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Politics and International Relations student Charlotte recently had the opportunity to work for the Mercedes Formula One team in England. Read all about her fast-paced and dynamic placement year below!
MSc Business Analytics student Madhurya discusses how you can make the most out of careers fairs and events at Queen's!
If you're already using LinkedIn in your home country, you're ahead of the curve. If not, let me guide you through setting up a profile that showcases your strengths to potential employers.
MSc Human Resource Management student Malavika explains how the Future-Ready Award has been a transformative aspect of her academic and professional journey at Queen's.
Postgraduate student Isa discusses how a summer job can boost your future career prospects and employability!
Second-year medical student Radhika shares five easy ways to make money as a student!
PG student Malavika explains how to make the most of your role as a student ambassador at Queen's.
Law and Technology student Rushikesh provides some words of wisdom on how you can prepare for entry into the global job market following the completion of your degree.
Are you in your final year and thinking about your career post-degree? Third year student Zoë provides a detailed guide to careers and employability services offered by Queen's; and how you can make the most of them during your final year.
Looking to earn some money and build your CV while studying at Queen's? Undergraduate student Sarah recommends using QWork to find a wide range of roles on a part-time and casual basis.
If you’ve got the drive and innovation, Belfast is the place to make your entrepreneurial dreams happen - find out how Computer Science graduate Liam has benefitted from the support and advice offered by SU Enterprise.
It can be difficult to navigate your studies and university life, without the added worry about internships and applying for graduate jobs. Law student Holly has some tips to put you a step ahead of the competition.
Are you thinking about studying abroad but can't seem to make up your mind? Here are some reasons you should study abroad for either your whole degree or even just a semester!
Queen’s offers students a range of career-enhancing opportunities outside their degree, one of which is the DegreePlus programme. Read Claire's experience and maybe you'll get involved too!
Your questions answered by Queen's First-Class Law Graduate, Yi Kang Choo from Malaysia.
At Queen’s, you’ll find lots of opportunities to develop your skills, create your own brand and discover your own personal USP (unique selling point), that will ultimately get you hired in the future.
Business Management student Claire Ford's guide to placement years, what to expect, and how Queen’s university can help you too.
Tessa gives her advice on how to find internships and get involved with volunteering in Belfast.
Claire tells us about the businesses she runs, how she manages her work/life balance and what she's learned from the experience. She also gives great advice on where you can find support for your next business at Queen's.
Conor Houston graduated from Queen’s with a law degree in 2004. He talks about his career as a human rights lawyer and how Queen's helped him pursue his passion of affecting positive change.
Olivia Anderson, an International Business with German graduate, tells us about her four-week internship with Queen’s International Office as part of our Working Globally from NI Internship Programme.
Yi Kang Choo tells us how he used Queen's career services to give his career an early boost.
Hello, dream job.
I took part in the USA Global Leadership Programme 2018, after an extremely competitive selection process. I had so much fun and made a lot of new friends in the process.
Rebecca Russell tells us how she used career fairs and Queen's career services to get her career off to a flying start!
ICYDK, Queen’s is the top university in the UK for KTPs having managed around 350 projects and with 420 graduates employed after taking part. Here’s your at-a-glance guide to the programme.
Queen’s alumna Louise May explains how she made the big leap into the tech industry in her 30s.
3rd Year Law student Yi Kang Choo, found Queen's Careers Team to best way to find out about career and learning opportunities. Here's how to do it.
Fancy staging an on-campus event to inspire your fellow students? Read on.
Hannah Badger on how Queen's careers team can help you find your purpose and follow your passion.
Amy Ross is a medical student at Queen’s. A six-week medical elective in a low-resource hospital in Hue, Vietnam transformed her studies
Learning a new language at Queen’s can open up the opportunity to live and work abroad and boost your confidence, says Trisha Ong.
Who better to give advice on breaking into the tech world than a Queen’s alum who has done just that?
Time for a career change? Queen’s alumna Louise May explains how she made the big leap into the tech industry in her 30s.
Those early starts are a shock to the system, says International Business with French undergraduate, Francesca Morelli
French pigeons came to slay, says International Business with French undergraduate, Francesca Morelli
I’ve been a volunteer since I was 14 and now I can’t imagine my life without it. I’ve made so many friends and done things I never would have done before, so take a look at why I love volunteering.
As her year working in France winds down, Francesca Morelli is leaving Paris with new friends, new skills and new confidence.
