{"id":2519,"date":"2021-10-25T17:47:12","date_gmt":"2021-10-25T16:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/?p=2519"},"modified":"2021-10-25T17:47:12","modified_gmt":"2021-10-25T16:47:12","slug":"latest-opportunities-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2021\/10\/25\/latest-opportunities-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>EMPLOYABILITY &amp; PLACEMENTS EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Are you Interested in an Economics Year in Industry?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday 2<sup>nd<\/sup>\u00a0November \u2013 11am<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kennedy Seminar Room 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in learning more about the Year in Industry programme with the School of Economics, Dr Penelope Pacheco-Lopez will be holding a talk on the programme. She will provide information on what to expect from a placement year, the support available and what you should be doing now to ensure you are successful in applying for a placement next year. This talk is for all students, whether you are registered for the Year in Industry programme or not.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OPPORTUNITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pfizer Undergraduate Placements \u2013 application deadline 31<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0October<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pfizer currently have a variety of undergraduate roles live on their website commencing September 2022. Non-lab based roles are still open for application and will close 31st October 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Students need to complete a Pfizer application form to apply.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pfizer.co.uk\/undergraduate-vacancies\">https:\/\/www.pfizer.co.uk\/undergraduate-vacancies<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Want to start a Career in Policy &amp; Think Tanks? \u2013 3<sup>rd<\/sup> November<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Smart Thinking will be hosting an interactive, online webinar looking at careers in policy and think tanks. This will be particularly relevant to students who are considering a political or policy career.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2021\/10\/19\/how-to-start-a-career-in-policy-and-think-tanks\/\">\u00a0For more information click here<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deloitte Insight Day \u2013 Economic Advisory &#8211; 4th November<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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\u2019s\/PhD) for graduate positions and 3<sup>rd<\/sup>\u00a0year undergraduate students for internships in the London and Cambridge offices.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2021\/10\/05\/insight-day-economic-advisory-deloitte\/\">Click here for more information<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>MUFG Banking Careers Insight Days for Female Students \u2013 9<sup>th<\/sup> November<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Two upcoming events aimed at BAME and female students interested in beginning a career in investment banking.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2021\/10\/12\/undergraduate-banking-careers-insight-days-with-mufg-for-bame-and-female-students\/\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Join Disney for a 12 month professional internship \u2013 deadline 28<sup>th<\/sup> November<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Applications are invited to join Disney for a 12 month work placement at their London office. Professional internship opportunities available in a variety of fields.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2021\/10\/12\/join-disney-for-a-challenging-and-rewarding-12-month-internship\/\">Click here for full details<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u00a0L\u2019Or\u00e9al Internship &amp; Apprenticeship Programs \u2013 applications open now<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Opportunities available for Industrial Placements, Summer Internships and the week-long Spring Insight Program for first-year undergraduates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2021\/10\/11\/are-you-interested-in-working-at-loreal%f0%9f%92%84\/\">Click here for more information<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Capita \u2013 Business Analyst Graduate Program \u2013 deadline 10<sup>th<\/sup> December<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Capita\u2019s Novus programmes are designed to help you gain professional experience and develop your skillset through initial training and continuing professional development.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/novus.eu-careers.pocketrecruiter.com\/details\/616d78f4d3045a1a3b99dbda\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bank of America Summer Internship Program \u2013 deadline 15<sup>th<\/sup> January<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Are you interested in a global career in Banking? Applications are now open for Bank of America\u2019s Global Corporate &amp; Investment Banking Credit Summer Analyst Program.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/campus.bankofamerica.com\/careers\/global-corporate-and-investment-banking-credit-summer-analyst-program.html\">Further information can be found here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>STUDY PLUS EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Time Management &#8211; Tuesday 26th October 10am &#8211; 12pm\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What is it and why is it important? Understand different types of time management issues, strategies, techniques, and tools to address these.<\/p>\n<p>Book here-\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=8323&amp;service=Careers+Service\">https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=8323&amp;service=Careers+Service<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Sustainability Week 1 &#8211; Tuesday 26th October 1pm &#8211; 3pm\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What is Sustainability? (2hrs interactive lecture with exercises and group activities)<\/p>\n<p>Book here-<a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=8045&amp;service=Careers+Service\">https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=8045&amp;service=Careers+Service<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Business start-up Journey &#8211; Finding Ideas through Problem Solving\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Virtual &#8211; Wednesday 27th October 1pm &#8211; 2pm<\/strong>: Book here-\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=8325&amp;service=Careers+Service\">https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=8325&amp;service=Careers+Service<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Face to Face &#8211; Wednesday 27th October &#8211; 2pm &#8211; 4pm:<\/strong>\u00a0Book here-<a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=8843&amp;service=Careers+Service\">https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=8843&amp;service=Careers+Service<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In the first of three interactive workshops to help you generate ideas, you\u2019ll collaborate with other students find new business ideas using the Sustainable Development Goals for inspiration.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>How to Dine &#8211; Wednesday 27th October &#8211; 2pm &#8211; 3.30pm\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This event will give you a great insight into dining etiquette and the different serving styles that you may be exposed to when attending formal dining events, such as Law Firm dinners and Barristers\u2019 dinners.<\/p>\n<p>Book here-\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=8035&amp;service=Careers+Service\">https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=8035&amp;service=Careers+Service<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>LGBT, What does it mean &#8211; Friday 29th October 10am &#8211; 12.30pm\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Often, we\u2019ll hear the phrase LGBT+ or even LGBTQIA+ but rarely do you get a chance to ask what all the initials mean in a safe and supportive environment.<\/p>\n<p>This two-hour webinar is an opportunity to better understand what it means, why it\u2019s so important, and how we can be better LGBT+ allies.