{"id":2894,"date":"2020-12-17T20:44:46","date_gmt":"2020-12-17T20:44:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/?p=2894"},"modified":"2020-12-18T08:43:22","modified_gmt":"2020-12-18T08:43:22","slug":"get-ahead-in-2021-careers-in-science","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/2020\/12\/17\/get-ahead-in-2021-careers-in-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Ahead in 2021: Careers In Science"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"contentsContainer\">\n<div id=\"contents\">\n<p id=\"E616\"><span id=\"E617\">The resilience of the students that I have seen over this term has been really impressive and they have made the most of their employability research and <\/span><span id=\"E618\">planning<\/span><span id=\"E619\">.<\/span><span id=\"E620\"> The Aspire Team report that their business <\/span><span id=\"E621\">start-up<\/span><span id=\"E622\"> workshops are being well received<\/span><span id=\"E623\"> by students<\/span><span id=\"E624\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"E625\" class=\"qowt-stl-NormalWeb\"><span id=\"E626\" class=\"qowt-font5-Calibri\">Suspension of all overseas placements for the 2020-21 academic year <\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"E627\"><span id=\"E628\">The University has made this decision because of the continued uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The volatility and fluctuation of the current situation across the world significantly increases the health and financial risks attached to your overseas placement. There is also an associated impairment of our capacity to provide insurance cover. This means that currently the University cannot be sufficiently assured that the risks associated with overseas travel and study placements can be safely managed. This renders University-supported study abroad temporarily unsustainable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"E660\"><span id=\"E661\">TARGETjobs <\/span><span id=\"E662\">are excited to announce that the<\/span><span id=\"E663\"> 2021 Undergraduate of the Year Awards <\/span><span id=\"E664\">have been launched!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"E665\"><span id=\"E666\">The awards are a fantastic way for students to win <\/span><span id=\"E667\">valuable experience in the form of internships and placements, as well as gaining insight into the graduate job application process<\/span><span id=\"E668\">. With numerous awards on offer, there is an opportunity for every student regardless of university, course, or year of study. Each award is partnered by big-name organisations (such as L\u2019Or\u00e9al, Rolls-Royce and HSBC) who are keen to offer unique work opportunities and various prizes to successful candidates. <\/span><span id=\"E670\">This year there are 9 awards running, and <\/span><span id=\"E672\">3 of the awards in particular are looking for applicants studying a STEM degree <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E673\" class=\"qowt-li-0_0 qowt-list qowt-stl-ListParagraph\"><a id=\"E674\" href=\"https:\/\/undergraduateoftheyear.com\/female\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E675\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">Female Undergraduate of the Year<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E676\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"E677\" class=\"qowt-li-0_0 qowt-list qowt-stl-ListParagraph\"><a id=\"E678\" href=\"https:\/\/undergraduateoftheyear.com\/excellence-through-adversity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E679\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">Undergraduate of the Year for Excellence Through Adversity<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E680\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"E681\" class=\"qowt-li-0_0 qowt-list qowt-stl-ListParagraph\"><a id=\"E682\" href=\"https:\/\/undergraduateoftheyear.com\/sustainable-thinking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E683\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">Undergraduate of the Year for Sustainable Thinking<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E684\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"E685\"><span id=\"E686\">You may also be eligible for our other awards and may choose to apply for one of those instead! <a href=\"https:\/\/undergraduateoftheyear.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more about the information about the other awards<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"E691\"><span id=\"E692\">How do students apply?<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\">\n<div id=\"contents\">\n<p id=\"E693\"><span id=\"E694\">To enter the awards, students must put themselves forward and apply online via the <\/span><a id=\"E695\" href=\"https:\/\/undergraduateoftheyear.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E696\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">Undergraduate of the Year Awards<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E697\"> website. The application process includes essay-style questions and psychometric tests, not unlike those that you may experience in the graduate job application process. Successful undergraduates will be invited to an interview and\/or assessment centre with the award partner, and the shortlisted students will be invited to a prestigious award ceremony taking place either in person or virtually in April 2021.<\/span><span id=\"E698\"> The deadline for applications is 1 February 2021.<\/span><span id=\"E699\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"E700\"><span id=\"E701\">Careers in Banking and Finance<\/span><span id=\"E702\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>HSBC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"E703\">Ever thought about a career in banking and finance<\/span><span id=\"E704\">? If you have then there are various <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ratemyplacement-email.co.uk\/30Z2-12XPR-7HG9GS-OKBF9-1\/c.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E706\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">Internships<\/span><span id=\"E707\"> at <\/span><span id=\"E708\">HSBC<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E709\"> c<\/span><span id=\"E710\">losing on the 5<\/span><span id=\"E713\" class=\"qowt-stl-Strong\">\u00a0<\/span><span id=\"E714\">January 2021<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>FDM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Our people are our passion at FDM. That\u2019s why we make your training and career growth a priority. Our vibrant and diverse workforce of talented professionals is what makes FDM such a dynamic and exciting place to work.