SHAPING FUTURE-READY GRADUATES
Trevor Johnston, Head of Careers, Employability and Skills
WELCOME TO ONE ELMWOOD
The launch of the University’s Strategy 2030 set out our ambition to provide our students with a sense of purpose and the competencies to shape their own lives and to contribute to the lives of others We want to ensure our students have the skills to work globally, but the opportunity to build a career locally, meeting the needs of the economy in key sector areas and supporting the growth of the knowledge based economy in Northern Ireland. As we emerge from a time of unique global crisis, the Careers, Employability and Skills team at Queen’s have been working on how we can realise this ambition as we recover from the pandemic and begin a new era in our purpose built state of the art Student Centre. With a renewed vision to shape the development of future ready graduates, we are proud to launch our Future Ready Roadmap Developed through engagement with Queen’s staff, students and employers, it's designed to help students progress their employability throughout their time at Queen’s. As the doors of One Elmwood open, we are encouraged by the enormous scope of possibilities and we are focussed on working in partnership with our network to help students identify their strengths, recognise their potential and make an informed choice about their future. Our hope is that every student is encouraged to try new things, meet new people and build skills and experience during their time at Queen’s Our overriding aim will be to equip our students and graduates with the skills they need to be future ready.
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We look forward to strengthening our partnerships with Queen’s University staff, alumni, and our employer network as we move into this exciting new student centre.
03 Todownloadadigitalversion ofthisbrochure,pleasevisit goqubacuk/ futurereadygraduates CONTENTS 4 Why use the Careers Service? 6 The Future Ready Roadmap 8 Self Discovery 10 Building Skills and Experience 12 Recognising Potential 14 Making it Happen 16 About One Elmwood 18 Meet the Careers Consultants 20 Meet the Employer Engagement Team 22 Leveraging our Data 24 Global Opportunities at Queen’s 26 Programme and Event Highlights 28 The Future Skills Award 30 Understanding MyFuture 32 What our Students Say 34 Contact Us
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THE FUTUREREADY ROADMAP
07 This phase of self awareness is combined with an early understanding of what employability is. We introduce students to the key employability skills that will make them future ready and encourage them to identify their strengths and areas for development. We equip students with the tools they need to put their career plan into action. From connecting them with key employers to offering access to graduate and placement opportunities in their target sector, we’ll develop them into future ready graduates. MAKE IT HAPPEN UNDERSTAND YOURSELF We make employability an essential part of the student experience at Queen’s Our programmes and events are designed to encourage students to try new things, meet new people and build relevant skills and experience, both at home and overseas. We teach students how to promote themselves and their skills Our bespoke career advice helps students understand and communicate their USPs, and allows them to make an informed choice about their future. RECOGNISE YOUR POTENTIAL GET INSPIRED DISCOVER PREPARE REALISE EXPLORE
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To start building their CV, we encourage students to join a club or society at Queen’s and to get involved in volunteering as a great way to meet new friends, have loads of fun, boost their CV and get a well earned break from University work We give students the opportunity to show off the skills they have built up by hosting a peer to peer event, supported by our Student Led Activity Fund This is a great way to start to build in demand skills including teamworking and project management More importantly, they’ll enhance their student experience and build their friendship network in the process. go.qub.ac.uk/careers
Development opportunities
This phase of the Future Ready Roadmap is all about self awareness and understanding oneself, during which we encourage students to identify their strengths and areas for development We provide access to free online resources, such as personality tests and work values tests to help students uncover their motivations
DISCOVER
Our Bitesized Future ready Skills programme is designed to help students understand employability and how they can develop their skills during their time at Queen’s. Students also have the opportunity to put Recruiters in the Hotseat at our employer skills events to discover how to develop the skills employers are looking for and showcase their strengths in the most compelling way
Understanding what employability is and combining this understanding with self-awareness to identify your strengths and areas for development.
