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.
In today’s blog, Danielle, guest blogger and King’s Careers & Employability Microintern talks about finding an internship during lockdown. Tune in for some advice and inspiration about what it’s really like, and Danielle’s top tips for students thinking about internships.… More My tips for finding and securing an internship during lockdown: KCL student Danielle’s story
To celebrate the day King’s College London was founded, staff and students unite yearly on 25th March to volunteer via various activities, to show commitment to service and the communities around King’s (wherever you may be around the world right now!). But did you know that service-minded action and volunteering is a great opportunity to put your degree skills in practice and gain work experience too?… More Looking to develop work experience and make a difference? Your one-stop shop for the best (virtual) volunteering opportunities at King’s
Squiggly careers are a thing: things take turns, life continues and surprises come along the way. But what about when there’s a gap in employment? Guest blogging is Fiona Simpson, an Employer Relations and Development Adviser at King’s Careers, and she’s here to talk all about the positive takeaways from her time in-between jobs.… More Strength from struggle: What a gap in my employment history taught me
We are excited to have Heena from KCLSU talking in her case study about working in student politics, starting conversations about the postgraduate experience at King’s, and working together with King’s Careers to enhance targeted careers resources for taught Masters students benefit.… More KCLSU Officer Heena’s case study: Student politics, the Postgraduate experience & enhancing PGT employability!
To highlight the exciting career resources specifically targeted for postgraduates, we discuss the market for Masters degrees, the career journey that Masters students go through at King’s – and how it’s okay if you feel unsure about your next career steps. Employer perspectives on Masters degrees ‘Problem-solving ability, written and verbal communication skills, and an… More So, you’re doing a Masters at King’s? What next? # 2 Understanding your market
To celebrate our targeted careers support for postgraduate students, including events on our Focus on Masters festival and new KEATS section, today’s blog is all about helping Masters students think about your employability and understand the value that your degree brings to you. King’s postgraduates: a diverse & exciting cohort! Are you one of the… More So, you’re doing a Masters at King’s? What next? #1 Understanding what you have to offer
We’re excited to have Kimberley, a Publisher commissioning commercial women’s fiction for Hodder & Stoughton as our guest blogger. She has been in publishing for the last twelve years working with many bestselling authors including Jojo Moyes, Giovanna Fletcher and Stephen Fry. Where did Kimberley’s career journey start? What lessons has she learned from the industry?… More Lessons from a career in Publishing: Kimberley’s Case Study
How can students use social media to enhance your digital brand? What about building an effective showreel or portfolio for a multimedia career? In today’s guest blog, KCL alumnus Omar reveals some exciting career lessons from journalism and creative industries! … More KCL alum Omar Mehtab’s top tips on Effective Portfolios for the Creative Industries
We’re excited to dive into the King’s Undergraduate Research Fellowship experience… and our new series “Got Your Eye on KURF?” will feature stories from KURF academics about their projects, what the experience of being (and leading) an Undergraduate Research Fellow is like, and their advice for interested students! First case study of the series is from Victoria from War Studies.… More Got your eye on KURF? War Studies Post-Doc Fellow Victoria talks her project + advice for students!
Guest blogger and Employer Relations and Development Advisor, Kalina Zlatkova, looks at some of the most important industry trends from 2020 and how students and grads interested in the Retail and FMCG sector can best grow knowledge and adapt to the industry changes.… More A peek into the future of Retail Industry: Covid-19 update & student careers advice