Hi Everyone,
For those wanting to work in either the Civil Service or Politics read the below carefully.....
Applications have opened for the Civil Service Fast Stream, for the Summer Diversity Internships and the early Diversity Internship Programme.
The application deadline is in 3 weeks.
To help you with your application, QM Careers have arranged the following event, this week – SIGN UP NOW by clicking on the link below:
Civil Service Fast Stream Application Tips – Friday 2nd October, 17:00-18:00 This session will provide an in-depth run through on the application process for the Civil Service Fast Stream and all other streams as they use the same requirement process (applications open from 24 September 2020). Current Fast Streamers will tell you what to expect from the different stages, such as the online test, worked based scenarios and the assessment centre. You will get tips and time to ask any questions you may have. Watch out for a mock assessment centre in October!
Some Top Tips for your Civil Service Applications:
- Finalists can apply to the FastStream AND the Summer Diversity Internships (if eligible)
- 2nd years can apply to the Summer Diversity Internships (if eligible)
- 1st years – can only apply to the Early Diversity Internship programme (if eligible), which is just one week paid
- The FastStream has 15 different ‘streams’, you can select your top 4 options.
- For all programmes, the Civil Service recruitment team give you a huge amount of help and information on the website – USE IT!! They tell you what they are looking for at each stage and include links to two documents (Behaviours) and (Strengths) which give further details… really immerse yourself in these so that you understand what criteria they are recruiting for.
- DO NOT RUSH YOUR APPLICATION - there are no prizes for applying on day one... do your research, preparation and practice.
- Join the QM Civil Service event detailed above
- The QM Careers website has some fantastic resources to help you practise psychometric tests and to practise interview skills and video interviews in particular
- Applications to the internship programme do the same tests as the FastStream, so you need to prepare equally thoroughly.
Good luck!
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For those interested in Politics
QM Women in Politics Live…
7th October 5- 6.30pm
Why are you interested in Politics and/or International Relations… do you dream of being part of our political system to change and improve our communities and our society?!? If so, don’t miss this event!
Join QM alumna Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP for Streatham & Shadow Immigration Minister and Dame Caroline Spelman, previously MP, Minister & Secretary of State… to discuss building a career at the heart of British Politics.
Join us as we explore what inspired our guests to first enter Politics; what did they do to turn their dream into a reality; what are the characteristics of an effective MP; what other roles exist in Politics; what is their experience of diversity & equality within Politics; where do they suggest students start in terms of getting experience and insight… and SO MUCH MORE!
Register here: https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/event.html?id=7177&service=Careers+Service
Other Careers...
Explore a Career in Investment Banking…
7th October 6.30 – 8.00pm
Looking to go into investment banking? Come along to this panel conversation and Q&A to get all your burning questions about the field answered by experienced professionals. Be sure to come prepared with interesting questions and be ready to receive valuable advice.
Register here: https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/event.html?id=7153&service=Careers+Service
Women in Finance
8th October, 5.30 – 7.00pm
Are you a female student considering a career in finance? This online networking session will help you learn more about the industry and will provide you with valuable insight on how to start your career in finance as a woman. The event will also allow you to expand your network within the finance space; make sure you talk to as many people as possible to increase your chances of gaining current industry knowledge.
Register here: https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/event.html?id=7155&service=Careers+Service
Have a superb evening
Andy
Senior Careers Consultant for History