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">FDM Group are a Global Professional Services Provider with a focus on technology. We currently have Technical Consultancy roles available on our Graduate Programme. <\/span>The FDM Technical Graduate Programme offers you the opportunity to launch your successful career in tech.<\/p>\n<p>Our training programme will equip you with everything you need to get started on breakthrough projects with our leading clients and make your mark. This could see you using next generation security tools to defend against increasingly sophisticated cyber-security threats, leveraging machine learning to predict and solve urgent issues affecting healthcare or climate change, as well as creating innovative digital experiences across a range of industries, including travel, finance and broadcast media.<\/p>\n<p>We are looking for people who have a real passion for tech and innovation and you don\u2019t need any prior technical experience to apply.<\/p>\n<p><u>Here is a list of the Technical Consultancy roles on our Graduate Programme:<\/u><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Software Developer<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Software Testing<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Business Intelligence<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Technical Operations<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Robotic Process Automation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><u>Our requirements:<\/u><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Educated to degree level (2:2 or higher)<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">An excellent communicator<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Passionate about a career in IT<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Eligible to work in the UK or EU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><u>How do I apply?<\/u><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraph\">Email your CV and role interest to:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Michaela.Hall@fdmgroup.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">Michaela.Hall@fdmgroup.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraph\">Or, you can register your interest through our website (2021 Graduates):\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fdmgroup.com\/2021-programme-register-interest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">https:\/\/www.fdmgroup.com\/2021-programme-register-interest\/<\/a><u><\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><u>Further reading:<\/u><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraph\">Events we are hosting:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fdmgroup.com\/careers\/graduates\/graduate-events-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">https:\/\/www.fdmgroup.com\/careers\/graduates\/graduate-events-2\/<\/a><u><\/u><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraph\">More information on our Graduate Programme roles:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fdmgroup.com\/careers\/graduates\/technical-graduate-programme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">https:\/\/www.fdmgroup.com\/careers\/graduates\/technical-graduate-programme\/<\/a><u><\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"E818\" class=\"qowt-stl-NoSpacing\"><span id=\"E819\">Professional Societies<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"qowt-stl-NoSpacing\"><span id=\"E820\"> <\/span><span id=\"E821\">Make sure that you engage with professional societies as their undergraduate memberships are great and there are opportunities to attend skills events, network and find out more about how your subjects is applied out and beyond the lecture theatre.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E823\" class=\"qowt-stl-NoSpacing\"><span id=\"E824\">Physics:<\/span><a id=\"E825\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iop.org\/physics-community\/university-student-community\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E826\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\"> Institute of Physics<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E827\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-stl-NoSpacing\"><span id=\"E828\">Chemistry: <\/span><a id=\"E829\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rsc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E830\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">Royal Society of Chemistry<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E831\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"qowt-stl-NoSpacing\"><span id=\"E832\">Forensic Science: <\/span><a id=\"E833\" href=\"https:\/\/www.csofs.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E834\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">Chartered Society of Forensic Science<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"E836\">Gradcracker and Target Connect<\/h3>\n<p id=\"E841\"><span id=\"E842\">Register with or update <\/span><a id=\"E843\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gradcracker.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E844\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">Gradcracker<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E845\"> <\/span><span id=\"E846\"> <\/span><a id=\"E847\" href=\"https:\/\/careers.kent.ac.uk\/unauth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E848\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">and Target Connect<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E849\"> <\/span><span id=\"E850\">to find out more about STEM specific employers and industries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E851\"><span id=\"E852\">The Careers and Employability Centre have moved a lot of services online. They <\/span><span id=\"E854\">are still offering our 1-2-1 guidance appointments for all students &#8211; <\/span><span id=\"E855\">see booking <\/span><a id=\"E856\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/ces\/advice.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E857\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">link.