Tag: work

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)

Guide to Personality and Aptitude tests: How to succeed in your Watson Glaser test!

June 30, 2021

Recruitment can be stressful but there’s no reason to worry – you can prepare for anything with a bit of time and the right resources at hand! Careers Consultant Caroline Lindner shares resources and useful tips for nailing your psychometric assessments in the legal sector.… More Guide to Personality and Aptitude tests: How to succeed in your Watson Glaser test!

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

Valuable lessons in disguise: KCL alumnus Mark’s reflections about his early work experiences

November 19, 2020

Mark Owusu, a King’s alumnus, blogs for us about some important reflections from his career journey. How do early career experiences, like odd jobs or entry level roles, help us learn important lessons and build success down the line in our careers? Find out by reading on!… More Valuable lessons in disguise: KCL alumnus Mark’s reflections about his early work experiences

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Create your own work experience: tips for entering the video industry without placement experience

November 11, 2020

Today we’re talking about how students can get creative about work experience in the film and video sector – it doesn’t always need to be through a placement. How can students present university coursework and passion projects in a professional context? Find out here!… More Create your own work experience: tips for entering the video industry without placement experience

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

Opportunity Highlight: Java Developer Scholarship with mthree

April 30, 2020

Our Enquiries Officer Toslima Khatun talks about an exciting virtual work experience opportunity currently recruiting for a Java Developers scholarship programme. In a previous blog post, we spoke about the rise of paid opportunities to enhance your careers remotely amid the lockdown. The rise of virtual working environments is one large component of allowing everyone to… More Opportunity Highlight: Java Developer Scholarship with mthree