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Employability Festival: Programme of Events
TUESDAY 24 OCTOBER
Making the most of your time at Kent
Running a successful society, being the president of the Kent
Graduate student association, winning the student of the year
award all whilst doing a PhD – Rowena Bicknell does it all and can
inspire you to make the most of your time at Kent. All students
11.00-
12.00 KS13 Teaching English abroad
Teachers from the Centre for English and World Languages will
talk about teaching English abroad, CELTA and other English
teaching qualifications. The talk will cover career opportunities and
transferable skills. There will be a Q&A at the end. Of
particular
interest to
final year
Hums/Soc
Sciences
12.00-
13.00 EXSR3 CVs, job applications and working in the Arts
Prior to lecturing at Kent, Will Wollen worked in the UK arts industry
for 18 years as a freelancer, employee, employer and board
member. This session will focus on: finding work in the arts, CVs,
applications and interviews. CV feedback available. UG and PG
interested in
a career in
the arts
12.00-
13.00 JLT Researching and writing defence analysis reports
Samuel Cranny-Evans, an alumni of the School of History and
Senior Analyst on Land Warfare Platforms for Jane’s, will discuss
how the skills developed writing essays translate into drafting
analyses, reports, and news articles on military and defence issues. All students
12.00-
15.00 Keynes
Atrium Work and Study Abroad Fair
Interested in study, work experience or volunteering abroad? Come
along to the Work and Study Abroad Fair to meet employers, Kent
staff and other organisations and find out about the many
international opportunities open to you, during and after your degree. All students
#EmpFest17
CNWsr6 10.30-
12.00
YABILITY PO
LO
5
Volunteering
Abroad
YABILITY PO
LO
10
Frontier – Volunteering Abroad Presentation
Frontier is an international non-profit volunteering NGO that runs
over 400 conservation, community and adventure projects in over
60 countries. By encouraging the combination of travel with
volunteering, Frontier inspires people to step off the beaten path
and make travel meaningful.
YABILITY PO
LO
5
RLT2
YABILITY PO
LO
10
10.15-
11.00
YABILITY PO
LO
10
YABILITY PO
LO
10
All students
– but mainly
Business
YABILITY PO
LO
5
How to get your dream job!
Start the year off with practical help and advice in how to find and
get your perfect job! Whether it be a graduate position or
placement and internship, come and see Enterprise Rent-A-Car to
help you with careers fairs, applications, interviews and more! DLT2 10.00-
12.00
EP
Points
Open to
Event Venue Time