<\/span><span id=\"E858\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E859\">You can also access their full programme of <\/span><span id=\"E860\"> weekly online <\/span><span id=\"E861\">events <\/span><a id=\"E862\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/ces\/events\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E863\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">he<\/span><span id=\"E864\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">r<\/span><span id=\"E865\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">e<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E866\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E867\"><span id=\"E868\">You can access the introduction to the service <\/span><a id=\"E869\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/ces\/publications\/Intro_to_CES18.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E870\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">booklet here<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E871\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"pageBorders\"><span id=\"E893\" style=\"color: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-size: 24px\">Spotlight &#8211; <\/span><span id=\"E897\" style=\"color: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-size: 24px\">Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)<\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\">\n<div id=\"contents\">\n<h4 id=\"E898\" class=\"qowt-stl-NoSpacing\"><span id=\"E899\">What is a\u00a0MOOC?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"E900\" class=\"qowt-stl-NoSpacing\"><span id=\"E901\">MOOC stands for \u2018massive open online course\u2019. The<\/span><span id=\"E902\">y are <\/span><span id=\"E903\">free, easily accessible, completely\u00a0<\/span><a id=\"E904\" href=\"https:\/\/www.futurelearn.com\/courses?utm_source=FL_blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=FL_blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E905\">online courses.<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E906\">\u00a0MOOCs <\/span><span id=\"E907\">are offered by<\/span><span id=\"E908\"> top universities around the world<\/span><span id=\"E909\"> and come in a number of languages.<\/span><span id=\"E910\"> <\/span><span id=\"E911\">MOOCs don\u2019t always lead to formal qualifications, but <\/span><span id=\"E912\">help you to<\/span><span id=\"E913\"> gain knowledge in <\/span><span id=\"E914\">new <\/span><span id=\"E915\">areas. You might use <\/span><span id=\"E916\">one<\/span><span id=\"E917\"> to develop career skills<\/span><span id=\"E918\"> <\/span><span id=\"E919\">or explore a new interest<\/span><span id=\"E920\"> entirely<\/span><span id=\"E921\">.<\/span><span id=\"E922\"> <\/span><span id=\"E923\">MOOCs<\/span><span id=\"E924\"> <\/span><span id=\"E925\">usually <\/span><span id=\"E926\">do not have <\/span><span id=\"E927\">entry requirements <\/span><span id=\"E928\">in order <\/span><span id=\"E929\">for<\/span><span id=\"E930\"> users<\/span><span id=\"E931\"> <\/span><span id=\"E932\">to enrol. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E934\" class=\"qowt-li-5_0 qowt-list qowt-stl-NoSpacing\"><a id=\"E935\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E936\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">Coursera<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"E937\" class=\"qowt-li-5_0 qowt-list qowt-stl-NoSpacing\"><a id=\"E938\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edx.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E939\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">EdX<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"E940\" class=\"qowt-li-5_0 qowt-list qowt-stl-NoSpacing\"><a id=\"E941\" href=\"https:\/\/www.futurelearn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E942\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">Futurelearn<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"E947\"><span id=\"E948\">Teach First Training Programme<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"E949\"><span id=\"E950\">The <\/span><a id=\"E951\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teachfirst.org.uk\/teach-science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E952\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">Teach First\u00a0Training Programme\u00a0<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E953\">offers you a wide range of benefits to kick start your career, including a fully-funded qualification and access to further professional development opportunities with <\/span><a id=\"E954\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teachfirst.org.uk\/our-partners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E955\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">partner organisations<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E956\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E957\"><span id=\"E958\">The current global crisis has proven what many have known all along: teaching is a vital profession for the future of our country. A child\u2019s future should be decided by their potential, not their postcode. Help Teach First break the cycle of inequality, by becoming an inspirational leader and teacher in schools that need your skills the most.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E959\"><span id=\"E960\">Have any questions about the programme? Contact the recruiter for Kent, Abi, on <\/span><a id=\"E961\" href=\"mailto:abush@teachfirst.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E962\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">abush@teachfirst.org.uk<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E963\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"E964\"><span id=\"E965\">The Teach First STEM Online Experience\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"E966\"><span id=\"E967\">Are you considering teaching after university?<\/span><span id=\"E968\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E969\"><span id=\"E970\">Try out the <\/span><span id=\"E971\">Teach First &#8211; STEM Online Experience <\/span><span id=\"E972\">for (STEM) students. In the STEM Online Experience, you\u2019ll develop skills in teaching, leadership, teamwork, decision-making and public speaking. Along the way, you could discover a real passion for helping children fulfil their potential, <\/span><span id=\"E973\">especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Teach First hold four experiences: one in June, two in July and one in September. Applications are <\/span><a id=\"E975\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teachfirst.org.uk\/STEM-experience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E976\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">open now.