Careers ideas for the English Department! by

More online presence

ellaparrydavies1 — 2023-10-03 16:05:30 UTC

- We've made a careers tab on SSED Keats page.

- We'll input into English Society's social media pages @KCLEnglishSoc

- More contact with student reps and society networks

'Careers fair'-style events

ellaparrydavies1 — 2023-10-03 16:07:44 UTC

We hold a 'Careers in Literature' online panel + Q&A event every year with Royal Society of Literature

There are also advice and networking events with consultants and professionals held in the Dept each year

Lack of diversity in literature-related job sectors

ellaparrydavies1 — 2023-10-03 16:10:36 UTC

- Careers in Colour (2024) and First-Gen Futures (2025), were careers event in the Dept of English bringing together students and professionals for discussion, advice and networking

- The department's Careers rep has joined the Diversity and Inclusion Committee

Focus on relevant sectors and careers

ellaparrydavies1 — 2023-10-03 16:11:49 UTC

Here's what English Dept students said they wanted to do after graduating...

What's the best way to reach you?

ellaparrydavies1 — 2023-10-10 16:18:04 UTC

What careers do you want to know more about?

ellaparrydavies1 — 2023-10-10 16:19:46 UTC

Any opportunities for students to do journalism work outside of uni? Such as arts and culture magazines etc

2024-01-24 15:45:52 UTC