Hi all,
I hope all is going well as we get closer to the end of the academic year. Need a bit of a distraction from assignments? Take a look below at the quick round up of opportunities and events taking place, and remember we are here to help – browse our services at www.qmul.ac.uk/careers, log onto Careers Hub (https://qmul.targetconnect.net) to find opportunities, events, and to book appointments. And feel free to contact me at f.bush@qmul.ac.uk if you have any queries at all.
Best,
Fliss
Careers Consultant for the School of English and Drama
Events:
SED Careers Day, Monday 20th May
This event is focused towards finalists but is open to all.
Come celebrate completing your assignments, and the end of the academic year, with this conference-style careers event exclusively for SED students. Taking place in the BLOC cinema suite, there will be speakers from The Guardian, Camden People’s Theatre, and Hodder & Stoughton, with more to be announced, and will be followed by a social. Book your space!
https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/event.html?id=13994&service=Careers%20Service
LinkedIn basics: job searching and networking, 16th May, 12-1pm
This interactive online workshop will guide you through improving your LinkedIn profile and making the most of it for career opportunities. Click the link above to book yourself a spot, and to find links to support with getting started on LinkedIn.
Opportunities:
Trainee Casting Assistant internship at The Casting Directors’ Guild:
12 week internship from June, paid at London Living Wage. Working with three casting directors, gaining experience across theatre, TV, film and commercial productions. Deadline 5th May, see here for details, eligibility criteria, and how to apply - https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/trainee-casting-assistant-26777?utm_source=Creative+Access+New+Audience+2021&utm_campaign=de94473a7f-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2021_11_23_04_54_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4d057314ff-de94473a7f-167476681
Learning Through The Arts, Arts & Heritage Project Intern: we have two paid internship positions available at this brilliant organisation; the opportunity includes research work as well as assisting with workshop delivery, communications, project promotion and exhibition planning. The deadline is 8th May; find out more and apply here: https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/jobs.html?id=183374&service=Careers%20Service
City of London School are looking for a Graduate Assistant on a one-year contract; this is one to consider if you are interested in pursuing a career in education, but want to build up some experience first. Closing date is 9am on 8th May, and the role starts in September. Find out more and apply here: https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/jobs.html?id=183544&service=Careers%20Service.
Careers Student Ambassadors 2024-25
Deadline of 10th May to apply for these part-time, flexible on-campus roles. Find out more details – and the dates of drop-in application support sessions – by following this link: https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/jobs.html?id=182766&service=Careers%20Service
Applications are open for the summer round of the Student Consultancy Project, our award-winning programme that gives you the opportunity to work on a business challenge for a real-life client in interdisciplinary teams. The programme takes place from 10th-19th June, is open to all undergraduate students, and the deadline to apply is 12th May. Find out more and apply here: https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/jobs.html?id=183440&service=Careers%20Service
A range of opportunities available at Grayling, a global PR & Communications agency. For more information, check here:
Bright Network Internship Experience UK 2024: IEUK is a brilliant programme that can help you find out about different sectors and gain clarity over what roles suit you. A four day virtual programme taking place 17-20th June, and the deadline to apply is 11th June, and you can choose which stream suits you best. Find out more and apply here: https://www.brightnetwork.co.uk/internship-experience-uk/
A couple of opportunities if you are interested in finding out more about professional services and finance:
- Alvarez & Marsal Summer Work Experience Programme 2024: find out more here: https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/jobs.html?id=183480&service=Careers%20Service
- Mazars Early Careers: Accountancy & me: this virtual session on 2nd May at 4.30pm will give you insights in careers in accountancy. Find out more and register here: https://jobs.mazars.co.uk/jobs/event/mazars-early-careers-accountancy--me-/39/detail/0/