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"E977\"><span id=\"E978\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"E979\"><span id=\"E980\">All Subjects: Foundation Stage Students<\/span><span id=\"E981\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"E985\"><span id=\"E986\">Next term, I will be focusing on items to help you consolidate what you have learned since starting in the autumn and how you can progress even further from January to Easter<\/span><span id=\"E987\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E988\"><span id=\"E989\">Take some time to reflect now that the term is drawing to a close. What did you find useful? What do you need to improve at? Are there any additional skills that you would like to acquire or perfect?<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E990\"><span id=\"E991\">The summer term of your foundation year will be a great time to start thinking about summer <\/span>internships at the end of stage one and the need to start polishing those CV and application skills. There are lots of resources to assist you on the CES website. Make a start on this in the spring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\">\n<div id=\"contents\">\n<p id=\"E992\"><span id=\"E993\">Message from Teach First<\/span><span id=\"E994\"> and open to foundation and stage one students!!<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E995\"><span id=\"E996\">Get a taste for the classroom and a head start on your career with the two-day <\/span><span id=\"E997\">Teach First &#8211; Student Taster Online.<\/span><span id=\"E998\"> Get practical experience in things like presenting and problem-solving whilst also building the skills we look for in our teachers.\u00a0You\u2019ll take part in skills-based workshops, networking opportunities and have the chance to plan and teach a real mini lesson. <\/span><a id=\"E999\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teachfirst.org.uk\/taster-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E1000\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">Apply here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"E1107\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"E1006\">Chemistry<\/h3>\n<p id=\"E1009\"><span id=\"E1010\">Keep applying<\/span><span id=\"E1011\"> for summer internships and the year in industry<\/span><span id=\"E1012\">,<\/span><span id=\"E1013\"> <\/span><span id=\"E1014\">employers continue to advertise throughout the year. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"E1015\"><span id=\"E1016\">Teach First Student Taster Online (open to all first year students)<\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"E1017\"><span id=\"E1018\">Get a taste for the classroom and a head start on your career with the two-day <\/span><span id=\"E1019\">Teach First &#8211; Student Taster Online.<\/span><span id=\"E1020\"> Get practical experience in things like presenting and problem-solving whilst also building the skills we look for in our teachers.\u00a0You\u2019ll take part in skills-based workshops, networking opportunities and have the chance to plan and teach a real mini lesson. <\/span><a id=\"E1021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teachfirst.org.uk\/taster-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E1022\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">Apply here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1023\"><span id=\"E1024\">The RSC produces an online magazine called <\/span><a id=\"E1025\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chemistryworld.com\/?redir=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rsc.org%2Fchemistryworld\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E1026\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">Chemistry World<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E1027\">. You can register for free and it is a great publication!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"E1028\">Chemistry Stage 1<\/h4>\n<p><span id=\"E1032\">Time to start looking for an applying for summer internships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1033\"><span id=\"E1034\">Getting some paid work experience at the end of stage one will give you a taste of industry etc. and some great skills development. <\/span><span id=\"E1035\"> Don\u2019t worry too much about getting something absolutely subject specific but concentrate on the skills and experience that you want to gain and how this can be transferred elsewhere in the future. Gradcracker advertise opportunities open to stage one students make sure that you get online and have a browse!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"E1036\"><span id=\"E1037\">Chemistry Stage 2 &#8211; <\/span><span id=\"E1038\">Juicy Jobs. It is time to apply for placements<\/span><span id=\"E1039\">!<\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"E1040\"><span id=\"E1042\">As per last month\u2019s newsletter, I have included some <\/span><span id=\"E1044\">Juicy Jobs<\/span><span id=\"E1045\"> for you to apply for. They are all year in industry placements but you can look for summer internships too if that is your preference.<\/span><span id=\"E1046\"> Each of the vacancies below are seeking applications from students of chemistry\/<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1047\" class=\"qowt-stl-NoSpacing\"><strong><span id=\"E1048\">Cummins<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1049\" class=\"qowt-stl-NoSpacing\"><span id=\"E1050\">42 Work <\/span><a id=\"E1051\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gradcracker.com\/hub\/33\/cummins\/search\/engineering-work-placements-internships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E1052\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">Placements\/Internships<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E1052\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\"> &#8211; Deadlines are ongoing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1055\" class=\"qowt-stl-NoSpacing\"><span id=\"E1056\">Our people, our products, our impact &#8211; look closely and you\u2019ll see Cummins everywhere you look. You\u2019ll also see why the world\u2019s best engineers, IT professionals and scientists choose a career with Cummins. Our Board of Directors even includes an astronaut who went to space seven times and started a rocket company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1058\" class=\"qowt-stl-NoSpacing\"><strong><span id=\"E1059\">Roche<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1060\" class=\"qowt-stl-NoSpacing\"><span id=\"E1061\">Clinical Operations <\/span><a id=\"E1062\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gradcracker.com\/hub\/701\/roche\/work-placement-internship\/35726\/clinical-operations-industrial-placement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E1063\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">Industrial Placement<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E1063\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\"> <\/span><span id=\"E1063\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\"><span id=\"E1052\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">&#8211; Deadlines are ongoing.