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Stories from King’s staff networks: KCL alumna and Sustainability Officer Alexandra’s passion grew into a career

December 20, 2020

We’re excited to dive into a new series: stories of King’s community via its staff networks. Today, KCL alumna and King’s Sustainability Officer Alexandra talks about her career journey so far, what she values in staff networks, and why it’s useful for students to know about workplace communities!… More Stories from King’s staff networks: KCL alumna and Sustainability Officer Alexandra’s passion grew into a career

Disability confidence beyond the application process: explaining mitigating circumstances (Part 1)

December 17, 2020

In this blog, we discuss how you can talk about your disability with an employer. You might want to explain how you have developed strengths and skills that will be useful in the workplace, explain mitigating circumstances like lack of work experience or grades that don’t reflect your abilities, in a way that helps the employer make reasonable adjustments – or helps you be open because it’s an important part of your identity.… More Disability confidence beyond the application process: explaining mitigating circumstances (Part 1)

From lab scientist to a career in medical writing: KCL alumnus Leon’s story

December 1, 2020

Thinking about a career in medicine outside the lab? Have you thought about how your knowledge, attributes, skills and experiences, could apply to the path of a medical writer? If so… then Leon’s case study is one you don’t want to miss!… More From lab scientist to a career in medical writing: KCL alumnus Leon’s story

5 REALISTIC ways to stay focused on your career goals during university

September 14, 2020

We’re taking a look at how university students can stay focused on your career journey while keeping expectations realistic. How do you set goals for a career journey? How do you manage your career learning at the same time as living a busy university life? Read on!… More 5 REALISTIC ways to stay focused on your career goals during university

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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!