Thinking about your career path after university or where to start when it comes to employability can be a daunting prospect. Especially if you are dealing with mental health difficulties, including anxiety, depression and stress.

In order to support your employability development whilst at university, the Careers and Employability Service will be running a range of small, relaxed sessions and 1 to 1 support for students who self-identify as having a mental health condition.

Students can receive support and guidance on a range of topics including:

– Career planning
– CV writing
– Application feedback
– Identifying your strengths and employability skills
– Confidence building
– Handling rejection when applying for jobs and opportunities
– Interview technique
– Disclosure: If and when to disclose a mental health problem to an employer
– Your Rights: The Equalities Act and the rights of those with mental health problems in the work place
– People Who Can Help: Resources and organisations providing support to people in the area of mental health and employment
– Anxiety-busters: Practical tips for handling anxiety, with a focus on anxiety at interview and in the workplace

If you are interested in these sessions or would like to find out more, please contact Liz

Liz Foden
Employability Adviser (Social Sciences)

T: +44 (0)1227 824038
E: e.r.foden@kent.ac.uk