Future-ready Skills
Self research resources
EXPLORE
Our Future Skills for Leaders programme (formerly Insight into Management) is a fast paced three day event where students work in teams to tackle global challenges, present to employers and compete for prizes For students eager to take their leadership skills to the world stage, our Future Skills for Leaders Global programme offers the chance to develop leadership skills on a workplace study tour of tour of Boston Other destinations include Washington, San Francisco, New York and Toronto Global Opportunities
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Our Global Opportunities team can help students access a range of life changing travel opportunities suited to every study level and discipline. They can go abroad for the summer, for a semester or for a whole year (see page 22 for more information).
Get Inspired This stage in the Future Ready Roadmap is all about encouraging students to try new things, meet new people and build relevant skills and experience After using the first phase of the roadmap to discover a bit more about themselves and the type of roles that might interest them, we invite students to get inspired by employers from NI’s leading sectors in our Spotlight on Series During our live interactive sessions, students can network with and get inspired by leaders working in a variety of sectors from the arts to law, science, tech, engineering and the public sector Real world experience For students ready to explore working life in a particular sector, our Spotlight on... Live experiences offers the chance to experience day to day office life on a workplace visit. The Spotlight on Law City Tour (formerly CLIP), for example, includes the opportunity to spend two days on location at local and global law firms based in Belfast Our events and programmes are designed to help students try new things, meet new people and build relevant skills and experience.
Our business games and challenges are designed to help students build their skills while making friends and having fun in the process. At our annual Stock Market Challenge students get the chance to simulate the excitement of the stock market while competing for top prizes including employer insight opportunities There is also a chance to put your subject knowledge to the test in course specific challenges such as the Accountancy Business Games Students can also find employer run challenges in MyFuture, such as Pepsi’s annual Dare to Do More Challenge, and Cataylst’s INVENT competition. go.qub.ac.uk/careersevents
Our Employer Engagement team have strong links with top companies in NI and further afield who are keen to recruit Queen’s students and there is a lot of support available to students who are unsure what career is right for them. Our Work Shadowing programme is a great way to try a career on for size to see if it fits. Shadowing a professional can help bring a job to life, define your career plan and narrow your options
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PREPARE Our bespoke career advice is supported by academic knowledge and industry insight to help students make an informed choice about their future. 12
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Access to the support students need
This programme is designed to boost the employability of international students at Queen's. 13
Students can access tailored advice from our experienced Careers Consultants via MyFuture, online or in person Our service include: Careers Consultations Our dedicated team are here to provide bespoke careers advice to help students plan for their future Consultations are available for current students (UG and PGT) and graduates for up to two years after graduation Careers Advice by Course
We help students understand the recruitment processes, and prep for assessment centres and interviews Self Help Interview Prep
This phase is all about helping students recognise their potential and understand how to promote themselves and their skills Whether applying for part time work, an internship or a graduate job, we support students through every stage of the recruitment process From tailoring the perfect CV and prepping for a psychometric test to acing an interview or assessment centre, we’ll equip them with the skills and resources needed to give them the best chance of standing out to employers.
Our service includes: mock interviews, interview simulator practice and access to aptitude/psychometric tests.
We have dedicated Careers Consultants attached to each School who work with School staff to help students understand how the transferrable skills acquired on a degree course can be directly relevant to a range of career options. CV Support As well as personal CV reviews, students can avail of our automated CV checker, VMock, accessed via MyFuture. We also have a range of online self help resources
We offer students the opportunity to pair with an industry mentor who can offer ‘real world’ career advice, guidance and practical information. Mentees receive support to develop leadership, networking, communication, application and interview skills.
Career Mentoring
Pre Interview Coaching
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Start a career further afield We give students the opportunity to improve their language skills, boost their CV, meet new people and experience new cultures with a work abroad experience.
