In this update:
· Explore routes into Teaching
· Join QM’s 3 day (free!) enterprise bootcamp
· Explore Careers in Public Affairs
· Booking Reminders for Market Research, Exploring Law & HISTORY FUTURES…
ROUTES INTO TEACHING
TeachFirst are on campus on 25th October, from 5.30pm.
For more info & to book your place: https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/event.html?id=3931&service=Careers+Service
However, there are lots of other ways in to Teaching… see the attached document if you would like to know more about the various routes available in the UK. There will be other Teaching employers on campus through the year.
New Event: CAREERS IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS & COMMUNICATIONS - 24th October, 6-8pm
This event brings together QM alumni from the world of Public Affairs and related communications roles to discuss their careers, the opportunities available in the sector, and the challenges they have met. Public Affairs is one of the most sought after and popular destinations for QM SPIR & History students. Find out more from Queen Mary alumni that have excelled in this particular career path.
Speakers: Robbie Owen is Head of Infrastructure Planning and Government Affairs at law firm Pinsent Masons. Omer Hamid is Communications Officer at the National Police Chiefs' Council where he manages communications and press strategy for national policing issues. Victoria Adams is Senior Account Executive at Westbourne Communications, a full-service communications agency. They’re proud to help clients at the centre of some of Britain’s most complex public policy issues. Ayesha Ahmed graduated from QM with a BA in History in 2012, then took an MA in Politics & Communications at the LSE. Ayesha had a vision to work in Public Affairs, but has had various jobs and internships along the way. An internship at Macmillan Cancer, later opened the door to her first Public Affairs role. She joined the NUS as Public Affairs Officer in 2017.
3 DAY START UP – QMUL Enterprise/Business start up training camp
3DS is a free startup bootcamp running from 10th – 12th November. 50 QMUL students will come together to take initial ideas and intensively develop them into viable businesses, all in the space of two and a half days. It will be high-energy, fun, practical, unconventional and extremely educational.
3DS is a superb opportunity to learn the essential skills required to launch businesses and other projects (or to impress employers), be involved in founding a startup yourself and to meet smart, engaged students with similar interests as future friends and collaborators. It doesn't matter which subject you study or what experience you've had: the skills required to get projects and businesses off the ground - idea generation, user research, prototyping, project management, marketing, presenting, commercial awareness - can be applied to all jobs and walks of life.
Applications are now open! To apply, and for more information, head to the website here: http://queenmary.3daystartup.org/.
EVENT BOOKING REMINDER: BOOK NOW for the following…
Exploring Careers in Law… only for non-law students – 19th October. Come and hear how to successfully build an early career in Law from 3 recent QM History & English alumni. https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/event.html?id=3697&service=Careers+Service
Market Research Society Roadshow – 24th October. If you are interested in people, brands, business, society & research… come and find out about the opportunities in this sector. https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/event.html?id=3921&service=Careers+Service
History Futures ’17: practical information for your career – Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to get career insights, tips & inspiration, only for History students, undergrads & postgrads. https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/event.html?id=3551&service=Careers+Service