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1065\" class=\"qowt-stl-NormalWeb\"><span id=\"E1066\" class=\"qowt-font5-Calibri\">We\u2019re about innovation, curiosity and diversity. As a global leader in research-focused healthcare, we\u2019re constantly learning and growing \u2013 and seeking people who share these goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1067\" class=\"qowt-stl-NoSpacing\"><strong><span id=\"E1068\">Sellafield Ltd<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1069\" class=\"qowt-stl-NoSpacing\"><span id=\"E1070\">12 Work <\/span><a id=\"E1071\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gradcracker.com\/hub\/67\/sellafield-ltd\/search\/engineering-work-placements-internships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E1072\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">Placements\/Internships<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E1073\"> \u2013 Deadlines are ongoing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1074\"><span id=\"E1075\">At Sellafield, we\u2019re true pioneers. We led the world in nuclear power production; now we\u2019re the <\/span>world\u2019s first movers into environmental remediation. Building on our rich history, we\u2019re striding into an era where we\u2019ll transform the environment, local society, the regional economy and the global nuclear industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\">\n<div id=\"contents\">\n<h4 id=\"E1077\">Stage 3 Continuing Students<\/h4>\n<p id=\"E1080\"><span id=\"E1081\">There are opportunities still out there if you have yet to get or wish to supplement your work experience<\/span><span id=\"E1082\">. The additional academic content that you have covered will be advantageous and you have, hopefully, had some application experience already.<\/span><span id=\"E1083\"> Look at Gradcracker for summer opportunities, also try out Targetjobs and RateMyPlacement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"E1084\"><span id=\"E1085\">Information for all Chemistry Finalists &#8211; Stage 3 and 4\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"E1092\"><span id=\"E1093\">As finalists, you have a lot on in the run up to your final exams and graduation. It is really important that you are thinking about and taking action with respect to your next steps now.<\/span><span id=\"E1094\"> The Careers and Employability Service can provide <\/span><a id=\"E1095\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/ces\/student\/guidance.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E1096\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">Guidance Interviews<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E1097\">, <\/span><a id=\"E1098\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/ces\/student\/cvs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E1099\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">CV Help<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E1100\"> and Mock Interviews<\/span><span id=\"E1101\">.<\/span><span id=\"E1102\"> <\/span><span id=\"E1103\">For those of you committed to the idea of PhD study <\/span><a id=\"E1104\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findaphd.com\/advice\/blog\/5401\/the-dos-and-donts-of-contacting-a-phd-supervisor?email=1&amp;mailshot=1621&amp;g=fbe5567b-aa3e-4804-a2f6-b5b2fb419d82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E1105\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">here is a useful article for you to peruse.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1106\"><span id=\"E1107\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"E1108\">Forensic Science<\/h3>\n<p id=\"E1113\"><span id=\"E1114\">Company research is important for students at all levels of their study. It informs you about the labour market, developments and opportunities within it and information and news. To this end I thought that I would pass you on a link to <\/span><span id=\"E1115\">a company, <\/span><a id=\"E1116\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dnalegal.com\/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpZnX0cL17AIVku3tCh3OaAIIEAAYASAAEgLz8fD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E1117\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">DNA Legal<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E1118\">, their home page contains Forensics industry specific news and blog posts that you can read. Use this as a starting point, as you broaden your knowledge of the skills and experience required in the labour market you will be able to make better informed decisions regrading your ongoing career development.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"E1119\"><span id=\"E1120\">Teach First Student Taster Online (open to all first year students)<\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"E1121\"><span id=\"E1122\">Get a taste for the classroom and a head start on your career with the two-day <\/span><span id=\"E1124\">Teach First &#8211; Student Taster Online.<\/span><span id=\"E1125\"> Get practical experience in things like presenting and problem-solving whilst also building the skills we look for in our teachers.\u00a0You\u2019ll take part in skills-based workshops, networking opportunities and have the chance to plan and teach a real mini lesson. <\/span><a id=\"E1126\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teachfirst.org.uk\/taster-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E1127\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">Apply here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"E1128\"><span id=\"E1130\">Forensic Science Stage 1<\/span><span id=\"E1131\"> \u2013 Time to start looking for an<\/span><span id=\"E1132\">d<\/span><span id=\"E1133\"> applying for summer internships<\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"E1134\"><span id=\"E1135\">Getting some paid work experience at the end of stage one will give you a taste of industry etc. and some great skills development. <\/span><span id=\"E1136\">Don\u2019t worry too much about getting something absolutely subject specific but concentrate on the skills and experience that you want to gain and how this can be transferred elsewhere in the future. Gradcracker advertise opportunities open to stage one students make sure that you get online and have a browse!