Employability, Careers & Support
The 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 PGRs
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 are currently taking place via Microsoft Teams. After booking your appointment you will receive instructions 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 PGRs
The Graduate School also offers a range of employability workshops to support postgraduate researchers with the next step in their career, whether academic or non-academic.
These workshops include:
- Effective Job Search and Career Planning
- How to Write Your CV and Cover Letter for Academic Jobs
- How to Write Your CV and Cover Letter for Non - Academic Jobs
- How to Prepare for Competency Based Applications and Interviews
- How to prepare for Interviews for Academic Jobs
These workshops can be booked via MyFuture.
Please see our events page for details of upcoming workshops.
- Your PhD... What's Next?
Embarking on a PhD journey is just the beginning.
To thrive in your chosen career path, it is vital to gain clarity on your goals and develop a strategic plan. During this 4 day programme, you will explore key aspects of career development and equip yourself with the necessary tools to navigate the ever-evolving job market, both within academia and beyond.
- Day One - Define your Career Anchors
- Day Two - Master Self-Marketing
- Day Three - Communicating your Research
- Day Four - Cultivating Career Resilience
Take charge of your career and embark on a journey of growth and fulfillment. You can book onto this programme via MyFuture.
Attend all four days to complete the Future Ready programme and you will be eligible for the Researcher Plus Award Route A.
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1-2-1 Careers Appointments for PGTs
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 are currently taking place via Microsoft Teams. After booking your appointment you will receive instructions 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 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
Master Your Leadership helps postgraduate taught 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 Future Success
Get ready today for tomorrow's job market!
Join us on this four day employability programme tailored for postgraduate taught students at Queen’s University.
By attending this course, you will:
- Gain tailored CV and interview support
- Have access to targeted job search
- Increase awareness of skills sought by employer
- Become E-hireable, using LinkedIn, to future-proof your online employability presence
- Understand your personality and strengths using Myers Briggs Type awareness questionnaire
- Develop team work skills through a fun, interactive activity
- Have a 1-2-1 career consultation focusing on your career needs
This programme is open to current registered QUB Master’s students and is a provider verified programme under Graduate Plus.
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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