Hi all,
A bumper edition for the Easter break! I hope you are all doing well, and find an event, workshop, or opportunity that interests you below.
Remember that appointments are available for you all year round; log on to Careers Hub (https://qmul.targetconnect.net) to find more opportunities and events, and to view and book appointments. You can get your CV checked, have a practice interview, talk to the enterprise team about a business idea or freelancing, or come to a guidance appointment to talk about anything at all related to your future.
Hope to see you soon,
Fliss
Careers Consultant for the School of English and Drama
Workshops and events
How to ace interviews, 9th April, 1-2pm – online session; follow the link to book a spot.
Compete with Confidence- CV and Application workshop, 12th April, 1-2pm. Book a spot in this session to gain confidence in your applications.
Student Careers Ambassador 24/25 Scheme: Application Support Drop In, 24th April, 2-4pm. Careers & Enterprise is recruiting for part-time ambassadors for the 24-25 academic year; come along to this session for support with your application.
NatWest Spring Insight Experience for Black Heritage Talent, 11-12th April, All day. This two day immersive experience for students is designed to help you learn more about the finance industry, build professional skills, and could lead to a summer internship in 2025. Find out more and apply here: https://jobs.natwestgroup.com/pages/insight-experience-for-black-heritage-talent
Aspire to the Bar, 15th April, 3:30-7pm – this event at Lincoln’s Inn is for students of Black Heritage interested in learning more about a future career as a barrister. Find out more and register here: https://targetjobs.co.uk/events/aspire-to-the-bar
Opportunities for finalists
The Telegraph Newsroom Apprentice scheme closes to applications this Friday 5th April. September 2024 start, includes NCTJ and mentoring. Application guide available here: https://www.journoresources.org.uk/the-telegraph-journalism-newsroom-apprenticeship/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email; find out details and apply here: https://careers.telegraph.co.uk/jobs/job-details/Newsroom-Apprentice-September-2024-London#:~:text=In%20this%2022%2Dmonth%20programme,receive%20mentoring%20from%20leading%20journalists.
Sky has a range of year-long graduate placements across a range of different areas (including design, production and operations). Salaries range from £26-32,000 and the placements start in September or October. The closing date is 8th April; find out more and apply here: https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/jobs?job_organization_name=Sky&utm_source=Creative+Access+New+Audience+2021&utm_campaign=5ce3382aba-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2021_11_23_04_54_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4d057314ff-5ce3382aba-167494966
The Know, a publication that helps people start their day feeling more hopeful, is looking for a staff writer. Applications close 7 April; find out more and apply here: https://www.journoresources.org.uk/job/staff-writer-22/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email.
Pan Macmillan is recruiting for an Editorial Assistant in the Pan Fiction imprint; the salary is £26,500 and is full time – you may want to check whether the start date works with the end of your university course. Find out more and apply by the 8th April: https://careers.panmacmillan.com/jobs/3773932-editorial-assistant.
CGP Publishing intern: this six month paid internship is in the Lake District, working with the UK’s largest educational publishing company. Closing date is 8th April; find out more here: https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/jobs.html?id=182670&service=Careers%20Service
Teach First is the UK’s largest teaching and leadership programme. Paid from day one, with your teaching qualification funded, you can find out more and apply (by 11th April) here: https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/jobs.html?id=182484&service=Careers%20Service
The Times & The Sunday Times Sub-Editor training programme pays a £25,000 salary, includes NCTJ course and on-the-job training and mentoring. The role starts at the end of August, and the application deadline is 14th April. Find out more and apply here: https://www.newscareers.co.uk/vacancies/3229/sub-editor-training-programme.html
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre is looking for a Development Officer (Events and Campaigns) to help reach fundraising targets. This full-time, permanent role has a salary of £27,300, and the application deadline is 10am on Monday 15th April. Find out more and apply here: https://lyric.co.uk/our-home/about-us/work-with-us/?utm_source=Artsadmin&utm_campaign=1b03d0c14b-Artsadmin+Anchor+Issue+1103&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_48c680cd56-1b03d0c14b-295053720
Business Insider is recruiting for its six month paid fellowships until 15th April; find out more about the fellowships on offer and apply here: https://www.insider-inc.com/careers/fellowship-program
ING Eagles: this year-long internship for those graduating this year pays £30,000, provides training, and gives you a great grounding in various different roles within the financial services industry. Applications close on 19th April; find out more and apply here: https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/jobs.html?id=182558&service=Careers%20Service
Other opportunities
Penguin Random House is partnering with Creative Access on a virtual mentoring scheme to help you gain insights into publishing and build your network. This is a really exciting opportunity; applications close at midday on Friday 12th April, so find out more and apply here: https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/creative-access-penguin-random-house-mentoring-programme-2024-26041?utm_source=Creative+Access+New+Audience+2021&utm_campaign=5ce3382aba-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2021_11_23_04_54_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4d057314ff-5ce3382aba-167494966
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre is looking for Fundraising Volunteers to be ambassadors for the theatre. This is unpaid, but alongside experience you will get to see productions for free and enjoy a staff discount. Find out more and apply here: https://lyric.co.uk/our-home/about-us/work-with-us/?utm_source=Artsadmin&utm_campaign=1b03d0c14b-Artsadmin+Anchor+Issue+1103&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_48c680cd56-1b03d0c14b-295053720
Felicity Bush (she/her)
Careers Consultant, School of English and Drama
Working pattern: Monday - Wednesday
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