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Green Career Planning: How to develop your employability & sustainable careers resources (part 2/2)

September 22, 2021

Young people are as passionate as ever about working in the field of sustainability. However, the field remains a difficult one to break into, and the pandemic has placed additional challenges on job seekers. Today, BA Geography Graduate and KCL Sustainability Engagement Assistant Helena shows practical steps to how you can build your career success and employability in sustainability during Covid-19.… More Green Career Planning: How to develop your employability & sustainable careers resources (part 2/2)

Top 20 King’s careers events you DON’T want to miss this Autumn Term 2021!

September 5, 2021

Read all about what events we have this year and take part in exciting career learning opportunities with industry professionals across all sectors and professions. You don’t have to be interested in any specific careers to attend our events – all students are welcome, whatever stage of career thinking you are at!… More Top 20 King’s careers events you DON’T want to miss this Autumn Term 2021!

Why it’s good to plan BEFORE your first week at Uni: Gain energy and confidence for your Autumn term 2021

August 1, 2021

Excited about the new academic year starting soon? Us too! After adapting to any changes this year and settling into the routine of study, deadlines and fun activities, we know that the autumn term can get mega busy!  Let’s talk about how setting some simple goals NOW can help you maintain positive wellbeing, gain purpose and confidence in your career journey even when you are busy.… More Why it’s good to plan BEFORE your first week at Uni: Gain energy and confidence for your Autumn term 2021

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A Check-in with King’s Law students: 5 tips for incorporating careers into your summer!

June 7, 2021

In today’s blog, law career consultants Caroline and Brett take the pen to celebrate the end of exams with students of the Dickson Poon School of Law, and offer some ideas to help navigate your next steps during the summer.… More A Check-in with King’s Law students: 5 tips for incorporating careers into your summer!

Lessons from a career in Publishing: Kimberley’s Case Study

February 22, 2021

We’re excited to have Kimberley, a Publisher commissioning commercial women’s fiction for Hodder & Stoughton as our guest blogger. She has been in publishing for the last twelve years working with many bestselling authors including Jojo Moyes, Giovanna Fletcher and Stephen Fry. Where did Kimberley’s career journey start? What lessons has she learned from the industry?… More Lessons from a career in Publishing: Kimberley’s Case Study

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KCL alum Omar Mehtab’s top tips on Effective Portfolios for the Creative Industries

February 19, 2021

How can students use social media to enhance your digital brand? What about building an effective showreel or portfolio for a multimedia career? In today’s guest blog, KCL alumnus Omar reveals some exciting career lessons from journalism and creative industries!  … More KCL alum Omar Mehtab’s top tips on Effective Portfolios for the Creative Industries

A peek into the future of Retail Industry: Covid-19 update & student careers advice

February 15, 2021

Guest blogger and Employer Relations and Development Advisor, Kalina Zlatkova, looks at some of the most important industry trends from 2020 and how students and grads interested in the Retail and FMCG sector can best grow knowledge and adapt to the industry changes.… More A peek into the future of Retail Industry: Covid-19 update & student careers advice

Careers in Marketing and Comms Industry (Covid-19 update) Part 2/2

February 13, 2021

What career paths are out there and how can you build work experience for a career in Marketing and Communications? In part 2 of the blog series, our Employer Engagement Advisor Kalina Zlatkova brings industry insights to students and grads interested in a career in this diverse and exciting sector.… More Careers in Marketing and Comms Industry (Covid-19 update) Part 2/2

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KCL alumnus George’s experience with King’s Experience… from student to running the programme!   

December 14, 2020

Today’s blog is celebrating the opening of King’s Experience Awards applications for 2021 – with a special case study from its current showrunner! Read on to see what takeaways George himself got from the King’s Experience Award, and what advice he has for current students.… More KCL alumnus George’s experience with King’s Experience… from student to running the programme!   

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What is inclusive design? Careers in inclusion & accessibility

August 10, 2020

We talked with Fara from the Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) about inclusive careers. What’s it like working in inclusive design and how can students channel their passion for accessibility and inclusion… and make it their career? Also, check out the Pathways programme to boost employability for disabled students in London!… More What is inclusive design? Careers in inclusion & accessibility