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.

Everything you need to know about King’s Insights Projects virtual internships: MSc Psychology of Neuroscience and Mental Health student Seiara’s story

May 7, 2021

186 students took part in our second round of King’s Insights Projects. The Shared Value project was a 2-week virtual internship called the Business opportunity Accelerator project, where students researched ways to help businesses prepare for a post-Covid19 market and how the pandemic has altered their industry. Today’s blog is written by Seiara – showcasing her experience and giving invaluable advice in case you are interested to take part in an Insights Project yourself!… More Everything you need to know about King’s Insights Projects virtual internships: MSc Psychology of Neuroscience and Mental Health student Seiara’s story

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Student placements in their own words: Jay at Jaivel Aerospace

May 6, 2021

A placement offers lots of ways to develop your skills – perhaps its the ones that bring you out of your comfort zone that really help you grow! In this blog, Computer Science with Management student Jay talks about what he got out of his placement experience, as well as his advice to students who are currently thinking about a year-in-industry placement.… More Student placements in their own words: Jay at Jaivel Aerospace

Opportunity alert: Innovation Bootcamp to help solve real-world issues in sustainability!

May 1, 2021

Are you looking to unleash your entrepreneurial ideas? Passionate about sustainability? Looking to get mentorship, networks, project experience and many other exciting perks? Then keep reading, because this opportunity might open lots of doors for you.… More Opportunity alert: Innovation Bootcamp to help solve real-world issues in sustainability!

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Why do a placement year? Nicole, KCL International Management student and Global Placements Ambassador tells her story!

April 28, 2021

We love to celebrate students who embrace their career journey every step of the way, whether that’s big or small. Today we have the pleasure of welcoming Nicole Fleischer to blog about her placement year journey.… More Why do a placement year? Nicole, KCL International Management student and Global Placements Ambassador tells her story!

5 Ways to Find Meaningful Work Experience this Summer: Career Consultant Fiona shares top tips #MyNextSteps

April 27, 2021

In this week’s #MyNextSteps blog, we talk about meaningful work experience. #MyNextSteps is our events and blog campaign, offering current King’s students and recent graduates relevant, reassuring and friendly advice to navigate the next steps of your career journey during Covid-19. … More 5 Ways to Find Meaningful Work Experience this Summer: Career Consultant Fiona shares top tips #MyNextSteps

Competition highlight: FDM Game Jam is coding-free, beginner-friendly opportunity to help you reach a career in gaming!

April 19, 2021

Dreaming of a creative career? Ever thought about gaming, but not confident in coding? This competition from FDM is an excellent, inclusive opportunity for any students out there interested in unlocking a career in gaming. … More Competition highlight: FDM Game Jam is coding-free, beginner-friendly opportunity to help you reach a career in gaming!

How’s your Learning Agility? Career Consultant Leslie’s tips on developing an adaptive learning mindset #MyNextSteps

April 14, 2021

In our first #MyNextSteps blog we are talking about the ability… no, AGILITY to learn! You might be a fast learner, but are you good at unlearning or re-learning? Read on to discover what Career Consultant Leslie Parsons has to say about this essential workplace skill. #MyNextSteps is our event and blog series all about reassurance, getting students feeling confident about your next steps and addressing Covid-19 changes for industries and ways of working.… More How’s your Learning Agility? Career Consultant Leslie’s tips on developing an adaptive learning mindset #MyNextSteps

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Making genuine connections & geeking out over Maths: Beth-Anne’s career case study in Accounting!

April 13, 2021

We have the pleasure of welcoming guest blogger Beth-Anne Bruce to talk about her journey in Accountancy. Interested in exploring the career path? Find out Beth’s top tips for students, what skills are currently sought after in the industry from graduates, and how her career journey looked like, to become an ACCA Chartered Accountant. … More Making genuine connections & geeking out over Maths: Beth-Anne’s career case study in Accounting!

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Research is a form of freedom: Santiago, Reader in Economics at FoSSPP discusses the KURF programme

April 9, 2021

In today’s blog, Santiago Sanchez-Pages, a Reader in Economics at King’s reflects the value of KURF in a multidisciplinary setting, that gives students the opportunity to hone skills, experience new things and build their confidence through academic research. Applications for KURF in 2021 are still open, so hurry to apply before the deadline of 18 April!… More Research is a form of freedom: Santiago, Reader in Economics at FoSSPP discusses the KURF programme