Author: Emily Watson

Boost Your Employability with Leonard Cheshire’s Google Courses

October 18, 2023

Looking to boost your employability, kickstart your career, or push for a promotion? Upskill yourself with one of Leonard Cheshire’s free online Google courses! Partnering with INCO Academy-Work in Tech, Leonard Cheshire is offering free access to one of four Google certificates.   Eligibility The courses are available to anyone who meets the following criteria:… More Boost Your Employability with Leonard Cheshire’s Google Courses

King’s Careers’ Insights Programme

October 4, 2023

If you are a final year undergraduate and have no idea what you will do after your degree, do not miss enrolling onto our Insights Programme!   The King’s Careers & Employability team has designed a refreshed suite of extracurricular activities available to final year undergraduates willing to investigate different sectors and roles.  These work opportunities… More King’s Careers’ Insights Programme

Internships Calendar for Social Sciences & Public Policy 2023-24

October 2, 2023

We’ve all been there. You start looking for internships and before you know it, two hours have passed, you went into some kind of internet vortex and you only found one relevant thing – and its deadline just passed!   It’s no surprise that the thing which students most often ask Careers Consultants about is what… More Internships Calendar for Social Sciences & Public Policy 2023-24

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What Careers resources are available for forced migrants at King’s?

September 28, 2023

At King’s we recognise that any legal background of forced displacement can have a significant impact on educational and career-related opportunities and outcomes. It is vitally important to the Careers & Employability department to ensure that students who have faced forced displacement have access to appropriate education and opportunities regarding their future career. If you… More What Careers resources are available for forced migrants at King’s?

Global Placement Stories | Stanislas Jacquet at Capgemini Invent

September 19, 2023

Hello everyone, My name is Stanislas and I have just finished my placement as a Data & AI consultant at Capgemini Invent! It has been a great experience, not always easy but definitely full of learnings. In this post, I would like to share some insights and tips to help you make the most of… More Global Placement Stories | Stanislas Jacquet at Capgemini Invent

Introducing King’s Skills for the Future

September 12, 2023

Developing your skills is a key part of improving your employability and increasing your chance of getting a job after you graduate. That’s why we developed King’s Skills for the Future. King’s Skills for the Future is a self-assessment tool and set of learning pathways located on King’s CareerConnect. It is designed to help you evaluate, develop and expand your existing skill set. Using the existing King’s… More Introducing King’s Skills for the Future

Hear About Journalism & Storytelling with Dhruti Shah

August 21, 2023

In the latest episode of The Access Factor Podcast, King’s Careers & Employability’s Digital Learning Officer, Emily, interviews Journalist, Author and Podcaster, Dhruti Shah, about her ongoing career journey. Dhruti is a Journalist, Author and Podcaster, having previously worked for the BBC and written an award-winning book, Bear Markets and Beyond: A Bestiary of Business… More Hear About Journalism & Storytelling with Dhruti Shah

Global Placement Stories | Alexandru Matei at Tata Steel

August 16, 2023

Hi! I’m Alex, and I’m 11 months into my placement at Tata Steel in Shotton. It’s been a lovely learning experience, with both ups and downs, which I’m really grateful for. I would definitely recommend taking on a placement, especially if you’re unsure about what you want to do in the future. You get to… More Global Placement Stories | Alexandru Matei at Tata Steel

The Advantages of Embarking on a Telecom Career

August 10, 2023

Greetings, King’s College London students! As you navigate the exciting crossroads of your academic journey, it’s natural to ponder the diverse paths that lie ahead. One such path that holds immense promise is a career in the telecommunications industry. In this guest post, we’ll delve into the compelling benefits of venturing into the world of… More The Advantages of Embarking on a Telecom Career