Having completed a summer internship here at King’s, Carina, Jasmine, and Manasi want to tell you what it is like, and why you should also apply for one next summer! Firstly, a bit about each of them: CARINA: Hey there! I’m Carina and I’m in my second year studying History. Over summer I undertook the… More Summer Internships at King’s
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
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
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
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?
Are you applying for a part-time job or starting your graduate career? Do you want to know how good your CV is and how to improve it? CareerSet is an AI-powered CV and cover letter checker available to all King’s students and recent graduates. It allows you to improve and tailor your CV and cover… More How to Use CareerSet to Improve Your CV
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
During my first year at King’s, I found myself attending a casual social event at the Pret by the Strand campus. As the coffee date concluded, an unexpected question came my way: “May I have your LinkedIn profile?” I was taken aback – who asks for someone’s LinkedIn profile, right? Yet, this seemingly unusual request… More Application season: Cultivate your LinkedIn profile (Part 1)
Stepping into your inaugural careers fair can be a very daunting experience- with a multitude of employer stands, prominent banners scattered across the hall, and numerous conversations taking place simultaneously. But what does a careers fair consist of? And why should you attend them? Careers fairs provide a direct opportunity to build your networks,… More Application season: Conquering careers fairs
The internet has revolutionised the job application process, enabling individuals to conveniently apply for jobs from their homes. However, it has also granted employers easy access to investigate potential candidates’ private lives to determine their suitability for a position. While the ethics of social media screening are being closely examined, it remains essential for job… More Application season: Reviewing your online presence