Section outline

  • An overview of the UK Finance and Job Market


    Introduction 

    In the first week of the  Careers section of the module, you are going to explore a range of careers in both the private and public sectors that are suitable for graduates with a postgraduate degree in Finance and Economics.

    You will explore private sector opportunities in areas such as Banking, Financial Services and Consultancy together with opportunities in emerging areas like FinTech, Data Analysis and Start-Ups. You will investigate opportunities in the public sector such as Civil Service and Government jobs as well as finance opportunities across a range of varied industries. You will learn about graduate schemes, internships  and opportunities that can provide a route into your career of choice, as well as the many graduate jobs available.


    Goals and Objectives

    • Understand what Careers support is available to you at the School of Economics and Finance

    • Gain a detailed overview of the sectors available to you

    • Understand the typical Recruitment Process and learn how we can support you in it

    • Learn how to job hunt effectively


    • Careers Support for Economics and Finance


      Transcript: Slides

      This first Careers Masterclass presentation  introduces the specialist Finance and Economics careers services available to you from the QMUL Careers Service.

    • Careers Masterclass: An Overview of the Finance Job Market Book

      Watch this set of Careers Masterclass presentations narrated by Careers Consultant Serena Spoendlin. The presentations cover the topics of Careers Support Services, an Overview of the Finance Job Market, Investment Banking, Recruitment and Selection, and Tips for Job Hunting.  Each presentation is accompanied by a set of careers links and resources. Please click on the arrow in the top right corner to go to the next video. 

    • 1.1 Forum Discussion: Your Career Goals
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    • 1.2 Poll : What are the Careers of the Future in Finance and Economics? Choice
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    • 1.3 Quiz: Careers Aptitude Questions
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    • 1.4 Forum Discussion: Prepare for Live Careers Q&A
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      Week 1  Review

      This week you have investigated the UK Financial Jobs Market, learned about opportunities for postgraduate masters graduates and reflected on your own career goals and objectives. We would like you to take a moment to review what you have learned over the last week and explore further resources through the QMUL Careers Services.

      Throughout your postgraduate studies,  you will be encouraged to continue to explore job opportunities relevant to your own interests and aspirations. In the second week of the Pre-Sessional Careers section of the module, you will investigate approaches to marketing yourself and to gaining work experience