First year activity timeline September • Enrol on Imperial Horizons • Log in to your JobsLive and set your profile • Imperial Alumni Mentoring applications open
November • Submit applications for spring Insight schemes and summer internships with upcoming deadlines • Attend careers workshops and events around CVs and applications
January • Look for volunteering opportunities or part-time work • Look for summer work or work experience • Consider setting up, or updating your LinkedIn profile
October • Join clubs and societies and get involved with university life • Check deadlines for Spring Insight Schemes and summer internships • Imperial Alumni Mentoring applications open December • Submit applications for Spring Insight Schemes and summer internships with upcoming deadlines • Attend careers workshops and events around CVs and applications
February • Imperial Professional Project Fund opens for application • Imperial Work Shadowing applications open for Easter opportunities
March • Spring insights take place • If your summer plans are not yet finalised, consider booking an Internship Discussion to discuss making the most of the upcoming summer break May • Imperial Work Shadowing applications open for summer opportunities • Enrol on Imperial Horizons for second year
April • Spring Insights take place • If your summer plans are not yet finalised, consider booking an Internship Discussion to discuss making the most of the upcoming summer break
Summer • All experience in first year is positive, whether its clubs and societies, volunteering or part-time work • Don’t forget that Imperial Careers Service is open all summer. Consider booking in for an Internship Discussion to discuss career planning and getting ahead on applications for second year 15
