Read on for the latest employability and career related events and opportunities happening in the next two weeks!<\/p>\n
EMPLOYABILITY & PLACEMENTS EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n Interested in an international career focused on the common good? Then join us to hear from Kent alumni now working in multi-lateral organisations such as the United Nations, NATO and the World Economic Forum. For more information about our guest speakers and what they will be discussing click here<\/a>!<\/p>\n BOOK A 1-1 CAREERS CHAT <\/strong><\/p>\n Need some advice on your CV or future career? Book a one-to-one appointment with our Employability Officer who can support you with your job and work experience search, as well as 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 https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/book-a-careers-chat\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n OPPORTUNITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n The Turing Scheme was launched in 2021 by the UK government to support international study and work abroad. It was launched to replace the Erasmus+ programme and provides funding to the University of Kent to offer grants to students to carry out an approved study or work placement anywhere in the world!<\/p>\n Find out more about the Turing Scheme here<\/a><\/p>\n 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 To find out what opportunities may be available, how much funding you could get, how and when to apply, please visit the\u00a0Go Abroad Bitesize webpage\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Funding application deadlines: 6 Feb; 3 April 2022<\/em><\/p>\n 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. Find out more!<\/a><\/p>\n 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. \u00a0Click here for full details<\/a><\/p>\n 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. More information here!<\/a><\/p>\n 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. Find out more and apply!<\/a><\/p>\n 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. Click here for further information<\/a><\/p>\n Would you like some hands-on experience of e-DNA pond water sampling, with the opportunity to learn about Natural England\u2019s pond restoration and creation scheme for Great Crested Newts? The e-DNA monitoring runs from 15th April until 30th June when ponds are most active and we envisage needing help 2-3 days per week during this time.<\/p>\n Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n CAREERS SERVICE EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n Monday 24th<\/sup>\u00a0January<\/strong><\/p>\n Gradcracker: careers for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) students \u2013 12:00 \u2013 13:00<\/a><\/p>\n Gradcracker is the UK\u2019s careers website for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) students. It has more STEM employers, work placements and graduate roles than any other careers website \u2013 and it also provides a wide range of resources, tools, and advice on careers in STEM. In this webinar, Gradcracker Director Jessica is going to talk us through the website and its features to help you become a successful job hunter and navigator of the application process. Jessica will cover things like key competency skills, important deadlines, and ways to make your application stand out. The webinar is also a great opportunity to discover STEM employers and the different industry sectors you can work in.<\/p>\n Career Management \u2013 14:00 \u2013 15:00<\/a><\/p>\n Looking at 4 stages to help you plan your career; self-awareness, explore opportunities, decide what to do and take action.<\/p>\n Tuesday 25th<\/sup>\u00a0January<\/strong><\/p>\n How to get started with LinkedIn \u2013 11:00 \u2013 12:00<\/a><\/p>\n Not joined LinkedIn? It is one of the most useful places to network. Find out to get started with the basics.<\/p>\n Building Resilience \u2013 13:00 \u2013 14:00<\/a><\/p>\n What is resilience in relation to the recruitment process and steps to develop this vital skill.<\/p>\n Study Plus: Understanding stress and self-care \u2013 14:00 \u2013 16:30<\/a><\/p>\n This two-hour webinar will be a whirlwind tour of free resources and signposting to help you think about your wellbeing and resilience during isolation.\u00a0 There will also be time for Q&As at the end of the session so attendees can share best practice and ask questions about their specific challenges.<\/p>\n Wednesday 26th<\/sup>\u00a0January<\/strong><\/p>\n Volunteering in the Kent Community Oasis Garden \u2013 12:30 \u2013 14:00<\/a><\/p>\n Come along and join us at KentCOG every other Wednesday. You will meet fellow students, learn new skills and get the most out of gardening, socialising and wellbeing opportunities. We also aim to run workshops supporting the local wildlife.