Meanwhile, our Real World Challenge series is designed to help students apply the knowledge and skills from their course to tackle real world problems Tackling topics including climate change and youth justice, this exciting programme gives students the opportunity to make a difference and effect real world change, while boosting their CV with team working and problem solving experience.
Hundreds of employers come to campus for our Spring and Autumn careers fairs Attending a careers fair or event, virtually or in person, can be the first step for a student in getting a graduate job They can explore their options and ask questions directly to employers. Fairs can also be a great place to find work placements and internships, and for students to build up their professional network. Real world experience
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Our careers events, programmes and fairs can connect students with key employers and present graduate opportunities in a range of sectors.
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Our Real World Projects offer the chance to earn while you learn Students work on a short project for an employer organisation. We’ve found projects for budding psychologists, policy makers, journalists, content creators, marketers, researchers, community workers. engineers and more!
Set right at the heart of campus and with a rooftop terrace overlooking the area, the brand new state-of-the-art building located at One Elmwood is now home to the Careers team at Queen’s.
Sustainable and accessible Our new building is sustainable, accessible and meets the needs of Queen’s students and staff. One Elmwood is designed to be more efficient and substantially cheaper to run, operate and maintain. Where to find us At the top of the lazy staircase on the first floor, you will find us in The Cube This exciting glass walled space is the perfect location for our development workshops and pop up employer events, while the brand new Mandela Hall will play host to our larger events, such as our Spring and Autumn Recruitment Fairs Hub of student services We are proud to be one of the key student services offered in this new location. Nearby, students can also get financial support, access to disability services, the Widening Participation Unit, and visa and immigration help from our colleagues in the International Student Support Team 16
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We teach students how to approach job searching and offer expert advice on successful job hunting methods OUR CAREERS TEAM
We coach students on how to articulate their skillset to create and tailor an effective CV and cover letter We also offer guidance on completing an accurate, comprehensive application form Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Confidential help to overcome any barriers that might restrict students from reaching their full potential or accessing graduate roles
Job Searching Techniques
Students are given an overview of the Careers service at Queen’s and how to make the most of it during their time at University Careers talks by subject We stay informed about the skills students are building up on their specific course and can help them explore career options relevant to their degree programme We provide guidance and inspiration for potential career pathways, informed both by course content and by the latest industry knowledge CV Building, Cover Letter Writing & Application Forms
PATRICIADURKIN MathematicsandPhysics; Mechanical &AerospaceEngineering CARMELMCMANUS SocialSciences,EducationandSocialWork; Law,andLiberalArts ANNDORIS Electronics,ElectricalEngineering, andComputerScience 18 KARENMCCANN Chemistry&ChemicalEngineering;History, Anthropology,PhilosophyandPolitics;Economics &Management), NaturalandBuiltEnvironment
Induction Talks
We work with colleagues in Faculties to offer career advice tailored by School and subject, and informed by Graduate Outcomes data and job market insight. With a dedicated Consultant attached to each School, the bespoke talks and workshops we offer to specific cohorts in teaching settings are designed to improve Graduate Outcomes at School level and include the following interventions:
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How to behave, employer expectations, how to manage your own career
Unlocking Careers Online LinkedIn, Social media, portfolios and websites, branding.
Welcome back after placement
TERRYO’HANLON Law;Psychology EMMALENNOX Arts,EnglishandLanguages; Accounting&Finance
We guide students on how to make the most of the development opportunities available to them at Queen’s and offer guidance on how to secure a placement, internship or work experience opportunity We also host skills enhancing programmes and employer events
We teach students how to reflect on their values, interests and strengths, and help them understand the value of setting SMART goals.
We teach students how to interpret selection criteria and how to articulate their transferable skills to meet requirements
Understanding Job Descriptions & Person Specification
With strong links to employers, we help students to build and maintain a professional network, including on Linkedin Development Programmes
Working closely with the Global Opportunities team, we help students make the most of the work and study abroad opportunities available to them during their time at Queen’s, helping them understand the value of international experience.
