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If not, make sure you check them out across our socials. The Grinch stole the spotlight on Careers. The story follows his journey on the pursuit for a career! He lacked motivation until finding some cheer with our Careers Team, where he discovers endless opportunities and realises his potential. Growing his heart three sizes.
Thanks to the Careers team and our Student Ambassadors and the Grinch for all their help with the filming.
Happy Holidays to our Queen’s Community from all the team here at Careers, Employability & Skills.
As another semester comes to an end, we want to take time to congratulate all our Winter graduates on their success as they move on to new beginnings. We also want to let you know that the Careers team is still here to support you!
You will have the opportunity to access support and advice as you graduate into the job market.
AS A GRADUATE OF QUEEN’S, YOU CAN CONTINUE TO USE MYFUTURE, OUR ONLINE CAREERS MANAGEMENT TOOL FOR UP TO TWO YEARS AFTER GRADUATION, (USE YOUR QUEEN’S LOGIN DETAILS TO LOG ON).
FIND OUT MORE AT OUR CAREERS GRADUATE SUPPORT WEBSITE HTTPS://GO.QUB.AC.UK/ GRADUATESUPPORT
From CV clinics, to how to start your job search, our Careers Consultants are primed to help you find that graduate job and you can continue to book consultations with them up to two years after graduation.
Congratulations to our Future-Ready Award students receiving their awards at Winter graduation!
This semester Careers, Employability & Skills celebrates 444 unique students gaining the Future- Ready Award, including Single and Combined routes as well as an increase in Work Experience accreditations.
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The award enables you to articulate your learning and signals to employers that you have developed essential skills required to succeed in the workplace and is open to all Queen’s undergraduate and postgraduate students.
We have over100 accredited activitiesavailable to search on our activity search tool and there are three different ways to achieve the award.
The Future-Ready Award dates for summer graduation are as follows:
Applications open for the Future-Ready Award summer applications open on 20 December and close at midnight on 01March 2025.
The Future-Ready Award enabled me to reflect on the diverse range of activities I participated in, including leadership roles, volunteer work, and practical experiences like the Think Pacific Remote Internship. By engaging in initiatives such as the Real-World Consultancy Programme and Prestige Volunteers, I was able to identify key skills I developed, such as teamwork, effective communication, and problem-solving. For example, my involvement in Homework Clubs highlighted my ability to mentor and support others, while Handy Helpers (SU) refined my organizational and time-management skills. These activities provided a structured platform to assess and appreciate the breadth of my personal and professional growth.
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The Future-Ready Award has enhanced my employability by helping me identify and articulate the transferable skills I’ve developed through my work experience and academic achievements. Reflecting on my role as a brand ambassador, I gained a deeper understanding of how skills such as critical thinking and innovation have shaped my professional growth. These skills are now proving invaluable in my current role in a secondary school, where I am training to teach essential literacy skills to children with dyslexia.
JACLYN LINDSAY, PGT STUDENT GRADUATING IN DECEMBER WITH A MASTER OF ARTS IN ENGLISH - CREATIVE WRITING.
Spotlight on Public Sector 05 and 06 March
Work Shadowi 14 - 17 Ap
Spotlight on Life Sciences 19 and 20 May
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Real World Consultancy Programme 27-30 May
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Ambassadors Go Global
Have you started to make plans for Summer 2025? Did you know our Global Opportunities Team offer a whole host of work, study and Volunteer abroad opportunities? You can search their Go Global Search tool at the link below for Inspiration. https://go.qub.ac.uk/goglobalsearchtool
Here are just some of our Go Global Student Ambassadors on their global adventures.
Emma Irvine Queen’s BA English and History student on a study exchange to University of Warsaw.
Grace Nelson, Queen’s LLBLaw withSpanish studenton a study exchang University ofS
Sharna Connolly, Queen’s University Belfast, BSc International Business with Spanish student on a study exchange to University of Deusto.
Andrew Atkinson, Queens University Belfast BA BroadcastProduction student on a study exchange to University ofNorthCarolina – ChapelHill.
Aisling Suri, Queen's BA International Relations and Conflict Studies student on a study exchange to the University of Stockholm.
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Career consultant for the School of Maths and Physics Ludovica wanted to showcase one of her inspirational student stories - Susan Doran
I would like to share Susan's inspiring journey with you. She has recently completed a Master's in Data Analytics at Queen's University Belfast and is currently awaiting her final results. Susan's academic path began with a BSc in Computer Science and Business Administration, where she discovered her passion for software development.
After gaining valuable experience as a software engineer and project manager in the insurance industry, Susan made the decision to focus on her three young children during the pandemic. In 2022, as her youngest started school, she found the Department of Economy's Skill Up scheme, which offered her the chance to enroll in courses in Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, and Data Analytics. This opportunity was particularly exciting for her, given her long-standing interest in how data science can impact healthcare.
Returning to university as a mature student was a challenge for Susan, but the supportive environment at the university helped her thrive. She enjoyed collaborating with a diverse group of classmates and was thrilled to gain a place in the MSc Data year. A standout moment in her journey was a threeueen ' s, where she became an Accredited Researcher istics. During this time, she worked with patient the healthcare system's challenges.
hematics has served her well, allowing her to various industries, from finance to environmental her academic achievements and the balance she has urrently, Susan is taking a brief pause to focus on out for health-related research roles that align with is a testament to resilience and the pursuit of a
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