Nothing can sap your motivation quicker than a good old fashioned rejection to a job application. “Keep your spirits up,” your friends and family might say. Yet when you find yourself caught in the frustrating and draining cycle of stagnant inboxes and rejections after hours of working on your CV, cover letter or application form,… More Keep your chin up! – Staying motivated when applying for jobs
In-tray and e-tray exercises are designed to assess how well you can read, interpret and apply information to a range of situations. This gives you the chance to prove that you can prioritise under pressure and demonstrate that you meet the competencies of the role which are you applying for. But what does that really… More How to do well at in-tray and e-tray exercises
A panel of inspiring public and global health professionals joined us on campus in February for our Discover Careers in Public and Global Health event. Their experience spans consultancy, global NGOs and smaller charities, research and academia. They all gave a clear message that careers in public and global health are not linear. So let… More 8 core skills for careers in public and global health
With a wide range of roles available, working in a think tank can mean different things. For this exact reason there are also different ways to get into the think tank ‘sector’ and it might be difficult to say what life in a think tank is really like – it will vary from think tank… More Working in think tanks – where should I start?
We’re back with another guest post for you! This time from Stuart McClure, the CMO and co-founder of a company called LovetheSales.com – a website that aggregates sale items from 100’s of retailers into one website, helping consumers find the best deals on products they want. Keep reading to find out more about how to choose and refine your business ideas. Creating your business idea is an exciting start… More 5 actions to refine your business ideas at University
We know that when students and graduates are looking for support from King’s Careers & Employability, they often think that their only option is to book a one-to-one appointment with a Careers Consultant or Application Adviser. Although there is no denying that these can be valuable, there are a range of options to help you… More What is Future Advantage?
At Careers & Employability, we want to make sure that every student is aware of the wide variety of careers open to them. Our events should inspire you to seek further support on your career journey or help you focus in on an area that you are already interested in. A frequent complaint from some… More Careers in….medicinal marijuana!?
Can you believe it’s Welcome Week for the 2018/19 academic year already? Whether you’re a new student (welcome to London, and to King’s!) or a returning student (welcome back!) our hope is that this blog post will give you a useful overview of what services we offer, and how we can help you across the… More How can Careers & Employability help you?
Written by Emily Lemaire, LLB Law graduate from King’s College London and Communications Assistant at King’s Careers & Employability Self-confidence [,sɛlfˈkɒnfɪd(ə)ns/] noun: a feeling of trust in one’s abilities, qualities and judgment. How does self-confidence affect your career? Put simply: a lack of self-confidence can hinder your ability to obtain opportunities and lead you… More Self-confidence: from 0 to 10!
Summer, summer, summer time…spent in the Maughan. Or New Hunt’s House. Sometimes Frankin-Wilkins and if I’m feeling adventurous outside with the sun warming my face, a book in one hand, covered in post-it notes and lost in my research. This is it. The pièce de résistance of your time spent at King’s. Everything we’ve been… More All I do is Win, Win, Win