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- CAREERS IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, RELATIONS & NGOs \u2013 Wednesday 9th<\/sup> February \u2013 17:30 SAVE THE DATE!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Interested in an international career focused on the common good? Then join us to hear from Kent alumni 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>! This event will finish with a live Q&A.<\/p>\n
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- Social Work Employability Day \u2013 <\/strong>Monday 7th February: \u00a01pm \u2013 4pm <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Online \u2013 \u00a0Please click here to register<\/a><\/strong>
\n<\/strong>As part of the University of Kent\u2019s Social Work Employability Day, you can meet with organisations offering social work recruitment. This is open to non-social work and social work students.
\nThere will be 30 minute talks throughout the afternoon from the following:-<\/p>\n- \n
- London Borough of Bexley at 1pm<\/li>\n
- London Borough of Bromley at 1.30pm<\/li>\n
- East Sussex Council at 2pm<\/li>\n
- Projects Abroad at 2.30pm<\/li>\n
- Careers and Employability Service at 3pm<\/li>\n
- Step Up to Social Work at 3.30pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
OPPORTUNITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- NatWest Insight Weeks for Women \u2013 applications now open!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Applications now open for NatWest Insight Weeks for Women. This is a great way to learn more about NatWest and a career in banking; network with colleagues to hear about their experience and get a feel for the culture. The programme will run over four days from 30th August to 2nd September 2022.<\/p>\n
Find out more and apply here<\/a><\/p>\n
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- POLIR students wanted for model NATO event<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The British International Studies Association (BISA) in partnership with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) will be holding the annual flagship model NATO event in March 2022. As in previous years, 15 universities from across the UK will be taking part. Through their participation in the event, student-delegates will learn, through simulation, how NATO works and the significance of the Alliance for UK and European defence.<\/p>\n
Click here for more information<\/a><\/p>\n
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- Paid conservation internship with ZSL \u2013 deadline 6th<\/sup> February<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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
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- Charityworks \u2013 Leadership Programme \u2013 deadline 24th<\/sup> February <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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
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- Are you an economics student interested in gaining work experience whilst continuing your studies?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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
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- Go Abroad Bitesize<\/strong><\/a> – <\/strong>an exciting new initiative supporting global opportunities for Kent students!\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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
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, 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
CAREERS SERVICE EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n
Below are the Careers Service events taking place in the next week. The titles of the events are hyperlinked to the booking page.<\/p>\n
Monday 31st<\/sup>\u00a0January<\/strong><\/p>\n
BAE Systems careers: Video interviews and Strength based interviews \u2013 webinar \u2013 14:00 \u2013 15:00<\/a><\/p>\n
Learn more about BAE\u2019s application process including hints and tips for their strength based interviews that will prepare you with the skills you need to navigate challenges.<\/p>\n
Career Management for mature students and career changers \u2013 15:00 \u2013 16:00<\/a><\/p>\n
This session will explore how you use these experiences to help you to decide on the right career area for you and to convince employers that you are the best candidate for a role.<\/p>\n
Tuesday 1st<\/sup>\u00a0February<\/strong><\/p>\n
Finding LGBTQ+ inclusive employers \u2013 11:00 \u2013 12:00<\/a><\/p>\n
This session will help you find LGBTQ+ inclusive employers and discover what to look for when applying for a job or placement.<\/p>\n
How to answer interview questions – the normal, the tricky and the downright strange! \u2013 13:00 \u2013 14:00<\/a><\/p>\n
Come along to this interactive workshop, where we will discuss how to tackle basic interview questions, such as motivational questions, the trickier ones, competency based and the unusual questions!<\/p>\n
Add something amazing to your CV with a summer in America! \u2013 13:00 \u2013 14:00<\/a><\/p>\n
Enjoy a\u00a0summer\u00a0working at a famous American\u00a0Summer\u00a0Camp – get paid to have fun, meet new people and work your dream job, hobby or passion.<\/p>\n
Study Plus: Introvert Session for students by Joanna Rawbone \u2013 14:00 \u2013 15:30<\/a><\/p>\n
This workshop, delivered by Joanna Rawbone of Flourishing Introverts, is full of practical hints, tips and takeaways, from interview stage onwards, to have you stand out for the right reasons.<\/p>\n
Wednesday 2nd<\/sup>\u00a0February<\/strong><\/p>\n
Thinking of working abroad? \u2013 13:00 \u2013 14:00<\/a><\/p>\n
Interested in working abroad as part of your degree, summer break or after graduation? Learn more at this information session.<\/p>\n
Study Plus: Travelling Virtually in Xi\u2019an, China, the Ancient Capital of 13 Dynasties A series of Virtual Workshops \u2013 13:30 \u2013 14:30<\/a><\/p>\n
Workshop 7, which is the last session of this programme, celebrates Chinese New Year, one the most important traditional festival in China and amongst overseas Chinese.<\/p>\n
Using LinkedIn \u2013 14:00 \u2013 15:00<\/a><\/p>\n
