The UK’s European university Steph Astro :SEPnet Employer Engagement & SPS Employability Officer Why you need to think about more than just your course.

Some of the things that I do: Employability Events – Employer Talks & Workshops  UoK Employability Festival in Weeks 5 & 6 Help with your CV and Career Options – I work with Careers and Employability Services to provide tailored support. Support finding Internships and Placements  SEPnet Summer Placements Trips to Companies to see what they’re like. Footer text Page 2

I’ve only just started. 80% of companies report that they recruit from year 1. Student who engage with employability activities in addition to their courses tend to get better grades. Getting to know what options you have makes it easier to decide on a career path. Footer text Page 3

Page 4 Kent is full of experts......and you’ve already paid for their help. Careers Advisors Librarians Alumni Mentors Counselling Services Open Lectures SLAS: Maths Clinic

There might be an expert sitting next to you... Page 5

Footer text Page 6 What are you great at? And which skill has passed you by? Organising Planning Collaborating Networking Writing Negotiating Public Speaking Investigating Analysing Problem Solving

Footer text Page 7 When I call out the skill you’re great at – put up your hand. If it’s your worst skill – take a look around – remember a face. Challenge – Try to get to know the person who has a skill that you don’t!

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