Latest Opportunities

Read on for upcoming careers events, job opportunities, work experience and employability workshops.

EMPLOYABILITY & PLACEMENTS EVENTS

  • Careers in Banking & Finance (Alumni Careers Panel Event) – Weds 10th Nov

Virtual Event on Teams – 5.30pm

Come along to our Banking & Finance Careers event where Kent Alumni will talk about their careers since graduation followed by a Q&A with students.

Hear from Human & Social Sciences alumni who will be sharing their advice, tips and experience with students looking to pursue careers in Banking & Finance.

You will gain first-hand information and practical advice on various careers paths within the sector. Our alumni will also share invaluable career tips through open, honest dialogue with the students who attend.

Full details here

OPPORTUNITIES

  • Schroders 2022 internships and graduate opportunities open now!

Schroders, one of the largest global asset managers, currently has a range of opportunities available for its 2022 internships and graduate roles.

Further information available here

  • MUFG Banking Careers Insight Days for Female Students – 9th November

Two upcoming events aimed at BAME and female students interested in beginning a career in investment banking.

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  • Join Disney for a 12 month professional internship – deadline 28th November

Applications are invited to join Disney for a 12 month work placement at their London office. Professional internship opportunities available in a variety of fields.

Click here for full details

  • Capita – Business Analyst Graduate Program – deadline 10th December

Capita’s Novus programmes are designed to help you gain professional experience and develop your skillset through initial training and continuing professional development.

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  • Bank of America Summer Internship Program – deadline 15th January

Are you interested in a global career in Banking? Applications are now open for Bank of America’s Global Corporate & Investment Banking Credit Summer Analyst Program.

Further information can be found here

STUDY PLUS EVENTS

Study Plus: Business Emails 8-Nov 10:00 11:30
Study Plus: How to deal with conflict 9-Nov 13:00 15:00
Study Plus: Introduction to Mindfulness 10-Nov 11:00 12:30
Study Plus: Personal Presence 11-Nov 10:00 11:30
Study Plus: Presentation Skills by Kate Gardner 15-Nov 13:30 15:00
Study Plus: New Technology and New Ideas 17-Nov 13:00 14:00
Study Plus: New Technology and New Ideas 17-Nov 14:00 16:00
Study Plus: How to Dine 17-Nov 15:00 16:30
Study Plus: Your Online Presence 18-Nov 14:00 16:00

KENT CAREERS EVENTS

  • Careers in Policing: in conversation with alumni working in the Met & Military Police – Monday 8th November (in person at 6pm in Grimond LT3)

This will be a fascinating and unique insight into policing careers and the many opportunities that are possible. This is an informal talk about the experiences of a law alumnus and a history alumnus who both have policing roles with the Metropolitan police and the military police at the same time! Who should attend? Anyone interested in career pathways in policing and law enforcement.

Find out more and register to attend

Job Hunting Skills Events
CVs, Cover letters and Application forms 8-Nov 13:00 14:00
What is a Graduate Scheme and how do I get one? 9-Nov 12:00 13:00
Selection tests 10-Nov 11:00 12:00
Commercial Awareness 10-Nov 13:00 14:00
Postgraduate Study 10-Nov 15:00 16:00
Professional Work Behaviour 11-Nov 11:00 12:00
Interview skills including video interviews 11-Nov 13:00 14:00
Finding work experience 12-Nov 14:00 15:00
LinkedIn Events
Using LinkedIn 12-Nov 12:00 13:00
Volunteering
Do something great – Volunteer 8-Nov 14:00 15:00
Volunteering at Canterbury Foodbank 9-Nov 13:30 16:30
Litter Pick 10-Nov 14:00 15:00
Volunteering Week: Christmas Shoe Box filling/wrapping session 15-Nov 13:00 15:00
Volunteering Week: Garden Clearance/Window Box Planting Strode Park Foundation 16-Nov 13:30 16:00
Volunteering Week: Helping in the Kent Community Oasis garden 17-Nov 12:30 14:00
Volunteering Week: Supporting Books 2Africa 18-Nov 13:00 15:00

EXTERNAL EMPLOYER EVENTS

  • Change 100 Webinars for students with a disability – 16th November & 8th December (same content)

Change 100 is a programme of paid summer work placements, professional development and mentoring for talented university students and recent graduates with any disability or long-term condition. These webinars will explain the scheme in more detail as well as the opportunities available.

Click here for more information

  • USA Summer Camp – 24th November

Add something amazing to your CV with a summer in America

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BOOK A 1-1 CAREERS OR PLACEMENTS CHAT

To book a 1-1 appointment with our Employability or Placements Officer, please use this link:

https://blogs.kent.ac.uk/aspirations/book-a-careers-chat/

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