Civil Service Fast Stream Website now live for applications

The new site includes lots of interactive features with fresh interviews and insights from existing Fast Streamers. And be sure to make our website a favourite as we have loads of new content coming as we approach our application open date of the 29th of September. Look out for our new interactive video experience “Living The Stream” launching later this month. This immersive experience lets you take a privileged peak behind the walls of our assessment centre and puts you at the heart of the action. Expect loads of great tips on how to get the best out of yourself during the assessment centre. Keep an eye out for Phil Wilson, our chief assessor, who takes part in a virtual chat with you. Get ready for our floating heads which allow you to interact with Fast Streamers in a most unexpected way! You can also take part in our “Living The Stream” social media challenge which launches on the 1st of October.
See the all new Fast Stream Website

Check www.kent.ac.uk/ces/events regularly for updates on what careers events are happening throughout the term.

Wednesday 28 September KLT6 2-3pm What is a Student Ambassador? 
An interactive session on the exciting work and opportunities available within the University of Kent’s student ambassador scheme.

Wednesday 28 September, KLT6, 3:30-4pm Bitesize talk: CVs 
This 30 min session will cover all the do’s and don’ts when it comes to creating a great CV.

Wednesday 5 October KLT6 1-1:30pm Bitesize talk: Finding a part-time job 
Learn everything you need to know about how to maximise your success rate in finding a part-time job

Wednesday 5 October, KLT6, 3-5pm FDM Assessment Centre Workshop
Whichever career path you decide to embark on after university you are likely to be asked to attend an Assessment Centre as a part of the recruitment process. FDM Group’s Assessment Centre Workshop is your chance to discover what to expect, how to prepare and how to excel on the day! Limited numbers please book

Thursday 6 October KLT5 1-1:30pm Bitesize talk: What’s in a name? 
We will break down some common stereotypes based on the products companies offer and instead explore the vast array of jobs instead. Prepare to be amazed!

The award is completed entirely online via Moodle and so can be completed from home.  You learn all the skills needed to get a job or internship and thereby greatly increase your chances of getting a graduate job. It is completed by quizzes and short assignments and can be finished in a few hours: some students will do an hour a day over a week and others will complete the whole award in a weekend.

• The review of the CV by a professional enabled me to drastically improve my CV.
• As an international student, I am used to writing CVs in a quite different manner, so to get feedback though Moodle was very helpful.
• It has helped me tremendously in applying for jobs, and I am especially thankful for the thorough feedback.

Halve your chances of unemployment: the unemployment rate for students completing the award is 2% compared to 5% for those not doing the award.

Enrol on Moodle by searching for DP2650 DP2650: Careers Employability Award (2016/17). If you have any problems enrolling email  bw@kent.ac.uk and I’ll enrol you

To get your CV professionally reviewed, go to section 11 of the module and simply upload your CV in MS Word or PDF format.

To find out more see www.kent.ac.uk/careers/moodle.htm

The definitive annual guide to Britain’s most sought-after and prestigious graduate employers www.top100graduateemployers.com
It lists graduate training schemes and internships with top employers, many of which have closing dates this term for entry next summer.

We have a limited number of copies – it’s first come first served! We are in Keynes College Driveway – see here for our location

• A web version is at www.kent.ac.uk/ces/files/newsletters.html
• If you don’t want these emails or wish to add a different email address, you can unsubscribe or resubscribe by visiting:https://lists.kent.ac.uk/sympa After you’ve logged in, you will find a column named “Manage your subscriptions”. Click on the list you wish to unsubscribe from. Every March I cull this list, asking graduates if they wish to stay: those who don’t reply are removed, but you can easily resubscribe, if you forget to reply.
• These weekly emails are sent out on Mondays unless it is a public holiday or I am too busy!
• If you are using your @kent.ac.uk address to receive these emails, you may find that you stop receiving them in the October after you graduate if the university transfers you to a @kentforlife email address. You can update your email address at https://lists.kent.ac.uk/sympa or by filling in the form at www.kent.ac.uk/ces/contact/emailcontacts.html. Graduates usually have their login removed in August after graduating: you can still use your email but won’t be able to login to Moodle etc.
• The Careers and Employability Service is in the driveway to Keynes College and is open in vacations. For a map of our location see www.kent.ac.uk/ces/contact.
• A duty adviser is available for short consultations each weekday from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm and from 2 to 4 pm without an appointment.
• We support Kent graduates for up to 3 years after graduation

Win Work Experience! Enter the CV Competition
The CV competition offers the chance to win work experience with one of thirteen organisations offering a range of work experiences. From lab work to conservation there is a placement to suit almost everyone. Submit your application now as the competition closes in less than 1 weeks’ time.

To be in with a chance of winning simply submit your CV and the short application form available on the competition webpage

The winning students from last year really benefitted from their placements
“My placement at the Royal Engineers Museum was a great opportunity that gave me experience of putting my skills as a History student to good use in a professional working environment.” (Owen Watton Bishop)

“Winning the CV competition was empowering for me and even better was the experience I gained working at Extra Digital, a digital agency in Canterbury. While there, I improved the skills that l had acquired at University, increased my network base and gained a proper understanding of what the work environment requires.” (Dara Olayebi)

My work experience at Santander was great! I learnt a lot about the day to day running of the store and enjoyed meeting new people in a banking environment. Not only did this give me something great to put on my CV, it has also lead to Santander offering me more opportunities to gain experience. I entered the CV competition to have feedback on my CV, and I came out with a great opportunity and valuable work experience. (Josh Bond)
Opportunities on offer this year include
AbBaltis- offering lab and administration roles in expanding biotech company
Ashford Teaching Alliance- Opportunity to observe an experienced teacher in a secondary school environment

The Careers and Employability Service CV Competition is back with more opportunities for students to win work experience opportunities with 13 local organisations. Competition entry is open to all students. Details of the competition are available on the webpage http://www.kent.ac.uk/ces/cv-competition.html The competition is now open and will close on the 29^th March 2016.

To be in with a chance of winning send your CV and fill in a short application form. The organisations will then be sent the CV’s and asked to choose a winner. Confirmed experiences include lab work, teaching, conservation, substance misuse, community arts, curating, archiving, social media, sales, finance and software development. Experiences will last 2 weeks and will be unpaid, however the B:KEW bursary is available to winning students.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!!

http://www.kent.ac.uk/ces/files/March%202016.pdf

This presentation is open to all Biodiversity and Wildlife Conservation undergraduates and postgraduates and also to any others with an interest in Environmental careers.

It will cover:
Careers open to graduates with a degree in Biodiversity/Widlife Conservation, from Ecology to Consultancy, Teaching to Reserve Warden, Research to Sustainability.
How to choose a career by analysing your interests, skills, strengths, values and personality, whether you need to do a postgraduate course to get in and how much this will cost you and what skills you need to develop.

Sources of internships and graduate jobs
How employers view graduates of Biodiversity/Conservation and how to develop the necessary skills.
CVs for Environmental Careers
• Taking action – when to apply for jobs, postgraduate study etc.

See flyer:

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