Interview & Assessment Centres Preparation
Career Planning
We offer pop up sessions around campus, providing an opportunity for students to ask quick queries.
Presentation Skills
Why work experience matters
Overview of experience and how to find it
We help students understand the purpose and format of interviews and assessment centres, as well as how to interact, and prepare potential questions and answers
How to update your CV, highlighting skills gained, identifying gaps and next steps
DIONNEALEXANDER/ MARKGALLAGHER BiologicalSciences
CLAIREUSSHER Electronics,ElectricalEngineering, ComputerScience
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Internationalising your Degree
Professional Networking
How to structure a presentation, using slides and knowing your audience
EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT We are committed to connecting employers to our student and graduate talent. We proactively develop relationships with employers across all industries and sectors to create internship, placement, work related learning and graduate opportunities for Queen’s students and graduates. Support for staff in Schools We source and promote employer vacancies and work related learning opportunities through Queen’s MyFuture portal (see page 28) To further support our students and University colleagues, we offer access to a tailored job board for each School. A tailored embeddable jobs widget for each School or Faculty site is also available on request. Go.qub.ac.uk/jobboards Relationship Management of the University’s Key Employers We work closely with employers to deepen relationships with the University, providing route information to the correct academic department and ensuring all opportunities are visible to our students 20
Employer Events
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Through our Real World Projects, students get an opportunity to work with an employer on a specific work project for 100 hours and receive a bursary They are designed for students in courses under represented in the labour market. Our internship programme enables students to work in local SMEs on a specific project for 8 weeks and receive a salary.
We coordinate dedicated employer events held during the academic year. These provide an opportunity for students to talk directly to employers to understand the skills recruiters are looking for and to gain exposure to the career options available to them
Embedded School activity
Our Careers Fairs are an opportunity for employers from all industries to talk to our students about graduate, placement, and work experience opportunities. We encourage all our students to attend the fairs to find out about the options available to them.
We source, brief and facilitate embedded School activities across the University, ranging from business games and challenges to employer led skills and employability sessions
Work Shadowing Opportunities
Work Shadowing is a great way to try a career on for size to see if it fits Shadowing a professional can help bring a job to life for a student. We facilitate work shadowing experiences offering students access to a wide range of industry areas. Our students get the opportunity to spend a day in a workplace to gain an understanding of different industries that they may be interested in or perhaps hadn’t thought of. Market intelligence We gather market intelligence from employers to focus student skills development activity Working directly with employers to gain insights into the personal attributes and workplace skills required, we aim to ensure that this is reflected in our development activity with a strong focus on transferable skills and work related learning We share this information with staff in Schools and help shape employer led activities in Schools. Widening Participation We operate a student mentoring programme annually, which is available for all students from a Widening Participation background. We invite industry employers to act as mentors who support, advise and guide students across a range of discussion areas. The programme is designed to help talented University students from underrepresented groups succeed in their early careers.
UR DATA We are committed to using a data-driven approach to understand and better support our students. We work with colleagues at School and Faculty level to review relevant qualitative data and qualitative feedback comments and use this to make joint decisions regarding targeting of appropriate interventions and to inform the continuous improvement of the student experience at Queen’s. Student surveys Our Business Operations team are working to enhance the student experience at Queen’s by managing and analysing institution wide surveys including the Graduate Outcomes survey, The National Student Survey, the 1st and 2nd Year Experience Survey and the Postgraduate Taught and Postgraduate Research Experience Surveys. Using comparative year on year analysis, alongside national and international benchmarking, we use survey data to develop an Institution wide understanding of the experience of groups of students and inform careers service provision. 22
Careers registration data During registration, all students are asked to complete two Careers focused questions designed to gather relevant data on Careers experience and to track student experiences as they progress through Queen’s We use this data to inform a targeted approach to student engagement and service provision. Integrated systems We provide quality integrated systems including MyFuture (see page 28) to promote student and employer engagement and facilitate the development of a data driven approach across the Careers Service.
