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Government Operational Research Service (GORS)
\n<\/strong>Thursday 14 February 2019, KLT5 13:00 – 14:00
\n<\/strong>GORS is offering Year-Long and Summer Operational Research placements in a number of government departments. You will have the opportunity to gain professional and technical skills whilst working on some of the most interesting and pertinent problems currently facing the country. For further details & to book visit<\/strong> https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

PwC Insight Day (Gatwick Office)<\/strong>
\n25th February, 10.45 \u2013 17:30<\/strong>
\nWhether you’re an undergraduate, postgraduate, graduate or ready for your second job, you can pick up loads of information about our work and decide which of our career options interests you most at our office based event.\u00a0You’ll have the opportunity to spend some time in our Gatwick office discovering what we do, how, why and where we do it, and who we do it for. You\u2019ll find out where a career with PwC can take you \u2013 and how far you could go \u2013 and you’ll be able to ask us questions face-to-face and get a better grasp of our business. Suitable for all degree streams.\u00a0Event booking link: https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/events\/event.html?execution=e3s1<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Your degree can take you anywhere!
\nDiscover your skills with PwC!
\n<\/strong>27th<\/sup> February 2019, 13:15 in Keynes Seminar Room 11
\n<\/strong>This session will focus on how you can utilise the transferable skills you have gained from your studies and apply these to the workforce. Irrespective of your degree, all students will have acquired soft and technical skills from their studies that are relevant to a career in professional services. PwC, a multinational professional services network, will provide some suggestions on other ways you can develop your employability skills, as well as practice some interview questions and discuss the PwC application process. Register here: https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=3617&service=Careers+Service<\/a><\/p>\n

Master your Video Interview Skills
\n<\/strong>27th<\/sup> February 2019, 14:30 in Keynes Seminar Room 11
\n<\/strong>This session will cover what you should expect from a video interview and how you should approach this stage of the application process. We will discuss how to prepare in advance, common mistakes, the importance of body language and tips for a successful interview. You will have the chance to review real life good and bad example case studies, and have the opportunity to practice filming yourselves and observe how you come across on camera. A great opportunity to practice your interview technique with expert advice from a Recruitment Officer at PwC! Register here: https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=3619&service=Careers+Service<\/a><\/p>\n

BVE Expo coach trip (The UK\u2019s leading broadcast, production and media tech event)
\n<\/strong>28th<\/sup> February, 08:00 \u2013 18:30
\n<\/strong>BVE is the largest broadcast, production and media and tech exhibition in the UK attracting over\u00a012,000 creative professionals, business leaders and tech professionals every year. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about all of the careers in Media and Production, network with employers and attend accredited seminars. Suitable for all degree streams, of special interest to Media, Production and Tech.\u00a0Event booking link:<\/strong> https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=3733&service=Careers+Service<\/a><\/p>\n