Latest Opportunities – aspirations

Read on for the latest work experience opportunities, employability and careers events as well as graduate scheme openings and study plus workshops happening in the next two weeks.

HSS EMPLOYABILITY EVENTS

Wednesday 6th October 2021

12pm -1pm – Employability and Careers for HSS PGT Students

1pm – 2pm – Employability and Careers for HSS Stage 3 Students

Join us for an introduction to the careers and employability support available to you at Kent. Meet the Employability Officer for your School. Find out how to book a one-to-one careers chat and what careers events we have coming up. Representatives from the Careers and Employability Service will also be there to talk about how to register with them, sign up for skills events and workshops and earn Employability Points. You will also find out about ASPIRE – the business start-up scheme where you can access mentoring and funding for your business idea.

Wednesday 13th October – Careers in the Public Sector

5.30pm – 6.30pm – EMPFEST Event – “A panel of alumni from the social sciences discuss their Careers in the Public Sector”

A panel of alumni from the social sciences disciplines (HSS) at Kent discussing their careers in the public sector. The event aims to showcase the wide range of organisations and career paths available to graduates.

For more information on our guest speakers CLICK HERE

OPPORTUNITIES

The Civil Service Fast Stream is now OPEN for applications

The Civil Service Fast Stream is an accelerated career path to leadership designed to accelerate progression to the most senior Civil Service roles.

Application window has opened for Fast Stream 2022 and closes on Thursday 21st October at Noon.

Find out more and apply

Pfizer Undergraduate Placements

Pfizer currently have a variety of undergraduate roles live on their website commencing September 2022. Non-lab based roles are still open for application and will close 31st October 2021.

Students need to complete a Pfizer application form to apply.

Find out more here: https://www.pfizer.co.uk/undergraduate-vacancies

Work Experience Opportunity – working with people with dementia

A rewarding, part-time voluntary role that will involve supporting people with dementia of all ages and varying stages in enjoying poetry and creating their own pieces of writing.

Click here for full details

Deloitte Insight Day – Economic Advisory

Are you interested in using economic theory and analytical thinking to solve everyday business and policy issues? Economic Advisory is looking for graduates in Economics (Master’s/PhD) for graduate positions and 3^rd year undergraduate students for internships in the London and Cambridge offices.

Click here for more information

STUDY PLUS EVENTS

StudyPlus- Goal Setting and Goal Achieving Tuesday 5th – 2pm – 3.30pm
Learn the benefits of goal setting and why you should set them
Learn a framework to use to set goals and tips on how to make it work for you

Book here – https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/event.html?id=8293&service=Careers+Service

StudyPlus – Working in a team – Wednesday 6th October – 1.30pm – 3pm
Identify the characteristics of a great team
Examined the roles people play in teams

Book here – https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/event.html?id=8295&service=Careers+Service

StudyPlus – Can I say that? An introduction to inclusive language and reclaimed words – Thursday 7th October – 10am – 12.30pm
Exploring what we mean by ‘tone of voice’ in organisations
Guiding principles and best practice

Book here – https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/event.html?id=8297&service=Careers+Service

StudyPlus – Emotional Intelligence – Monday 11th October 11am – 12.30pm
Understand the importance and impacts of emotional intelligence I in the workplace and for career building
Create actions you can take to increase your own emotional intelligence

Book here – https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/event.html?id=8239&service=Careers+Service

StudyPlus – Careers in Strategy and Management Consultancy – Monday 11th October 2pm – 3.30pm

Providing a comprehensive overview of strategy and management consultancy. We will speak about the ‘hot’ sectors in the consulting market for 2022-23, the prospects for students who want to join a consulting firm and offer tips and techniques for making a successful application.

Book here – https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/event.html?id=8097&service=Careers+Service

StudyPlus – The Business start-up Journey – Wednesday 13th October 1pm – 2pm

Join ASPIRE to discover how starting a business can be built on solving problems in the world around us and how developing entrepreneurial skills can enhance your employability. Learn more about the Business Start-Up Journey and its support for student start-ups and entrepreneurs.

Book here – https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/event.html?id=8103&service=Careers+Service

StudyPlus – Coaching skills to help you raise your game – Friday 15th October 2pm – 4pm

Knowing how to communicate well with people is an essential skill both at work and in our personal lives. 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.

Book here – https://careers.kent.ac.uk/leap/event.html?id=8243&service=Careers+Service

KENT CAREERS EVENTS

Wednesday 6th October

10:00 – 11:00 How to get started with LinkedIn

13:00 – 14:00 Volunteering in Kent Community Oasis garden

Thursday 7th October

14:00 – 15:00 Finding work experience

Friday 8th October

12:00 – 13:00 – Interview skills including video interviews

Monday 11^th October

18:00 – 19:00 Working as a Probation Officer alumni panel

Wednesday 13^th October