Every student and recent graduate will have their own career journey. Our resources can help you no matter where you are on that journey. 

What are the different stages of your career journey?

• Discover: "I'm just starting to explore careers and what I have to offer."
• Focus: "I have a few ideas of careers that interest me and beginning to understand how to get there."
• Action: "I have a clear idea of careers that interest me and know how to achieve my next step."

Our tailored support

While all of our services are available to all students at any time, we would encourage you to prioritise the following activities, as they have been hand-picked to help you to get the most out of your career journey.

First year undergraduate

Our advice for first year undergraduates is the same whether you are in the discover, focus or action stage of your career journey.

• Identify activities to develop your employability: check King’s Edge for ideas or find part-time work, starting with our part-time work KEATS page and part-time work fair.
• Discover your strengths: assess and evidence your skills using the King's Skills for the Future tool.

Once you’ve explored these activities, and if you feel you have the capacity to do more, read our first year Careers Essentials checklist on KEATS for additional extras we recommend based on your stage of career thinking.

Middle year undergraduate

Discover

• Identify activities to develop your employability: check King's Edge for ideas and apply.
• Learn about sectors and roles: attend a 'Discover' careers events with employers or alumni.

Focus

• Learn about sectors and roles: explore our sector pathways to build your commercial awareness or attend our employer masterclasses held across the year.
• Get your CV sorted: use our AI CV checker, CareerSet.
• Decide on your next steps: attend #MyNextSteps or faculty workshops on career choice and work experience.

Action

• Know how to research opportunities: read 'How to search for a job' on KEATS and attend our workshops on searching for career opportunities.
• Decide on your next steps: attend #MyNextSteps workshops on application processes or apply for a structured internship or placement.
• Prepare for interviews: use our online interview platform, Shortlist.Me, and read our KEATS interview resources.

Once you’ve explored these activities, and if you feel you have the capacity to do more, read our middle year Careers Essentials checklist on KEATS for additional extras we recommend based on your stage of career thinking.

Final year undergraduate

Discover

• Learn about sectors and roles: participate in our Insights Programme.
• Find out more about your strengths: assess and evidence your skills using the King's Skills for the Future tool.
• Decide on your next steps: attend our workshops explaining the graduate labour market in different sectors.

Focus

• Learn about sectors and roles: explore our sector pathways to build your commercial awareness or attend our employer masterclasses held across the year.
• Know how to research opportunities: read 'How to search for a job' on KEATS and attend employer presentations on their application process and culture.
• Get your CV sorted: use our AI CV checker, CareerSet.

Action

• Learn about sectors and roles: attend a careers fair or networking night with employers and alumni.
• Know how to research opportunities: read 'How to search for a job' on KEATS and attend our workshops on searching for career opportunities.
• Prepare for interviews: use our online interview platform, Shortlist.Me, and read our KEATS Interview resources.

Once you’ve explored these activities, and if you feel you have the capacity to do more, read our final year Careers Essentials checklist on KEATS for additional extras we recommend based on your stage of career thinking.

Postgraduate taught

Discover

• Discover your strengths: assess and evidence your skills using the King's Skills for the Future tool.
• Learn about career sectors and roles: attend events held across the year (on campus and online) and explore our sector pathways to find out options for your future.
• Interested in further study and research? Find out how to apply for a PhD and academic career options for postgraduates.

Focus

• Know how to research opportunities: read 'How to search for a job' on KEATS and attend employer presentations on their application process and culture.
• Build your experience and employability and be part of the King’s community with the help of King’s Edge.
• Decide on your next steps: attend #MyNextSteps or faculty workshops on career choices, work experience and networking using LinkedIn and more.

Action

• Get your CV and cover letters sorted: use our AI checker,  CareerSet.
• Prepare for interviews: use online tools like eCareersGrad and Shortlist.Me to prepare and practice your interview skills.
• Build your network: use LinkedIn Learning to maximise your profile and use of LinkedIn and join King’s Connect to find mentorship and advice from alumni.

If you are an international student, our dedicated page can support you with your future plans (for example, navigating UK visas).

If you are aiming to change careers, we recommend reading our guide for career changers on KEATS.