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"E1137\"><span id=\"E1138\">Forensic Science Stage 2<\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"E1139\"><span id=\"E1140\">All of the roles below are seeking applications from students of Forensic Science<\/span><span id=\"E1141\">, not all of the roles on Gradcracker are science based. Many employers will value your numerical and analytical skills that you have developed over the course of your studies. <\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1142\" class=\"qowt-stl-NoSpacing\"><strong><span id=\"E1143\">Roche<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1144\" class=\"qowt-stl-NoSpacing\"><span id=\"E1145\">Clinical Operations <\/span><span id=\"E1147\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\"><a id=\"E1146\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gradcracker.com\/hub\/701\/roche\/work-placement-internship\/35726\/clinical-operations-industrial-placement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Industrial Placement<\/a> &#8211; Deadline Ongoing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1149\" class=\"qowt-stl-NormalWeb\"><span id=\"E1150\" class=\"qowt-font5-Calibri\">We\u2019re about innovation, curiosity and diversity. As a global leader in research-focused healthcare, we\u2019re constantly learning and growing \u2013 and seeking people who share these goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\">\n<div id=\"contents\">\n<p id=\"E1155\"><strong><span id=\"E1156\">Internships at HSBC<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1157\"><span id=\"E1158\">HSBC are looking for new students who are collaborative and curious thinkers, with the courage to challenge the status quo and the motivation to make a positive impact for customers worldwide. There are many business focused roles available please click here to view the on <\/span><a id=\"E1159\" href=\"https:\/\/ratemyplacement-email.co.uk\/30Z2-12XPR-7HG9GS-OKBF9-1\/c.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E1160\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">RateMyPlacement<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E1161\">. Deadline for applications January the 5<\/span><span id=\"E1162\">th<\/span><span id=\"E1163\"> 2021<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"E1164\"><span id=\"E1165\">Forensic Science &#8211; Stage 3 Continuing Students\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"E1167\"><span id=\"E1168\">There are opportunities still out there if you have yet to get or wish to supplement your work experience<\/span><span id=\"E1169\">. The additional academic content that you have covered will be advantageous and you have, hopefully, had some application experience already.<\/span><span id=\"E1170\"> Look at Gradcracker for summer opportunities, also try out Targetjobs and RateMyPlacement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"E1171\"><span id=\"E1172\">Forensic Science &#8211; Stage 3 and 4 Finalists\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"E1173\"><span id=\"E1174\">As finalists, you have a lot on in the run up to your final exams and graduation. It is really important that you are thinking about and taking action with respect to your next steps now. The Careers and Employability Service can provide <\/span><a id=\"E1175\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/ces\/student\/guidance.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E1176\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">Guidance Interviews<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E1177\">, <\/span><a id=\"E1178\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/ces\/student\/cvs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E1179\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">CV Help<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E1180\"> and Mock Interviews<\/span><span id=\"E1181\">. <\/span><span id=\"E1182\">For those of you committed to the idea of PhD study <\/span><a id=\"E1183\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findaphd.com\/advice\/blog\/5401\/the-dos-and-donts-of-contacting-a-phd-supervisor?email=1&amp;mailshot=1621&amp;g=fbe5567b-aa3e-4804-a2f6-b5b2fb419d82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E1184\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">here is a useful article for you to peruse.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"E1107\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"E1326\"><span id=\"E1327\">Physics, Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics (ASSA)\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 id=\"E1201\"><span id=\"E1202\">Teach First Student Taster Online (open to all first year students)<\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"E1203\"><span id=\"E1204\">Get a taste for the classroom and a head start on your career with the two-day <\/span><span id=\"E1205\">Teach First &#8211; Student Taster Online.<\/span><span id=\"E1206\"> Get practical experience in things like presenting and problem-solving whilst also building the skills we look for in our teachers.\u00a0You\u2019ll take part in skills-based workshops, networking opportunities and have the chance to plan and teach a real mini lesson. <\/span><a id=\"E1207\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teachfirst.org.uk\/taster-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E1208\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">Apply here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1209\"><span id=\"E1211\">Physics World<\/span><span id=\"E1212\">, the publication by the IoP has made its 2020 Careers in Physics Guide<\/span><span id=\"E1213\"> available <\/span><a id=\"E1214\" href=\"https:\/\/reader.exacteditions.com\/issues\/86676\/spread\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E1215\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">here.