UG: Year One

UG: Year One

Career Planning and Support

Year One Timeline Y1: Career Resources

Your path to success: Year One

If you start thinking about your future from your first year at university, you'll find that when it comes to your final year, you'll be in a great position to secure a role that interests and excites you.  

Here is a breakdown of what you could start doing during your first year.

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September

Autumn Term: Welcome to Kent!

Get started on your career journey and set yourself up for success: 

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Check out extra curricular activities!

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Consider Part Time Work

If you are considering part time work to support yourself while you study and to start building your CV check out: 

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Come in for a 1-2-1

Once you have settled into university life, you are always welcome to come in and see us for a 1-2-1 appointment. We are here to support you in exploring your career options and can give you feedback on part-time work applications. 

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October

EmpFest

You don't want to miss our employability festival! 

This will feature sessions and workshops run by careers staff and employers from various sectors. 

This is a fantastic time to start considering sectors that interest you and to build your network.

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October

Autumn Careers Fair

The Autumn Careers fair runs during EmpFest. This is a great place to network with employers and ask questions about the sectors that interest you. 

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From November

Looking for industry specific workshops?

Have you explored which industry you are looking to go into? Perhaps you are looking to explore your options. 

Make sure you note down the dates for our sector focused theme weeks throughout the year! 

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Set up your LinkedIn profile

This is a great way to start networking with key contacts you make while you are part of the Kent Community. 

We often run regular LinkedIn workshops. Check when the next one is on our events calendar. 

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Winter Break: We are open

Our service continues during the break from term. 

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January

Welcome to Spring Term

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Spring Careers Fair

The Spring Careers fair runs during the second term of the academic year. This is a great place to network with employers and ask questions about different industries. There may be placement or internship opportunities open to you.   

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March

EP Points Deadline

Make sure you log all your employability points before the deadline. The more points you have the more access you have to employability opportunities, including summer placements! 

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Spring Break

Our service continues during the break from term. 

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Summer Term

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Summer Break

Our service continues during the break from term. 

Get ready for your future!

It's never to early to start career planning! Here are some links and resources that will help you start preparing for your future during your first year.