Employability, Careers & Support
The Thomas J. Moran Graduate School offers a range of opportunities for students to develop their future-readiness and manage their own careers whether that is into further academia, non-academic employment or self-employment.
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1-2-1 Careers Appointments for PGR/PhDs
Our Employability and Careers Consultant, Diane Masson, offers 1-2-1 appointments to discuss all areas of career planning as well as offering individual feedback on your CV.
Please click on 'Book an Appointment' in MyFuture and choose Graduate School from the drop-down list. By dragging your cursur over each appointment listing, you can see topics that will be covered and decide which option is most appropriate for you. Please click the box beside each appointment to see current availability and to book.
1-2-1 appointments can take place via Microsoft Teams or in person in the Graduate School. After booking your appointment you will receive confirmation from your consultant on how the appointment will take place. If you have any difficulty booking your appointment, please email pg.skills@qub.ac.uk .
- PhD Employability Series
Are you ready to take control of your career journey beyond your PhD?
Our tailored series of one-day and half-day Employability Workshops is designed to help you take control of your professional development and equip you with the skills you need to succeed in your future career, whether in or outside academia.
These interactive sessions will guide you through essential topics, including CV and cover letter writing for academic and non-academic jobs, interview preparation, effective career planning and job search strategies.
Running throughout the academic year, these workshops give you the flexibility to choose which sessions to attend at the most appropriate time for you, allowing you to focus on the skills and topics that matter most at each stage of your journey.
Dates, times and mode of delivery can be found on MyFuture, and you can sign up one month in advance of the workshop.
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1-2-1 Careers Appointments for PGT/Masters/PCert/PDip
Our Employability and Careers Consultant, Joan Connolly, offers 1-2-1 appointments to discuss career choice, job hunting, LinkedIn profile, further study or CV guidance.
Please click on 'Book an Appointment' in MyFuture and choose Graduate School from the drop-down list. By dragging your cursur over each appointment listing, you can see topics that will be covered and decide which option is most appropriate for you. Please click the box beside each appointment to see current availability and to book.
1-2-1 appointments can take place in person in the Graduate School or via Microsoft Teams. After booking your appointment you will receive confirmation from your consultant on how the appointment will take place. If you have any difficulty booking your appointment, please email pg.skills@qub.ac.uk .
- Employability Workshops for PGTs
The Thomas J. Moran Graduate School also offers a range of employability workshops to support postgraduates with the next step in their career.
These workshops include:
- How to Start Your LinkedIn Profile
- How to Write Your CV
- How to Prepare for a Competency Based Interview
- 10 Tips for Acing Your Next Virtual Interview
- Practice Your Interview Skills
These workshops can be booked via MyFuture.
Please see our events page for details of upcoming workshops.
- Master Your Leadership
The Master Your Leadership programme helps postgraduate taught (Masters, PDip, PCert) students develop and enhance their personal skills and grow their networks in a rapidly changing world. Leadership in this new virtual world is about promoting collaboration and motivating yourself and others.
- Master Your Employability
Enhance your skills through our employability programme for master’s students.
During this employability programme, you will:
- Learn key considerations for job applications, including successful CVs, competency-based questions and interviews
- Develop your online presence through LinkedIn
- Take part in a group exercise to practise your communication and decision-making skills
- Have the opportunity to complete Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) questionnaire, which determines your different strengths
Dates will be advertised under Events on MyFuture. Please note this is recognised as one of the activities under the combined route for Future Ready Award.
As a current postgraduate student of Queen’s University, you will have the opportunity to gain official recognition by the University as a result of developing your own skills and research in addition to your studies.
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Visas
The Thomas J. Moran Graduate School is not authorised to give advice on work permits and visas.
For any queries about your visa during your studies, please contact the Immigration Support Service at QUB.
You can also explore resources from the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA). They offer information and advice about working in the UK during your studies.
It is your responsibility to identify and apply for the visa most appropriate to your circumstances.
Immigration rules and policy are subject to change. We therefore advise you to read the relevant pages of the Home Office website for the most up-to-date information.
- Working in the UK after your studies
If you are thinking of working in the UK after your studies, Careers, Employability and Skills provide some useful resources specifically for international students.
We recognise that understanding the UK labour market and recruitment process can sometimes be more challenging for international students.
The Employability and Enterprise Team in the Thomas J. Moran Graduate School can help you with questions about your career path and navigating recruitment and selection processes.
Please visit our website for more information about the range of career development opportunities we offer.