{"id":2813,"date":"2022-01-17T11:45:27","date_gmt":"2022-01-17T11:45:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/?p=2813"},"modified":"2022-01-24T16:05:06","modified_gmt":"2022-01-24T16:05:06","slug":"latest-opportunities-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2022\/01\/17\/latest-opportunities-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Read on for the latest work experience and graduate job opportunities as well as employability and careers events happening in the next two weeks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EMPLOYABILITY &amp; PLACEMENTS EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SAVE THE DATE! <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>CAREERS IN NGOs \u2013 Wednesday 9<sup>th<\/sup> February \u2013 17:30<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Continuing our alumni careers events programme, we kick off this term with Careers in NGOs. A panel of Kent alumni will be discussing their experiences since graduation and offering their tips for finding work in this sector. This is not one to miss &#8211; more information will follow soon!<\/p>\n<p>If you were unable to attend any of last term\u2019s events, you can view all of the recordings <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/previous-employability-events\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OPPORTUNITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>New Year, New Challenge \u2013 time to focus on your future career!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As we embark on a new year and new term, now is the time to focus on your future career; ensure your CV is impactful and you are interview ready! Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2022\/01\/17\/new-year-new-challenge-your-future-starts-here\/\">New Year blog post<\/a> for upcoming <strong>graduate scheme deadlines<\/strong> and find out about the tools available to help you prepare for assessment centres and interviews. We also discuss the enormous value in volunteering.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Are you an economics student interested in gaining work experience whilst continuing your studies?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/compass-lexecon?trk=public_post_share-update_update-text\">Compass Lexecon<\/a>\u00a0are hiring Research Analysts as part of a 2-year Master\u2019s Apprenticeship Programme with Queen Mary University of London launching in September 2022. <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2022\/01\/17\/are-you-an-economics-student-interested-in-gaining-work-experience-whilst-continuing-your-studies\/\">Find out more!<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ecology Summer Placement (Bath) 2022 \u2013 deadline 28<sup>th<\/sup> January<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Join the Ecology Team at Buro Happold (part of their Environment Team) and gain experience in a range of environmental and ecological disciplines with a view to protecting and enhancing the natural world. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2022\/01\/13\/ecology-summer-placement-bath-2022\/\">Click here for full details<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Summer Internships 2022 \u2013 Financial Planning &amp; Wealth Management \u2013 deadline 31<sup>st<\/sup> January<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get paid this summer whilst gaining experience of the Financial Services industry \u2013 specifically, you\u2019ll be involved in and learn more about financial planning, wealth management and financial coaching. <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2022\/01\/10\/summer-internships-2022-financial-planning-wealth-management\/\">More information here!<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Paid conservation internship with ZSL \u2013 deadline 6<sup>th<\/sup> February<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Are you passionate about wildlife and conservation? This is your opportunity to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct. As an intern, you will create engaging stories and content for ZSL blogs, websites, social media and Newsletters. <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2022\/01\/12\/paid-conservation-internship-with-zsl\/\">Find out more and apply!<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Charityworks \u2013 Leadership Programme \u2013 deadline 24<sup>th<\/sup> February <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Charityworks is a paid, 12-month talent programme which gives you all the tools you need to build a career in the UK Non-Profit sector. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charity-works.co.uk\/graduate-programme\/?mc_cid=024af9b77b&amp;mc_eid=33ba46ad41\">Click here for further information<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/go-abroad\/bitesize\">Go Abroad Bitesize<\/a> &#8211; <\/strong><strong>an exciting new initiative supporting global opportunities for Kent students!\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Current Kent students can now apply for funding to carry out short, extra-curricular placements abroad.\u00a0\u00a0These could be anywhere in the world and could involve studying (for example a summer school), working (summer internship) or volunteering.<\/p>\n<p>To find out what opportunities may be available, how much funding you could get, how and when to apply, please visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/go-abroad\/bitesize\">Go Abroad Bitesize webpage\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Funding application deadlines: 6 Feb; 3 April 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>BOOK A 1-1 CAREERS CHAT <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Need some advice on your CV or future career? 2022 one-to-one appointments with our Employability Officer are now available to book. Our Employability Officer 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:<\/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><strong>CAREER MANAGEMENT EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"607\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\"><strong>Career Management Events<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=9217\">Career Management<\/a><\/td>\n<td>24-Jan<\/td>\n<td>14:00<\/td>\n<td>15:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=9229\">Postgraduate Study<\/a><\/td>\n<td>28-Jan<\/td>\n<td>14:00<\/td>\n<td>15:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=9231\">Career Management for mature students and career changers<\/a><\/td>\n<td>31-Jan<\/td>\n<td>15:00<\/td>\n<td>16:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>EXTERNAL EMPLOYER EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"607\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\"><strong>Externally organised Events<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=9081\">Kent Police: Positive Action Discovery Careers Event:<br \/>\nFemales in Policing<\/a><\/td>\n<td>11-Jan<\/td>\n<td>10:30<\/td>\n<td>12:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=9083\">Kent Police: Positive Action Discovery Careers Event:<br \/>\nEthnic minorities in Policing<\/a><\/td>\n<td>11-Jan<\/td>\n<td>18:00<\/td>\n<td>19:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=9083\">Kent Police: Positive Action Discovery Careers Event:<br \/>\nEthnic minorities in Policing<\/a><\/td>\n<td>18-Jan<\/td>\n<td>10:30<\/td>\n<td>12:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=9081\">Kent Police: Positive Action Discovery Careers Event:<br \/>\nFemales in Policing<\/a><\/td>\n<td>18-Jan<\/td>\n<td>18:00<\/td>\n<td>19:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=9081\">Kent Police: Positive Action Discovery Careers Event:<br \/>\nFemales in Policing<\/a><\/td>\n<td>25-Jan<\/td>\n<td>10:30<\/td>\n<td>12:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=9083\">Kent Police: Positive Action Discovery Careers Event:<br \/>\nEthnic minorities in Policing<\/a><\/td>\n<td>25-Jan<\/td>\n<td>18:00<\/td>\n<td>19:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>STUDY PLUS EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"610\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\"><strong>Study Plus Events &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/studyplus\/%22\">find out more<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=9139\">Study Plus: Introduction to Mindfulness<\/a><\/td>\n<td>21-Jan<\/td>\n<td>11:00<\/td>\n<td>12:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=9169\">Study Plus: Understanding stress and self-care<\/a><\/td>\n<td>25-Jan<\/td>\n<td>14:00<\/td>\n<td>16:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=8975\">Study Plus: Travelling Virtually in Xi\u2019an, China,<br \/>\nthe Ancient Capital of 13 Dynasties A series of Virtual Workshops<\/a><\/td>\n<td>26-Jan<\/td>\n<td>13:30<\/td>\n<td>14:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=8977\">Study Plus: Travelling Virtually in Xi\u2019an, China,<br \/>\nthe Ancient Capital of 13 Dynasties A series of Virtual Workshops<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2-Feb<\/td>\n<td>13:30<\/td>\n<td>14:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/leap\/event.html?id=9167\">Study Plus: LGBT What does it mean?<\/a><\/td>\n<td>8-Feb<\/td>\n<td>10:00<\/td>\n<td>12:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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\/2022\/01\/17\/latest-opportunities-11\/&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\/2022\/01\/17\/latest-opportunities-11\/' 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\/2022\/01\/17\/latest-opportunities-11\/' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-google-plus' title='Share via Google Plus'><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a 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