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Stay up to date with the Careers and Employability Service!

By nc433 | 25 April 2023

Careers and Employability are open throughout termtime and the holidays to support you with your job applications, career planning and preparation. Check out the *new* … Read more

Assistant Educational Psychologist – paid role starting Sept 2023

By nc433 | 29 March 2023

Do you want to work in educational psychology? Will you be graduating this summer? Then we have a brilliant opportunity for you! Lighthouse Psychology Training … Read more

Discover impactful careers at MI5, MI6 & GCHQ

By nc433 | 28 February 2023

Want to kick start your career with a fast-growing, world-leading agency? Looking for a place to earn while you learn and start a career you … Read more

Future Black Leaders Programme – McKinsey mentoring & work experience

By nc433 | 22 February 2023

Future Black Leaders Programme (FBLP). This programme offers talented first year students who self-identify as Black, the opportunity to receive mentorship from our colleagues, learn … Read more

Government Economic Service (GES) – Assistant Economist Scheme 2023 is open for applications!

By nc433 | 31 January 2023

Deadline extended to 13th February The Government Economic Service Assistant Economist Scheme 2023 application portal is now live! ✅ Make a real impact on policy … Read more

Alumni Talk about Careers in Psychology and Mental Health

By nc433 | 25 January 2023

Wednesday 8th February 17:30 – 18:30 Live on TEAMS Are you interested in a career in psychology and/or mental health? Join us to hear from … Read more

Want to work in clinical psychology? Information session 26th Jan

By nc433 | 18 January 2023

If you are a Psychology student interested in a career in Clinical Psychology and Mental Health please come along to our information session on: 26th … Read more

Innovation i-Teams Programme 2023 – apply by 18th Jan

By nc433 | 17 January 2023

Ready for a challenge? Work collaboratively to a brief set by one of University of Kent’s business sponsors in #KentiTeams2023 – an 8-week programme starting … Read more

Boost your employability skills over the Christmas holidays!

By nc433 | 07 December 2022

The Employability & Placements team would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and happy New Year. But before you head into the Christmas … Read more

Civil Service Fast Stream is now OPEN for applications! Apply by 22nd Dec

By nc433 | 15 November 2022

The Fast Stream is now open for applications and will close at midday (GMT) on Thursday 22nd December 2022. The Summer Internship Programme (SIP) is … Read more

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