Global Placement Stories | How to Start a Placement Successfully

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

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

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

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

Global Placement Stories | Hristina-Andreea Sararu at Sainsbury (Update!)

Hristina Sararu is a current Computer Science student at King’s College London. In this entry of Global Placement Stories, Hristina talks more about what she’s learnt so far on placement and what a placement in data analytics can look like! I am working as Data Analyst in my placement at Sainsbury’s within the Supply Chain… More Global Placement Stories | Hristina-Andreea Sararu at Sainsbury (Update!)

Policy Idol: Matteo Nebbiai on ‘Clean the Crypto’

The Policy Idol competition has been an exceptional platform for young policy enthusiasts to showcase their skills and ideas, providing them with a unique opportunity to refine their communication and analytical abilities. The experience gained from participating in the competition is invaluable and will undoubtedly add an extra edge to their performances in their future… More Policy Idol: Matteo Nebbiai on ‘Clean the Crypto’

Application advice: Applying to Psychology Internships and Placements in the UK

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 Kings’s Careers and Employability since September 2022. Applying to psychology internships and placements in the UK can be a daunting task, but… More Application advice: Applying to Psychology Internships and Placements in the UK

Policy Idol: Nathanael Kennedy-Leroi on addressing Local Residential EV Charging Infrastructure

The Policy Idol competition has been an exceptional platform for young policy enthusiasts to showcase their skills and ideas, providing them with a unique opportunity to refine their communication and analytical abilities. The experience gained from participating in the competition is invaluable and will undoubtedly add an extra edge to their performances in their future… More Policy Idol: Nathanael Kennedy-Leroi on addressing Local Residential EV Charging Infrastructure

Hackathon opportunity: Diageo Digital & Technology

Diageo is looking for penultimate year students who are interested in showcasing their skills and creativity to join them on the 13th of June 2023 for their Digital & Technology Hackathon! This is a great opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems, in various contexts ranging from software development,… More Hackathon opportunity: Diageo Digital & Technology

Policy Idol: Toryn Whitehead on his ‘Locally Extinct Keystone Species Act’

The Policy Idol competition has been an exceptional platform for young policy enthusiasts to showcase their skills and ideas, providing them with a unique opportunity to refine their communication and analytical abilities. The experience gained from participating in the competition is invaluable and will undoubtedly add an extra edge to their performances in their future… More Policy Idol: Toryn Whitehead on his ‘Locally Extinct Keystone Species Act’