In this interactive session a Careers Adviser will provide advice on creating and developing an effective profile, as well as discuss the tools you can use to expand your connections and find jobs!<\/p>\n
Study Plus – Negotiation Skills Workshop by Jack Austin \u2013 14:00 \u2013 15:30<\/a><\/p>\n
A 90 minute workshop that will make a real impact on your ability to negotiate the best deals, help others and deliver real value.<\/p>\n
Professional Work Behaviour \u2013 15:00 \u2013 16:00<\/a><\/p>\n
This workshop will provide information on expectations from your new employer, how to behave in the workplace and hints and tips for making a positive impression in your new job.<\/p>\n
CV\u2019s, cover letters and application forms \u2013 16:00 \u2013 17:00<\/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.<\/p>\n
Thursday 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0February<\/strong><\/p>\n
Getting the most out of your careers service \u2013 11:00 \u2013 12:00<\/a><\/p>\n
This session will take you on a tour of the resources and services on offer to you at the Careers and Employability Service.<\/p>\n
Commercial Awareness \u2013 12:00 \u2013 13:00<\/a><\/p>\n
This workshop will explain what commercial awareness is, how employers test for it during the recruitment process, how to make yourself more commercially aware and some useful techniques to help you demonstrate this.<\/p>\n
Study Plus BSUJ Building a pop-up website (online event) \u2013 13:00 \u2013 14:00<\/a><\/p>\n
Online event<\/em><\/p>\n
In this hands-on workshop you\u2019ll be guided through creating the perfect platform to test your ideas and reach your customers.<\/p>\n
Finding a graduate job \u2013 13:00 \u2013 14:00<\/a><\/p>\n
This session will focus on finding graduate work, including graduate schemes, graduate jobs and job-hunting methods (proactive and reactive methods), plus application tips!<\/p>\n
Careers in Social Justice and Policy \u2013 13:00 \u2013 14:00<\/a><\/p>\n
This workshop will look at careers such as a journalist, victim advocate, social worker, community developer, charity officer, social researcher and policy officer.<\/p>\n
Study Plus BSUJ Building a pop-up website (physical event) \u2013 14:00 \u2013 16:00<\/a><\/p>\n
Physical event<\/em><\/p>\n
In this hands-on workshop you\u2019ll be guided through creating the perfect platform to test your ideas and reach your customers.<\/p>\n
Friday 4th<\/sup>\u00a0February<\/strong><\/p>\n
Study Plus – Editing and Proofreading by Jakki Bendell \u2013 09:30 \u2013 11:00<\/a><\/p>\n
This session will give you the skills, tools and resources to check written work effectively. It is highly interactive including group discussion and practical exercises.<\/p>\n
Study Plus \u2013 presentation skills by Kate Gardner \u2013 10:30 \u2013 12:00<\/a><\/p>\n
This workshop will give tips to beat nerves, introduce some tools and models for presenting and give the opportunity to practice.<\/p>\n
Virtual assessment centres \u2013 12:00 \u2013 13:00<\/a><\/p>\n
This session will cover virtual assessment centres and how they work in practice, the types of exercises, what to expect with a\u00a0case study and group tasks and top tips for an assessment centre \u2013 before and on the day!<\/p>\n
Study Plus -Coaching Skills by Jeffrey Wotherspoon \u2013 14:00 \u2013 16:00<\/a><\/p>\n
This 2-hour workshop course will provide you with useful communication and leadership skills that will enhance your ability to build relationships and gain respect.<\/p>\n
Other information and events<\/strong><\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/global\/engagement<\/a><\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nOpportunities for students to gain international perspective, network and support with university wide projects. Students can also collect employability points<\/p>\n
Accenture Graduate Schemes – Empowering Female Future Events in Software, Technology and Cyber Security on 17th and 22nd February<\/strong><\/p>\n
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<\/strong>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>\nTechnology 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>
\nEvent date: 17th<\/sup>\u00a0February<\/strong><\/p>\n- \n
- Software Engineering: a chance to\u00a0design, build, and support the innovative technical solutions\u00a0this scheme is for female identifying students studying STEM, graduating in 2022.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Apply before 10th<\/sup>\u00a0February<\/strong>:\u00a0https:\/\/accntu.re\/3fmrtsH<\/a>
\nEvent date: 17th<\/sup>\u00a0February<\/strong><\/p>\n- \n
- Cyber Security: a chance to\u00a0design, build and implement pragmatic security solutions this scheme is\u00a0for female identifying students studying a degree in Cyber systems, Information Security, Engineering, Computer Science or a STEM degree with information security subjects or relevant work experience. Graduating in 2022<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Software Engineering: a chance to\u00a0design, build, and support the innovative technical solutions\u00a0this scheme is for female identifying students studying STEM, graduating in 2022.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Go Abroad Bitesize<\/strong><\/a> – <\/strong>an exciting new initiative supporting global opportunities for Kent students!\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Are you an economics student interested in gaining work experience whilst continuing your studies?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Charityworks \u2013 Leadership Programme \u2013 deadline 24th<\/sup> February <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Paid conservation internship with ZSL \u2013 deadline 6th<\/sup> February<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- POLIR students wanted for model NATO event<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- NatWest Insight Weeks for Women \u2013 applications now open!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Social Work Employability Day \u2013 <\/strong>Monday 7th February: \u00a01pm \u2013 4pm <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n