For the first time our annual Employability Festival will be held online! This is a great opportunity for all University of Kent students from all campuses to gain insights and skills for their future careers.<\/p>\n
EmpFest will feature events organised by the Careers & Employability Service; Academic Schools, Professional Services, Employers and Professional Organisations to offer presentations, skills workshops, guest speakers, discussion panels and industry experts.<\/p>\n
The EmpFest programme is now available at: https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/ces\/empfest\/prg.html<\/a><\/p>\n EmpFest: 12 \u2013 23 October Selection of events<\/i><\/strong> Monday 12th<\/sup><\/b><\/p>\n #EmpFest20 – South East Water: The use of psychometric testing in selection, recruitment and career development<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 12pm #EmpFest20 – Student Circus: Job Search for International Students<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 3pm Tuesday 13th<\/sup><\/b><\/p>\n #EmpFest20 – Civil Service Fast Stream Application Process<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 11am #EmpFest20 – CII: Careers and Opportunities in Insurance and Financial Planning<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 12pm #EmpFest20 – Marsh & McLennan Overview<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 2.30pm Wednesday 14th<\/sup><\/b><\/p>\n #EmpFest20 – Paragon Law: Securing work in the UK. Advice for EU and International students<\/a>\u00a0– 2pm #EmpFest20 – Careers in Accountancy Panel<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 3pm #EmpFest20 – Introduction to Frontline Graduate Programme<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 3pm #EmpFest20 – The University of Law: Careers in Law for non-Law Students<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 4pm Thursday 15th<\/sup><\/b> #EmpFest20 – School of Economics: Working in Finance<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 6pm Friday 16th<\/sup><\/b> \u2026.. WEEK 2 \u2026\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n Monday 19th<\/sup><\/b> #EmpFest20 – APM: Project Management Insight<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 2.30pm #EmpFest20 – Bright Network: Tackling Virtual assessment centres<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 4pm Tuesday 20th<\/sup><\/b> Wednesday 21st<\/sup><\/b> #EmpFest20 – School of Politics: Alumni Careers Panel<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 2pm<\/strong><\/span> #EmpFest20 – The University of Law: Solicitor Series<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 4pm Thursday 22nd<\/sup><\/b><\/p>\n #EmpFest20 – L’Oreal Virtual skills session<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 11am #EmpFest20 – Uptree: Interview skills<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 12pm #EmpFest20 – Bank of England: Virtual Assessment Centre Skills Session<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 1pm #EmpFest20 – Marketing and Business Alumni give their experiences<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 6pm 23rd<\/sup>\u00a0October<\/b><\/p>\n #EmpFest20 – FDM: Top tips for virtual and video interviews<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 12pm
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\nJoin Organisational Development Advisor Millie Wilson online to learn about the use of psychometric testing in recruitment and career development. This session will cover how you can prepare to take a psychometric test, how we decide who is the best \u2018fit\u2019 for a role and how you can use feedback from psychometric testing in all areas of your life. You will leave this webinar with a set of free tools to learn more about yourself and what your results may look like.<\/p>\n
\nThis session will include helping international students navigate the job market. We will cover the following:
\n\u2022 Our journey from intl students to Entrepreneurs in the UK
\n\u2022 What is the current job environment (economy, sector specific)
\n\u2022 Timelines to follow for visas
\n\u2022 Tier-2 employer screening (how to find the right employers)
\n\u2022 Options post Tier-4 expiry (apart from Tier 2, there are many options)
\n\u2022 Tips & Tricks (making sure students don’t trip over simple mistakes, employer feedback & easy ways to be noticed)
\n\u2022 Q&A at the end<\/p>\n
\nThe Fast Stream is the Civil Service\u2019s flagship leadership development programme, developing graduates from diverse backgrounds who have the potential to become our future senior leaders. The 15 schemes provide a breadth of opportunity to contribute to the fast-paced work that makes a difference to society. Sign up now to find out more about the Fast Stream and the application process!<\/p>\n
\nAre you looking for a rewarding career utilising your degree? From cyber risk, helping people manage business and finances; risk including catastrophe, driverless cars and much more; Insurance and financial planning have significant influence in the economy and international reach \u2013 this could be your passport to success.<\/p>\n
\nPlease join Marsh & McLennan for an overview of their opportunities and how to get ahead with your application! Risk, strategy, management consulting<\/p>\n
\nParagon Law will provide visa and immigration updates for international and EU students looking to secure a graduate role or set up in business. They will provide an overview of the current situation and changes post December 2020.<\/p>\n
\nAre you thinking about a career in accountancy? It\u2019s not all about numbers! Accountants are financial specialists at the heart of all areas of business. Hear from a panel of accountants and professional bodies, working in a range of areas from tax, audit and assurance, in small, mid-tier and top-tier firms. They\u2019ll share their career backgrounds, qualification routes and tips for entering the career sector, with Q&A.<\/p>\n
\nFrontline is a social work charity working to ensure that all children in England have a safe and stable home, and that their life chances are not limited by their social or family circumstance. We create social change for these children and their families by developing excellent social work practice and leadership through our programmes and by building a movement of leaders in social work and broader society as part of our Fellowship. In order to achieve this, we aim to have 4,000 impactful fellows by 2025.<\/p>\n
\nIf you’re considering a law conversion course, we’ll talk you through the courses, what you’ll study and take you through the route to becoming a Solicitor or Barrister.<\/p>\n
\n#EmpFest20 – Leyton UK: How to get the right job for you, and keep it<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 10am
\nAntoni Peychev, Kent Law Alumnus and current Global Business and Digital Transformation Manager for an R&D Tax Consultancy, will be covering How to get the right job for you, and keep it!
