Hi everyone!
Hope you are enjoying the sun now it is finally making an appearance, and that deadlines are all under control.
There are a few things coming up at the moment, chief among them the SED Careers Day. We have speakers coming from publishers Hodder & Stoughton, from Camden People’s Theatre, and a journalist from The Guardian, with more still to be announced. Taking place in the afternoon of 20th May, it will be followed by a social and is a great way to celebrate assignment deadlines being over! Don’t miss out on hearing from people in these amazing organisations – book yourself a space via this link: https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/event.html?id=13994&service=Careers%20Service.
Other opportunities and events are listed below – check them out 😊
As always, Careers & Enterprise has appointments available all year round, including application appointments to get your CV, cover letter, or application checked before submitting. Check Careers Hub (https://qmul.targetconnect.net) for availability and to book yourself in, and feel free to drop me a line with any queries: f.bush@qmul.ac.uk.
Best,
Fliss
Opportunities
We have some great graduate internships available, for those of you graduating this year:
Graduate Project Assistant at V&A East Storehouse
This is a six week role for students graduating this year – so finalists only – to work with the V&A East Projects team with the delivery of the David Bowie Centre at V&A East Storehouse, with the opportunity to work on other aspects too. This is an unusual and amazing opportunity! It closes on 17th May; take a look at the link below and apply!
https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/jobs.html?id=183348&service=Careers%20Service
Graduate Micro Intern Programme Officer at Safer Industries Ltd
This role is for those graduating this year (finalists only), and is a great opportunity to put together an internship programme – use your knowledge and experience to help students looking for self-directed micro-internships in the future! Check out further details and apply through the link below:
https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/jobs.html?id=183358&service=Careers%20Service
Graduate Intern Public Relations Officer at Urbiana
Working in this boutique jewellery company, this internship (for 2024 graduates) will help Urbiana pivot towards digital marketing and will involve social media management and content creation. The deadline is 17th May; find out more and apply via the link below:
https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/jobs.html?id=183574&service=Careers%20Service
Graduate (Fashion) Photography & Product Development Intern at Urbiana
This role is a positive action scheme, and is open to 2024 finalists who identify as British-Bangladeshi. In the role, you’ll be organising and conducting photoshoots around the jewellery of this company, creating strong visuals for the brand. The deadline is 10th May, find out more and apply via the link below:
https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/jobs.html?id=183576&service=Careers%20Service
The below opportunities are not just for finalists:
Student Careers Ambassadors at Careers & Enterprise
Are you a current student interested in a part time paid role on campus to fit alongside your studies in the 2024-2025 academic year? You have until the 10th May to apply to become one of our Student Careers Ambassadors! Find out more and apply here: https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/jobs.html?id=182766&service=Careers%20Service
Student Consultancy Project
If you're looking to gain work experience over the summer, then we strongly recommend that you apply to be part of the Student Consultancy Project! This is a great opportunity to solve real-life business problems as part of team - and it will look really good on your CV. Applications close on Sunday 12th May; find out more and apply here:
https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/jobs.html?id=183440&service=Careers%20Service
QTaster is a QM programme which gives you the opportunity to visit employers and get insights into their jobs and the sector as a whole. They are a great opportunity to learn more about different career paths!
QTaster visit to TOPdesk, Friday 7 June 14:00-17:00
TOPdesk is a developer and supplier of service management software from Delft, Netherlands, with more than 900 employees and branches worldwide. TOPdesk UK offers early career roles in sales, technical support, implementation consultancy and marketing. We will visit their offices in Southwark to meet their employees and hear about their working culture and graduate recruitment process.
https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/event.html?id=14138&service=Careers%20Service
QTaster visit to Scotiabank, Wednesday 12 June 09:30-12:30
This QTaster visit is for students interested in exploring careers in banking. Scotiabank in the UK has early career opportunities in Front Office (Global Capital Markets and Corporate & Investment Banking) and Support/Control Functions (e.g. Audit, Financial Crime, Technology, HR, Risk etc.). It also has a summer internship for students in their penultimate year (applications open in September). We will visit their offices in Bishopsgate to meet their employees and hear about their recruitment process.
https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/event.html?id=14140&service=Careers%20Service
QTaster visit to World Resources Institute, Wednesday 12 June 10:00-13:00
WRI (World Resources Institute) is an environmental Think Tank that works globally. We will visit their London office, next to Houses of Parliament. This visit will be of special interest to students who want to explore a career in the environmental sector. We will have presentations from the Head of UK office, Food and Land Use Coalition, Global HR and Ocean Program. There will also be a couple of interactive activities/challenges and we will finish with a networking lunch!
https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/event.html?id=14156&service=Careers%20Service
Felicity Bryan Mentorship Scheme - publishing
Applications close on Sunday to the Felicity Bryan Mentorship Scheme, open to anyone who wants to get into publishing. The mentorship lasts for three months (September - November 2024, so best for finalists or postgrads) and includes a range of placements.
Young Journalists’ Academy
Applications are also open now for the Young Journalists’ Academy, a free programme for young people to meet and interview journalists and editors, create podcasts and videos, and learn how to report live news. The deadline to apply is 7th July; find out more here: https://www.youngacademies.org/
Editorial intern at FT Weekend Magazine
Running for three months June-September, this paid internship will give you an amazing insight into working at a magazine. You’ll fact-check articles, research, and clarify with journalists, as well as creating social media posts and more. Also includes Creative Access support programme. The deadline is 27th May; check for eligibility, more information and to apply through the link below:
Broadcast PR internships at Relations Group Ltd
There are three different types of internships available at this public relations agency, working on broadcast PR and content creation. Take a look at the details and apply here: https://www.totaljobs.com/job/intern/relations-group-ltd-job102452524?WT.mc_id=A_RE_JOUPPC_MP2_C23_15_TJ&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
LinkedIn basics: job searching and networking
This online workshop is an interactive opportunity to improve your LinkedIn profile in real time, as well as learning more about how to use the platform for career opportunities. Sign up here:
https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/event.html?id=13980&service=Careers%20Service
