Canterbury Employability Festival programme | Page 23

YABILITY PO LO 3.00pm-4.30pm KLT5 All students Rachel Pilard has been working in the Arts Sector for well over a decade. Having discovered firsthand the difficulties of making a break in to this popular industry, how is it possible to not just survive but thrive? Do the exciting opportunities (working with top selling artists, world tours, awards ceremonies) make up for a relatively low wage? Plus, with arts funding not always guaranteed, what will the work force look like in decades to come? Come and join Rachel for a lively discussion about the pros and cons of working in one of the most popular industries! Final year students returning from a year abroad Find out how to identify and demonstrate the skills and attribu tes that you have required from your time abroad to enhance your employability. This is an interactive session covering CVs, job applications and interviews. To book, please email [email protected] EM P 3.00pm-4.00pm COLT3 Final year students Energy is changing – and npower are right at the heart of it and there has never been a more exciting time for graduates to join us to kick- start their career. This presentation will provide you with a chance to learn more about our schemes as well as creating that winning application! EM P Finance now and in the future YABILITY PO LO 10 4.00pm-5.00pm Rm 110 Ingram All students How gaining understanding and proper control of your finances will not only put you in good stead for graduation but the skills you learn along the way will help you to understand all the financial responsibilities (personal and company) that join you when you start a career. YABILITY PO LO EM P 10 TS IN YABILITY PO LO 10 TS IN npower – How to create that winning application Networking Know-How 10 TS IN EM P 3.00pm-4.00pm KLT6 TS IN Returning from a Year Abroad: Employability Workshop TS IN YABILITY PO LO 10 Employment in the Arts Sector – Canterbury Festival 23 EM P To avoid disappointment please book your place via: www.kent.ac.uk/ces/empfest 3.30pm-5.00pm POL/IR Meeting Room N4.N1 All students Does the idea of professional networking fill you with fear? Do you worry about making a good first impression, or want to find out more about building effective online connections to boost your career prospects? Then come along to this interactive workshop where we will share the golden rules of networking in a supportive and fun environment, giving you the chance to try out techniques and ask questions of experienced staff. From handshakes to conversation starters, LinkedIn profiles to job fairs and interviews, we’ll be covering them here! This session will have a social sciences focus, but all are welcome. Why should I take part? "Amazing and incredibly useful. I got to hear from exstudents, what they did to get to the position they are in now and receive advice on how I should best proceed in my final year. I also met other students who offered to share some of their contacts that they felt might be helpful for me to gain some experience in an area I am interested in." KBS UG student