Career skills at the University of Essex International College
Career skills at the University of Essex International College
You’ll have many opportunities to build your employability during your at the College — here are five of the ways Kaplan will help you to stand out, and what you can enjoy at the University too.
by exploring your interests and defining your ambitions, even before you start your course.
Define your strengths and weaknesses by doing quizzes and activities, learn your personality type and discover what sorts of careers might suit you best
Attend live careers events where you can take inspiration from industry professionals and entrepreneurs and ask them about their journeys
Start thinking ahead by setting goals, developing your university and career readiness, and planning for your future
“There’s a huge amount of support available for international students at the College. You can seek support with job placements.”
Sarah from Senegal Studied at the University of Essex International College
of students agreed their programme helped them develop knowledge and skills which will be useful for their future career.*
*We surveyed our students in 2023
3. Show your skills
by demonstrating what you have learnt in a personalised digital portfolio.
Reflect on how much you’ve learnt throughout your course and show off your skills in your KapPACK e-Portfolio
Develop your communication skills and learn how to present your business ideas
Earn a digital badge every time you master a new skill — collect them all and show employers what you can do
“I was lucky enough to learn time management, planning, and self-reflection skills during my Pre-Master’s programme. I am confident that I am ready to succeed at university and in my career.”
Salaam from Sudan Studied at the University of Essex International College
4. Boost your experience
by getting a part-time job, volunteering or adding a virtual internship to your course.
Benefit from real-world assessments, taking on projects similar to what you will do on your degree and in the workplace
Take on a volunteering position or part-time job, and access resources to help you with your application
Choose a pathway course with an integrated virtual internship, and learn to adapt to a professional environment
Once you progress to your degree, you’ll have even more chances to improve your career skills. Here’s how you can focus on employability at the University of Essex:
