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EMPLOYABILITY & PLACEMENTS EVENTS
- Alumni Talk about Careers in Psychology – 6th April 5.30pm
Hear from a panel of alumni from the School of Psychology who will be talking about their careers in the sector after graduation. We have alumni speakers working in Clinical, Forensic, and Educational Psychology as well as University of Kent TEDX speaker. You will gain first-hand information and practical advice on some of the exciting careers paths available with a Psychology degree. Students can ask questions of our alumni speakers in the chat throughout the event, and there will be an opportunity at the end to ask questions directly. Join us and learn where your Psychology degree could take you….
Find out who’s speaking and how to join here
- Destination Success Bootcamp – 24-26 May
The Careers and Employability Service is launching our first ‘Destination Success Bootcamp’ which is a 3-day intensive training programme with the purpose of helping students to map out their journey to success and build confidence in their abilities. This programme is suitable to those across all years, including recent graduates.
We have limited places so would recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. I have included an email below which you can send onto your students/graduates for ease, please do feel free to tweak, along with an email signature/web banner and the joining instructions.
For more information, including the joining instructions and to book your place go here – https://www.kent.ac.uk/ces/DestinationSuccess.html
PPORTUNITIES
- Ecological work experience opportunity: bat surveyor – deadline 31st March
Interested in gaining experience within the ecological sector over the summer season? Calling all conservation students to assist with bat surveys as field surveyors this summer survey season (May-August/September). This is a paid position on an ad-hoc basis.
- Summer work placement for Psychology students – deadline 8th April
The Evelina London Cleft Service (ELCS) at St Thomas’ Hospital London has a summer placement available for undergraduate psychology students. This placement is unpaid for 4 days per week (exact days can be flexible), ideally for an undergraduate student who is between years 2 and 3 or 3 and 4.
- Summer Internship 2022 – Deloitte Economic Advisory – deadline 18th April
Are you interested in using economic theory and analytical thinking to solve everyday business and policy issues? Deloitte Economic Advisory is looking for economics students to join their team as interns this summer.
- Educational Psychology Trainee Interest Day – 10th June
A FREE day for people interested in training to become an Educational Psychologist with a view to working with Kent Educational Psychology Service.
- Gain experience working with disadvantaged pupils through tutoring
CoachBright are looking for Kent students to work with school pupils from low-income backgrounds to help them improve their grades, confidence and access to university. As we navigate life in a post-covid world, it’s more important than ever that our most disadvantaged pupils are getting the support they need. Click here to find out more and help make education fairer!
- NatWest Insight Weeks for Women – apply now!
Applications now open for NatWest Insight Weeks for Women. This is a great way to learn more about NatWest and a career in banking; network with colleagues to hear about their experience and get a feel for the culture. The programme will run over four days from 30th August to 2nd September 2022.
- Are you an economics student interested in gaining work experience whilst continuing your studies?
Compass Lexecon are hiring Research Analysts as part of a 2-year Master’s Apprenticeship Programme with Queen Mary University of London launching in September 2022. Find out more!
- Go Abroad Bitesize – an exciting new initiative supporting global opportunities for Kent students!
Current Kent students can now apply for funding to carry out short, extra-curricular placements abroad. These could be anywhere in the world and could involve studying (for example a summer school), working (summer internship) or volunteering.
To find out what opportunities may be available, how much funding you could get, how and when to apply, please visit the Go Abroad Bitesize webpage
Funding application deadline: 3 April 2022
BOOK A 1-1 CAREERS CHAT
Need some advice on your CV or future career? Book a one-to-one appointment with our Employability Officer who can support you with your job and work experience search, help you look for and secure work (we review CVs, applications, and offer interviews and assessment centre training and advice). Use the link below to make an appointment:
https://blogs.kent.ac.uk/aspirations/book-a-careers-chat/
CAREERS SERVICE EVENTS
Monday 28 March
Asking for Reasonable Adjustments, 11:00-12:00, Online
What are reasonable adjustments, and should I request them? Telling an employer about your disability is a personal choice, but there are benefits to doing so – one of these is asking for reasonable adjustments to enable to bring your whole, best self to work.
