Announcements

Hi everyone!

A round-up of upcoming opportunities and events – I hope you have a chance to take a look, and do always please feel free to contact me on f.bush@qmul.ac.uk if you have any questions. There are appointments available with me and my colleagues throughout the university holidays; take a look at Careers Hub (https://qmul.targetconnect.net) to find and book appointments, as well as look for jobs, programmes, and workshops.

Best,

Fliss

Careers Consultant for SED

Events:

Creative Access event: How to Navigate a Career in Writing

In the evening of 23^rd April, you need to sign up by 19^th April. Find out more and apply here:

https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/creative-access-masterclass-how-navigate-career-writing-26868?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

Overcoming Self-Doubt (Imposter Syndrome)

24^th April 10am-12pm online; this session is for finalists, and is lead by our Graduate Coach Michelle Taylor. If you’re feeling underprepared to take the leap after you finish your studies, and/or comparing yourself negatively to those around you, this workshop is for you. You’ll get a better understanding of your self-doubt and how to start moving through and beyond it. Find out more and sign up here:

https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/event.html?id=13930&service=Careers%20Service

LinkedIn Basics: job searching and networking

Thursday 16^th May 12-1pm (online); this session is exclusively for humanities students, and will be an invaluable guide to using LinkedIn to find roles and boost your network. You can find out more and sign up here: LinkedIn Basics: job searching and networking

 Opportunities:

Communications assistant work placement – 6 months fixed-term – with White Cube Gallery

Get experience in one of the world’s most famous contemporary art galleries, working in the communications department across press, marketing, and digital. Closing date 18/04/24, more info here:

https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/communications-assistant-work-placement-6-months-fixed-term-26807?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

Junior Press Officer at The Law Society

This is a permanent role, so best suited to a finalist or graduate. You’d be working in the press office team, handling enquiries from the media, briefing journalists, and creating content. Find out more here:

https://www.totaljobs.com/job/junior-press-officer/the-law-society-job102351398?WT.mc_id=A_RE_JOUPPC_MP2_C23_15_TJ&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

Junior Content Editor (12 month maternity cover) – Jamie Oliver Group

The deadline to apply is 6^th May, with the role starting in June (and a salary of £30k), so best suited to finalists and graduates. You’ll be creating content from recipe uploads to content creation. Find out more and apply here:

https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/junior-content-editor-12-month-maternity-cover-26859?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

Production Assistant at Creative Crawley

This is a two-day a week role for 6 months, £25k pro rata, with this arts charity that works on ‘surprising arts events’ in the town. This role is to support the planning and delivery of the 2024 programme. Find out more and apply by May 15^th here:

https://www.creativecrawley.com/get_involved/work-with-us/?utm_source=Artsadmin&utm_campaign=3223bb700f-Artsadmin+Anchor+Issue+1105&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_48c680cd56-3223bb700f-295053720

Student Careers Ambassadors – we want SED student candidates!

Are you interested in a part time role on campus to fit alongside your studies in the 2024-2025 academic year? Then consider becoming a Student Careers Ambassador to increase student engagement with the Careers and Enterprise service at Queen Mary University of London.

We are particularly looking to receive applicants from students within your school to ensure our Careers Ambassadors are representative of different parts of the Queen Mary community and can engage those who may have typically not made use of the service before.

Why become a Student Careers Ambassador?

• Gain work experience to include on your CV and in future applications.
• Build your confidence by supporting events and speaking to fellow students.
• Contribute your ideas to improve how the service supports Students and Graduates
• Increase your connections across the university community and externally with employers and Queen Mary alumni.

About the role

This paid role is exclusively available to Queen Mary students where you will act as an ambassador to promote the Careers and Enterprise service through different activities.

The role is part-time, flexible, and largely on-campus, designed to fit around your study commitments. The role will be 10 hours per week on average for 30 weeks throughout the academic terms.

You’ll also have the opportunity to attend a national conference to connect with other Student Careers staff from different UK universities in November 2024.

Want to know more or need help with your application?

Visit the Student Careers Ambassador page on our website here . We will also be running multiple information and application support sessions every Wednesday until the closing date-please check QM Careers Hub Events page for updates.

Apply Here!

Applications for the Student Careers Ambassador role are now open, with the deadline for applications being Friday 10^th May 2025 at 23.55pm (UK Time). Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications received after the closing date. 

If you have application queries, please contact us here