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EMPLOYABILITY & PLACEMENTS EVENTS
- Alumni Talk about Careers in Psychology
Did you miss our Alumni Talk about Careers in Psychology? Alumni speakers from the School of Psychology discussed their careers in the sector since graduation. Speakers included a Clinical, Forensic, and Educational Psychologist, as well as a Mental Health Adviser with Mind, an HR Manager at Ford Motor Company and a University of Kent TEDX speaker. Get some practical advice and learn about some of the exciting careers paths available with a Psychology degree!
- 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.
For more information, including the joining instructions and to book your place go here – https://www.kent.ac.uk/ces/DestinationSuccess.html
OPPORTUNITIES
- Psychology student wanted for part-time therapy role (Head First)
Head First provides access to mandatory training and brain injury specific training. Head First also provide regular 1:1 clinical supervision and 24/7 emergency on-call support. This is a great opportunity for a therapy assistant to assist a 14 year-old girl with her independence and ongoing rehabilitation.
- Economic Master’s Graduate, Economic Advisory, Cambridge/London – deadline 9th May
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 our graduate positions in our London and Cambridge offices. As a Senior Associate at Deloitte, you will have the opportunity to apply your economic knowledge and technical skills to solve real-world problems that our clients face. You will learn new analytical tools and skills and work on projects across different sectors and industries.
Closing date for applications is Monday, 9 May 2022.
- 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.
- Volunteering Opportunity: Make Education Fairer!
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!
- How to get a graduate job – free online course!
Make your graduate job search easier and land the graduate job you want with help from the UK’s leading graduate coaching company. Understand the graduate recruitment process and prepare for the world of work to land the job you really want!
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
Tuesday 19 April
CVs, Cover letters and Application forms, 13:00-14:00, 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.
Career Management, 15:00-16:00, Online
Looking at 4 stages to help you plan your career; self awareness, explore opportunities, decide what to do, take action.
Wednesday 20 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 how to get started with the basics.
How to make the most of your vacation, 13:00-14:00, Online
Suggestions for activities you can do during the vacation to boost the skills and experiences on your CV.
Thursday 21 April
Interview skills including video interviews, 11:00-12:00, 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!
Selection tests, 15:00-16:00, 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.
Friday 22 April
Commercial Awareness, 13:00-14:00, 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.
Monday 25 April
Do something great – Volunteer, 13:00-14:00, 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.
Tuesday 26 April
CVs, Cover letters and Application forms, 13:00-14:00, 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.
Wednesday 27 April
How to answer interview questions – the normal, the tricky and the downright strange! 13:00-14:00, 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!
Thursday 28 April
Using LinkedIn, 12:00-13:00, 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!
Building resilience for the recruitment process, 14:00-15:00, Online
What is resilience in relation to the recruitment process? Steps to develop this vital skill and demonstrate resilience to employers.
Tuesday 3 May
Getting the most out of your Careers Service, 11:00-12:00, Online
The Careers & Employability Service offers free and impartial advice, guidance and resources to help you on your career journey.
This session will take you on a tour of the resources and services on offer to you.
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 4 May
Commercial Awareness, 13:00-14:00, 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.
Thursday 5 May
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 how to get started with the basics.
CVs, Cover letters and Application forms, 14:00-15:00, 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.
OTHER CAREER INFORMATION AND EVENTS
Our FREE online workshop next Thursday will consist of careers talks run by leading industry experts, plenty of digital resources and access to mentoring. We will be joined by a very special guest, Tinique Hay who is a self-made business woman who has launched and grown her business events management company, in the call she will share details regarding her transition between being employed to self-employment and the lessons she learned during this journey. What do I gain from this Creative Industries Pathway workshop?
Someone will be chosen for a prize at the end of each session! Workshop details: Date: Thursday 21st April Time: 4pm-5pm These workshops are held online over Zoom, and a link will be provided by Eventbrite once you register so its advised places are reserved early to avoid missing out. You don’t need to be enrolled on the Creative Industries Pathway programme to attend the workshop. Email us directly for any questions related to the programme. For more information on the programme visit our website, and to register for the workshop click the button below.
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The event, which will be held on 28th April and hosted by the National Careers Service and IPS, is a Virtual Careers Fair which explores the benefits of Apprenticeships, and current opportunities available to individuals in Kent and Medway. Over the course of a morning, participants will be able to hear from the National Careers Service, IPS and employers in Kent and Medway who have live apprenticeship opportunities – to date those employers include: Knauf, Uniper, Farmwood, DS Smith and University of Kent. I have taken the liberty of attaching a flyer, which we’d be grateful if you would consider sharing with your participants and any relevant contacts. You can also view the event registration page here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/291201249777
Are you considering a career at the Bar? Gray’s Inn has funding available to support students pursuing a career at the Bar of England and Wales. We are currently accepting applications for our GDL Scholarships. All non-law undergraduate students intending to study any full or part time postgraduate law conversion course during the 2022/23 academic year are eligible to apply. GDL Scholarship funding ranges from £2,500 to £12,000. All scholars receive a minimum of £2,500 before being invited to apply for additional means-tested funding. In addition, all GDL scholars automatically qualify for a Bar Course Scholarship interview and, if successful at interview, their base financial Bar Course Scholarship award starts at £7,500. To Apply Complete and submit an application via our online scholarship application system Applications are now open. The application deadline is Friday 6 May 2022. Interviews will take place between 20 – 22 June 2022. Online Scholarship Q&A Further details about our scholarships, including our merit assessment criteria, are available on our website. We also recommend attending our online Q&A on Wednesday 27 April. This will give you the opportunity to get advice and insight from interviewers and recent scholars. It is free to attend and you can register here. Watch the video: Scholarships – behind the scenes If you have any queries please contact scholarships@graysinn.org.uk |
- 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.
Step Up (University + HE students) Wednesday 11th May at 6pm
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BT is one of the world’s leading communications services companies, connecting customers in 180 countries.
Their purpose is simple: they connect for good. Through the power of technology, they’re supporting customers to live, work and play together better.
Their fixed broadband and mobile networks are connecting the nation and their cyber security experts are helping to keep the country safe.
As data becomes increasingly important to their business and to our everyday lives, we’re excited to be working in partnership with BT.
They want to give your students the opportunity to help them solve some real life business problems using data, gain virtual work experience and certification.
All our events are free to attend, hosted on MS Teams and for the duration of 45 minutes.
More details of the BT event can be found here
- GRN Member Invite: Fresh Insights Webinar
Our Fresh Insights series of invitation-only webinars continues on Wednesday 11th May at 12.30pm and I’d be delighted if you could attend.
Topic: Employment Law Update with Simon Bloch, Employment Partner at JMW Solicitors LLP. Discover the latest employment legislation for graduate recruiters covering employment law plus key employment cases.
Date: Wednesday 11th May 12.30pm-1.30pm GMT.
Interested? Book your free place here.
Don’t worry if you’re already booked up that day because once registered you will have access to a recording of the webinar on-demand.