This session will give you some ideas of different adjustments you may benefit from, and how and when to speak to an employer about them.
Employability Points Scheme – The Application Process, 13:00-14:00, Online
From January, you can find out about this year’s fantastic EP sponsor companies and the amazing rewards they provide.
The deadline to log all your activities on My Folio is 14 March, after which the application process begins. This session will discuss how to apply and provide examples of some of the available rewards. There will also be time to ask questions.
Study Plus – Impossible situations and what to do about them by Steve Haines, 14:00-15:00, Online
This session is about how to deal with things going wrong at work. It includes:
- Learning what to do when things go wrong
- Crying in the loos and other hideous realities (and why frustration is not the same as failure)
- The importance of kindness and allyship in work
- Understanding the spectrum of ‘failure’ from not complying with a process to creative experimentation
- Supporting your wellbeing on difficult projects and in challenging work environments
The session shares some practical exercises on how to manage challenges, tips on how to maintain wellbeing in difficult situations and some useful perspectives about the realities of work.
Tuesday 29 March
How to get started with LinkedIn, 11:00-12:00, Online
Not joined LinkedIn? It is one of the most useful places to network. Find out to get started with the basics
How to make the most of your vacation, 13:00-14:00, Keynes KLT5, Canterbury Campus and Online
Suggestions for activities you can do during the vacation to boost the skills and experiences on your CV.
This event is an on-campus event on the Canterbury campus. However, if you are unable to attend in person, please feel free to join the live stream via zoom.
Enra Specialist Finance Graduate Scheme, 14:00-15:00, Online
The lending entity of Enra Specialist Finance is West One Loans – West One Loans are a leading provider of specialist mortgages and property finance, trusted by homeowners, landlords and property investors to support their financial goals. We specialise in creating integrated lending solutions across the property investment lifecycle, encompassing acquisition, planning, development and sale.
The Scheme has been created to give University Graduates the opportunity to gain the necessary skills and experience to become successful in the world of Financial Services. We would like to give you an insight into how we have become one of the largest specialist lenders in the UK and the culture whilst working at Enra Specialist Finance. We will also have our current graduates available to answer any questions you may have.
Wednesday 30 March
Virtual Assessment Centres, 12:00-13:00, Online
This session will cover virtual assessment centres and how they work in practice, the types of exercises, what to expect with case studies and group tasks and top tips for an assessment centre – before and on the day!
How to communicate with Clients, 13:00-14:00, KLT6
In this workshop, life sciences recruitment specialist, ARTO Recruitment will cover confident communication, presentation skills and professionalism to help you prep for client meetings.
Litter Pick, 14:00-15:00, Careers and Employability Service Building, Canterbury Campus
Clean and green environments can nurture positive mental and physical wellbeing and promote a happier community. A litter-free campus reduces damage to local habitats, and by recycling materials that might otherwise become litter, natural resources are also protected.
It is well known that litter breeds litter; people are generally less likely to drop litter in an area that is clean. The first and most effective method of prevention, therefore, is setting the example in your community taking part in a Clean Up Litter Pick.
This links with goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities and goal 15: Life on Land on the UN sustainability goals.
Join up today and start making the campus a better place to be.
Employability Points will be earned by volunteering.
CVs, Cover letters and Application forms, 14:00-15:00, Keynes KLT6, Canterbury Campus and Online
Join this information session to find out the key things you need to include in your CV, application forms and cover letters.
We will cover the dos and don’ts and ways to tailor your documents to make you stand out.
This event is an on-campus event on the Canterbury campus. However, if you are unable to attend in person, please feel free to join the live stream via zoom
Study Plus – FDM Entering the World of Technology, 14:00-15:30, Online
Join this session to learn more about the digital skills gap that companies are facing worldwide, recent high-tech investments and exciting technological advancements. We will explore the most in-demand skills in today’s growing job market and highlight our award-winning career opportunities at FDM. Registration for this webinar will open soon!
