Whether you're in your first year looking for work experience, or in final year preparing for life after university, finding the right internship or graduate job can feel overwhelming. But don’t worry, King’s has a whole ecosystem designed to support you at every stage of your journey.

From tailored career advice and workshops to exclusive internship opportunities, this guide will walk you through the best places to start, where to look, and how to stand out.

 

Start with King’s Career & Employability Service

 

The King’s Careers & Employability team is your first port of call. Their goal is to help you discover what you want to do, develop the skills to do it, and connect you with the right people and roles.

 

What You Can Access:

• Career Coaching: Book 1:1 appointments for CV feedback, mock interviews, and career planning.
• Application Support: Drop-ins and appointments to help tailor your CV, cover letter, and LinkedIn.
• Events & Workshops: Attend employer panels, networking sessions, and skill-building workshops throughout the year.
• Jobs Board: Find internships, part-time roles, and grad jobs exclusive to King’s students on King’s Career Connect.

 

Tip: Access King’s Career Connect regularly, new jobs and events are uploaded everyday exclusively for King’s Students

 

 

King’s Edge: Develop Career-Ready Skills

King’s Edge is a skills development programme designed to complement your degree and boost your employability.

 

What You’ll Gain:

• Leadership & Communication Skills through interactive workshops and programs like King’s Civic Leadership Academy, King’s 100 Program, King’s Undergraduate Research Fellowship and much more
• Digital Skills, including Excel, coding, and Adobe
• Personal Branding and LinkedIn training
• Recognition on your Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR)

 

Bonus: Many Edge sessions count towards the King’s Experience Awards, which look great on a grad CV.

 

Exciting Opportunity: King’s Edge has launched its Summer Skills Programme 2025  to help you develop key skills, enhance your employability and gain a competitive edge. There is a range of online and in-person opportunities available, including real-world work experience, creative workshops, and language courses. Find out more here: King's Edge Summer Skills Programme 2025 | King’s Edge | King’s College London

 

EI (Entrepreneurship Institute): For Innovators and Self-Starters

 

If you're entrepreneurial, curious, or building a start-up idea, the Entrepreneurship Institute (EI) offers amazing resources.

Get Involved With:

• King’s 20 Accelerator: Apply for a spot in their start-up programme and receive funding, mentorship, and office space.
• Idea Factory: A competition for early-stage business or social impact ideas, open to all students.
• Workshops: Learn how to pitch, build a business model, or grow a side hustle.
• Gamechangers Program: Get paid to develop your Idea, applications close 5 May.
• Summer Internships: Work at an EI start-up and get paid, applications close 5 May.

 

Note: Whether you want to work in a start-up or build your own, EI can help you stand out from the crowd.

 

External Websites & Platforms Worth Bookmarking

 

In addition to King’s resources, there are several great platforms for students and grads:

• Prospects: Career guides, job listings, and grad scheme advice

• Bright Network: Grad jobs, internship listings, virtual experiences

• RateMyPlacement: Student-written internship reviews + job listings

• TARGETjobs: Sector-specific advice and employer rankings

• LinkedIn Jobs: Great for networking + applying to smaller companies

 

 

Top Tips for Applying

 

Here are some tested tips to help you stand out:

• Tailor Every Application

Don’t send a generic CV. Make sure each application highlights why you are a good fit for that company and that role.

• Start Early

Big graduate schemes open applications up to a year in advance. Summer internships often close by January.

• Use the STAR Technique

In interviews and applications, structure answers using:

Situation

Task

Action

Result

• Leverage LinkedIn

Connect with alumni, follow employers, and post about your achievements. Recruiters do check your profile.

• Don’t Fear Rejection

It’s normal to get knock-backs. Every rejection is a step closer to the right fit.

 

 

Want to Boost Creative or Cultural Career Skills?

 

• Join King’s student societies related to your field (journalism, finance, coding, consulting, theatre).
• Attend Creative Careers Week hosted annually by King’s Careers, where employers in media, arts, fashion, and more share advice.

 

And Don’t Forget: Student-Led Support

 

King’s is home to many student-led societies and peer mentoring schemes focused on employability:

• KCL Consulting Society
• Enactus King’s
• Women in Business
• KCL Law Society
• ...and so many more!

Browse the full list via KCLSU Student Groups.

 

Finding the right internship or grad job is a journey, one that takes time, reflection, and resilience. The good news? You’re not alone.

King’s offers a wealth of support and opportunities, and London is a city full of potential for students ready to take the next step. So take advantage of everything available to you, stay open-minded, and start now, future you will thank you.