Careers Masterclass: Marketing Yourself and Work Experience

1. Masterclass 6: Impress with Applications

In this section we are providing an overview of the varied application material you may need to submit to recruiters. We’ll also put ourselves in the shoes of the recruiter and consider what you need to do to really stand out. Finally we’ll briefly talk about LinkedIn as a tool for promoting your skills and experience.

Resources:

Watch the Psychometric Test tutorial

Setting up a good LinkedIn profile: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQvUbIV3sW8

2. Masterclass 7: Write a Good CV

In this section we discuss how you can write a strong CV. We’ll examine what your CV should look like, how you should tailor it, and how you can demonstrate your skills.

Resources:

Action verbs for your CV: https://www.themuse.com/advice/185-powerful-verbs-that-will-make-your-resume-awesome

Watch the CV Video tutorial

3. Masterclass 8: Cover Letters and Applications

In this section we discuss Cover Letters and Application Forms. We investigate what a Cover Letter is, how it should be formatted and what it should include. We then discuss Application forms and how you should complete these.

Resources:

Watch the Cover Letter / Application Form tutorial

Credit Suisse Recruitment tips:tips: https://www.credit-suisse.com/careers/en/career-opportunities/students-and-graduates/how-to-apply/recruiting-tips.html

How to submit a good application form: https://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-advice/applications-and-cvs/271309-the-graduates-guide-to-job-application-forms

STAR Framework: https://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-advice/interview-types/456283-how-to-answer-typical-competency-based-interview-questions

4. Masterclass 9: Skills Employers Look For

In this section we explore ways you can make yourself employable. We’ll discuss the skills that employers in Finance and Economics are usually looking for, and we’ll take a more detailed look at Commercial Awareness and why it is important.

Resources:

Careers Events: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/careers/events/

Finimize: https://www.finimize.com/

5. Masterclass 10: Work Experience and Networking

In this section we discuss why you should get work experience. We evaluate the different types of work experience that can be helpful for your CV and future career. Finally we investigate the importance of networking and why you should use LinkedIn.

Resources:

QTemps: https://q-temps.co.uk/

QMUL Jobs board: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/careers/jobs-and-experience/items/qmjobsonline-vacancy-board.html

QM Students Union Volunteering: https://www.qmsu.org/volunteering/

LinkedIn Queen Mary Alumni: https://www.linkedin.com/school/queen-mary-university-of-london/people/