Tag: Careers

Person looking at the screen of a camera

Writing CVs & Covering Letters for the Video Production Industry Part 1/2

September 17, 2020

We’re exploring all about CVs and Cover letters – but are there differences between different industries? In this blog miniseries, Dominic from NextShoot tells us how he views CVs and cover letters, what catches his eye as a recruiter, and how students can perfect their applications for top jobs in the video production industry!… More Writing CVs & Covering Letters for the Video Production Industry Part 1/2

Debut - how playing mobile games can land you a graduate role

Technology and creativity intertwined: Working in Social Media Management

September 15, 2020

We love to uncover the ins and outs of different roles – and today with pleasure we’re bringing in a case study from a Senior Social Media Manager at Born Social. What’s it like to work – and get work – in the industry, balancing technological skills with creativity?… More Technology and creativity intertwined: Working in Social Media Management

Picture of a lightbulb

Competition alert: ideate in a new global learning experience with Infosys

August 24, 2020

Infosys Limited is inviting students to join them for an 8-week global learning and ideation experience, the Infosys Summer of Ideas. With the chance to win some great prizes along the way, it’s a chance to challenge yourself, learn and ideate with a global network of peers.… More Competition alert: ideate in a new global learning experience with Infosys

Practice your creative problem-solving skills in the world of software engineering!

August 11, 2020

Interested in experiencing some of what careers in software engineering can get you involved in? Bloomberg has just begun its exciting Summer of Puzzles programme – a gamified experience of getting up-close with your creative problem-solving skills, which is one of the core skillsets of a software engineer.… More Practice your creative problem-solving skills in the world of software engineering!

Image of old time camera

From MA History graduate to filmmaking professional – Dominic’s career journey

August 7, 2020

Dominic, who works in the video production and filmmaking industry discusses what’s it like to work in filmmaking and video production – with some helpful tips (and a work experience programme) for students interested in creative careers!… More From MA History graduate to filmmaking professional – Dominic’s career journey

Simon jumping against backdrop of garden and trees

When service-mindedness meets fitness – The Circle Challenge!

August 6, 2020

On this week’s guest blog we are chatting with Simon Idio, a man on a mission to make a difference to homelessness in London. Service-mindedness and caring for the community are some of King’s most core values – and as a member of King’s community, you too can join to help make a difference!… More When service-mindedness meets fitness – The Circle Challenge!

Career planning with flexibility: KCL Alumna Poppy’s portfolio career journey!

July 24, 2020

Today we’re featuring an exciting case study from Poppy, a King’s alumna whose portfolio career is an impressive feat – not to mention while being a full-time parent! What’s it like following life’s opportunities along and build success towards diverse career interests?… More Career planning with flexibility: KCL Alumna Poppy’s portfolio career journey!

image of girl saying 'no'

Anxious about career planning? You are not alone!

July 17, 2020

After a recent blog on toxic productivity and how to work on your career in a healthy way, today we’re diving deeper into feelings that might hinder our early career planning. Feeling worried or anxious about the prospect of your next steps after University is something that happens to many of us – but it’s never too late to start your discovery. … More Anxious about career planning? You are not alone!