It is very easy in life to not know what you want to do, where to start or how you are meant to find out. For some, they have a clear path that they want to follow and for others it often seems like they’re at a crossroad full of traffic. What is important to… More The Unplanned Career: how taking chances can change your life | Part 1
The Department of Global Health and Social Medicine has recently celebrated the achievements of Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority alumni by showcasing their success in their chosen careers. As part of their commitment towards anti racism, they have created a video series that displays the achievement, leadership and talent of four alumni students who give… More Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority success stories: how these former Global Health and Social Medicine students are determined to make a change
Mark Owusu, a King’s alumnus, blogs for us about some important reflections from his career journey. How do early career experiences, like odd jobs or entry level roles, help us learn important lessons and build success down the line in our careers? Find out by reading on!… More Valuable lessons in disguise: KCL alumnus Mark’s reflections about his early work experiences
Happy Black History Month! In order to help our students dig deeper, look closer and think bigger, King’s Careers & Employability are excited to have a wide range of events coming up. Looking to learn more about careers from a diversity and equality perspective? … More 13 career events to celebrate Black History Month at King’s!
This autumn term, career fairs have moved online, and we are excited to bring our first week-long career festival to King’s students: The Future Advantage Festival!… More 6 reasons to visit a virtual career fair… and introducing our Future Advantage Festival!
As part-time work has taken a hit owing to Covid-19, it’s understandable that many students and students-to-be are finding the prospect of their income worrying. In this blog, we talk about self-employment as an alternative to part-time work, as well as some quick tips to help boost your income as a student.… More Alternatives to part-time work & extra income as a King’s student during Covid-19
King’s Business School Consultant Leslie Parsons describes what we will need to navigate changes and emerging opportunities in the post-COVID job market.… More Navigating uncertainty and finding new career paths after Covid-19 #MyNextSteps
While the global challenges of COVID-19 have meant a temporary end to face-to-face internships, many are exploring virtual options. King’s Careers & Employability have highlighted a website that you might be interested in if you’re on the hunt for virtual work.… More On the hunt for virtual internships
If your internship has been cancelled due to COVID-19, or if your chances of getting summer experience now look smaller – don’t worry! … More Internship cancelled? Re-align your summer plan with our 5 tips #MyNextSteps
“It is entirely normal for candidates to fail on the first few attempts at many of the more popular tests.” Graduate Alexandra Toma gives her insights on the gruelling process of psychometric testing. In this series, you can expect to learn more about: Psychometric testing, situational testing, verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning and what to do… More What to do if you fail psychometric testing?