Section outline

    • Please pin the following dates on your calendars for our Careers Club in Sem A. Recordings and slides from the sessions might be made available after the sessions take place and subject to speakers' agreement. All events take place in-person (unless noted otherwise)

      How to Gain Professional Experience (Including Placement Year)

      • Date: 16th October, 4:00 PM
      • Location: Geography Building, Room 1.26
      • Description: Learn how to gain valuable professional experience during your studies, including tips on securing a placement year. This session will cover key steps to enhance your employability and make the most of available opportunities.
      • Note: Just show up on the day. 

      Mastering networking & building professional relationships

      • Date: 21st of October, 1:00 PM
      • Location: QMSU Hub Blomeley Room 1
      • Description: Learn & practice how to approach professionals for mentorship and career advice. It will help you feel better equipped when attending the event below.
      • Note: Please register through here. You will receive HEAR transcript recognition for attending.

      Speed Networking Event

      • Date: 22nd October, 4:00 PM
      • Location: Octagon
      • Description: A fast-paced networking session designed to connect you with potential mentors, employers, and peers. Build your professional network in a dynamic, engaging setting.
      • Note: Please register through TargetConnect.

      What can I do with my psychology degree?

      • Date: 30th October, 1-2:30PM
      • Location: TBC
      • Description: Are you a current Psychology student who is unsure of the pathways you can take with your degree after graduation? Join us for an insight into what options you can consider with a Psychology degree from more traditional pathways in healthcare and research through to non-clinical and emerging roles with large graduate recruiters, SMEs and working in the non-profit sector.
      • Note: Just show up on the day or register in advance through QMCareersHub to get reminders

      Psychometric Test Online Workshop with the Occupational Psychology Centre

      • Date: 6th November, 1:00 PM
      • Location: Online
      • Description: Prepare for psychometric tests commonly used in recruitment processes. This workshop, led by the Occupational Psychology Centre, will provide practical tips and insights to help you succeed. You will also get feedback on your performance from a business psychologist. 
      • Note: Please register through TargetConnect.

      How to ace academic writing

      ·       Date: 14th of November, 3:00PM

      ·       Location: QMSU Hub Blomeley Room 1

      ·       Description: Learn how to organise your literature review and improve your scientific writing skills.

      • Note: Please register through here. You will receive HEAR transcript recognition for attending.

      Data analysis & Visualisation in R – A brief introduction

      • Date: 18th November, 10:00 AM
      • Location: QMSU Hub Blomeley Room 1
      • Description: Learn how to use a widely used tool for data analysis
      • Note: Please register through here. You will receive HEAR transcript recognition for attending.

      Doing research beyond academia

      • Date: 25th of November, 11AM
      • Location: QMSU Hub Blomeley Room 1
      • Description: Learn how your research skills can be applied outside uni. 
      • Note: Please register through here. You will receive HEAR transcript recognition for attending.

      Placements Networking Event

      • Date: 4th December, 3:00 PM
      • Location: Geography Building, Room 1.26
      • Description: Connect with peers who completed a placement successfully and learn more about placement opportunities. This event is a great chance to network and find out tips for improving your placement applications.
      • Note: Just show up on the day. 

    • Other Career Management & Support Sessions  

      • The Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust came together on Thursday 9th May 2024 to host a webinar for aspiring psychological professionals on applying for early career psychology roles in the NHS. You can access the recordings here and here
      • Tower Hamlets Educational Psychology (EP) Services are holding their online event "Meet the EP". It is an opportunity for those interested in a career in Educational Psychology to hear about how EPs work in Tower Hamlets and access information about applying for Doctoral Training. To be added to the attendance list and receive the TEAMS link please email your expression of interest to admin.eps@towerhamlets.gov.uk with your name and email address by Tuesday 15th October.
      • BPS is running their annual Careers Week on 4-8 November 2024. Click here to get your tickets. Please note this event charges a small fee for attendance.