Patricia Durkin
Careers Consultant
Dear student,
Well done for getting through a difficult year!
I've listed some suggestions below for opportunities over the next few months to develop your employability. We will be open all summer if you want to get in touch with us.
All the best,
Patricia
Virtual Internships
Looking for something to do over the summer to add to your CV?
A number of employers, in a range of industries, are providing bite-sized, virtual internship opportunities. Here are some examples
- Citi – Global Consumer Banking Virtual Reality
- Deloitte – Tech Consulting Virtual Experience
- GE – Digital Technology Data Analytics
- Goldman Sachs – Engineering Virtual Programme
- Quantum – Data Analytics Virtual Experience Programme
Find more on TheForage and Ratemyplacement - you may see some advertised on Ratemyplacement that require you to pay. At the University Careers Service, we don't advocate for these types of opportunities.
Employ Autism Internships
Flexible internship opportunities for autistic students and graduates
We are offering ten fully-funded internships to students and graduates with autism.
Internships will typically be equivalent to full-time for 8-10 weeks but could stretch over a longer period with reduced hours per week.
Internships will be paid at a rate of pay that equates to at least National Minimum Wage.
Dates, duration, working hours and location (onsite or virtual) will be at the discretion of the employer but there will be flexibility to accommodate specific requirements.
Development Weeks
Celebrate, Reflect, Introduce
Tomorrow sees the launch of Development Weeks – two weeks of live events aimed at enhancing your personal and professional development outside of your lectures and classes.
Whether you want to speak more confidently in meetings, find a professional mentor or learn how to manage conflict, there is an event for you.
Gradfest2021
09 June - 23 July 2021
We are hosting a six-week festival of live streamed events, interactive content and online resources for our students and graduates.
You will have the opportunity to connect with employers and to access support and advice as you graduate into an altered recruitment landscape.
As well as signposting you to available job and placement opportunities, we’ll be bringing you content themed around key employability skills and putting your FAQs to employers.
Global Leadership Forum
16 June (Online)
Join the Global Leadership Forum bringing together hundreds of students across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas online for three hours to engage with a global network of visionary leaders, representing massive international brands as well as unsung heroes who make change happen in their local communities.
Queen’s have purchased a limited number of places for the online Global Leadership Forum and these are offered free of charge on a first come, first served basis.
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Become a cultural mentor
Learn about another culture and help a foreign student understand yours
Pagoda Projects are looking for people who are interested in cultural exchange, this means people who want to learn more about other countries & cultures whilst sharing information about their own. They will match you with a foreign student, provide a weekly theme to discuss and run workshops and seminars relating to culture and international business.
MyFuture system upgrade
New features on MyFuture
To coincide with Gradfest2021, we are pleased to share with you an exciting system update to MyFuture, our student career management portal.
Our redesigned Employer Directory means you can view employer brands, websites, social media channels, contact details and location in one click, while our enhanced Employer Profile resource gives you the option to watch relevant employer YouTube video content and view up to six of their active jobs in one place.
CAREERS, EMPLOYABILITY AND SKILLS SUPPORT
and Degree Plus
- There is tailored information for you on the Careers website: - Information for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering students.
- We also have useful advice on the website about CVs, interviews and psychometric tests.
- If you would like some additional support, you can book an appointment to speak to a Careers Consultant via MyFuture-> Book an appointment
Keep Up With Careers
You can watch, listen and read in your own time
We want to make it as easy as possible to access careers advice and support. If you miss a virtual workshop or session, you can re-watch via our past events page.
All our sessions are also available as podcasts. We also have a website and blog packed with useful information and resources.
Click on the links below to get started.