Discover Careers in International Development- a sit down with Julian Egan

This post is written by Claire Bowey, a Careers Consultant within King’s Careers & Employability providing careers education and support for students and graduates. International Development continues to be a fascinating, rewarding and, increasingly competitive destination for graduates. I recently spoke to Julian Egan who, prior to undertaking his MA in National Security here at… More Discover Careers in International Development- a sit down with Julian Egan

Discover Careers in Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology– Outside the lab (Part 2)

This post is written by Natasha Lindsay, a 2nd year PhD student at the IOPPN Department of Psychology researching neurocognitive and behavioural development of infants with epilepsy. She has been an Application Adviser with King’s Careers and Employability since September 2022. This week we have an engaging panel to share from Discover Careers In: Pharmaceuticals and… More Discover Careers in Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology– Outside the lab (Part 2)

Discover Careers in Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology- Jobs in the lab (Part 1)

This post is written by Natasha Lindsay, a 2nd year PhD student at the IOPPN Department of Psychology researching neurocognitive and behavioural development of infants with epilepsy. She has been an Application Adviser with King’s Careers and Employability since September 2022.  The pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries offer exciting opportunities for individuals passionate about scientific advancements, healthcare,… More Discover Careers in Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology- Jobs in the lab (Part 1)

Starting your hunt for a vacancy? Here’s where to start!

When looking for a job, students often struggle with finding reliable job positions that are current. The digital era has opened numerous online platforms that are designed to connect employees to employers, but one may not necessarily know where to start! Here are some places where you can start your search.  King’s Careers Connect King’s… More Starting your hunt for a vacancy? Here’s where to start!

Application Season: How to keep track of your applications! 

Application season tends to throw students into a frenzy of applying for multiple roles and multiple companies, sending off cover letters after cover letters, completing psychometrics after psychometrics, and recording video interviews after video interviews. This year, I’ve seen friends who sent off the wrong cover letter, forgot to complete a psychometric before a deadline,… More Application Season: How to keep track of your applications! 

Global Placement Stories | How to Start a Placement Successfully

Katinka Singh is a student in Informatics at King’s College London. In this entry of Global Placement Stories, Katinka Singh gives advice on how to start a placement successfully! Starting a new job at any stage of your career can be a daunting experience – but maybe more so when it’s your first. The first… More Global Placement Stories | How to Start a Placement Successfully

Application advice: Top tips for a career in Sustainability

This post is written by Lindsay Parker, an Application Adviser and PhD candidate in the department of Culture, Media and Creative Industries. Here she outlines some tips and advice for students looking for a career in Sustainability. Routes into careers in sustainability are many and varied. A growing area, sustainability is increasingly vital across all sectors. A… More Application advice: Top tips for a career in Sustainability

Application advice: Identifying transferrable skills

This post is written by Lindsay Parker, an Application Adviser and PhD candidate in the department of Culture, Media and Creative Industries. Here she outlines some tips and advice for identifying transferrable skills to include in your CV.  A common concern when writing a CV, particularly at the start of your career or when exploring… More Application advice: Identifying transferrable skills

Application advice: Applying to Psychology Internships and Placements in the UK

This post is written by Natasha Lindsay, a 2nd year PhD student at the IOPPN Department of Psychology researching neurocognitive and behavioural development of infants with epilepsy. She has been an Application Adviser with Kings’s Careers and Employability since September 2022. Applying to psychology internships and placements in the UK can be a daunting task, but… More Application advice: Applying to Psychology Internships and Placements in the UK