Careers at Kent

Careers at Kent

Steph HamEmployability and Communications

Coordinator

About the workshop• Aim:

o 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:

o 2:15-3pm Presentations from guest speakers

o 3-4pm Informal networking and chatting in the Foyer

Speakers running order:1.Steph Ham, Employability and Communications

Coordinator, School of European Culture and Languages (Religious Studies 2012)

2.Dr Emma Bainbridge, Student Support and Admissions Officer, School of English (English and Comparative Literature 1995)

3.Hannah Greer, Employability Adviser, Careers and Employability Service (French 2006)

About me•BA Religious Studies (2012)•Skills gained:

oThinking outside of the boxoTime managementoOrganisationoWorking under pressureoDebating

•Permanent job gained: 1st November 2012

Extra-curricular activities – Stage 1• Reasons I got my job…

oCourse RepoStudent GuideoConcorde International

Summer Schools

• Skills gained:oDiplomacyoConfidenceo LeadershipoCommunicationoEvent management

Extra-curricular activities – Stage 2

•Activities:oStudent AmbassadoroConcorde International

Summer Schools

•Skills gained:oOrganisationo InitiativeoPublic speakingoEvent planningoKnowledge of issues in

HE e.g. fee increases

Extra-curricular activities – Stage 3• Activities:

o Lead AmbassadoroTemporary workoGraduation!

• Skills gained:o LeadershipoConfidence (again)oProven ‘real world’

experienceGreat experience, good friends, and lots of fun!!

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

My current role – an overview• ½ Employability, ½ Marketing and

Recruitment• Employability: “The ability to gain

meaningful employment”

oOrganising eventsoUpdating the websiteo Liaising with alumni & local businessesoRunning an Academic Peer Mentoring scheme

My current role – an overview•Marketing and Recruitment:

oRunning Visit DaysoAppointing recruitment student

ambassadorsoWriting prospectus and web entriesoFacebook and Twitter @ unikentsecloNewsletters and emails to applicants

•And more!

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!

For more information:www.kent.ac.uk/secls.ham@kent.ac.uk

Any Questions?

Next Speaker…1.Dr Emma Bainbridge, Student Support

and Admissions Officer, School of English (English and Comparative Literature 1995)

2.Hannah Greer, Employability Adviser, Careers and Employability Service (French 2006)

Hannah - Careers at Kent

When I was 5 I wanted to be…

A vet! Relevant skills? Duties?

What can I do? What do I enjoy?

Talking to people Helping people Languages Computing

University of Kent 2002-2006

BA (Hons) French• Networking• Planning• Research• Organising• Love of languages

Volunteering Oxfam Original

Vintage and re-purposedCustomising clothingWindow dressingTraining other staff

Retail Evans

Customer serviceTraining other staffUndertook management training

coursePlanning and organisationUsing language skills

Employability AdviserCanterbury Christ Church University – 2007-2012

Reception and booking appointments Customer service

Managing the JobShop Organisational skills

Creating TempShop Managing others

Employability AdviserUniversity 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

Drop-in to see us:Get feedback on your CV or ask a

quick query, Monday - Friday

10.30am-12.30pm and

2pm-4pm

Talks and

Events

Prospects Vacancy

Database

Careers Appointment:

Speak to a Careers Adviser

about your options.

Emailcareerhelp@kent.ac.uk

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