<\/p>\n<p>Book here-\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=8327&amp;service=Careers+Service\">https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=8327&amp;service=Careers+Service<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>KENT CAREERS EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>26<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0October \u2013 2-3pm:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/events\/events.html?execution=e1s9\"><strong>CVs, Cover Letters &amp; Application Forms<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>27<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0October \u2013 10-11am:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/events\/events.html?execution=e1s7\"><strong>How to get started with LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>1<sup>st<\/sup> \u2013 5<sup>th<\/sup> November:<\/strong> <strong>Careers in Accounting, Banking, Finance and Fintech<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are you interested in finding out whether a career in\u00a0Accounting, Banking, Finance or Fintech could be for you? Do you want to learn more about what it\u2019s really like to work in these industries? Or to understand what it really takes to be accepted onto those competitive grad schemes?<\/p>\n<p>Then come along to our online\u00a0<strong>Careers in\u00a0Accounting, Banking, Finance and Fintech Week\u00a0<\/strong>from 1-5 November 2021!<\/p>\n<p>This virtual event is open to all students, regardless of degree subject or stage.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the week, we will be joined by a range of Kent alumni and employers, including Santander, Investment20\/20, and Moore Kingston Smith.<\/p>\n<p>Events will include: workshops on networking and selection tests; insight talks from employers; presentations on how to succeed in landing graduate roles and internships; and an alumni panel discussion of equality and diversity within these industries.<\/p>\n<p>Remember: you can earn 10 Employability Points by attending each event, which can be redeemed later in the year for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/employability-points\/rewards\">exclusive rewards<\/a>!<\/p>\n<table width=\"548\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"377\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=8759\">FinTech &amp; Banking: How to land a job in the City<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">1-Nov<\/td>\n<td width=\"58\">12:00<\/td>\n<td width=\"47\">13:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"377\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=8761\">How I Secured my Placement in Banking<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">2-Nov<\/td>\n<td width=\"58\">12:00<\/td>\n<td width=\"47\">13:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"377\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=8873\">Equality and Diversity in Accounting, Banking, Finance and Fintech<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">3-Nov<\/td>\n<td width=\"58\">12:00<\/td>\n<td width=\"47\">13:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"377\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=8107\">Careers in Investment Management<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">4-Nov<\/td>\n<td width=\"58\">11:00<\/td>\n<td width=\"47\">12:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"377\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=7815\">Study Plus Networking Skills session<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">4-Nov<\/td>\n<td width=\"58\">13:00<\/td>\n<td width=\"47\">14:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"377\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=8877\">Santander Insight Talk<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">4-Nov<\/td>\n<td width=\"58\">14:15<\/td>\n<td width=\"47\">15:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"377\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=8763\">What It\u2019s Really Like: The Day-to-Day Life of a Corporate Banker<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">4-Nov<\/td>\n<td width=\"58\">15:00<\/td>\n<td width=\"47\">16:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"377\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=8879\">Santander 1-1 Appointments<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">4-Nov<\/td>\n<td width=\"58\">15:00<\/td>\n<td width=\"47\">16:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"377\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=8765\">An Insight into the Investment Banking Industry and How to Stand Out<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">4-Nov<\/td>\n<td width=\"58\">17:00<\/td>\n<td width=\"47\">18:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"377\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=8885\">Selection Tests<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">5-Nov<\/td>\n<td width=\"58\">11:00<\/td>\n<td width=\"47\">12:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"377\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=8899\">An Introduction to Moore Kingston Smith<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">5-Nov<\/td>\n<td width=\"58\">13:00<\/td>\n<td width=\"47\">14:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>You can book your place for each event now on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/\">TARGETConnect<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EXTERNAL EMPLOYER EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Change 100 Webinars for students with a disability<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Change 100\u00a0is a programme of paid summer work placements, professional development and mentoring for talented university students and recent graduates with any disability or long-term condition.\u00a0These webinars will explain the scheme in more detail as well as the opportunities available.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2021\/10\/20\/change-100-webinars-for-students-with-a-disability\/\">Click here for more information<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Johnson &amp; Johnson function-specific careers events<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Johnson &amp; Johnson will be hosting five function-specific events tailored to students\u2019 career interests from October 21<sup>st<\/sup> to November 18<sup>th<\/sup> including Marketing, R&amp;D, Digital and Finance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careers.jnj.com\/studentevents\">Find out more and register here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>BOOK A 1-1 CAREERS OR PLACEMENTS CHAT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To book a 1-1 appointment with our Employability or Placements Officer, please use this link:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/book-a-careers-chat\/\"><strong>https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/book-a-careers-chat\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul class=\"kent-social-links\"><li><a href='http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2021\/10\/25\/latest-opportunities-3\/&amp;t=Latest Opportunities' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-facebook' title='Share via Facebook'><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href='http:\/\/twitter.com\/home?status=Latest Opportunities%20https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2021\/10\/25\/latest-opportunities-3\/' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-twitter' title='Share via Twitter'><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href='https:\/\/plus.google.com\/share?url=https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2021\/10\/25\/latest-opportunities-3\/' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-google-plus' title='Share via Google Plus'><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href='http:\/\/linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2021\/10\/25\/latest-opportunities-3\/&amp;title=Latest Opportunities' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-linkedin' title='Share via Linked In'><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href='mailto:content=https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2021\/10\/25\/latest-opportunities-3\/&amp;title=Latest Opportunities' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-email' title='Share via Email'><\/i><\/a><\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EMPLOYABILITY &amp; 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