Tag: student

What’s it like being a Brand Ambassador during your studies? KCL student Karthik’s story

October 23, 2020

Karthik Balasubramanian is a 3rd-year Mathematics with Statistics student, and also the Brand Ambassador for Technology at JP Morgan. King’s Careers had the pleasure of hearing about Karthik’s part-time role, from application to navigating studies as well as everyday life as a brand ambassador.… More What’s it like being a Brand Ambassador during your studies? KCL student Karthik’s story

Cold-calling and speculative job applications in the Creative Industries… does it work?

October 23, 2020

Today we’re talking about whether cold-calling creative industry employers and applying for jobs speculatively can get you in for work experience. Hint: yes it can! Dominic Sutherland, our guest blogger is the Managing Director of NextShoot, a corporate video production company in London making business video content for well-known brands.… More Cold-calling and speculative job applications in the Creative Industries… does it work?

Alternatives to part-time work & extra income as a King’s student during Covid-19

August 21, 2020

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

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Student placements in their own words: Ana’s journey from placement to a graduate career!

August 18, 2020

Ana Jalba, King’s Alumni and Computer Science with a Year in Industry graduate completed her placement at Nomura in 2016/17 and now works in Software Engineering at Privitar. Two years on, Ana tells us about her career journey since graduating and how her placement helped her along the way!… More Student placements in their own words: Ana’s journey from placement to a graduate career!

We’re back for another competition round-up!

April 24, 2019

Every month, King’s Careers & Employability collates some of the best competitions currently available for students. Don’t miss out on these opportunities as a way to enhance your CV and career path! Shark Tank of Wellness Student Global Competition This unique global challenge rewards students for their most innovative, impactful ideas for the wellness industry.… More We’re back for another competition round-up!