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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Hybrid working, a flexible work model involves working both in-office and remotely, has become the norm for many organisations across the job market. In fact, 93% of businesses in the UK expect their workplaces to remain hybrid going forward. Often, employers assume that new graduates are able to work in this way with no training… More How to Prepare for Hybrid Working Early in your Career