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What our Students Say
Read what some of our students have gained from engaging with the Careers service at Queen’s.
‘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 ‘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
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“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
“The first time I used VMock, I got my CV feedback within a minute. It was super detailed and just amazing! It was all straight-to-the-point easy things that I could change quickly. The most useful piece of advice was to do with the structure and how to lay it out so that was really beneficial. ” Chloe Carragher, Criminology with Quantitative Methods graduate
“I was given the opportunity to have an authentic international intern experience during the pandemic with a virtual internship. I worked for Think Pacific, a volunteering organisation working with remote villages in Fiji and gained an eye-opening insight into the people and culture of the country. ” Daniella Timperley, Broadcast Production graduate and Think Pacific intern
“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 was attracted to the Stock Market Challenge because it’ s such a fastmoving, 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