Engagement data by School Working with colleagues in School, we provide and discuss student experience, graduate outcomes feedback data and employability engagement data (via the MyFuture careers management portal) This includes year on year summarised comparisons of event attendances and newsletter open rates e g by School, discipline and year group We also analyse engagement with Vmock (Queen’s automated CV checker) producing reports by School discipline Additional analysis of job posting and sector trends on the careers management system, alongside analysis of employer information is also available, as is Degree Plus (Future Skills Award) QSIS accreditation statistics by School/year and discipline
The percentage of Queen’s graduates who are in a graduate job has risen 3%, despite the COVID pandemic 93% of Queen's undergraduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2019/20) Graduate Outcomes (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2019/20)
LOBAL OPPORTUNITIES Every year over 900 Queen’s students take the opportunity to go outside Northern Ireland to study or gain work related experience. There are lots of options and we can help students to research them from studying in Europe or Canada to interning in Asia or South America. GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES ONLINE FINDER go.qub.ac.uk/ goglobal NEW!
Our annual Go Global Week gives students the chance to chat to organisations that can offer them an experience of a lifetime to study, work or volunteer abroad and to hear from other students who have already taken part
Funding Options
Incoming Student Support We manage the inward mobility of students from Europe, North America, Australasia and Asia, who attend Queen’s for one or two semesters under Exchange and Study Abroad programmes
Developing Global Citizens
Our Global Opportunities Team encourage students to take advantage of a period of study at an overseas university or an international work placement as part of their degree, or a shorter summer programme We currently have over 250 Student Exchange Agreements with institutions across the world Students return with improved employability skills, global and cultural awareness and increased self confidence and motivation Go Global Week
If a semester or year studying abroad is a recognised part of a degree programme, whether compulsory or optional, students should still be entitled to a student loan whilst overseas Government or University travel bursaries are also available to help with the costs of a range of international programmes
Students also have the opportunity to put these skills into a real world context during our Future Ready Skills: Recruiter Hotseat series, covering topics including resilience, problem solving and creative thinking
UR EVENTS AND PROGRAMMES
Our Autumn and Spring Careers Fairs are an opportunity for employers to showcase their graduate roles, internships, placement and work experience opportunities to our students, online or in person Future Ready Skills
Our hugely popular leadership programme Future Ready Skills for Leaders, (formerly Insight into Management) is a three day event of business games and challenges designed to develop teamwork, management, leadership and presentation skills
Fairs on campus
Our Future Ready Skills Bitesize programme aims to help students understand the skills employers are looking for and identify any gaps Delivered online, they cover everything from creativity to time management and communication
Additionally, we are currently working in partnership with staff in Schools and Faculties to roll out an embedded Professional Skills Programme (Future Ready Skills Programme) across the University, with the option to tailor pathways by School
Our events and programmes are designed to encourage students to try new things, meet new people and build relevant skills and experience, both at home and overseas. Here are some of the highlights for the year ahead.
