{"id":601,"date":"2025-02-10T10:50:40","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T10:50:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/?p=601"},"modified":"2025-10-06T10:51:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T09:51:56","slug":"boost-your-career-with-work-experience-at-the-university-of-kent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/2025\/02\/10\/boost-your-career-with-work-experience-at-the-university-of-kent\/","title":{"rendered":"Boost Your Career with Work Experience at the University of Kent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re thrilled to share that the University of Kent has been ranked among the top 35 universities for work experience and placements in the <strong>RateMyPlacement Awards<\/strong>, climbing 11 places to <strong>33rd<\/strong> this year! \ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n<p>This recognition highlights the wide range of opportunities available to Kent students to gain real-world experience, develop key skills, and enhance their employability. Whether you\u2019re already studying at Kent and considering a placement year or you&#8217;re thinking about joining us, here\u2019s how we support you in building your future career.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Consider a Placement or Work Experience?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Work experience is an invaluable part of university life. It allows you to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply your academic knowledge in a practical setting<\/li>\n<li>Gain hands-on experience in your chosen industry<\/li>\n<li>Build a strong CV and stand out in the job market<\/li>\n<li>Expand your professional network<\/li>\n<li>Boost your confidence and develop key workplace skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Opportunities at Kent for Work Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Placement Years &amp; Internships:\u00a0<\/strong>Many of our degree programs offer <strong>optional placement years<\/strong> where you can work full-time in an industry related to your studies. You can also take on shorter <strong>internships<\/strong> during your summer break to gain experience without committing to a full year. Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstudent.kent.ac.uk%2Fcareers%2Fyear-in-industry&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJ.I.H.Corbin-2%40kent.ac.uk%7Cd123b4a5ce494625f47808dd49c75afb%7C51a9fa563f32449aa7213e3f49aa5e9a%7C0%7C0%7C638747842762189726%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=yA%2BQ8b8BqithS4xdXHRPaaf00knck4Ej8%2BAG5TCrIi0%3D&amp;reserved=0\">placement years and internships<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Volunteering \u2013 Give Back and Gain Skills:\u00a0<\/strong>Volunteering is a fantastic way to gain experience while making a difference. Whether it\u2019s working with a <strong>charity, student-led initiative, or local community project<\/strong>, volunteering builds transferable skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership.\u00a0Check out volunteering opportunities through Kent Union and community organisations on our <a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstudent.kent.ac.uk%2Fcareers%2Funi-kent-careers-hub%23find-out-more&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJ.I.H.Corbin-2%40kent.ac.uk%7Cd123b4a5ce494625f47808dd49c75afb%7C51a9fa563f32449aa7213e3f49aa5e9a%7C0%7C0%7C638747842762206865%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=OPyq4Jhqt2fvyp%2BpiwwplswpVktHai2EObrsaMugd0s%3D&amp;reserved=0\">vacancies page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Become a Student Ambassador:\u00a0<\/strong>Our Student Ambassadors play a key role in representing Kent at events like <strong>Open Days, school visits, and outreach programs<\/strong>. This paid opportunity helps you develop public speaking, leadership, and event management skills while earning extra income.\u00a0Apply through the university to become a <a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kent.ac.uk%2Fambassadors&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJ.I.H.Corbin-2%40kent.ac.uk%7Cd123b4a5ce494625f47808dd49c75afb%7C51a9fa563f32449aa7213e3f49aa5e9a%7C0%7C0%7C638747842762226894%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=V6cueCylcaZ1TXA%2BU4AbCYQahNsEsI0Y6YoZfwpkrc8%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Student Ambassador<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstudent.kent.ac.uk%2Fstudies%2Fpeer-assisted-learning&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJ.I.H.Corbin-2%40kent.ac.uk%7Cd123b4a5ce494625f47808dd49c75afb%7C51a9fa563f32449aa7213e3f49aa5e9a%7C0%7C0%7C638747842762243304%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=xWqSf7I3rWbPw60VHOzSzd%2BzkfE4h3LJwV0Cylh%2BiN8%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Peer Assisted Learning Leader<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get Involved in Student Societies &amp; Sports Clubs:\u00a0<\/strong>Running a <strong>student society or sports club<\/strong> is a great way to demonstrate initiative, organization, and teamwork\u2014qualities that employers love. Taking on a committee position in a club or society helps you develop leadership and project management skills.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Support from Our Careers and Employability Service:\u00a0<\/strong>At Kent, we\u2019re committed to helping you succeed. Our <strong>Careers and Employability Service<\/strong> offers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1:1 career advice<\/strong> and CV support<\/li>\n<li><strong>Employability workshops<\/strong> and networking events<\/li>\n<li><strong>Access to job and placement listings<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Interview preparation<\/strong> and career coaching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We are so proud of our <strong>Careers and Employability team and our incredible placement students<\/strong> who have helped us earn this top ranking. Their success is proof that at Kent, you don\u2019t just earn a degree\u2014you build a future.\u00a0If you\u2019re a <strong>current student<\/strong>, now is the time to explore your options and make the most of Kent\u2019s work experience opportunities. If you\u2019re a <strong>future student<\/strong>, know that Kent is a place where you\u2019ll be supported every step of the way toward your dream career.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Your future starts here.<\/strong> Are you ready?\u00a0<a style=\"color: #2a6496\" href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstudent.kent.ac.uk%2Fcareers&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJ.I.H.Corbin-2%40kent.ac.uk%7Cd123b4a5ce494625f47808dd49c75afb%7C51a9fa563f32449aa7213e3f49aa5e9a%7C0%7C0%7C638747842762296014%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=cXctxLEfZDFg2p0uR9dz1sgMw3Zesl39hq0Y5BNf0KA%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Discover how Kent Careers can support you.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re thrilled to share that the University of Kent has been ranked among the top 35 universities for work experience and placements in the RateMyPlacement &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/2025\/02\/10\/boost-your-career-with-work-experience-at-the-university-of-kent\/\">Read&nbsp;more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":78384,"featured_media":560,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[223276],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/601"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/78384"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=601"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/601\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":602,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/601\/revisions\/602"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/560"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=601"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=601"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=601"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}