399 students and recent graduates completed our Careers and Employability Service User Survey in April. This is how we have acted on your feedback.
This term, the Careers and Employability Service (CES) launched a refreshed programme of support, including live talks, interactive workshops and a growing library of self-guided resources on our Moodle page. This programme has been shaped by survey feedback from students and recent graduates about what you value most.
Live talks
We’ve streamlined our live talks so they focus on the topics you said matter most. Your survey responses, combined with attendance data, helped us develop a more focused and relevant programme of online and in-person talks.
Our offer still includes your favourites – such as CVs and Cover Letters, Interviews: What to Expect and How to Prepare, and Mastering LinkedIn – alongside new sessions, such as Finding Work Experience and Finding the Right Job for Me.
Live sessions happen every week (except assessment weeks). You can find our full programme of events at https://student.kent.ac.uk/careers/events
Interactive workshops
One of the most exciting developments this term was launching our suite of interactive workshops. These in-person sessions are activity based, giving you the chance to practise key employability skills in a supportive environment. Each interactive workshop is worth 20 Employability Points, reflecting the higher level of engagement involved.
Below is a list of scheduled interactive workshops for spring term:
- Experience an Assessment Centre Thursday 22 January, 12:00 – 13:30
- Answer Interview Questions Tuesday 27 January, 13:00 – 14:00
- Practise Psychometric Tests Friday 30 January, 12:00 – 14:00
- What is Commercial Awareness anyway? Tuesday 3 February, 13:00 – 14:00
- Answer Interview Questions Thursday 5 February, 12:00 – 13:00
- Write Your CV Tuesday 17 February, 12:00 – 14:00
- Answer Interview Questions Thursday 19 February, 12:00 – 13:00
- Write Your Cover Letter Wednesday 25 February, 12:00 – 13:00
- Action Plan Your Career Monday 2 March, 13:00 – 14:00
- Experience an Assessment Centre Wednesday 4 March, 12:00 – 13:30
- Answer Interview Questions Thursday 12 March, 12:00 – 13:00
Digital content
Did you know we have a CES Moodle page?
Thanks to your feedback, we’ve created a series of self-guided digital content, covering applications, researching employers and the job market, interviews, practicalities for starting work and bespoke support for postgraduate and international students. You’ll also find downloadable copies of all our talks and workshops, plus slides and recordings from employer events.
You can find our Moodle page pre-loaded in your list of My Modules – look out for the logo below!
Thank you
Thank you to all students and recent graduates who shared feedback and helped shape our service! Your input directly influences the support we provide.
If you’d like to get in touch with the team, you can email us at careerhelp@kent.ac.uk, drop in to Rutherford Extension Reception, or book an appointment to speak to an adviser.