Our global leadership programme, Future ready Skills for Leaders: Boston, brings together students from across the University to work on projects and develop skills that enable them to become change makers The project work is enhanced by a visit to Boston to meet with alumni and other professionals working in a range of companies Previous destinations include New York, Toronto and Hong Kong Future Ready Skills for International Students is an International student employability programme designed to help students discover how to build their personal brand, craft an effective CV and cover letter for the UK job market and learn all about the nuances and etiquette of the UK workplace including how to ace that all important interview! 26
Students can find out about the wealth of work and study abroad opportunities open to them at Go Global Week, culminating in the annual Go Global Fair We also host regular information sessions in The Cube throughout the academic year Go Global, Work Local Our virtual internship programme allows students to build up experience with an international company from r ight here in Belfast go.qub.ac.uk/careersevents
Key sector areas
Our Spotlight On Series (formerly Industry Insights) exposes students from all disciplines to opportunities in key sectors from engineering to tech and the creative industries Our Spotlight on Law City Tour (formerly the Careers in Law Insight programme) comprises two days of in person workplace visits to local and global law firms based in Belfast Real World Experience We are committed to developing work ready graduates and are focussed on offering our students access to valuable and impactful work experience through work shadowing and internships
Our Real World projects are designed to give students the opportunity to work on a short sharp project with a participating employer, while our funded Summer Internships offer the chance to gain valuable experience and earn a salary Meanwhile, Work Shadowing is a great way to try a career on for size to see if it fits Shadowing a professional can help bring a job to life you may decide it’s the career for you, or you may be inspired down another route Either way, it’ll help you define your career plan and narrow your options for you Real World Challenges Covering topics including overhauling the justice system and tackling climate change, our Real World Challenge series gives students the opportunity to tackle a real world problem, then persuade the experts, while developing key employability skills in the process Meanwhile, our Stock Market Challenge offers the chance to simulate the excitement of the trading room floor right here on campus Global Opportunities
DegreePlus (rebranding as the Future Skills Award in line with Strategy 2030), is an employability award that allows students to gain formal recognition and a certificate for the extracurricular experience they gain during their time at Queen’s. go.qub.ac.uk/futurereadyaward
FUTURE SKILLS AWARD
From trips to China and the USA to employer led challenges, there are so many fun and rewarding activities for students to get involved in on campus Students can complete an activity (or more than one activity), at any time, fitting them in alongside their studies and tracking their Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) progress via QSIS Taking part in the award is free of charge, (although some activities might have costs involved), and allows students to add valuable skills and experience to their CV all while having fun, making new friends or travelling abroad
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Students can gain this award by completing an accredited activity Added to a CV, the award signals to a potential employer that a student has worked hard to develop the skills they need to succeed in the workplace, and enables students to better articulate their skills and experience In addition, the award gives students the opportunity to receive a certificate at graduation, on top of their degree, with the achievement verified on their QSIS Student Record Get involved, get rewarded We have over 100 accredited activities These include extracurricular work experiences, community and voluntary work, global opportunities to work or study abroad, as well as early professional development activities
ABOUT MY FUTURE MyFuture is an early career network and career management platform connecting Queen's students with employers. Recruitinggraduates MyFuturemakesiteasierforourstudentsand graduatestofindtherightjobsandwork experienceopportunitiesandconnectto relevantemployabilitysupportopportunities.It alsoprovidesadirectcommunicationportalfor employerswhoareseekingtorecruitor engagewithourtalentedstudentsand graduates EverystudentatQueen’scanaccess theplatformusingtheirQueen’semailaddress andpassword,andtheycancontinuetoenjoy accessforuptotwoyearsaftergraduation. Searchandfindopportunities Therearecurrently2,000employersactiveon theplatform,aswellasopportunities, workshops,employerpresentations,fairs, appointmentsandStepbyStepguides,and otherresourcesfromCareersEmployability andSkills,Queen’sLibrary,Learning DevelopmentService,TheGraduateSchool, SchoolPlacementOfficesandtheStudents’ Union. Userfriendly Severalimprovementshavebeenmadetoboth thestudentandemployerinterfacesof MyFuture,themostnotablebeingtheuseof artificialintelligence(AI)withinthejobsboard andimagerytodriveuserexperience. Scrollablecarouselsmakeiteasierforstudents tosearchandfindjobsandeventsrelevantto them,whileAIandsmarttechnologynow matchesstudentswithopportunitiesbasedon previoussearchesandQSISdata. New benefits to students Students can benefit from a more personalised experience as the system now uses algorithms to suggest relevant events and jobs based on their previous activity, as well as those suggested on the basis of their QSIS registration data Students can also enhance their personal brand by creating their own personal webpage through the generation of a URL link to their MyFuture profile. 30
Advertising vacancies
Resources and quicklinks Queen’s staff have the opportunity to use the new Resources & Quicklinks area in MyFuture to connect Queen’s students to any of the following: • A tailored Step by Step pathway for placement management and support or an extra curricular programme • A recommended, licensed personal development resource e.g. Psychometric Tests
• Software to host alumni, employer, or other external mentoring or networking programme Run practice or actual video interviews
Employers can advertise opportunities for free through MyFuture, and self manage their profile, allowing them to build a brand presence and successfully promote graduate roles, internships and placements Employers can also register for careers fairs and events and virtually recruit on campus. Through MyFuture, we can also facilitate advertising of employer workshops to relevant student cohorts (on campus and virtual).
