The Graduate visa is a post-study immigration route that allows graduates to remain in the UK for 2 years after their studies, to work or look for work. Business Analytics student Madhurya discusses how you can save for the visa costs effectively.

French and International Relations student Jadzia discusses her experience so far of studying abroad in France!

How the 'She Leads' workshop impacted my journey from self-reflection to professional growth and living a complete university experience.

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!

Whether you've recently thrown your graduation cap in the air or you're contemplating where a law degree can take you, Law and Technology student Rushikesh provides some guidance on the complex landscape of legal careers.

Astrophysics student Lauren was one of 25 students from across the world that were given the chance to explore the theory and advancements in quantum technologies in Gdansk, Poland this past summer. Read all about her experience below!

Read Annie's step by step guide to her Study USA journey from Belfast to Georgia!

MSc Business Analytics student Madhurya discusses how you can make the most out of careers fairs and events at Queen's!

Welcome to my Advanced LinkedIn Tips blog! Your journey from mastering the basics to navigating through intermediate strategies showcases your commitment to professional excellence.

Medical student Radhika shares her experience of travelling to London and working a summer job at Wimbledon!

Hey LinkedIn champions! Making it to the intermediate stage means you're among the top 50 per cent of users. That's like earning a spot on the podium in a professional marathon!

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.

Medical student Radhika shares her experience of working a summer job at Wimbledon!

ROI student Sarah recently had the opportunity to visit New York as part of Queen's Future-Ready Skills for Leaders programme. Read how the experience shaped her below!

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.

Residential Assistant Sreyashi discusses her role within the Student Accommodation team and the benefits of being a Residential Assistant!

Read why Chinese student Xinxin regrets nothing about the decision to study her LLM at Queen's!

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 enhance your university experience with a once in a lifetime trip abroad? GB student Charlotte recently had a chance to visit Fiji with Think Pacific for a local community project.

Hola, amigos! My name is Éadaoin and I’m here to share my Erasmus experience in Barcelona and provide some useful tips on how to apply for internships abroad.

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.

Eagerly anticipated by first to fourth year medicine students, the final year elective is one of the most exciting parts of medical school. Join Kathryn as she spends her elective in Vietnam.

2023 saw international medical electives make a comeback for Queen’s medics. Having just returned from her own, final year student Kathryn shares how she and friends planned 4 weeks at a hospital in Vietnam.

Are you studying a course that doesn't offer a compulsory placement? International Relations and Politics student Charlotte provides some top tips for securing your ideal placement and how to navigate the application process.

Looking to enhance your university experience with a once in a lifetime trip abroad? GB student Charlotte recently had a chance to visit Fiji with Think Pacific for a local community project.

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.

Summer studentships are offered to medical students at Queen's to develop research skills and enhance employability prospects. Patrick Doherty tells us about his current project which aims to promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in GP training.

Belfast is an ever-growing hub of innovators, industry disrupters and budding entrepreneurs. Find out more about the recent success of students and graduates below.

Growing up, I witnessed my parents volunteering their time, efforts, expertise, and money to give back to the society and help others. So naturally, volunteering was innately nurtured in me. Find out about Ten Foundations from Reham.

Why spend your summer holidays working as a waiter, bar tender or shop assistants when you could do something really amazing like spending the summer working abroad?

Are you interested in doing an internship or going on placement but you've a few questions? Rosa's here to answer your questions!

"A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and was honestly the best experience in my life" - Hear from James about his Study Abroad experience in the USA!

As soon as your studies are over for the summer, there are still vast opportunities to improve your CV, learn new skills and earn some money through the different programs run by Queen's. Check out Charlotte's blog for tips.

It’s the time of year to begin applying to Summer Internships. Accounting student Suzanne has some top tips on how to apply, prepare and get the spot!

When it comes to employability, employers want to see something beyond a degree classification. Hear how Law student Nathan is improving his employability while he studies.

Everyone knows it's important to have valuable work experience in your CV when it comes to applying for jobs after you graduate. Caitlin is here with some top tips on how to boost your CV while you study.

At the Graduate School at Queen's, you can avail of high-quality, transdisciplinary training and development to help you stand out in a fast-paced, global job market. Hear about the highlights in PhD student Sreyashi's blog.

Hear what biomed student Caitlin's placement was like and pick up a few tips and tricks on how to go about securing a placement yourself!

Fourth year French and Spanish student Zoe is just back from a year in France- check out her guide to get you off to a great start in your year abroad.

4th year student Kathryn shares her daily routine in the hospitals, and shares tips on how to make the most of your placement, whatever it looks like!

"Moving abroad and attending a different University was daunting at the time, but by far one of the best experiences of my life". Read Caitlin's study abroad experience.

Nothing brings engineering to life like experience in industry. Hear from Engineering student Rossita on her placement experience.

Part-time work offers you the opportunity to earn while studying and gain transferable skills which can help you gain graduate jobs. Check out Holly's top tips for getting work and experience.

Want to do a placement but it's not offered on your course? Hear from Law student Holly about how she took a year out to undertake a placement with Civil Service.

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.

Ever considered studying abroad but were worried about making friends, settling in, and being ready for such a big move? Check out Malaysian student Darshana's blog on her amazing experience at Queen's and turn all your fears into excitement!

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.

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.

Student competitions are a great way to challenge yourself, grow your confidence and inspire motivation. Just ask Law student Yi Kang Choo who recently won a Mooting competition on behalf of Queen’s.

Law student Yi Kang Choo was the lucky recipient of a fully funded scholarship to attend the 10th One Young World (OYW) Summit in London last week. Here is how he got on.

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.

What is DegreePlus and why should you get involved? Carmen shares her own experience with DegreePlus and explains why it's so useful for students.

So you've got an interview? Congratulations! The next step is making sure you give the best first impression. Today Carmen is sharing her top tips for preparing for an interview, whether it's for a job, a scholarship, or further study.

Jia Xin shares her experience in doing an internship with a regulatory technology company, and how she found working in an office environment for the first time.

Max the experience to boost your CV and earn some extra cash.

It pays the bills, but a student job can also set you up with work skills that are essential for your future career. Here are just a few of them.

As part of her MSc in Leadership for Sustainable Development, Queen's student Ingrid Briano Jasso, from Mexico, got the opportunity to volunteer in Kenya - a trip that has changed her life.

With global warming a growing problem, every one of us has a role to play in making our planet greener.

The Queen’s experience is about so much more than what you learn on your course.