Commercial Awareness, 15:00-16:00, Keynes KLT6, Canterbury Campus and Online
Commercial awareness is one of the top skills employers are looking for from students and graduates who are applying for internships, placements and graduate roles.
In this session you will find out what commercial awareness is, how employers test for it during the recruitment process, how to make yourself more commercially aware and some useful techniques to help you demonstrate this.
This event is an on-campus event on the Canterbury campus. However, if you are unable to attend in person, please feel free to join the live stream via zoom.
Selection tests, 16:00-17:00, Keynes KLT6, Canterbury Campus and Online
Often referred to as psychometric tests, graduate recruiters often use verbal/numerical/logical reasoning, situational judgement, personality and game-based tests as part of their selection process.
Find out more about these tests and to learn about Graduates First, an online facility where Kent students can practise them.
This event is an on-campus event on the Canterbury campus. However, if you are unable to attend in person, please feel free to join the live stream via zoom.
Thursday 31 March
How to answer interview questions – the normal, the tricky and the downright strange! 12:00-13:00, Keynes KLT5, Canterbury Campus and Online
If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be and why? … Does the thought of answering interview questions fill you with dread?! Come along to this interactive workshop, where we will discuss how to tackle basic interview questions, such as motivational questions, the trickier ones, including competency based and the unusual questions!
This event is an on-campus event on the Canterbury campus. However, if you are unable to attend in person, please feel free to join the live stream via zoom.
Thinking of Working Abroad? 13:00-14:00, Keynes KLT5, Canterbury Campus and Online
Interested in working abroad as part of your degree, summer break or after graduation? Learn more at this information session including how to get the most out of GoingGlobal – a platform available for University of Kent students to find opportunities and detailed information about working abroad.
This event is an on-campus event on the Canterbury campus. However, if you are unable to attend in person, please feel free to join the live stream via zoom.
Study Plus Mentoring: skills and practice for the workplace: Session 3: Facilitating learning, 15:00-16:00, UELT Seminar Room, UELT Building, Canterbury Campus
You will receive mentoring many times during your career, as well as acting as a mentor for junior or new colleagues. This 4-part course will help you to make the most of these experiences and understand how they can help you develop the skills, confidence and resilience you will need to succeed in the workplace. With practical exercises and discussions to help you reflect on your skills and transfer your experience to a professional environment.
Session 3: Facilitating learning: Tailoring the learning experience and working together with your mentor/mentee effectively. Considering different approaches.
CIMA Business Game: The Power of Opportunity, 15:00-16:30, Online
A CIMA business game is a session delivered by a CIMA representative. The content has been developed from the CIMA qualification and gives students a taster of what it is to be a management accountant within a variety of business roles and scenarios.
The session has a strong focus on employability, and encourages students to develop their soft skills; working within teams to develop their communication and presentation skills, by participating in a practical case study task.
Friday 1 April
Choosing between the LPC and the SQE, 11:00-12:00, Online
Please note that this is mainly a discussion session – a chance for you to ask questions and seek clarification.
We’ll start with a refresher / an overview of the differences between the LPC and the SQE and bring you up to date with the latest news about the SQE including how the first set of examinations went. The main focus, however, will be an open Q&A. If you are still not sure which qualification is right for you or need clarification about anything please come along.
The session will be led by Jayne Instone, Senior Careers Adviser with a specialism in Law. Jayne has been keeping up to date with the SQE news. Whilst she may not know all of the answers, she will know how to find them! See you there.
Professional Work Behaviour, 13:00-14:00, Online
Come along to get some information on expectations from your new employer, how to behave in the workplace and hints and tips for making a positive impression in your new job.
Monday 4 April
Finding disability confident employers, 13:00-14:00, Online
Employers are showing more and more that they are inclusive, and positive about creating a diverse workforce. What should you look for in an employer? This session will help you find disability confident employers and what to look for when considering applying for a job or placement.
Tuesday 5 April
Interview skills including video interviews, 13:00-14:00, Online
This session will cover common interview questions and how to approach them, including competency, strengths based and motivational questions. The session will also look at steps to take to prepare for an interview, helping you to feel more confident for the real thing!
