For details and how to apply, see www.kent.ac.uk/careers/IBM.htm. Deadline to apply – 13th November
In 2017/2018, IBM will be mentoring first-year Kent students looking to do a placement and second year students who will apply for employment in their final year.
You can be studying for any degree subject and don’t need advanced computing skills.
The aim is to increase awareness of employability, the recruitment process, key competencies employers are looking for and advice/tips for securing a placement or graduate scheme. It also provides students with a fantastic chance to enhance their skillsets before they begin applying.
The scheme is not about encouraging you to join IBM but will give you valuable skills to apply successfully to any organisation.
IBM want to make students aware of how competitive today’s job market is and give them guidance on how best to promote themselves. This will give them the best chance of applying not just to our schemes but other employers’ too.
It is virtual mentoring: most contact with students is either via email, telephone or Skype.
“I have learnt a lot of useful things from the scheme. My mentor is amazing person who is always ready to guide you help as much as possible. I feel lucky to be within this scheme. She has advised me across all issues which did concern me before the scheme. After consistent cooperation with her I gained valuable knowledge regarding how to improve my employability. Moreover, the importantly I have secured a place for a summer insight program in PwC. I would have not been able to do that without her help.”
“Talking to someone who has relatively recently been where we are now has been very helpful as they understand the decisions we have to make and how overwhelming it can be. Having the mentor focus on areas we specifically want to improve or learn about has been extremely helpful and has provided me with the next steps to take towards my desired career.”
Application is by CV and short answers to two questions. Apply before 13th November via www.kent.ac.uk/careers/IBM.htm.