Do you find yourself suddenly cast into remote working? Is the thought of studying your spring semester virtually just a bit daunting? Don’t worry – you can get your head in the game with our top 5 tips to adapt to working/studying remotely.… More How to adapt to studying or working remotely! (1/2)
King’s Careers & Employability is moving to a fully digital service. Read on to get the latest updates on what that means for appointments, events and how to keep contact with us. … More Staying safe and going virtual while planning your career!
Eline tells us about her experience on an international placement. What’s it like being a KCL intern abroad?… More Student placements in their own words: Eline at InterNations
Recent graduate @Maddy shares her experience with the King’s Careers & Employability team on how to make the most of opportunities at King’s. After a long summer, September and the start of the academic year are finally here. Each year is a chance to think about your future career direction and enhance your employability with… More What I wish I’d done…advice from a recent graduate
“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?
Verbal reasoning features in most psychometric tests and is used to test your vocabulary, comprehension, and command of rules of usage called grammar. In other words, they reveal how well you can analyse written information. Alexandra Toma explains. Usually, the format is a short passage of text followed by true, false and cannot say questions.… More Top 5 tips to pass the verbal reasoning tests
Numerical Reasoning is a type of ability assessment that evaluates how well you can interpret and manipulate mathematical data; they also give employers an insight into your overall intelligence, judgement and business acumen. It is important to know that more often than not, you are being measured on how well you manage your time as… More Top 5 tips to pass the Numerical Reasoning tests
Now in turn for some insiders tips and wisdom, here are some of the things we wish we knew when we first started our journey in King’s: From Alex & Lucia – King’s students & part-time careers staff. Alex: The first few months of settling into university can be daunting, especially when you are in a… More Advice for my young self
Here at King’s Careers & Employability, we want you to be as prepared as possible for your first steps in your career; and understanding more about psychometric testing in the recruitment process is crucial. In this series, you can expect to learn more about: Psychometric testing, situational testing, verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning and what to… More Psychometric Testing: 4 step guide to tackle the daunting recruitment process
Recent graduates Lucia Olmos and Alexandra Toma tell us about their experience working as Careers Engagement Assistants, here at the King’s Career and Employability team. Having a part-time job while studying has a myriad of benefits. It can help you earn some extra money; you gain work experience (much coveted by employers), and it gives… More Part-Time Work: What are the benefits of working and studying?