<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E1216\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\"> It is well worth taking the time to read<\/span><span id=\"E1217\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"E1326\"><span id=\"E1327\">Physics, Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics (ASSA) &#8211; Stage 1<\/span><span id=\"E1219\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"E1226\"><span id=\"E1227\">Getting some paid work experience at the end of stage one will give you a taste of industry etc. and some great skills development. <\/span><span id=\"E1228\"> The time to start looking at opportunities <\/span><span id=\"E1229\">for<\/span><span id=\"E1230\"> next summer is now! Gradcracker advertises some great, paid opportunities and you can try something out, even something different, and develop your skills and confidence too.<\/span><span id=\"E1231\"> Remember to consider anything at this stage, the transferable skills and experience of a workplace will be highly valued whatever you apply for at stage two.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"E1326\"><span id=\"E1327\">Physics, Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics (ASSA) &#8211; Stage 2 Students<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\">\n<div id=\"contents\">\n<p id=\"E1240\"><strong><span id=\"E1241\">Spring Term 2021 &#8211; Advance Information\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1244\"><span id=\"E1245\">Keep an eye out for <\/span><a id=\"E1246\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sepnet.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E1247\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">SEPnet!!<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E1248\"> These opportunities are paid summer placements , specific to students of Physics. The booklet is usually launched in <\/span><span id=\"E1249\">March<\/span><span id=\"E1250\"> but you can get a head start by looking through the website for yourself.<\/span><span id=\"E1251\"> This year we had three students out on SEPnet summer placements and it would be great to see more of you go. Placements are paid and run in the summer.<\/span><span id=\"E1252\"> They are all applied for using a <\/span><a id=\"E1253\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/ces\/student\/cvs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E1254\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">CV<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E1255\"> <\/span><span id=\"E1256\">and a <\/span><a id=\"E1257\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prospects.ac.uk\/careers-advice\/cvs-and-cover-letters\/cover-letters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E1258\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">Cover letter<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E1259\"> so make sure that those skills are up to date from here on in.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"E1260\">Juicy Jobs<\/h4>\n<p id=\"E1263\" class=\"qowt-stl-NoSpacing\"><strong><span id=\"E1264\">Roche<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1265\" class=\"qowt-stl-NoSpacing\"><span id=\"E1266\">Clinical Operations <\/span><a id=\"E1267\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gradcracker.com\/hub\/701\/roche\/work-placement-internship\/35726\/clinical-operations-industrial-placement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E1268\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">Industrial Placement<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E1268\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\"> &#8211; Deadline Ongoing<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1270\" class=\"qowt-stl-NoSpacing\"><span id=\"E1271\">We\u2019re about innovation, curiosity and diversity. As a global leader in research-focused healthcare, we\u2019re constantly learning and growing \u2013 and seeking people who share these goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1273\" class=\"qowt-stl-NoSpacing\"><strong><span id=\"E1274\">Cummin<\/span><span id=\"E1275\">s<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1276\" class=\"qowt-stl-NoSpacing\"><span id=\"E1277\">42 Work <\/span><a id=\"E1278\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gradcracker.com\/hub\/33\/cummins\/search\/engineering-work-placements-internships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E1279\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">Placements\/Internships <\/span><\/a><span id=\"E1279\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">&#8211;<\/span><span id=\"E1280\">\u00a0Deadlines Ongoing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1284\" class=\"qowt-stl-NoSpacing\"><span id=\"E1285\">Our people, our products, our impact &#8211; look closely and you\u2019ll see Cummins everywhere you look. You\u2019ll also see why the world\u2019s best engineers, IT professionals and scientists choose a career with Cummins. Our Board of Directors even includes an astronaut who went to space seven times and started a rocket company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1287\" class=\"qowt-stl-NoSpacing\"><strong><span id=\"E1288\">BAE<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1289\" class=\"qowt-stl-NoSpacing\"><span id=\"E1290\">59 Work <\/span><a id=\"E1291\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gradcracker.com\/hub\/141\/bae-systems\/search\/engineering-work-placements-internships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E1292\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">Placements\/Internships <\/span><\/a><span id=\"E1293\">&#8211; Deadline Ongoing<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E1299\" class=\"qowt-stl-NoSpacing\"><span id=\"E1300\">At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world\u2019s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of 87,800 people in more than 40 countries. We help our customers to stay a step ahead when protecting people and national security, critical infrastructure and vital information. We also work closely with local partners to support economic development through the transfer of knowledge, skills and technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"E1326\"><span id=\"E1327\">Physics, Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics (ASSA) &#8211; Stage 3 Continuing Students\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"E1307\"><span id=\"E1308\">There are opportunities still out there if you have yet to get or wish to supplement your work experience<\/span><span id=\"E1309\">. The additional academic content that you have covered will be advantageous and you have, hopefully, had some application experience already.