EmpFest: Employability Festival
EmpFest
Employability Festivals happen each term, the next Festival is : Spring Employability Festival 2nd - 6th March
What is EmpFest?
EmpFest is a week long Employability Festival run by your Careers and Employability Service. There will be a programme full of presentations, workshops, guest speakers and industry experts.
Our Spring Careers Fair also takes place within the festival, an event which will welcome a range of organisations for you to network with!
Who is EmpFest for?
All Students and recent graduates are welcome!
The festival is for University of Kent students in all years and courses at all campuses! This includes those who are part of KMMS (The Kent and Medway Medical School).
Whether you are in year 1, 2, 3 or PG there is something for everyone. Explore career sectors that interest you, meet employers, say hello to your Careers and Employability team and discover opportunities to enhance your career prospects.
Most of our events will be held on the Canterbury Campus but all students can attend. Check out our page for Medway Students about how you can get involved.
What types of events can I get involved in?
Boost your career prospects with a variety of flexible events that fit around your timetable. Whether it’s attending a workshop, joining a discussion, or simply stopping by an Employer in the Careers Fair stand between lectures, there are plenty of opportunities to help you take the next step towards your future!
Highlighted events
Take advantage of our range of events designed to help you excel in the next steps of your career journey. Highlights include:
- Interview Skills Masterclass
- Networking for Job Success in the UK
- Mia Collins: From The Apprentice to Entrepreneur
- Experience an Assessment Centre
- How Personal Branding and LinkedIn Can Help You Land a Job
Events are open to students from all stages and schools and are a mix of online and in-person sessions (Canterbury campus). Some have limited spaces, so check the website and book your place ASAP.
Skills Development Workshop
Gain valuable skills to succeed in the recruitment process and the workplace. Employers and organisations offer workshops that cover essential areas like interview techniques and psychometric testing. You’ll also develop workplace skills such as commercial awareness, presentation, and client handling. These sessions are a great way to boost your confidence and prepare for the next steps in your career journey. Pop in and get ready to sharpen your skills!
Panel Events
Join a range of engaging events featuring panels of industry experts, exploring different sectors and areas within them. Hear panellists share their unique insights and real-life experiences from their professional journeys. These events offer a great opportunity to gain insider knowledge, ask questions, and explore various potential career paths. Sign up to attend and deepen your understanding of the industry while discovering what working in the field is really like!
Networking Events
Take advantage of this valuable opportunity to connect directly with employers in a relaxed, informal setting. Networking events allow you to engage with professionals from various industries, ask questions, and build relationships that could help shape your career path. Whether you’re seeking advice, exploring opportunities, or just getting your foot in the door, this is the perfect chance to expand your network and gain insights from industry experts. Don’t miss out on building connections that could lead to your next step!
Spring Careers Fair
The Spring Careers Fair is your chance to meet a wide range of employers, all in one place! Taking place on Thursday 5th March 2025 from 10:00 to 14:00 at the Colyer-Fergusson Concert Hall, Canterbury Campus, this event brings together companies from various industries. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore job opportunities, internships, and graduate schemes. Whether you're seeking employment or just exploring future career options, the fair allows you to network with professionals, ask questions, and learn what employers are looking for. Don’t miss out on taking the next step towards your career!
At the fair there will also be
- Careers Fair Prep Point: There will be a ‘Careers Fair Prep Point’ outside the main hall, where you can get help planning who to talk to, what questions to ask, and how to make the most of the careers fair.
- CV Clinic: Visit our CV Clinic, where you can speak to an Adviser for a 10-minute CV review or to get some advice on making future applications.
- Calm Admission: 10am -10:30am is Calm Admission. We know that a careers fair can be daunting. Crowds can make some individuals feel anxious or cause concerns about physical access. The Careers service will be starting the Careers Fair with a calmer 30 minute slot. This is intended to give you time to meet with employers and organisations in a less crowded space before our main event begins (you are of course welcome to stay for this too).
EmpFest Events
Explore our programme of events 2nd - 6th March 2026.
Gain Employability Points
You can gain at least 10 Employability Points by attending all events organised by the Careers and Employability Service.
Find out what EP points are and how you can use them to gain employability opportunities!