Career Planning and Support
In your second year there are many opportunities that await you. It's the perfect time to start looking into ways you can make the most of your time at University before your final graduate year.
Here is a breakdown of what you could do to make the most of your second year.
Get ready for another year of becoming more employable! :
If you are considering part time work to support yourself while you study and to start building your CV check out:
You don't want to miss our employability festival!
This will feature sessions and workshops run by careers staff and employers from various sectors.
This is a fantastic time to start considering sectors that interest you and to build your network.
The Autumn Careers fair runs during EmpFest. This is a great place to network with employers and ask questions about the sectors that interest you.
Have you explored which industry you are looking to go into? Perhaps you are looking to explore your options.
Make sure you note down the dates for our sector focused theme weeks throughout the year!
Start following professionals on LinkedIn and other social media.
We often run regular LinkedIn workshops. Check when the next one is on our events calendar.
Our service continues during the break from term.
The Spring Careers fair runs during the second term of the academic year. This is a great place to network with employers and ask questions about different industries. There may be placement or internship opportunities open to you.
Make sure you log all your employability points before the deadline. The more points you have the more access you have to employability opportunities, including summer placements!
Our service continues during the break from term.
Our service continues during the break from term.
Your time at University can feel like it's flying by! Make sure you make the most of what's on offer to you while you are studying at Kent.
Find placement, internship and work experience opportunities.
Check out our pages on career planning and start working towards your future.
Come and meet your careers team and discuss your ambitions with a trained advisor.
Looking to support yourself while you study? Find out more about applying for Part-Time Work
Develop an outstanding CV. We can give you CV and application feedback in our QA sessions.
Access career resources. This includes a CV checker, an interview platform and mock aptitude tests.
Make your co-curricular activity count! Get rewarded with professional development Oppourtiunies.
Follow your interests, learn skills and become employable with free mini courses and sessions.
There are ways to gain experience while you study including volunteering and becoming an ambassador.
Enhance your knowledge, learn new skills and improve your CV.
Are you an international student? Find out more about how your career team can support you.
Read more about the Summer Internship programme at the Civil Service.
