MidKent College has a committed and passionate team of impartial and qualified careers advisers who are here to help you in your next step after College. We will help you to assess your individual interests and abilities, and understand your options after completing your qualification.
To work in the industry, you’ll need to be motivated, full of ideas and flexible to meet challenging briefs. You may choose to start your own business, or work as part of a team in a large business. Your tutors and our careers advisers are best placed to support you on networking for useful contacts, applying for jobs and completing your UCAS statement (if suitable for you!). You may also wish to consider an apprenticeship too.
What industries can I work in?
- Art therapy
- Advertising and marketing
- Design (print, textiles, ceramics merchandising, product development or web development)
- Fashion
- Film and TV make up and special effects
- Illustration
- Museums and libraries
- Publishing.
Our careers advisers can help you with:
- One to one careers guidance appointments
- Telephone advice
- Email advice
- Support with job searching
- Career planning
- Advice on CV writing and applications
- University progression
- Preparation for interviews.
Resources
- Use our careers explorer to find out more about potential career suggestions, salary and demand in our local area
- Take a skills assessment
- National Apprenticeship Service
Contact us
Call us: 01634 383636
Opening hours: Monday-Thursday: 8.30am-5.00pm, and Friday 8.30am-4.30pm.
College lead for careers
Claire Cotterill-Smith, Registry Manager, is the MidKent College Careers Leader.
If you would like to contact Claire,