“My placement year and the focus of some of my modules helped me discover a passion for technology and secure a graduate job at Microsoft. I’m delighted I’ve found my dream job so early in my career.” Tim Carnell, Business and Management
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Gain work experience while you study
The student union, Kent Union, runs a media hub, the Student Media Centre where students work together to produce print, radio and online content, gaining experience of working to deadlines in a busy environment. You can use the hub’s industry-standard editing suites, radio and TV studio.
Undertaking work experience while at university can give you a head start when applying for jobs when you graduate. There are various ways you can do this at Kent.
Make a difference Volunteer in an area you care about. It’s rewarding and it’s a great way to meet people and to further develop communication skills. As well as hands-on work, many students also get involved with fundraising efforts – acquiring another in-demand skill.
Connecting you to your future You’re probably considering going to university to improve your life and, perhaps, the lives of others. So the stakes are high. Throughout your studies, we’ll offer practical careers support to make sure you graduate not just with a good degree but with a set of skills that give you a competitive edge. Our Careers and Employability Service supports you from the moment you arrive on campus, with advisers who will help you discover where your degree can take you. As well as opening your eyes to possible future careers, we also hold over 600 careers events every year which connect you with employers and help you to explore work experience opportunities too.
• Take a year in industry or an internship. • Join Kent’s Employability Points Scheme. You gain points by taking part in extra-curricular activities and can then use your points to apply for exclusive experiences of work. • Apply to be a Kent Student Ambassador. If successful, you get full training and work alongside our Outreach team and other professional services teams. • Apply to Kent’s work-study scheme – roles available include digital media assistants and marketing assistants. • The students’ unions at Kent run Jobshop, which can help you find paid, part-time work.
Tailor your experience Our Study Plus courses cover leadership styles, digital writing, your online presence and networking skills. Join them to enhance your career-related skills and your CV, and to give you the confidence to shine at interview.
Make it real Your ideas and your determination to put them into practice will help shape tomorrow’s world. Kent’s ASPIRE centre welcomes student innovators and entrepreneurs and helps them to turn their proposal into a successful business. Advisers offer support at all stages and encourage the development of sustainable business ventures.