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Employers can ensure maximum exposure to relevant student groups by sending targeted emails through MyFuture. They can opt to target students by year and School to increase applications for current roles or to boost attendance at your campus event. Please note that a fee is charged for this additional service
‘I learned to challenge myself’ “Having the opportunity to study at an American college was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had I’ve learned so much about myself, and learned to be resilient and to challenge myself” Louis Anthony, Psychology student, Study USA alumnus ‘The confidence to apply to my dream firm’ “I took the CV advice and tips I was given on board and successfully applied for a summer student job at Wilson Nesbitt solicitors Without attending the Careers in Law insight programme, I would never have had the confidence to apply to their firm I was later offered a place on the Carson McDowell summer internship programme I believe that the Careers programme played a massive role in my success I had a lot to write about in my application as a result” Megan Bell, Law graduate 32
‘I broadened my horizons’ “My experience working overseas added a different perspective of how dental care is provided in another country I learnt a lot of transferable skills from my experience, such as communication and adaptability It has helped with transitioning into different working environments and making the best out of them” Leo Sims, Dentistry graduate and Work the World alumnus
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
Read what some of our students have gained from engaging with the Careers service at Queen’s.
‘I gained independence’ “Studying abroad taught me so many skills It made me a lot more independent You have to learn to sort things out for yourself It really helped my problem solving skills and built my resilience ” Cate Bateson, Erasmus alumna ‘I expanded my network’ ‘I was attracted to the Stock Market Challenge because it’s such a fast moving, exciting simulation game Being able to replicate the noise and excitement of the trading room floor was a great experience There is also the opportunity to network with employers and students from other areas of the University ” Alizainulabedeen Raja, Mechanical Engineering Graduate
GET IN TOUCH See our Careers events page We have a packed semester of development workshops, events and programmes planned for our students Go.qub.ac.uk/careersevents Connecting with employers As the University’s principal point of contact with employers, our Employer Engagement Team can support staff at Faculty and School level as they work to source placements and work related learning activities Go.qub.ac.uk/recruit KEY CONTACTS Employer Engagement e: recruit@qub ac uk w: go qub ac uk/employers MyFuture e: Myfuture@qub ac uk Surveys e: surveys@qub ac uk Student Development e: careers@qub ac uk w:go qub ac uk/careersconsultants Global Opportunities e: goglobal@qub ac uk w: go qub ac uk/goglobal Future Skills Award/DegreePlus e: degreeplus@qub ac uk w:go qub ac uk/futurereadyaward 34
Our programmes at a glance Our programmes are designed to encourage students to try new things, meet new people and build relevant skills and experience, both at home and overseas Go.qub.ac.uk/careersprogrammes The Future Skills Award (formerly DegreePlus) Staff with interests in student development and employability, Personal Tutors and those with student project supervision, advice or support roles are asked to encourage students to consider and get involved in DegreePlus / ResearcherPlus Go.qub.ac.uk/futurereadyaward LOOK AT OUR WEBSITE For the most up to date event information and to find out more about the Careers service at Queen’s, visit go qub ac uk/careers SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us #QUBCareers for the latest news and updates from the service
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