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OPTICA STUDENT CHAPTER at the University of Kent presents Dr Caujolle: From Academia to Industry.

Presentation from past PhD student, Dr Sophie Caujolle. Sophie complete postgraduate study in Applied Optics here at Kent, and now works as technology Scout at Heidelberg Engineering. This talk will outline the experience of transitioning to industry from academic.

📆 Friday 28th October
⌚ 6pm
📍 Kennedy Seminar Room 2

The Careers and Employability service will be in the foyer of Ingram, Stacey and Chipperfield on cretain days over the next few months. There is no need to book just come by if you have any questions or just want to chat about job and career options. We can also help you book appointments for a CV, /application review, mock interview practice and highlight events and workshops that can be helpful in developing your skills and meeting employers.

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You can download the app. Calls for assistance using the app will be received by our Campus Security Team.

If you’re on a night out and you don’t feel safe, or you feel uncomfortable and you want to leave discretely, you can ask for ‘Angela’ at bars on campus. All our bar staff at University and Kent Union outlets have been trained on this so they can support you. The initiative also runs in many bars in Canterbury and Medway. You can often spot the ‘Ask for Angela’ sign in the bar toilets to indicate the service is available.

Find out more on our report and support pages

https://reportandsupport.kent.ac.uk/

We are merging out pages into one new and improved space for the Division of Natural Sciences University of Kent Natural Sciences

We cover news, events, stories and research from both staff and students within the Division of Natural Sciences, including , , , , , and .

If you would like to do a , contact the student experience team to find out more.

As ambassadors, Kent students are given the opportunity to get involved in a range of challenging and rewarding activities and projects, which are also designed to enable them to develop transferable employability skills, while greatly enhancing the student experience.

If you are a Kent student and are looking for work where you can engage, inspire and have an impact on people's lives, then the ambassador role could be right for you!

Link in bio to find out more!

We are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second. We remain united in grief with the nation, the Commonwealth and all those around the world who have been touched by her dignity, devotion, exemplary service, and unfailing sense of duty.

The thoughts of our entire University community are with the Royal Family at this time.

What is on at careers.kent.ac.uk

Monday 5th September

Selection tests 05/09/22 - 13:00 - 14:00
What are Selection tests, why are they used, and how you can practise them

Career Management for mature students and career changers 05/09/22 - 15:00 - 16:00
As a mature student or career changer you have a wealth of experience that you can help you to effectively manage your career. This session will explore how you use these experiences to help you to decide on the right career area for you and to convince employers that you are the best candidate for a role.

Tuesday 6th September

Thinking of Working Abroad? 06/09/22 - 14:00 - 15:00
Find out some information and tips on how to find opportunities abroad

Wednesday 7th September

How to answer interview questions - the normal, the tricky and the downright strange! 07/09/22 - 13:00 - 14:00
Find out how to tackle some of the common interview questions and more tricky ones that you might face at an interview, with examples.

Using LinkedIn 07/09/22 - 15:00 - 16:00
How to improve your LinkedIn profile and grow your network

Thursday 8th September

CVs, Cover letters and Application forms 08/09/22 - 14:00 - 15:00
Find out how to structure and tailor your CV, cover letters and applications

What to expect at an Assessment Centre 08/09/22 - 12:00 - 13:00
Learn about assessment exercises and how to prepare

Friday 9th September

Commercial Awareness 09/09/22 - 13:00 - 14:00
Commercial awareness - Find out about this top skill that employers are looking for. In this session you will find out what commercial awareness is, how employers test for it during the recruitment process, how to make yourself more commercially aware and some useful techniques to help you demonstrate this.

Photography Competition 2022

Living, Learning and Connecting in Cyberspace

Submitted photographs will be judged for up to 26 prizes in 3 categories (Kent staff, Kent students and non-Kent participants), including 6 prizes each worth a £100 Amazon voucher, and 20 runner-up prizes each worth a £20 Amazon voucher.

Deadline: 30 September 2022.

https://tinyurl.com/photocomp22



Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay
Image by Pete Linforth from Pixabay

What is on this week at careers.kent.ac.uk

Tuesday 30th August:

How to Network 30/08/22 - 12:00 - 13:00
Learning how to network effectively is one of the most powerful tools an individual can use to advance their personal and professional life. This workshop will cover the benefits of networking, how to prepare for an event and how to get the most out of networking.

Postgraduate Study 30/08/22 - 14:00 - 15:00
Are you considering postgraduate study? Find out about how to find courses, the application process and how to write a personal statement.

Wednesday 31st August:

CVs, Cover letters and Application forms 31/08/22 - 13:00 - 14:00
Find out how to structure and tailor your CV, cover letters and applications

Thursday 1st September:

How to get started with LinkedIn 01/09/22 - 12:00 - 13:00
Find out why you should be using LinkedIn and how to get started

Career Management 01/09/22 - 14:00 - 15:00
Looking at 4 stages to help you plan your career; self-awareness, explore opportunities, decide what to do and take action

Friday 2nd September:

Interview skills including video interviews 02/09/22 - 12:00 - 13:00
Find out about the type of interviews you might face with tips on how to ace them

Selection tests 02/09/22 - 14:00 - 15:00
What are Selection tests, why are they used, and how you can practise them

Kent's International Family Arts Festival!

bOing! Family Festival is back Sat 27 & Sun 28 August 2022!

As ever, bOing! is totally free to enter so you can relax and enjoy a brilliant festival day with lots of free, outdoor performances and activities. bOing is a family festival, meaning its not just for children – we programme fantastic artists from across the UK and beyond who make work for all ages.

We also have a number of ticketed indoor performances that you can buy tickets for. This year we are excited to host the world premiere of Alice by Jasmin Vardimon Company, Dybwikdans return with a performance for babies, and we have the return of the bOing! favourite – the Architects of Air Luminarium. Plus many more.

Tickets are on sale now! So put bOing! in your diary and see you on 27 & 28 August.

https://boingfestival.com/

We have amazing support and wellbeing services at Kent, both within the division of natural sciences and in the wider campus.

Reach out to our team before your arrival to learn more about how we can support you? Find out more or get in touch at ➡️ https://www.kent.ac.uk/student-support