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

July 12, 2023

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)

July 5, 2023

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)

Global Placement Stories | Alexia Ambrus at Bank of America as a Scala Developer (Update!)

June 22, 2023

Alexia Ambrus is a current Computer Science student at King’s College London. You can read more about her impressions at the start of her placement here, today she reflects on her year on placement! Starting a placement can feel like a very daunting experience. The life transition of coming out of university into the workplace… More Global Placement Stories | Alexia Ambrus at Bank of America as a Scala Developer (Update!)

Interested in careers in risk and political risk?

June 21, 2023

This post is written by Lindsay Parker, an Application Adviser and PhD candidate in the department of Culture, Media and Creative Industries.  The 2023 Discover Career’s in: Risk and Political Risk panel event was an opportunity to hear from professionals working in the diverse field of Risk and Political Risk and find out more about the… More Interested in careers in risk and political risk?

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

June 19, 2023

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! 

May 25, 2023

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

May 24, 2023

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

May 18, 2023

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

Global Placement Stories | Esther Okusanya at Microsoft as a Technology Strategist

May 17, 2023

Esther Okusanya is a current Computer Science with Management student at King’s College London. In this entry of Global Placement Stories, Esther Okusanya talks about her tips to secure a placement, and what her role at Microsoft entails! Tips for Securing a Placement  Start early  Utilise King’s Careers for reviewing CVs and Cover Letters and… More Global Placement Stories | Esther Okusanya at Microsoft as a Technology Strategist

Application advice: Identifying transferrable skills

May 9, 2023

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