Often students tell us that they would like more interaction with employers. Talking with employers is key to securing a graduate position and that is why the Careers and Employability Service has devised KEW-NET. KEW-NET is an online mentoring/networking tool for Kent students and graduates to meet, support one another and help each other get ahead.

From KEW-NET, you will be able to access a variety of mentors from a range of subjects and locations that could help you by:

• Offering insight and advice
• Talking about getting into various industries and how to stand out
• Reviewing your CV
• Offering work shadowing or work experience opportunities

In order to maximise your success on the system, please follow some basic rules;

• Be professional – these are potential employers, so be courteous and slightly formal
• Be proactive – you will get nowhere being nervous or shy. To help you, mentors are asked to specify the type of assistance they are willing/able to give. Contact everyone that might be useful and ask questions
• Be purposeful – have a reason for contacting the alumnus, they are busy people that want to help you. Think about how they can do that

To join KEW-NET click here Signing up is a quick and simple process.

If you would like any help with setting up a profile, or with how to approach other users of the system, please email careerhelp@kent.ac.uk and we can arrange support.