<\/span><span id=\"E1310\"> <\/span><a id=\"E1311\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sepnet.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E1312\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">SEPnet!!<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E1313\"> These opportunities are paid summer placements , specific to students of Physics. The booklet is usually launched in <\/span><span id=\"E1314\">March<\/span><span id=\"E1315\"> but you can get a head start by looking through the website for yourself. This year we had three students out on SEPnet summer placements and it would be great to see more of you go. Placements are paid and run in the summer.<\/span><span id=\"E1316\"> These are a good bet for stage three physics students as you have an additional year of subject knowledge under your belts!<\/span><span id=\"E1317\"> They are all applied for using a <\/span><a id=\"E1318\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/ces\/student\/cvs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E1319\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">CV<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E1320\"> <\/span><span id=\"E1321\">and a <\/span><a id=\"E1322\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prospects.ac.uk\/careers-advice\/cvs-and-cover-letters\/cover-letters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E1323\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">Cover letter<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E1324\"> so make sure that those skills are up to date from here on in.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"E1326\"><span id=\"E1327\">Physics, Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics (ASSA) &#8211; Stage 3 and 4 Finalists\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"E1331\"><span id=\"E1332\">As finalists, you have a lot on in the run up to your final exams and graduation. It is really important that you are thinking about and taking action with respect to your next steps now. The Careers and Employability Service can provide <\/span><a id=\"E1333\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/ces\/student\/guidance.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E1334\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">Guidance Interviews<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E1335\">, <\/span><a id=\"E1336\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/ces\/student\/cvs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"E1337\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">CV Help<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E1338\"> and Mock Interviews<\/span><span id=\"E1339\">. <\/span><span id=\"E1340\">For those of you committed to the idea of PhD study <\/span><span id=\"E1342\" class=\"qowt-stl-Hyperlink\"><a id=\"E1341\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findaphd.com\/advice\/blog\/5401\/the-dos-and-donts-of-contacting-a-phd-supervisor?email=1&amp;mailshot=1621&amp;g=fbe5567b-aa3e-4804-a2f6-b5b2fb419d82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here is a useful article for you to peruse.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\">\n<div id=\"contents\">\n<p id=\"E1457\"><span id=\"E873\">I want to wish you all the best over the last few weeks and into the holiday period beyond. It has been a very strange first term for us all and for you, the students, very trying. Hopefully, we will return in January refreshed and facing improved circumstances as a result of the ongoing pandemic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Anna<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"kent-social-links\"><li><a href='http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/2020\/12\/17\/get-ahead-in-2021-careers-in-science\/&amp;t=Get Ahead in 2021: Careers In Science' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-facebook' title='Share via Facebook'><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href='http:\/\/twitter.com\/home?status=Get Ahead in 2021: Careers In Science%20https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/2020\/12\/17\/get-ahead-in-2021-careers-in-science\/' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-twitter' title='Share via Twitter'><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href='https:\/\/plus.google.com\/share?url=https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/2020\/12\/17\/get-ahead-in-2021-careers-in-science\/' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-google-plus' title='Share via Google Plus'><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href='http:\/\/linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/2020\/12\/17\/get-ahead-in-2021-careers-in-science\/&amp;title=Get Ahead in 2021: Careers In Science' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-linkedin' title='Share via Linked In'><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href='mailto:content=https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/2020\/12\/17\/get-ahead-in-2021-careers-in-science\/&amp;title=Get Ahead in 2021: Careers In Science' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-email' title='Share via Email'><\/i><\/a><\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The resilience of the students that I have seen over this term has been really impressive and they have made the most of their employability &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/2020\/12\/17\/get-ahead-in-2021-careers-in-science\/\">Read&nbsp;more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":55956,"featured_media":2911,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[9658,37],"tags":[9658,209528,98478,872,99399,20367,37],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2894"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/55956"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2894"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2894\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2924,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2894\/revisions\/2924"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2911"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2894"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2894"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2894"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}