<\/p>\n Interview skills including video interviews \u2013 13:00 \u2013 14:00<\/a><\/p>\n This session will cover common interview questions and how to approach them, including competency, strengths based and motivational questions. The session will also look at steps to take to prepare for an interview, helping you to feel more confident for the real thing!<\/p>\n Study Plus How to Build Your Business Plan Start-up 2022\u00a0Virtual event\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 13:00 \u2013 14:00<\/a><\/p>\n Virtual Online event from 1-2pm, \u00a0in person event 2 – 4pm \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n In an in-depth practical workshop you\u2019ll be guided in how to put together a compelling business plan with the ASPIRE Business Model Canvas focussing on sustainability and inclusion.<\/p>\n Study Plus How to Build Your Business Plan Start-up 2022\u00a0In person event<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 14:00 \u2013 16:00<\/a><\/p>\n Virtual Online event from 1-2pm, \u00a0in person event 2 – 4pm \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n In an in-depth practical workshop you\u2019ll be guided in how to put together a compelling business plan with the ASPIRE Business Model Canvas focussing on sustainability and inclusion.<\/p>\n Year In Information Event \u2013 14:00 \u2013 15:00<\/a><\/p>\n This event is taking place online and also in\u00a0KLT1.<\/strong><\/p>\n The University of Kent provides exciting opportunities for students to broaden their degree experience by adding an additional \u2018Year In\u2019 to their degree. One of these additional years can be taken between stage 2 and 3, or after you have completed stage 3, and the programme will be added to your degree title, letting employers know about your increased employability.\u00a0From 2-3pm we will hear short introductions to each of the options from the academic staff who deliver these programmes, as well as input on tuition fees, visas and application processes to get onto the programmes.\u00a0After this, you will have the opportunity to join a subject specific introduction to find out more about the programmes.<\/p>\n Individual Introductions 15:00 \u2013 16:00<\/strong><\/p>\n Individual Introductions 16:00 \u2013 17:00<\/strong><\/p>\n Thursday 27th<\/sup>\u00a0January<\/strong><\/p>\n CV\u2019s, cover letters and application forms \u2013 12:00 \u2013 13:00<\/a><\/p>\n Join this information session to find out the key things you need to include in your CV, application forms and cover letters. We will cover the do’s and don’ts and ways to tailor your documents to make you stand out.<\/p>\n Selection Tests \u2013 13:00 \u2013 14:00<\/a><\/p>\n Often referred to as Psychometric tests, graduate recruiters often use verbal\/numerical\/logical reasoning, situational judgement, personality and game-based tests as part of their selection process. Find out more about these tests and to learn about Graduates First, an online facility where Kent students can practise them.<\/p>\n Friday 28th<\/sup>\u00a0January<\/strong><\/p>\n Postgraduate Study \u2013 14:00 \u2013 15:00<\/a><\/p>\n Are you considering postgraduate study? Find out about how to find courses, the application process and how to write a personal statement.<\/p>\n Saturday 29th<\/sup>\u00a0January<\/strong><\/p>\n Study Plus BSUJ BK 2 – Build a business plan \u2013 10:00 \u2013 15:30<\/a><\/p>\n This 6 hour hands-on workshop will take you through the stages of building your business plan, including understanding The ASPIRE Business model Canvas.<\/p>\n Accenture Graduate Schemes – Empowering Female Future Events in Software, Technology and Cyber Security on 17th and 22nd February<\/strong><\/p>\n Accenture are looking for female-identifying STEM students graduating in 2022 for their Technology Architecture, Software Engineering Graduate and Cyber Security Graduate programmes. They\u2019re running a series of Empowering Female Future events for students interested in finding out more about life at Accenture, and applying to their programmes.<\/p>\n Technology Architecture: the chance to explore technically complex solutions this scheme is for female identifying students studying STEM or business-related degrees, graduating in 2022.<\/p>\n Apply before 10th<\/sup>\u00a0February<\/strong>:\u00a0https:\/\/accntu.re\/3tmbcwi<\/a> Apply before 10th<\/sup>\u00a0February<\/strong>:\u00a0https:\/\/accntu.re\/3fmrtsH<\/a>\n
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