Author: Xuan Lin Tan

Global Placement Stories | Alexia Ambrus at Bank of America as a Scala Developer

February 27, 2023

Alexia Ambrus is a current Computer Science student at King’s College London. In this entry of Global Placement Stories, Alexia Ambrus talks about what she does on placement, and the lessons she’s gained from it. Why did you want to do a Placement? The main reason I wanted to do a placement year was to… More Global Placement Stories | Alexia Ambrus at Bank of America as a Scala Developer

Global Placement Stories | Tayyibah Uddin at Vodafone as a Software Engineer

February 22, 2023

  Tayyibah Uddin is a current Computer Science student at King’s College London. In this entry of Global Placement Stories, Tayyibah Uddin talks about how they went from a student attending a KCL Employer speed meet to a becoming a representative at the same speed meet! Why I decided to take a placement year  Around… More Global Placement Stories | Tayyibah Uddin at Vodafone as a Software Engineer

No internship? Fret not: valuable alternatives to consider 

February 20, 2023

This blog is contributed by Elaine Shak, our Careers Engagement Assistant in the Communications Team.  It’s that time of the year again (and no, I’m not just talking about Christmas): you’re now well settled into second term, juggling endless reading and assignments, trying to stay on top of everything. You speak to your classmates, hoping… More No internship? Fret not: valuable alternatives to consider 

Interested in travelling and studying during the summer? Look into Circle U’s summer school!

February 14, 2023

  Looking forward to expanding your depth of knowledge during the summer? Or maybe you would rather divulge into something unfamiliar in a different environment to gain new perspectives! Well, you’re in luck- if you want to travel and study in an interdisciplinary setting and meet like-minded people from across Europe, look no further than… More Interested in travelling and studying during the summer? Look into Circle U’s summer school!

Global Placement Stories | Shehzmani Shams at Lloyds Bank as a Software Engineer

February 13, 2023

Shehzmani Shams is a current Informatics student at King’s College London. In this entry of Global Placement Stories, Shehzmani Shams describes a typical day at work, and what she’s learnt from it so far. I work in the ‘Savings and Investments’ lab and my official title within the team is of a Quality Engineer. My… More Global Placement Stories | Shehzmani Shams at Lloyds Bank as a Software Engineer

Application season: Optimise your CV with KCL CareerSet!

February 8, 2023

Completing their CV is arguably one of the most daunting tasks students find when completing job applications. We understand that in today’s job market, it’s crucial that your CV stands out and is clear in demonstrating concrete examples of your experience and achievement so that employers can best understand what impact you can bring onto the… More Application season: Optimise your CV with KCL CareerSet!

Competition alert: Spackman Competition

February 7, 2023

For all full-time mathematics undergraduates at King’s, the Department of Mathematics is calling upon you to join the annual Spackman Competition, which will take place on Wednesday, the 15th of February, between 1:30-5 pm at K2.40 King’s Building.  The Spackman Competition, first held in 1978 and founded by an anonymous donor, commemorates the memory of… More Competition alert: Spackman Competition

King’s Climate & Sustainability month with King’s Careers!

February 6, 2023

February marks King’s Climate and Sustainability Month, a collaboration between King’s and KCLSU that offers a variety of events that provides an opportunity for students and staff to connect and learn more about how to take action on the climate crisis. As part of that, King’s Careers & Employability is also hosting an array of… More King’s Climate & Sustainability month with King’s Careers!

Global Placement Stories | Melis Bintez at Cayuse as an Application Engineer Intern

February 6, 2023

Melis Bintez is a current Computer Science with Management student, and NMES Placement Ambassador, at King’s College London. In this entry of Global Placement Stories, Melis Bintez talks about the challenges she faced on placement. My role at Cayuse   This past year, I completed my year in industry with Cayuse, a research management SaaS company based… More Global Placement Stories | Melis Bintez at Cayuse as an Application Engineer Intern

Global Placement Stories | Tanya Rangi at GlaxoSmithKline as a Project Analyst

January 31, 2023

Tanya Rangi is a current Chemistry student at King’s College London. In this entry of Global Placement Stories, Tanya Rangi talks about her time on placement and the perks that come with the job! Why did you want to do a Placement?  My main reason for doing an industrial placement was to explore possible career… More Global Placement Stories | Tanya Rangi at GlaxoSmithKline as a Project Analyst