Author: Laura Pätäri

I am the Careers Digital Information Officer at KCL. I manage the King's Careers Blog, writing and editing articles about careers interest topics and current opportunities in different industries (such as competitions, event campaigns and other non-job vacancy opportunities) to help prepare King's students and graduates for your future.

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Your questions answered about Graduateland and Focused Festivals

October 7, 2020

Our Autumn career events are in full swing, with our Focus on Banking, Finance and Consultancy career fair live all week! But we know that as King’s students, you will have a lot on your plate during these times: starting your studies virtually and getting to grips with all the complexity that comes with the various online platforms can be tiresome! In order to help you along, we answered some of the most common questions about our Focused Festivals. … More Your questions answered about Graduateland and Focused Festivals

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Your ultimate guide to networking: Making connections in the video production industry  

September 24, 2020

Today we’re excited to learn about networking in the Video, Film & TV industries. Explore advice and top tips from our guest blogger, Dominic Sutherland, who is the Managing Director of NextShoot, a corporate video production company in London.… More Your ultimate guide to networking: Making connections in the video production industry  

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Your sign language skills are highly employable!

September 23, 2020

King’s Careers & Employability are here to support every student reach their career goals and provide inclusive opportunities, support and careers practices. At King’s, many students rely on communications using BSL (British Sign Language) and that is an incredible richness in our King’s community well worth celebrating.… More Your sign language skills are highly employable!

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Guidance, inclusive career support and connection: Roche Mentoring Programme

September 21, 2020

With virtual lectures amongst a long list of changes, university life will be very different for new and returning students this autumn. Today we’re blogging with Roche, an organisation committed to enabling King’s students to access mentorship via the Roche Mentoring Programme.… More Guidance, inclusive career support and connection: Roche Mentoring Programme

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Writing CVs & Covering Letters for the Video Production Industry Part 2/2

September 18, 2020

In part 2 of the CV miniseries, we’re going further into CV and cover letter tips directly from a recruiter in the creative industries. What makes an impressive CV or cover letter? Can students make a great impression without much professional experience? (hint: yes!)… More Writing CVs & Covering Letters for the Video Production Industry Part 2/2

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Writing CVs & Covering Letters for the Video Production Industry Part 1/2

September 17, 2020

We’re exploring all about CVs and Cover letters – but are there differences between different industries? In this blog miniseries, Dominic from NextShoot tells us how he views CVs and cover letters, what catches his eye as a recruiter, and how students can perfect their applications for top jobs in the video production industry!… More Writing CVs & Covering Letters for the Video Production Industry Part 1/2