Rewards Advice

• You can apply for as many rewards as you have points for – we recommend that you apply for at least four different types of reward!
• We only redeem points upon a successful application – points will roll over if not used.
• We strongly recommend that you apply for at least one ‘non-work’ based reward. All rewards will benefit your employability.
• If you have 200 points, you can only apply for up to four paid internships. You can apply for as many of the other rewards you want to get involved in, providing you have the points.
• Please read each opportunity carefully. Not all will include travel costs. Some will have specific requirements.
• We cannot guarantee all students will be rewarded, but we will aspire to help you where we can.
• All dates are subject to change and some companies may be flexible on dates required for the candidate.
• You can apply if you are an Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Postgraduate Research, EU, or international student. Please check the opportunity carefully as some restrictions may apply.
• While there are recommendations about which schools students should apply from, if you are interested in a reward, apply anyway. They are our recommendations, rather than the employers. The employer will take on students from other disciplines. However, some rewards have additional criteria, i.e. to be studying Law.
• Need accommodation throughout the summer? Contact stay@kent.ac.uk or click here.

Applications – What are we looking for?

• Treat this opportunity as a job application. Answer the application questions with the same level of detail as you would a full time job. This will help with the shortlisting process and your answers will be shared with the employers. Proof read your application – check spelling, grammar and punctation.
• Research the company and the role you are applying for. 
• Don’t use AI to write your application. It has been caught multiple times by our team when shortlisting.
• If you need help with applying, book a quick advice appointment with the CES team.
• Watch our video on how to apply for internships, project placements, and work experience.

Interview Process

• If you are invited to attend an interview, you must dress professionally (even if it is a video interview). Please contact employabilitypoints@kent.ac.uk for guidance if needed.
• If you are offered an internship or project placement, please ensure an employment contract is established between you and the company. If you are concerned about this, please contact the team.
• Ask when the reward will start and end, if a date has not been confirmed.
• Do you need any reasonable adjustments ahead of the interview? Please let us know.
• If you need help with interviewing, book a quick advice appointment with the CES team.
• If you need support ahead of the interview, please contact careerhelp@kent.ac.uk or the EP team.

During the Reward

• It is your responsibility to arrange accommodation and travel during the reward.
• Ensure you dress and act professionally during the reward.
• If there are issues with attendance or punctuality, please communicate this with the employer as soon as you can. As this is employment, follow the procedure of the company. If you do not feel as if you can speak to them, please email us at employabilitypoints@kent.ac.uk and we are happy to let them know what is happening.
• A member of the EP team may undertake a visit to see how things are going on during work based rewards. The team may ask to take photos for marketing purposes.