\nAntoni has worked within a range of sectors, including Media, Banking, Legal, Publishing, Digital Consulting, R&D Tax Consulting, Data Science & AI, in roles such as, Journalist, Private Banker, Litigation Executive, Legal Product Specialist, Business Analyst, Project Manager and Lifelong Student and Mentor, building up a wealth of knowledge, which he is ready to share!\u00a0If you are thinking What do I want to do once I graduate? What do I do if I don\u2019t know? How do I go from student to a trusted professional? What if I have no talents? What if I work hard instead? How do I succeed in today\u2019s fast-paced world? – then this session is for you! Let\u2019s chat!<\/p>\n
\nCome and hear Economics graduates talk about their career paths to a graduate job in finance, how they secured their roles and what it is like to work in the financial sector. This will be followed by networking opportunities.<\/p>\n
\n#EmpFest20 – Step into working with offenders<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 4pm
\nMeet Olivia Ross who graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology earlier this year. She now works as an offender resettlement worker for Penrose, helping offenders find housing, employment and support including mental health services on their release. In this session she will talk about how she got her job and her experiences so far. This will be followed by a question and answer session.<\/p>\n
\n#EmpFest20 – Unlocked Graduates: Alternative Careers: Career in Criminal Justice<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 1pm
\nWant a graduate job that makes a difference? Unlocked Graduates aims to change the prison system through rehabilitation. Our participants work on the front line to impact society every day with their outstanding work. Find out how YOU could be part of the movement by tuning in to this presentation!<\/p>\n
\nAn insight into project management from a project professional, Daniel Pollitt. Find out more about the Association for Project Management, the professional body that represents the profession and Daniel’s experiences so far.<\/p>\n
\nAssessment centres can be daunting, especially if you\u2019ve never attended one before and with the shift to a more digitally focused world, recruiters are also moving to digital platforms to assess their candidates. Our careers experts Jake and Shelly are here to give you their top insights on how to successfully navigate the different tasks you\u2019ll face during virtual assessment centres. In this session you\u2019ll gain the key skills to tackle these tasks confidently, learn how to maintain professionalism and impress firms (virtually!), as well as boost your overall employability.<\/p>\n
\nVirtual Careers Fair, 10am \u2013 4pm<\/b><\/p>\n
\n#EmpFest20 – SSPSSR: Year in Professional Practice (Placement)<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 12.00
\nThis session is to introduce students to the Year in professional practice. It aims to equip students with all the information they require to help them make an informed decision about undertaking a placement year and the support available to them.<\/p>\n
\nA panel of Kent Politics Alumni will talk about their careers followed by a Q&A session with students.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
\nOur Solicitor Series workshop will help you stand out in Vacation Scheme and Training Contract applications. \u00a0We’ll cover questions including, what type of firm is right for me? What type of Law would I enjoy practising? And What types of tasks would I expect as a trainee Solicitor?<\/p>\n
\nIn this event we will cover information about L’Oreal as a company and an employer, how the current climate has affected the wider business as a whole and everything in regards to what employers look for at Assessment Centre’s and how you can stand out from the crowd.<\/p>\n
\nInteractive workshop for all students who want to develop their employability skills, particularly for an interview. We will look at interview technique and how to sell yourself to an employer, applicable to all industry types. Uptree partner with a wide range of different companies to give you the most up-to-date career information. Join this event to hear about upcoming opportunities and events from top companies such as PwC, Clifford Chance, IBM and GSK.<\/p>\n
\nThis skills session will cover all of the skills required from an ideal candidate applying to any of the Bank of England Future Talent programmes. We will be running through a typical application process and any hints and tips for completing a virtual assessment centre. https:\/\/www.bankofengland.co.uk\/careers\/early-careers\/our-programmes<\/p>\n
\nHear from four Marketing or Business Alumni who graduated in 2019 about their experiences in the following work places:
\nHarvard Communications – Marketing Executive for the technology and media industry\u00a0https:\/\/www.harvard.co.uk\/<\/a>
\nNomad Foods – Europe’s largest Frozen food company – Consumer Insights analyst role\u00a0https:\/\/www.nomadfoods.com\/careers\/<\/a>
\nL\u2019Or\u00e9al Paris – 6 month internship
\nOgilvy – who work with one in five of the UK’s top 100 brands – Brand Strategist and Planner –\u00a0https:\/\/ogilvy.co.uk\/have-career<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWith more and more businesses utilising online platforms to conduct interviews, we have created a session with helpful tips to help with your success!
\nIn this session we will cover the FDM onboarding process, what a strength based interview is and what it looks like and how to prepare for a virtual\/video interview, this will be followed by a Q&A to answer any questions you may have.<\/p>\n