\/p>\n