How would you like to earn cash, have fun and boost your CV to boot?
Got a bad case of wanderlust? With the global opportunities available at Queen’s, you can travel the world during your time here. Let these pictures from our current students inspire your #travelgoals
With over 895 international companies employing over 99,000 people in Belfast, Queen's graduates can mine the wealth of employment opportunities available on our doorstep.
If you’ve got the drive and the innovation, Belfast is the place to make your entrepreneurial dreams happen – as these Queen’s graduates, alumni and students will attest.
In the first semester of second year, I studied at the Universitat de Barcelona. My Erasmus experience was one that gave me the invaluable experience of adapting to other cultures.
Belfast is home to a burgeoning community of start-ups, freelancers and innovators. Here is just a snapshot of the dynamic hot-desking and networking spaces where they operate.
You can take advantage of our links with some of the biggest employers in Northern Ireland.
Goodbye Hollywood, hello Belfast! Thanks to our stunning coastlines, castles and countryside, Northern Ireland is the new go-to filming location for a host of big-budget productions.
Belfast’s next-gen science park is an innovative community of people changing the world. Here’s all you need to know.
Queen’s graduate Owen Smith is working at Moët Hennessy in NYC for one year as part of the US-NI Mentorship Programme.
Claire Kilpatrick, a Business Management student from Queen’s, recently took part in our Global Leadership Programme in Hong Kong. Here is what she learned.
Stephen is a Marine Biology student in the School of Biological Sciences at Queen’s and had the chance to study in New Zealand for a semester. Today he’s sharing his experiences on the other side of the world.
The highlight of Go Global Week, the International Fair offers students a snapshot of the life-changing study, work or volunteer abroad programmes offered as part of their degree at Queen’s. Here is what we learned.
Final year Film & Theatre Making student Christian Green spills everything you wanted to know about Queen's Career Development Programme in NYC
Final year Film & Theatre Making student Christian Green shares his video diary from behind-the-scenes at Queen's recent Career Development Programme in NYC
Farah Hamdan is a student in the School of Biological Sciences at Queen’s. For her placement, she’s spending five months amongst the beauty and conservation work of the Galapagos Islands. Today she’s sharing her experience so far on the blog.
Ruchismita Bhattacharjee shares her experience of the Master Your Leadership programme at Queen’s Graduate School.
The Santander Internship in India is just one of the many global opportunities offered at Queen’s.
The Brussels Workplace Study Tour is just one of the many global opportunities offered at Queen’s.
The chance to travel and give your CV a massive boost at the same time? Sign me up!
When Peter started studying English and Linguistics at Queen's he knew he wanted his future career to allow him to keep writing. Today he's sharing how a Queen's bursary has helped him with Work Experience Opportunities.
Higher Education Fairs are the perfect way to really get a feel for your future University! Here are 5 questions you should definitely ask.
Did you know that there are a variety of student jobs available at Queen’s? From the QFT to the SU Shop, even Blogging, there are lots of interesting roles! Alisha is sharing why working for Queen’s is the perfect way to fit a job around her studies.
As summer graduation approaches, some students are nearly ready to take their next steps into the world of work. Peter is sharing his tips for getting the most from the Careers Service at Queen's.
Planning ahead to the summer? Final year student Gabriella Dancer explains why Camp America offers personal and professional growth
A Dragon’s Den-style competition for Queen’s budding female entrepreneurs, InnovateHer comes highly recommended by our blogger Clare Rhine.
Thinking of spending a semester or year abroad at Queen’s? Student vlogger Anne Marie Hawley from the USA explains why Belfast is the perfect destination.
Networking is a fantastic way to make connections with people working in your field or with similar interest. But how do you get started? Brandon is sharing his top tools for networking when you're a student.
Tejinder shares her step by step guide to getting C.V advice; just one of the many career development services available to Queen's Students.
Why stay still? Queen’s is a gateway to a wealth of study, work and volunteer abroad opportunities, as the recent Go Global event demonstrates. Where will you go next?
Tejinder is sharing her favourite things about studying abroad at Queen's and why she thinks everyone should give it a try if they get the opportunity.
2nd Year Law student Yi Kang Choo, found Queen's Careers Team to best way to find out about career and learning opportunities. Here's how to do it.
A summer internship can fast track your career path. Here Law student Jia Xin offers her advice on the process.
When it comes to securing a graduate job, Queen's work-based learning programs can give you the edge.
With global warming a growing problem, every one of us has a role to play in making our planet greener.