Wednesday 6 April
Volunteering in the Kent Community Oasis Garden, 12:30-14:00, Meet at Careers and Employability Service Building Reception, Canterbury Campus
Come along and join us at KentCOG every other Wednesday from 12:30pm-2pm. You will meet fellow students, learn new skills and get the most out of gardening, socialising and wellbeing opportunities. We also aim to run workshops supporting the local wildlife.
Please wear sturdy footwear, bring waterproofs (always be prepared for the wet weather!) There is shelter in the potting shed and also in the polytunnels.
All tools will be provided.
This links with goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities and goal 15: Life on Land on the UN sustainability goals.
Employability points will also be allocated through volunteering
How to make the most of your vacation, 13:00-14:00, Keynes KLT6, Canterbury Campus and Online
Suggestions for activities you can do during the vacation to boost the skills and experiences on your CV.
This event is an on-campus event on the Canterbury campus. However, if you are unable to attend in person, please feel free to join the live stream via zoom.
Study Plus Business Start-Up Journey Pitching Finals, 13:00-14:00, Online
Selected student entrepreneurs step into the dragons den to pitch their business to our panel of expert judges with the chance to win £1,000 to develop their business.
Everyone is welcome to join the showcase and celebrate the Business Start-Up Journey programme.
Using LinkedIn, 14:00-15:00, Online
Have you heard of LinkedIn, but you are unsure how it works? Or maybe you have a LinkedIn profile, but you would like to grow your network?
In this interactive session an Adviser will provide advice on creating and developing an effective profile, as well as discuss the tools you can use to expand your connections and find jobs!
Study Plus Business Start-Up Journey Pitching Finals, 14:00-16:00, Sibson MBA Suite, Canterbury Campus
Selected student entrepreneurs step into the dragons den to pitch their business to our panel of expert judges with the chance to win £1,000 to develop their business.
Everyone is welcome to join the showcase and celebrate the Business Start-Up Journey programme.
Do something great – Volunteer, 15:00-16:00, Keynes KLT6, Canterbury Campus and Online
Volunteering is a great way to gain experience and develop your employability skills. This session will go through the different types of opportunities which are available and how you can make the most of them.
This event is an on-campus event on the Canterbury campus. However, if you are unable to attend in person, please feel free to join the live stream via zoom.
Building resilience for the recruitment process, 16:00-17:00, Keynes KLT6, Canterbury Campus and Online
What is resilience in relation to the recruitment process? Steps to develop this vital skill and demonstrate resilience to employers.
This event is an on-campus event on the Canterbury campus. However, if you are unable to attend in person, please feel free to join the live stream via zoom.
Thursday 7 April
How to get started with LinkedIn, 11:00-12:00, Online
Not joined LinkedIn? It is one of the most useful places to network. Find out to get started with the basics
Selection tests, 12:00-13:00, Keynes KLT5, Canterbury Campus and Online
Often referred to as psychometric tests, graduate recruiters often use verbal/numerical/logical reasoning, situational judgement, personality and game-based tests as part of their selection process.
Find out more about these tests and to learn about Graduates First, an online facility where Kent students can practise them.
This event is an on-campus event on the Canterbury campus. However, if you are unable to attend in person, please feel free to join the live stream via zoom.
CVs, Cover letters and Application forms, 13:00-14:00, Keynes KLT5, Canterbury Campus and Online
Join this information session to find out the key things you need to include in your CV, application forms and cover letters.
We will cover the dos and don’ts and ways to tailor your documents to make you stand out.
Study Plus Mentoring: skills and practice for the workplace: Session 4: Mentoring and employability, 15:00-16:00, UELT Seminar Room, UELT Building, Canterbury Campus
You will receive mentoring many times during your career, as well as acting as a mentor for junior or new colleagues. This 4-part course will help you to make the most of these experiences and understand how they can help you develop the skills, confidence and resilience you will need to succeed in the workplace. With practical exercises and discussions to help you reflect on your skills and transfer your experience to a professional environment.
