If you’re interested in a career in journalism (and if you’re anything like me…), it has probably crossed your mind that the life of the journalist seems full of excitement, fun opportunities to travel, discover new things, and meet interesting people. What’s not to like?… More Launch your Career in Journalism!
It’s 2017 and you can take significant steps towards your professional success without getting out of bed. What a time to be alive! … More Careers From Bed!
Wondering what the Discover Careers in… series is all about? Well, to be frank, it’s about what YOU want it to be. The series was created to give you an opportunity to gain insight into careers in different sectors, directly from industry professionals and recent graduates. The speakers all share the story of how… More Discover Careers in… The Panel Event DOs
Are you confused about your career options once your sweet student life comes to an end?
Do you feel pressured to decide on your career path already when you only have a vague idea of what your options even are?… More JUST DO IT.
If you’re a UK national resident in England planning to study for a PhD, then from 2018 you’ll be eligible for up to a loan of up to £25,000 to help pay for your study. While undoubtedly good news, it’s important to remember that it is a loan and as such it will need to… More PhD Loan: Things You Need to Know
Are you interested in pitching your policy ideas to a panel of leading figures in politics, academia and industry? Do you want to get your name out there and suggest a policy that could make a difference? Apply for Policy Idol 2018, an annual competition organised by the Policy Institute at King’s! What is Policy… More So You Think You Can Pitch: Policy Idol 2018
This term we held our first ever Internships Networking Night! This was a chance for you to speak directly with employers who not only offer internships, but who have live – you read that right – LIVE internship vacancies! From Shazam to Vodaphone to HSBC there was a diverse mix of employers present and plenty of questions… More Net-work, work, work, work, work.
As Living Wage Week begins, one of Freshwater’s new interns, Amy Wallace, writes about what she’s learnt in her first six weeks on the job and why a paid internship is unlocking her potential… Finishing university is an exciting but somewhat stressful time for any graduate; the joy and adulation is often swiftly replaced with ‘the… More #LivingWageWeek
Blog post by Donald Lush, Careers Consultant I’m a careers consultant for researchers and I’m often asked ‘as a PhD, when is the best time to seek your advice?’ The answer, which isn’t meant to be cheeky, is ‘before you apply for your PhD’. Understanding why you are taking on an intense three year research… More The Low Down on PhDs
We’ve all heard of the big ones. Google. M&C Saatchi. IBM. And to some extent the hype is real; these big names can be a huge boost to a young person’s CV. But what about the little players – the start-ups and burgeoning enterprises pushing through at the bottom of the business fishpond? Working for… More Little Or Large: Should You Work For A Start-Up Or A Big Corporation?