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Former students share their university storiesMany of our students go on to study degrees after finishing at Christ the King, but what’s it like making the transition from college to university? Hard work, added responsibility, living away from home… starting university can be both exciting and daunting in equal measure. But our students embrace the experience wholeheartedly – just ask […]READ MORE
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Enrichment and Wider LearningLife at Christ the King College is not just about academic achievement. It is also a time to discover or develop your interests, aptitudes and talents, make new friends and have fun. Whether your interests are in Drama, Media, Business, Dance, Music or Photography, for example, you will have many chances to get involved. At […]READ MORE
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Graduate ProgrammesAll students at Christ The King join one of our Graduate Programmes. Each Graduate Programme has been designed to meet the needs of students so that progression onto university, employment or further training/study is fully supported. In addition to taking their chosen courses/subjects, students on each Graduate Programme take part in activities, further study opportunities, […]READ MORE
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Christ the King A Level Results Surpass National Benchmarks for Seventeenth Consecutive YearHard work and dedication paid off this week as A Level students collected their results from Christ the King Sixth Form College. Once again, student performance has been exceptional and for the seventeenth consecutive year student outcomes are in excess of national pass rate benchmarks. Feelings of joy, excitement and anticipation pervaded each site, as […]READ MORE
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Bonita Darkoh – Taking lessons from CTK into the futureFormer student Bonita Darkoh isn’t short on determination. Recently graduating from Kingston University, she’s already working as an Account Management Associate in a consultancy firm. But she’s not done there. “In my career my next step will be working towards a promotion, and exceeding expectations to move into a managerial role within Account Management,” she […]READ MORE
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Interview TechniquesSo your CV has landed you an interview for your perfect job. But what’s next? Interviews can be a difficult step for many people, so here are just a few tips to help you prepare! 1. Get yourself into “interview mode” 2. Research, and then research some more! 3. Find out who you will be […]READ MORE
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Troy: former CTK student’s magical 2014Forget David Blaine and Dynamo… the hottest name in magic right now is Troy, thanks to some astounding tricks, an exciting show on E4, and plenty of swagger. This South London musician – and former Christ The King Sixth Form College student – has had a huge year so far. His E4 show, Troy, was […]READ MORE
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How to write your CVYour CV is the most important piece of self-marketing when you’re trying to find a job. It is really important that it portrays you in the best possible light. So, here are four steps to creating that perfect CV: 1. Think of yourself as a product that you are selling 2. What ‘type’ of CV […]READ MORE
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Offering work experience: what do YOU get out of it?Great experience, an insight into the world of work and something to put on the CV… the benefits of a work placement for students are obvious. But what do employers get out of it? The answer is, of course, lots! Work experience placements can be just as valuable to an employer as they are to […]READ MORE
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How to boost your career with LinkedInThe social network that’s not for socialising, LinkedIn has more than 250 million professionals connecting with each other. But are you making the most of it? LinkedIn can be so much more than just an online CV; it can help you forge business relationships, learn new skills and even give your career a shot in […]READ MORE
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How to protect your digital footprintPosting that OMG status at 2am in the morning after a few too many always seems like a great idea at the time. You wake up to face the cold light of day with a slight cringe, but have you ever thought about the further implications of those 140 characters? What is your digital footprint? […]READ MORE
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Students to undertake internships as part of education partnershipChrist the King Sixth Form College’s partnership with global investment firm Janus Capital is proving invaluable to 12 students this summer. The educational partnership, called the Community Engagement Programme, has already been hugely successful since launching last year and now 12 Christ the King students are undertaking summer internships with the American company. The internships […]READ MORE