Mentoring and employability: How do you articulate your mentoring experience in recruitment? How has mentoring prepared you for the world of work?
OTHER CAREER INFORMATION AND EVENTS
Target Jobs Webinars
The targetjobs Solicitor Series: Part 3 – Next Steps (LPC/SQE, alternative legal positions) The targetjobs Solicitor Series will provide you with an exclusive insight into the journey to become a solicitor within the UK. In this final webinar, representatives will provide guidance on the qualifying routes into law upon completion of your undergraduate degree. Expect to leave this webinar with a thorough understanding of the difference between the traditional GDL/LPC route compared to the new SQE favoured by many top law firms. You will also have an opportunity to ask graduate recruitment and trainees any questions you have about these next steps during the Q&A session. Register here: https://bit.ly/3wnZGSF
Frontline: student and graduate opportunities with impact Looking to develop your skills, enhance your CV and start making a real, positive impact? Come along to this webinar to discover how Frontline transforms the lives of disadvantaged children and how you can get involved through our paid on-campus brand manager roles to our two-year Frontline programme. Register here: https://bit.ly/3qpwgjb
EY Graduate Programmes and Internships You’ll hear from current and former EY graduates on their experiences working at EY, the application process and what to expect. EY’s Student Talent team will also be on hand to answer all your questions and give you the tools you need to build a career at EY. Register here: https://bit.ly/3L0L3Zu
– Who are Capgemini and why are graduates important to our business
FDM Live Placement Opportunities The placement opportunities are as follows:
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- The Adobe Digital Edge Awards
An industry-recognised award, which credits the best student examples of digital literacy in the country. This is a fantastic opportunity for students who are applying to placement or grad roles, to demonstrate desirable employability skills such as creative thinking and communication.
From engineering to geography, business to architecture, the Digital Edge Awards are open to all UK university students. To enter, students should submit coursework where they’ve showcased digital literacy skills – that’s work that shows off creative problem solving, critical thinking and visual communication! The awards are judged by a panel of experts, including
the founder of RateMyPlacement, Oliver Sidwell!
As well as the opportunity to receive an accolade for their CV, two winners will receive a £9,250 cash prize, alongside six runner-up prizes of £1,000!
You can find out more about the awards here. Entries close 31 May.
National Film and Television School – Creative Careers Clinics
Final Session! These sessions will offer current undergraduate students insight into how they can establish a career in the film, television or games industry after their degree, how their skills are adaptable and what potential career pathways are available to them.
Monday 28th March, 4:30pm – Cinematography
Cinematography is an essential part of filmmaking – visual storytelling is emphasised alongside the art of creating mood and evoking emotion through the right combination of composition and lighting. Join the NFTS to learn about cinematography within the film and television industry and to find out more about this exciting and creative career path.
This session would be suitable for undergraduates currently studying relevant courses including photography, filmmaking, documentary, film studies and photojournalism.
Book at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cinematography-creative-careers-clinic-tickets-277404633727
Each session will include talks from the relevant NFTS Head of Department who have several years of industry experience. There will also be the opportunity for your students to ask any questions that they may have about their own future plans.
Please note that these events are free of charge.
- Slaughter & May – Innovation Competition 2022
open to all students. https://blogs.kent.ac.uk/getintolaw/prizes/
The Slaughter and May Innovation Competition is an exciting opportunity for law and non-law students to develop their creative thinking skills by considering what the future might look like for the legal sector and what the next big disruption might be.
Applicants are asked to submit a response, in any format they deem appropriate (for example video, podcast, blog post), to one of two set questions by 4 April 2022 for a chance to win £1,000 cash prize and a work placement within the Knowledge & Innovation team at Slaughter and May. The applicants who come in second and third place will win £500 and £250 respectively.
Applicants are asked to submit a response to one of the following two questions:
How can law firms innovate to ensure that environment, social and governance (ESG) goals are met internally and for their clients?
OR
What can law firms do to help individuals maintain and develop personal relationships in the hybrid/virtual world of work.