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Careers at Kent

Steph Ham Employability and Communications Coordinator. Careers at Kent. About the workshop. Aim: To find out more about the types of jobs available at Kent, one of the South East’s biggest employers, and speak to SECL alumni who now work here Timings:

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Careers at Kent

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  1. Steph Ham Employability and Communications Coordinator Careers at Kent

  2. About the workshop • Aim: • To find out more about the types of jobs available at Kent, one of the South East’s biggest employers, and speak to SECL alumni who now work here • Timings: • 2:15-3pm Presentations from guest speakers • 3-4pm Informal networking and chatting in the Foyer

  3. Speakers running order: • Steph Ham, Employability and Communications Coordinator, School of European Culture and Languages (Religious Studies 2012) • Dr Emma Bainbridge, Student Support and Admissions Officer, School of English (English and Comparative Literature 1995) • Hannah Greer, Employability Adviser, Careers and Employability Service (French 2006)

  4. About me • BA Religious Studies (2012) • Skills gained: • Thinking outside of the box • Time management • Organisation • Working under pressure • Debating • Permanent job gained: 1st November 2012

  5. Extra-curricular activities – Stage 1 • Reasons I got myjob… • Course Rep • Student Guide • Concorde International Summer Schools • Skills gained: • Diplomacy • Confidence • Leadership • Communication • Event management

  6. Extra-curricular activities – Stage 2 • Activities: • Student Ambassador • Concorde International Summer Schools • Skills gained: • Organisation • Initiative • Public speaking • Event planning • Knowledge of issues in HE e.g. fee increases

  7. Extra-curricular activities – Stage 3 • Activities: • Lead Ambassador • Temporary work • Graduation! • Skills gained: • Leadership • Confidence (again) • Proven ‘real world’ experience Great experience, good friends, and lots of fun!!

  8. Why I chose to work at Kent • Didn’t know what to do for a living • Enjoyment of part time jobs and activities • Variety of roles on offer • Friendly environment • Good conditions and salary • Career progression • Interesting, varied jobs

  9. My current role – an overview • ½ Employability, ½ Marketing and Recruitment • Employability: “The ability to gain meaningful employment” • Organising events • Updating the website • Liaising with alumni & local businesses • Running an Academic Peer Mentoring scheme

  10. My current role – an overview • Marketing and Recruitment: • Running Visit Days • Appointing recruitment student ambassadors • Writing prospectus and web entries • Facebook and Twitter @ unikentsecl • Newsletters and emails to applicants • And more!

  11. To summarise… • Experience is key – any experience is better than none • You need to stand out from the crowd • It’s ok if you don’t know what to do! • Lots of opportunities available at Kent, almost any career imaginable • Good pay, conditions, facilities, opportunities and great colleagues!

  12. Any Questions? For more information:www.kent.ac.uk/secls.ham@kent.ac.uk

  13. Next Speaker… • Dr Emma Bainbridge, Student Support and Admissions Officer, School of English (English and Comparative Literature 1995) • Hannah Greer, Employability Adviser, Careers and Employability Service (French 2006)

  14. Hannah - Careers at Kent

  15. When I was 5 I wanted to be… • A vet! • Relevant skills? Duties?

  16. What can I do? What do I enjoy? • Talking to people • Helping people • Languages • Computing

  17. University of Kent 2002-2006BA (Hons) French • Networking • Planning • Research • Organising • Love of languages

  18. Volunteering • Oxfam Original • Vintage and re-purposed • Customising clothing • Window dressing • Training other staff

  19. Retail • Evans • Customer service • Training other staff • Undertook management training course • Planning and organisation • Using language skills

  20. Employability Adviser Canterbury Christ Church University – 2007-2012 • Reception and booking appointments • Customer service • Managing the JobShop • Organisational skills • Creating TempShop • Managing others

  21. Employability Adviser University of Kent: Nov 2012 • Managing social media & developing the website • Creativity/Organisational skills • Working with students • Customer service/Training • Organising activities and events • Planning/Creativity

  22. Drop-in to see us: Get feedback on your CV or ask a quick query, Monday - Friday 10.30am-12.30pm and 2pm-4pm Email careerhelp@kent.ac.uk Careers Appointment: Speak to a Careers Adviser about your options. Talks and Events www.kent.ac.uk/ces www.kent.ac.uk/employability Prospects Vacancy Database Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/UKCES Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/UniKentEmploy Read our blog: http://unikentemploy.wordpress.com

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